Title: The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=86458&destination=Carrabelle%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=75185161&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE ## Photo gallery for The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE ![Beach - The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75185200/75185161/cf46bad0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75185200/75185161/be37ad63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75185200/75185161/52a07496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75185200/75185161/035a36b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE (Carrabelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75185200/75185161/940b21a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cole's Lodge sits on the edge of town offering a peaceful getaway with modern accommodations. Travelers can unwind by the communal firepit or walk just minutes to reach the beach. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected while enjoying the serene atmosphere. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4398 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE "The Blue Crab" is 1 of 7 units at Cole's Lodge. Your completely private unit(Approx. 360 sqft) will include 1 comfortable queen bed, a fold out couch for extra sleeping space, a full bath, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot, free WIFI, satellite TV. Sit with friends under the covered area outback with a shared fish cleaning station & grill. We even have space for you to park the boat! Perfect for families, sportsmen, or for relaxing getaways! A quick five minute drive to Carrabelle Beach! ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING inside any of our units! NO PETS, unless you have received a special exception from the property manager! Additional fees to deep clean a unit will be applied if a renter violates our rental policies. DEEP CLEANING FEE FOR A UNIT IS A MINIMUM $300 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing 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) ### General - Unit size: 398 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19780000/19770600/19770521/6550a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buccaneer Inn East End - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 373673 ## About the area Carrabelle is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ochlockonee River State Park and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, while Carrabelle History Museum and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Carrabelle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Carrabelle.dx86458) [View more Apartments in Carrabelle](https://www.expedia.ca/Carrabelle-Apartments.d86458-aaApartments.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%7C29.84982%2C-84.65639&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3FDAoza3o4JFE1wXqdRHtTcYO7E=) Carrabelle, FL ### What's nearby - ![Carrabelle Beach, Carrabelle, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193765/a0fd054b-9cdb-4099-a120-540f823989b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carrabelle Beach 4 min drive \- 4.2 km - Carrabelle History Museum 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - St. James Bay Golf Club 11 min drive \- 14.7 km - St. George Island Beach 31 min drive \- 44.9 km - Alligator Point Beach 36 min drive \- 53.7 km ### Restaurants - Mi Ranchito 8 min walk - Jill Lee s soup kitchen feeding the neighborhood kids 4 min drive - Old Salt's Cafe and Oyster House 14 min walk - SOS GALLEY 12 min walk - Fathoms 13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE? ### What time is check-out at The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE? ### Where is The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blue Crab @ COLE'S LODGE Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Queshia Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was very quiet and relaxing Friendly people in town Friendly host ##### Queshia Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew S. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute space right next to town The space exceeded my expectations of the photos and was very spacious while still cozy. Super easy to access a short walk to town ##### Matthew S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty R. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and clean Nice room. Peaceful. Clean, great communication! ##### Misty R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### LARRY N. Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very comfy and just all and all great place to stay lovely place ##### LARRY N. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jerry Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ez access into the unit from front door parking. enjoyable stay. ##### Jerry Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### George B. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a solo trip Whenever I take a fishing trip I need 3 things in a place to stay: 1) clean 2) comfortable bed 3) good shower This place has all three. ##### George B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty R. Apr 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable We enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Close to town. Owners were responsive to any of my questions. Will definitely stay again. ##### Misty R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bartholomew P. Jan 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a Wonderful Time The property was very clean. We would highly recommend it to others. Carrabelle is a lovely small town. The binder of information was very helpful. It would have helped us if information about using the TV, and AC/heating unit were included in that binder. Thanks! ##### Bartholomew P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### polly Jul 15, 2024 Not what I expected. ##### polly Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Geneva C. Dec 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good! The remote for the heat was missing as well as the serge protector for the TV. The shower head sprayed water all over the bathroom floor. The cleaning person did not leave an extra roll of bthroom tissue, so we had to buy our own. ##### Geneva C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia E. Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for fishing weekend The location was extremely convenient, the property was as advertised, new and clean and overall a great stay! ##### Tricia E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Martha F. Jul 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was nice. Place was very clean. Disappointed there were no glasses in room and no ice machine on property but we went and bought our own. Neighbors next to us first night very loud but overall we enjoyed it and would definitely stay again. ##### Martha F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Heather M. Jul 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place. Wonderful place. Only downfall is no laundry room at the time. ##### Heather M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas D. May 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carrabelle Vacation A good place to stay in Carrabelle, a fishing town, with access to beaches. Everything matched the listing description, and the host was easy to communicate with. ##### Nicholas D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ivey G. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ivey G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Barry D. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Barry D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah Jun 16, 2024 ##### Hannah Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### gary Jun 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, communication ##### gary Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [DiamondHead Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Myers-Hotels-DiamondHead-Beach-Resort.h200632.Hotel-Information) > - [South Seas Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Myers-Hotels-South-Seas-Island-Resort.h40732.Hotel-Information) > - [Tropic Sun Towers](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Tropic-Sun-Towers-By-Capital-Vacations.h1169627.Hotel-Information) > - [Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Hammock-Beach-Golf-Resort-Spa.h994170.Hotel-Information) > - [Bahama House](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Bahama-House.h893658.Hotel-Information) > - [Margaritaville Beach House Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-House-Key-West.h48713884.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Resort-Panama-City-Beach.h18867.Hotel-Information) > - [Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Sarasota-Surf-And-Racquet-Club.h9728448.Hotel-Information) > - [White Elephant Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-West-Palm-Beach-Hotels-White-Elephant-Palm-Beach.h42412055.Hotel-Information) > - [The Resort on Cocoa Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-The-Resort-On-Cocoa-Beach.h329971.Hotel-Information) > - [Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach-Hotels-Embarc-Sandestin.h1054729.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Walton-Beach-Destin-Hotels-Hotel-Effie-Sandestin-LIF.h39215603.Hotel-Information) > - [Mission Resort and Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Leesburg-Hotels-Mission-Inn-Resort-Club.h2057662.Hotel-Information) > - [Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort by Resort Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Edgewater-Beach-And-Golf-Resort-By-Resort-Collection.h803238.Hotel-Information) > - [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > - [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > - [Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Cedar-Cove-Resort-And-Cottages.h8099611.Hotel-Information) > - [Amrit Ocean Resort and Residences - Singer Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-West-Palm-Beach-Hotels-Amrit-Ocean-Wellness-Resort.h36247449.Hotel-Information) > - [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.ca/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Pierce West by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Vero-Beach-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Fort-Pierce-West.h538557.Hotel-Information) > - [The Ben West Palm, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Ben-West-Palm.h38983694.Hotel-Information) > - [Hilton Vacation Club Daytona Beach Regency](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Vacation-Club-Daytona-Beach-Regency.h40772.Hotel-Information) > - [The Shores Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-The-Shores-Resort-Spa.h15752.Hotel-Information) > - [Zota Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Zota-Beach-Resort.h15703469.Hotel-Information) > - [Casa Del Mar Longboat Key](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Casa-Del-Mar-Longboat-Key.h15602940.Hotel-Information) > - [Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h4398.Hotel-Information) > - [PGA National Resort ](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Hotels-PGA-National-Resort-And-Spa.h10355.Hotel-Information) > - [Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Compass-Hotel-By-Margaritaville.h41961327.Hotel-Information)