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'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!

Cottage in Colonial Beach with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy meals in the well-equipped kitchen and dining area with a microwave, stove, and wooden table for four.
Guests can enjoy a serene beach setting with a clear view of the sea.
Stroll through the shaded yard, surrounded by a wooden fence, to a single-story house with two windows.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and ceiling fan.
Relax on the covered porch with a seating area featuring a table, chairs, and a fan.

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!

Cottage in Colonial Beach with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Blue Crab Cottage' 3 Blocks to Beach!
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'the Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! Cottage
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About the area

Map
Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bayside Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain John's Crab House - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Bobby K's Roadside Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Colonial Beach, Colonial Beach Historical Society and Bayside Marina. Potomac River and James Monroe Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Just right for a short drive to quiet getaway. Nice amenities and comfortable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage with an awesome owner!

Bruce is excellent and prompt with communication! I wish I could put a face to his kind demeanor! The house is quaint which helps provide quality time with the family. Our sweet pup even enjoyed his stay! Location is great, with a short walk to the beach and a few restaurants close by. I highly recommend staying at the Blue Crab Cottage. And Bruce, I never review anything on the internet, but I had to because of your kindness !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We had a great weekend staying here. It was clean and beautiful. The location was great to walk to the beach and to the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seraphina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a couple

Nice and perfect for a couple. Not too much and not too little.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

Have to say my stay was great the house was well kept and clean. Nice neighborhood and neighbors 🙂 Just an adorable clean place to stay located in the middle of many things to see and do! We will be renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

Great location

We had a great time! The house was perfect for our family. Would recommend and stay again if they’ll have us.

10/10 Excellent

Arlene Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

Loved the quaint cottage. Close to beach and easy access to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Clean and neat house. Simple check in procedure. Easy walk to beach area and harbor. Nice fenced yard for dogs or kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a great time at the cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We were there to visit our sailor. Great beach location and very relaxing. Accommodations were nice and just what we needed for a few days to unwind and have family time. Beautiful weather while we were there. Would go again and stay at the Blue Crab Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage near the beach

My husband and I had a lovely stay here for a weekend getaway. It is within easy walking distance of a local brewery that has live musiv Friday and Saturday evenings. Also a short walk to the beach. I would recommend this home for a couple or small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get-Away Value

Relaxing stay, in a well-appointed, well-equipped, comfortable cottage in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the beach. Rental access and instructions were thorough, accurate and easy to follow, and the property owner/contact was responsive and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Stay was good. Neighbors not so much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M., Purcellville, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice holiday stay

The Blue Crab Cottage was the ideal fit for our group, not too small, not too big, nice and cozy, just right. Fenced in yard for our two dogs worked out great. We always love the holiday decorations down on the Town common area/square in front of Hunan Diner when we visit around Christmas, especially the large manger scene.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute cottage

Very clean. Easy check-in. Just a short walk to the beach. Convenient to restaurants and grocery store. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and beautiful cozy home. Very clean.

Excellent! We will be back. Cozy, clean and great location. Very well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Cozy Cottage

We are from the Philly area and were looking for an alternative to the busy NJ and MD oceanfronts. Colonial Beach and Blue Crab Cottage did not disappoint. Clean, quaint and within a golf cart ride of good restaurants, the beach and marinas, we enjoyed our quiet getaway! The house was just what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends trip

GORGEOUS BOUTIQUE FEEL. Great location, fabulous property. Plan to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Cottage in a Great Little Town

This was our third stay at the Blue Crab Cottage. We love the new look. We picked Blue Crab because we can walk to so many different places. This visit we never even took the car out- just walked to restaurants, stores and the beach. We love walking to the beach for sunrise and later, walking to the bay for sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

The Blue Crab Cottage fit our needs perfectly. The location is convenient to everything and there is a great outdoor space to just hang out and unwind or play. The listing is very accurate, check in and check out are effortless and overall couldn’t be more convenient. We had no issues and never contacted or were contacted by anyone. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach weekend with the family

This adorable rental was perfect for our family to enjoy an extended weekend at the beach. Close to everything. The kitchen was well stocked and ready to prepare meals. Loved the lights in the backyard and the care package welcome note were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Very cute cottage updated with amazing seaside decor! The pictures on the internet made it look larger than it was but we enjoyed it anyway. Our dog really enjoyed the fenced-in yard. Very helpful information about the area in the notebook for first time visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Lois

Rug issues

Our stay was pleasant but not without issues. It’s clean and the bathroom was well stocked with nice towels. The beds are comfortable. The rooms are small though and without closet space making it difficult to put things away; mostly you have to work out of the suitcase. It’s an easy walk to the water. The biggest issues we had were the rugs. The corners of the porch rugs curl up making it easy to catch your foot and fall. The house rugs need something under them to keep them from sliding to avoid the threat of falling as well especially for older people.
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Relaxation!

My very first vacation rental last year totally soured me on this type of situation. The Blue Crab Cottage has restored my faith! It was absolutely lovely. Quiet, clean, close to the beach, restaurants and grocery. I have already raved to my friends and hope to visit again. Thank you Bruce and Michelle for allowing us into your home!

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed staying at the Blue Crab Cottage.

The Blue Crab Cottage is very comfy and cozy. I really loved the location because you could walk everywhere and there was no need to drive. I loved the front and back porches which were very welcoming. We weren't able to take advantage of the nice big yard but our dog loved it! We also received a nice gift when we arrived. Thank you Bruce and Michelle for opening up your home to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022