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

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Kitty Hawk, NC

Sea Scape Golf Links
‪2 min drive‬
Paradise Fun Park
‪3 min drive‬
Avalon Fishing Pier
‪4 min drive‬
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

"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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack N Play and High Chair on property

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only, 2 pet max, $250 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking limited to 4 cars maximum

If you don't pay the $250 per dog pet fee 2 dog max it will be deducted from your security deposit!

Linens are not provided. They can be rented from Moneysworth in KH they deliver to house and know bed sizes.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is on the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Sea Scape Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 7.8 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?

Checkout 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 away from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Children at Play Museum and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jmcgb4

19 August 2024

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

Amy V.

18 August 2024

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

Lisa V.

24 June 2024

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

Daniel S.

16 June 2024

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

Deborah M.

20 September 2023

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

Bethany B.

26 August 2023

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

Verified traveller

2 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gianna C.

26 June 2023

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

Joseph P.

22 October 2022

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

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.

21 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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.

16 October 2022

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

John T.

5 October 2022

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

Don S.

10 September 2022

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

Marc K.

4 September 2022

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

Kristen H.

22 August 2022

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

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.

13 August 2022

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

Becky M.

27 July 2022

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

Darcy B.

12 July 2022

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

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.

25 June 2022

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

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.

24 May 2022

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

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.

1 November 2021

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

Jim O.

23 October 2021

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

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.

16 October 2021

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

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

21 September 2021

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

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

7 September 2021

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

Amazing location

We loved the house. It's location on the beach is amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Terry Cargill

Owns several rental homes on the Outer Banks and is a very experienced, hands on owner.

Why they chose this property

Great rental for small family who also wants to bring grandma and grandpa along!One level living with 2 oceanfront bedrooms!

What makes this property unique

Extra large oceanfront deck. Not many steps, all on one level

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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