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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area

"Crab House" is a pet friendly, oceanfront Outer Banks vacation rental home that was been fully renovated to provide large living areas. This great oceanfront property is located at 4123 North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina at Mile Post 3 3/4.
There is an extra-large oceanfront deck with deck chairs and exceptional, expansive ocean views. House features large open great room area with dining space for 10 people. New kitchen with all new appliances. This home is elevated but offers one level living .
On the oceanfront side of this home, there are 2 Bedrooms and 1 full bath. Bedroom #1 has a Queen Bed; Bedroom #2 has a Queen bed for exceptional ocean views. Bedroom #3 has 1 Single bed and 1 double bed and Bedroom #4 has 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed on the street side of home. New laundry room has been added with new appliances. This is the perfect beach family vacation home where DOGS ARE PERMITTED-2 PET MAXIMUM. Pet fee is $250 per pet. The turnover day for this home is Saturday.
Extras: 4 TVs, 2 DVD players,4 Parking Spaces, charcoal grill, enclosed outside shower, ceiling fans, washer/dryer, internet, deck furniture, 6 ceiling fans, lobster pot and iron/ironing board.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. A water park is available. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 9 minutes by car from Wright Brothers National Memorial
Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area offers its guests a water park.

This Kitty Hawk cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Terry Cargill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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: Dogs only, 2 pet max, $250 per dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack N Play and High Chair on property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Right on the Beach dog Friendly Remodeled for 2019 Season

Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jmcgb4

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly perfect!
House was as described and even better in person. The common living area was fantastic for my family and was perfect space to play games while we waited out the rain! Owner was quick to reply any time I needed . Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Visit!
Could not ask for a better location...close to the action but still private and quiet. Very clean, very comfortable. Advice is to bring tp, trash bags, paper towels, laundry materials (detergent, fabric softener). House had hand soap, dishwasher cubes, nice patio/beach toys situation, kitchen had all the materials we needed. Loved the big kitchen table. Would love some more towel hooks in bathrooms. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect house
This house was perfect for us. You are close to the grocery stores and restaurants of Kitty Hawk, but you'd never know it once you get to the house. The layout of the house is great and it is right on a private section of beach. The back porch has unobstructed views of the beach over the sand dunes. The color of the house was helpful when we took long beach walks - we knew exactly which house was ours! We hated to leave and hope to go back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Perry, Ny, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot!
We had such a great time at Terry’s house, this location was perfect for our group! Everything is close by, but when we were at the house, we felt as though we had our own private beach! I took my parents on this trip with us, they are both in their 60s with mild mobility issues, and they were easily able to get up the stairs and around the house. That was important for us. The house was spacious, much more than can be seen in the pictures. We had everything we needed to prepare meals, and the AC kept us plenty cool when sun was blazing just a little too hot for us. I highly recommend the Crab House if you are looking for the perfect stay in Kitty Hawk :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Crab
We absolutely loved this property - perfect for us and our little dog! The location is great - right on the beach! The house was clean and the host was extremely helpful. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sound of the waves
We had a very nice stay here at The Crabs house. It was very comfortably and clean. The location was perfect as the ocean is literally your backyard. There’s a lot to do in the area with families. Super convenient to all the stores you would need along with your choice of many ice cream places. We ate at the Bad Bean Baja grille which was amazing food (recommended by the host). We had a great time at the Waterpark and rented a boat to fish the sound. Lots of great memories. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at the Crab House
You can't beat the location! The house was clean and had everything we needed. The only con is what many reviews mentioned, the AC unit didn't keep it cool enough. I would not going during the hottest months of the summer. Luckily we had great weather with temps no higher than 80 and the lows in the mid 60's to 70. If I was just sitting under one of the ceiling fans in the living room it was comfortable. The kitchen was warm while you were cooking. I think a ceiling fan in there would help. The bedrooms were never really comfortable and the ceiling fan in my room only had one speed. The unit is set to 72 and you can't turn in down. But if you want a peaceful spot on the beach, you can't beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Me and my family loved this beach home. Wonderful location, house was amazing and very clean. i loved the deck and waking up every morning to watch the sunrise and sit out there. the beds for very comfy and had no issues at all. definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Cleveland,Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean clean clean! If we didn't know you could bring your dog we would not have known
Great location to beach and restaurants. Everything we needed was at the cottage. Loved the less crowded fall beach days!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mitchell L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very good for what we needed!
Plenty of room and a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break 2022
Everything was great. On the beach. Everything you needed to eat and cook with was at your disposal. The owner was very communicative with us during our stay. Only suggestion i would give is to have been able to control the thermostat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent View
My wife & I recently stayed at Crab House. The house was spacious and clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The ocean view from the deck was fantastic and the location was great for restaurants & shopping. The property owner was very accommodating & helped to make our stay stress free.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, great location
Really nice clean house, well suited for families with children. Assume view off of the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning property. Everything you need for a beach vacation
Our stay at this beach house was absolutely incredible. We felt right at home as soon as we opened up the front door. Plenty of space in the kitchen, washer and dryer, plenty of beds, 2 bathrooms, Great space on the deck and just a couple steps to the beach. I would highly recommend this property to anybody looking in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, great beachfront location (but wish the Wi-Fi was better)
Overall, a great house and a lovely stay. The location is great. Being beachfront was so nice, the views were gorgeous and it was so easy to get to and from the beach each day. In past years of visiting the Outer Banks, we have stayed near the beach, but a short walk away from a beach access (ex. across the street). Especially with young kids, the convenience of being right on the beach makes a huge difference! And at night we could have a glass of wine on the deck after the kids went to bed and listen to the waves (and the first few nights we had a great view of the moon over the water), which was perfect. The house was very clean and updated and the kitchen was well equipped. The only complaint is that the Wi-Fi is not very good. My husband had to do some work while on the trip and had to use a mobile hotspot from his phone at times to get things to load (and if the kids were watching their tablets, they had to mostly just watch things that were pre-downloaded). The West-facing (street-facing) bedrooms also are rather warm, especially at night once the doors are closed. Even though the AC is set to 72 (the lowest it could go) and the fans in the room were on, our baby monitor showed the actual temp in those rooms as 76-78. But the kids seemed ok with it, so it wasn't a big deal. Overall, though, a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for us
Great house, location and communication! 4 adults,, 2 teens and two pups all had a wonderful vacation! Thank you Terry!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach front sets your soul free
Wonderful stay. Our time in this home was pure perfection! The location is amazing! Beach front in kitty hawk. House is well kept and has all the comfort you need. The view of the ocean from your bed as you wake is breathtaking. Communication with the host was amazing! If I had to give “even better if” feedback, then I will be nit-picky and say that the internet (but the beach!) is on the slower side and hot sand on the path (wear your flips on the walk down/up or you will have hot feet). We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal family vacation spot
This was our first trip to the OBX and it did not disappoint! The house provided easy access to the beach to come and go as we pleased and the beach was not crowded at this location. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises from the deck every morning. The house offered all amenities needed for two families with young children and is centrally located for easy access to other parts of OBX. Terry, the host, was most accommodating and very responsive, ensuring a smooth stay. We would definitely come back for another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Home, Unprofessional Host
The positive is, our kids had a blast, the house is wonderful, and is in a great location consistent with previous reviews. The host, however, was dishonest and stole from us as we paid everything in advance, including the pet fee. The host was very clear via VRBO message that she would refund the fee if we were not planning to bring the dog. We messaged her prior to the trip that the dog was staying home. When we asked for the pet fee back after the trip, she stated “I am not refunding anything; I could have ruined your wedding.” She even hung up on the VRBO representative who had all the documentation when they attempted to contact her about the refund. She also has tried to place a claim on our deposit stating that we were “over occupying the home”, which we were not as we only had the limit of 10 people staying there. Our family had rented beach houses all within walking distance for a family gathering for a small ceremony on the beach. One of the other homes even being from the same host, which the host was well aware of and acknowledged via text. Our ceremony was on the beach like many others who have reviewed this home, and included 15 other family members from two neighboring beach homes (a total of 25 – which I accidentally ordered extra chairs) and the host stated that the occupancy extended to people on the beach; therefore we had violated our agreement and should not receive our deposit or pet fee back. Overall we were highly respectful of the home. We did bring all of our own plastic/paper dishware and plastic ware, aluminum pans and such. We deep cleaned the home daily, fixed her dryer which had sand from previous renters because it was unusable, and kindly left additional paper towels, toilet papers and items to be used for future tenants. We found the host to be both unprofessional and invasive as she decided to attend the wedding on the dune by the home (we have pictures) and would holler passive aggressive comments at my family if they decided to come over to say hi and/or bye, in particular one was simply coming by to say good-bye as they were leaving for the airport. There are outdoor cameras on the property that would show there was never a pet on the property during our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what the doctor ordered
Great stay really enjoyed the property. Deck is by far the best part super relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jenni j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
Great views. The house has everything you need and more. The host was very responsive with any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
There was plenty of room, and supplies, great location, and great weather. The only thing that we felt could be improved upon was the Wi-Fi signal .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great vacation
It was super clean, awesome location, and very comfortable. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace Y., Pittsboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and home for a family with young kids (and more!)
Me and my family have generally stayed in more remote areas of the OBX for past vacations (Salvo/Rodanthe, or even Corolla 4wd access areas) but wanted to be IN TOWN and near a variety of activities, restaurants, etc for this trip since it was my toddler son’s first OBX vacation. This house hit the mark on location- it sacrifices nothing, anything you can dream of is around the corner. The beach is even super close, NO clamoring through long paths in the dunes to get to the beach. The water is right there and a cinch to access, my son comfortably walked himself to and fro and rinsed his own feet at the bottom of the deck before coming in. Lots of toys and beach gear were provided plus the kitchen was completely stocked. You can even have a crab boil (we did!) The appliances all worked very well too. The open kitchen/dining/living area layout cannot be beat, and EVERYTHING is on one level inside the home. Such a family friendly and welcoming place to be! If there were to be any drawbacks, the living room furniture was uncomfortable (cushions slide around , etc) , the Wifi is tepid/barely works depending on the time of day and there’s only one exterior door. But like we said, “not complaining, just saying!” I wouldn’t be able to work remotely on the provided Wifi while vacationing here, but thankfully I didn’t have any need to. Just go to the beach as much as possible. Sit on the high top deck chairs and watch the dolphins while sipping tea. Y’all enjoy, we plan to come back asap!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B., Westminster, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We loved the house. It's location on the beach is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021