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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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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10079.0 sq m
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Colonial Beach, VA
- Place, Colonial Beach2 min walk
- Place, Colonial Beach Historical Society8 min walk
- Place, Bayside Marina8 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 100)
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 --
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
-- 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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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 hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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
- Maryland International Raceway - 46 min drive - 63.4 km
- University of Mary Washington - 47 min drive - 65.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dockside Restaurant - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Drift Seafood & Bar - 10 min walk
- Riverboat on the Potomac - 13 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Evolve
Languages:
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