Experience the ultimate oceanfront retreat at Crab House in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Unwind on the expansive deck with exceptional ocean views and enjoy quality time with family and pets in this pet-friendly haven. The home boasts a spacious great room area, new kitchen appliances, a charcoal grill for outdoor gatherings and an enclosed outside shower for added convenience.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
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: 5 TVs, 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 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
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 centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
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.
Pets
Pets are 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
Events
No events allowed
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, 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near a water park and 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
Is Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area?
On-site parking is available at the 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).
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Right on the beach and dog friendly large great room /dining /kitchen area Reviews
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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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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 :)
Clean home with an easy check-in process. We loved being right on the beach and the home had so much to offer including a lot of fun beach toys for our toddler!
Amazing stay with our family of 5! Terry was very responsive if we needed anything. The house is clean and had everything we could have asked for. The location is a 10/10!!! Would not hesitate to book again. Thank you for everything.
Jill T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary A.
4 Sept 2018
The beach house was very clean and comfortable. Excellent location. Would definitely stay again.
Our whole crew gave this property a 10/10. It was the perfect setup for two families. The house was super clean, the kitchen was very well-stocked, and the furniture was comfortable. Outside, the deck can't be beat -- plenty of seating and right on the beach. And the beach in front was empty since there was no public beach access nearby. The location is perfect, as it's close to shopping, dining, and all the fun beach activities available in OBX. Terry is a very nice person who was very responsive to any questions we had. Can't wait to go back!
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.?
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.
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.
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.