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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Beach nearby
Interior
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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Colonial Beach, VA
  • Colonial Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bayside Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Colonial Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Colonial Beach cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Colonial Beach and Colonial Beach Historical Society. Also, Bayside Marina is within half a mile (1 km) and Potomac River is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Colonial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colonial Beach Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bayside Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • James Monroe Birthplace - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Monrovia - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington 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

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!

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 --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- 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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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 welcome
  • Service animals 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
Onsite 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 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! to the airport?

This cottage is 68.5 mi (106-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 5-minute walk from Colonial Beach and 17.3 mi (26-min drive) from The Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is 'The Blue Crab Cottage' - 3 Blocks From The Beach! to downtown Colonial Beach?

This cottage is 0.6 mi away from Colonial Beach.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

Family Wedding

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

CeeCee

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Gap, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Crab Cottage

Stayed for the Veterans Day weekend. The cottage was perfect for us to reconnect and enjoy a great weekend. It’s fully furnished and has everything you need including towels and linens. Great communication with the owners. The small welcome kit was a very nice personal touch. Overall 5 star rating for sure. If I had to pick anything at all to improve on would be a grill and perhaps a fire pit. But nothing you can’t work around. We will definitely be returning! Thank you Bruce and Michele!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Loved it and will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage for a Relaxing Vacation

The Blue Crab Cottage is very cute! It's in a fantastic location - just a short walk to the beach, the heart of town, and many restaurants. The cottage is very comfortable and cozy, with a well-equiped kitchen. The outdoor space is really nice, too. We enjoyed the front and back porches, and our dog really loved the fenced in yard. The welcome package and note were a nice touch. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022