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

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Colonia Beach Vacation Rental Home | 3BR | 1BA | 850 Sq Ft | Steps Required
Covered Porch | Ample Seating
Property Interior | Central A/C & Heating
Living Room | Free WiFi
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Colonial Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bayside Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Leonardtown, MD (LTW-St. Marys County)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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

Take leisure to the next level on your upcoming coastal retreat to 'The Blue Crab Cottage,' a traditional bungalow-style vacation rental home. This Colonial Beach cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and is perfect for friends or family. Situated just 3 blocks from the beach and 4 blocks from the downtown area, this pristine abode provides convenient access to everything that Virginia's alluring Chesapeake Bay region has to offer including tours, restaurants, museums, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee (2 Dogs Max) | Walk to the Beach | Free WiFi

Designed with family trips and beach retreats in mind, this single-story Colonial Beach residence offers everything you need for a memorable trip to the Virginia coast!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

STEP OUTSIDE: Front yard w/ 4 Adirondack chairs, fenced-in backyard w/ picnic table
INTERIOR LIVING: Beach-themed furnishings, dining table, 2 Smart TVs, sunroom w/ outdoor seating
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, dishware & silverware
GENERAL: Central heating & A/C, in-unit laundry machines, linens & towels provided
FAQ: Stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

SOAK UP THE SUN: Colonial Beach (walking distance), South Colonial Beach (1.0 mile), Dahlgren Wayside Park (16.7 miles), Fossil Beach (16.9 miles), Shark Tooth Beach (21.3 miles)
EXPLORE NATURE: Voorhees Nature Preserve (10.7 miles), Allens Fresh Natural Area (23.8 miles), Alexander Berger Memorial Sanctuary (30.5 miles), Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve (40.4 miles)
GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Cameron Hills Golf Club (10.8 miles), Swan Point Golf Course (30.9 miles), Wicomico Shores Golf Course (31.5 miles), Lee's Hill Golf Club (37.1 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Colonial Beach Historical Society (0.4 miles), Colonial Beach Yacht Center (1.2 miles), James Monroe Birthplace (2.5 miles), George Washington Birthplace National Monument (11.8 miles)
AIRPORTS: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (63.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $125 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max, no cats allowed)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Quiet hours are in effect after 11:00 PM

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Colonial Beach

Located in Colonial Beach, this cottage is near the beach. James Monroe Birthplace and Monrovia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Land's End Wildlife Management Area and Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Colonial Beach, VA

What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bayside Marina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive - 4.3 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffany
Love love this place! Clean and close to everything. We had a great time. I think I stayed there more than going out 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Maike

Quiet lovely time out
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was quiet and peaceful and we enjoyed to hang out at the two porches and the living room. The house was within walking distance of everything, which we really enjoyed. I would come back anytime!

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
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

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

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Great stay
Very positive people to rent from. Everything was set for us when we came in the door Thursday. House was clean and in good order. Everything worked. We would rent here again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

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

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

CeeCee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
It was a nice gettaway from the hustle and bustle. Very friendly and quiet neighborhood with plenty of small eateries and shops to keep us busy :) beach was very close and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

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
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8/10 Good

Erin

Weekend Getaway
We really enjoyed the cottage! It was clean and had all that was needed for a brief weekend getaway. The only downside was the dog next door barking every night around 12-2am. This is the only reason for the 4 stars. Nothing the owner could do! Loved Colonial beach despite the rain :-)We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

Doug M., Purcellville, VA USA

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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

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Cobwebs on kitchen ceiling. Microwave is cracked at bottom of handle. Shower needs a deep clean. Was very pleased with property and enjoy it. I would recommend to someone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

benny p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable abode with lots of thoughtful touches
So much to appreciate about this place! From the convenient walking distance to the beach, to the cute and quaint accommodations, and all the sweet little touches of hospitality throughout, it was perfect for our group. Our Boston Terrier loved the fenced in yard and we spent a lot of time hanging out in the screened in porch. The ceiling fans kept the house airy and cool in all the rooms, and everything was adequately cleaned beforehand. Was also pleased there was no noticeable pet odor as typical with pet friendly environments. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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
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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

Verified traveller

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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

Kendra Z., Arlington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
This cottage is in a great location…you can walk to the fishing pier, the beach and restaurants. The cottage is outfitted with everything you need to prepare meals and have a comfortable stay. We had a minor problem with the door lock and I called the property contact and it was taken care of immediately. We also appreciated the fenced yard for our dog. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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