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Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Colonial Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Place, Bayside Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Colonial Beach

Heart of Colonial Beach.Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Colonial Beach Historical Society and a 5-minute walk from Bayside Marina. Also, Colonial Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Potomac River is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bayside Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonial Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maryland International Raceway - 46 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • University of Mary Washington - 46 min drive - 40.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drift Seafood & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muse Pizzeria & Arcade - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6

Centrally located in town and blocks from amenities, Crab Shack is newly renovated (summer '22) and offers a place to rest, relax, and enjoy the cool breezes from Monroe Bay. Enjoy outdoor living with a spacious patio and dine outdoors in your own screened-in crab shack. Indoors, enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, a fully stocked kitchen, and comfortable living and dining rooms.
Walk just a few blocks to shops, restaurants, breweries, and the beachfront and enjoy expansive water views
No pets or smoking on the property.
No parties or gatherings permitted on the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all used towels on the bathroom floors. No need to strip the beds, our cleaning crews will handle that for you. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

House parties and/or events are strictly prohibited. No more than 6 overnight guests permitted.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 to the airport?

This vacation home is 68.3 mi (94-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Colonial Beach and 16.8 mi (25-min drive) from The Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 to downtown Colonial Beach?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Colonial Beach.

Reviews

Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Southeast, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at the Crab Shack! Great place, walkable to beach and restaurants, excellent communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owners were very responsive. The home was clean and well taken care of. We loved the little crab shack. Walkable to town. We enjoyed our trip and staying at the Crab Shack.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, super clean and cute decor! Appreciated the toothbrush holders in bathrooms. 10/10 would recommend Crab Shack!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfull Home

House was great, had everything you needed. It was clean and bright. Just a short walk to the beach and dinning. Everything was within a 3 mile diamiater, grocery store , etc. Would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay. Was disappointed that there are no closets to hang clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The crab shack is perfect

This was our second time staying at the crab shack in Colonial Beach, and this is was the second time we have had a perfect stay. The house has such a family friendly layout and is super comfortable. It is close to the beach and main town area, a playground, the grocery store. The host Dan is responsive when needed (although we didn’t really need, because everything was great!). Highly recommend. We are already planning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann R.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

CB

The crab shack was very clean and very comfortable. The house had everything you would need and the location was perfect. I highly recommend the crab shack for anyone looking for a nice place to stay at the Beach. We will definitely be back to the crab shack in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

The town, the cottage, and the surroundings all exceed our expectations. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pictures!

Have stayed at numerous VRBO properties over the past several years. This has got to be one of our favorites. The house itself is amazing, and although we did not bring crabs back the house, the “crab shack” would be a great place to enjoy them. Close to everything, walking distance to food and entertainment. Just a great all around place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chosen Family Getaway!!

"Dan is The Man!"... We had a wonderful time at "The Crab Shack"! It is spacious, beautifully decorated and Dan's accommodations of our "special" requests made it even better.The house is close to all of the Colonial Beach Offerings and made it our smoothest getaway to CB EVERRRRRR!!!THANK YOU, DAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia E., Pittsburgh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and stay

This property was great! My family was very happy with the location in relation to the beach, gym, and a basketball court. They are already talking about coming back to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property, great location

I can’t say enough good things about the Crab Shack! It was perfect, the house has a great layout and is beautiful. The location is perfect, close to the beach and an excellent mexican food restaurant. The actual crab shack is adorable, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Gataway

The house was clean, neat and very stocked We totally had a great time. We will definitely be booking again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyra B., Charlotte, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s weekend

Lovely cottage. Everything went perfectly. I would love to stay there again in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very cute and clean house. We greatly enjoyed our stay. Convenient to local beaches and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023