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Donovan's Blue Crab Cove

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A room with a view of the beach through a sliding glass door. - Donovan's Blue Crab Cove (Caswell Beach)
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of the beach, and a lamp on a nightstand. - Donovan's Blue Crab Cove (Caswell Beach)
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A beach with a clear sky and the sun shining. - Donovan's Blue Crab Cove (Caswell Beach)
A boat on the ocean. - Donovan's Blue Crab Cove (Caswell Beach)
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Donovan's Blue Crab Cove. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Donovan's Blue Crab Cove

  • . Beautiful and sought after beachfront property on quiet and peaceful Caswell Beach. The spacious deck overlooks the beach and the ocean. Your only steps away from the beach with your own private access. The house has an open concept connecting the living room, dining room, and kitchen. There are four bedrooms and two of them overlook the beach. Caswell Beach is a pet friendly community and there are lots of activities nearby. We have just recently hired a professional cleaning staff! Satisfaction guaranteed!! Gas card with every reservation of 2 or more days!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Booklet provided with house rules

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Additionnal deposit required

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Caswell Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Caswell Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
    Caswell Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by houses and a beach.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Holden Beach
    42 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
    14 min drive
  • Koko Cabana
    4 min drive
  • Salt64
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donovan's Blue Crab Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Donovan's Blue Crab Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Donovan's Blue Crab Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donovan's Blue Crab Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Donovan's Blue Crab Cove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Caswell Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Donovan's Blue Crab Cove Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Location was perfect. Area non crowded with houses /people. Close to anything needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great pet friendly house

Loved the location. Private section of beach that wouldn’t be crowed even in the summer. House was just as pictured. Comfortable beds and pretty well stocked kitchen. Only complaint was there were no true beach chairs. Just rusty folding patio chairs. We would have brought our own, but were told there were many. Also, didn’t know there were biting flys. Had to buy spray with deet and apply liberally to sit on the patio or beach. Found out this was a yearly occurrence for September and October. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the old school coastal vibe of the home- and the location on the beach was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for people and dogs

Couldn't have a better location, view or beach privacy. What a relaxing time on a beautiful beach with plenty of space fot dogs to play.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
House has not been deep cleaned in a very long time. I don’t mind old, but should be cleaned deeply after every tenant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very quiet spot on the beach. The house is an older, modest house. The bedrooms are on each side of the house, with the kitchen and living area in the middle. One side has a king bed in one room and twin beds in the adjacent room with a jack and jill bathroom, which was perfect for my daughter and her family. The other side has two bedrooms with queen-size beds and a bathroom between the two bedrooms. There is easy access to the beach. The host had lots of board games for all ages, a beach umbrella, boogie boards, and foldable chairs to use at the beach. The deck overlooking the ocean has plenty of chairs, including resin rocking chairs. It does not have a roof over the deck, but it does have a structure with lattice, which offers some shade. We were very comfortable staying in this location and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house and beach location to relax and enjoy life

Everything was A+ from booking the vacation to our very last day.Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great time!

A few hiccups but the owner was very responsive and corrected any problems within a few hours. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (Holly) was very quick to answer any questions we had. The house was so nice!! When we first entered, we were impressed at how clean the house was. It smelled so nice even. The beach theme decorations were interesting. I really liked them.There was everything that we needed for our stay. The back deck was a nice touch. We got to look out our bedroom window and watch the ocean. W we want to stay here again!!!! Thank you Holly for such a pleasant stay. Our favorite place now!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and great house!

We loved our time here! The place was perfect for our growing family and you absolutely cannot beat the location!! Incredible view! Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach get away

It was quiet fun and relaxing. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was generally as it appeared in the listing. In general it is an older beach house and as such the house shows some wear-and-tear. It does have very nice beach access and is very nicely located. The house was generally clean although I do think a deep cleaning would be nice (ceiling fans, base boards, etc). I think investing in some new bed pillows would be a great idea! Overall our experience was good and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My new go to place.

If I had a beach house this is what I would want it to look like and the location I would want it to be in. It felt like home to me. I have no complaints. Loved everything about it. Perfect for me and my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

We Would Not Stay Again

This was, by far, the filthiest home that we have ever rented. That old pee smell when you walk in the door does not go away, no matter what you do. The rugs, beds, floors, and toilets were filthy. We had to go buy sheets and towels and cleaning supplies. A roach ran across the floor as we were getting ready for bed. The entire home needs a good scrubbing from top to bottom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming Beach Cottage with Quirks

Let me start by saying that this is an amazing stretch of beach, quiet and uncrowded. The house is cozy but does need some refreshing; if you want to cook I would recommend bringing some extra pots and pans, there were lots in the cupboards but all damaged from heavy use. The coffee maker didn't work and there are quite a few lightbulbs out. With the beach wind the siding rattles and keeps you awake and the house sways quite a bit. The porch is a great place to enjoy the view but I hope that it has some maintenance done on the off season as the sturdiness of it was questionable, just don't stand all in one place. As far as the bedrooms go the true bed configuration is 1 king, 1 queen, 1 double and 2 singles. The house needs a good off season deep clean, air vents were coated in dirt/rust, sand in dresser drawers. Overall my family enjoyed our vacation here, just know what to expect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a frustrating experience with Holly, the host. On check-in day, we received no communication from her, so we reached out at 3 pm. By 4 pm, our check-in time, we still hadn’t heard back, so we contacted Vrbo for assistance. After some delays, Holly mentioned she had been in the hospital, but she should’ve had someone else handle the check-in details. Eventually, Vrbo told us the key was under the doormat, but when we arrived, it wasn’t there. We had to keep calling and texting Holly with no response. When we finally got in touch, we were told the keys were in the laundry room, though we had to be directed further before finding them.Upon entering the property, we were hit by a strong musty smell, and the house was in poor condition. It was nothing like the listing described. The walls were stained, the AC units were poorly maintained, and there were dangerous objects like a rusty tack on the living room chair. The house was filthy, with mold in the showers, dirty kitchenware, and sand everywhere. The TVs were outdated, and the kitchen was ill-equipped.To make matters worse, Holly threatened me with a bad review when I mentioned sharing my experience. After asking her to stop, she only did when I labeled it harassment. Despite following all house rules, the experience fell far short of expectations. We won’t rent from Holly again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Everything was just as listed. The location was great! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Amazing spot right on the beach! Back porch overlooking the beach has a gate so our pups could enjoy the sunshine as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice family vacation

The home was clean and perfect for our family vacation, there was also a pack n play available that I didn’t see listed on the property so there’s that for extra
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

Everything we needed. There are fancier places but why pay double or triple when this is perfectly fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024