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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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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.

Property manager

Terry Cargill

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Right on the Beach dog Friendly Remodeled for 2019 Season

About the neighborhood

Map
Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk cottage is just steps from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Children at Play Museum and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

Mary A., The Villages, Florida

The beach house was very clean and comfortable. Excellent location. Would definitely stay again.

Great vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

jmcgb4

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

We had an amazing stay! House was perfect for a family. Loved the deck & chairs... we could still feel like you are on the beach from a
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Perfect location!!!

Our first time staying here and we will be back! This house is equipped with everything you could possibly need and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jaroslaw S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great place for our family

We had a great time at the house...so close to the beach. My 3 year old granddaughter loved looking for shells. Also so convenient to supermarkets and restaurants.?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect--right on the beach so only a few steps to the beach. It worked perfectly for our family as we wanted to explore many locations from the south to the north of OBX. Restaurants, activities and grocery store all nearby as well. Super clean and a well-appointed kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Gianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Marc K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

jenni j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Nancy W.

Wonderful cottage right on the beach

Cottage was perfect, clean and ready for a great stay. Couldn’t ask for a better location. Would definitely stay here again. Needs no improvement. Great for family and pets. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Therese C.

Great House beautiful Oceanfront Deck!

The house is very well equipped and so clean. The owner was very helpful and quick to answer any questions. The views are beautiful and very private section of beach not at all crowded. Very close to restaurants and activities.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but nice stay

Unfortunately, Hurricane Dorian cut our time short but the couple days we spent there were great. House renovations were very nice. The kitchen is a great cooking kitchen with tons of space. The highlight was spending time on the deck for sunrise. Hopefully, we can return when the weather cooperates.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kelly M., Ballston Lake, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

We had a great week at Crabs (grandparents, uncle, parents with toddler in tow). The house was very clean, well laid out with open concept.....kitchen has tons of counter space and everything you could need in the cabinets. We loved sitting on the dolphin watching chairs with coffee in the morning (we put up a canopy to provide some shade during the hottest hours of the day) and just looking right out at the ocean, and sitting out on the picnic tables to have lunch and breakfast. Terry is very responsive and clearly takes great pride in this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Gail H.

Awesome vacation home right on the beach!

This was our second year at the Crab House and we plan to go again next year. The deck with high chairs is just wonderful for morning coffee or afternoon sun. We also used the grill and picnic tables on the oceanfront deck for wonderful sunset dinners. It’s such a great location to be able to go down the deck steps and be on the beach. The house was newly furnished with comfortable couches and chairs in the living area, and the beds are high quality for a good nights sleep. This house is dog-friendly which is great if your pets love the ocean as much as our golden retrievers! This will be our annual vacation home for years to come! Highly recommend this home - you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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