Title: Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 ## Photo gallery for Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 ![Dining - Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93222800/93222785/w509h683x259y0-d96c81df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93222800/93222785/896029d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93222800/93222785/947839bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93222800/93222785/32155f7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 (Colonial Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93222800/93222785/35d62c2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Centrally located in the heart of town, Crab Shack offers a relaxing retreat with a spacious patio and screened-in crab shack perfect for outdoor living. Stroll just blocks to shops, restaurants, breweries, and the beachfront where you can take in expansive water views. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 Centrally located in town and blocks from amenities, Crab Shack is newly renovated (summer '22) and offers a place to rest, relax, and enjoy the cool breezes from Monroe Bay. Enjoy outdoor living with a spacious patio and dine outdoors in your own screened-in crab shack. Indoors, enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, a fully stocked kitchen, and comfortable living and dining rooms. Walk just a few blocks to shops, restaurants, breweries, and the beachfront and enjoy expansive water views No pets or smoking on the property. No parties or gatherings permitted on the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - 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No need to strip the beds, our cleaning crews will handle that for you. Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules House parties and/or events are strictly prohibited. No more than 6 overnight guests permitted. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Colonial Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. James Monroe Birthplace and Monrovia are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bayside Marina and Ingleside Vineyards. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Colonial Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colonial-Beach.dx10314) [View more Holiday homes in Colonial Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colonial-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10314-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.25088%2C-76.96487&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QJwaFYTlG0IuIQR2ZNKgMFelMDc=) Colonial Beach, VA ### What's nearby - ![Yacht marina in yokohama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532662048/6f15d67e-8f35-4d3b-a189-358992602f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bayside Marina 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Colonial Beach Historical Society 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Colonial Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Maryland International Raceway 46 min drive \- 39.0 miles - Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center 51 min drive \- 44.4 miles ### Getting around - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) 94 min drive ### Restaurants - Dockside Restaurant 4 min drive - McDonald's 15 min walk - Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant 4 min drive - Domino's Pizza 18 min walk - Los Hermanos 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-in at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-out at Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6? ### Where is Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Crab Shack in Town-Walk to beach and restaurants-Sleeps 6 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia E. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and stay This property was great! My family was very happy with the location in relation to the beach, gym, and a basketball court. They are already talking about coming back to this property. ##### Sonia E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordie S. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property, great location I can’t say enough good things about the Crab Shack! It was perfect, the house has a great layout and is beautiful. The location is perfect, close to the beach and an excellent mexican food restaurant. The actual crab shack is adorable, too. ##### Jordie S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl G. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than the pictures! Have stayed at numerous VRBO properties over the past several years. This has got to be one of our favorites. The house itself is amazing, and although we did not bring crabs back the house, the “crab shack” would be a great place to enjoy them. Close to everything, walking distance to food and entertainment. Just a great all around place. ##### Karl G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Enjoyed our stay at the Crab Shack! Great place, walkable to beach and restaurants, excellent communication with host. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula S. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Owners were very responsive. The home was clean and well taken care of. We loved the little crab shack. Walkable to town. We enjoyed our trip and staying at the Crab Shack. ##### Paula S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Larry C. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay We enjoyed our stay. Was disappointed that there are no closets to hang clothes. ##### Larry C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary G. 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Very cute and clean house. We greatly enjoyed our stay. Convenient to local beaches and dining. ##### Gary G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eve H. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, super clean and cute decor! Appreciated the toothbrush holders in bathrooms. 10/10 would recommend Crab Shack! ##### Eve H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy L. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfull Home House was great, had everything you needed. It was clean and bright. Just a short walk to the beach and dinning. Everything was within a 3 mile diamiater, grocery store , etc. Would definetly stay here again. ##### Wendy L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### CB The crab shack was very clean and very comfortable. The house had everything you would need and the location was perfect. I highly recommend the crab shack for anyone looking for a nice place to stay at the Beach. We will definitely be back to the crab shack in the future. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia A. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Gataway The house was clean, neat and very stocked We totally had a great time. We will definitely be booking again soon. ##### Cynthia A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion The town, the cottage, and the surroundings all exceed our expectations. I would recommend it to anyone. ##### Michael S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyra B. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girl’s weekend Lovely cottage. Everything went perfectly. I would love to stay there again in the future. Highly recommend. ##### Tyra B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordie S. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The crab shack is perfect This was our second time staying at the crab shack in Colonial Beach, and this is was the second time we have had a perfect stay. The house has such a family friendly layout and is super comfortable. It is close to the beach and main town area, a playground, the grocery store. The host Dan is responsive when needed (although we didn’t really need, because everything was great!). Highly recommend. We are already planning next year! ##### Jordie S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chosen Family Getaway!! "Dan is The Man!"... We had a wonderful time at "The Crab Shack"! It is spacious, beautifully decorated and Dan's accommodations of our "special" requests made it even better.The house is close to all of the Colonial Beach Offerings and made it our smoothest getaway to CB EVERRRRRR!!!THANK YOU, DAN! ##### Maria M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ann R. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy ##### Ann R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Markell 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Markell Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ---