Title: Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109001300/109001204/66763451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109001300/109001204/930b034d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109001300/109001204/742649a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109001300/109001204/f30b7d19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109001300/109001204/2a8865c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A water park, a playground, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms8 bathrooms3765 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC 💥Welcome to the new and improved Blue Crab Cove!💥 Blue Crab Cove is a semi oceanfront (2nd row) beach home with ocean views and a fantastic beach access with the Outer Banks Fishing Pier directly in front of the house! This is an ideal location in south Nags Head! 💥Pool April 1 - October 1💥 💥Luxury Spa/Hot Tub! – Open all year 💥Outdoor Shower 💥Less than 1 Minute Walk to the Beach 💥 💥High quality furnishings throughout with luxury bed mattresses 💥Washer/Dryer Included 💥HD Televisions with Cable TV/Roku TV in each bedroom 💥Pool Table, Foosball, Arcade Games 💥Easy drive to restaurants, shopping and grocery stores! 💥Amazing location in heart of S Nags Head 💥Great High Speed WIFI throughout 💥Linens/Towels can be provided 💥Pet Friendly (ask for details) \------------------------------------------------------------------ Top Floor: • Master Bedroom (king bed) (bedroom 1), full ensuite bathroom, HD TV • Bedroom (king bed) (bedroom 2), full ensuite bathroom, HD TV • Open Floor Plan • Kitchen • Dining Table and Bar seating enough for 16 • Living Room, HD 60” TV Spectrum cable • Deck with ocean views, back deck overlooking the pool • Great ocean viewing/seating area nook • 1/2 Bath Second Floor • King Bedroom (bedroom 3), Luxury Mattress, HD TV, Full attached Bathroom • Queen Bedroom (bedroom 4), Luxury mattress, HD TV, full attached bathroom • Two Bunk Beds Bedroom (bedroom 5), Luxury Mattress, HD TV, full attached bathroom • Arcade Games • Laundry Room • Game Room, 60” HD TV, Pool Table, Foosball Lowest Floor • King Bedroom (Bedroom 6), Luxury Mattress, HD TV, views out the front of the house toward the beach, full bathroom with (Bedroom 6) • Queen Bedroom (Bedroom 7), Luxury Mattress, HD TV, Full Hall Bathroom Sitting/ TV Room with large TV Spectrum Included Outdoor Areas • Pool • Luxury Hot Tub • Outdoor Shower • Pool Chairs Included \---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💥 Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance - Travel Protection is an important way to protect your vacation investment against unforeseen circumstances that may occur before or during your scheduled trip. \- Covers up to 100% of trip costs if trip is cancelled or interrupted ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Recycling - Unit size: 3,765 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656200/33656163/3e3a9746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Views! 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6a3fcx ## About the area Located in South Nags Head, a neighborhood in Nags Head, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Bodie Island Lighthouse and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Nags Head travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nags-Head.dx10852) [View more Vacation homes in Nags Head](https://www.expedia.ca/Nags-Head-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10852-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C35.88451%2C-75.58430&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o2whSLPRSABF7wcK_PaL-MkOw-Y=) Nags Head, NC ### What's nearby - Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Jennette's Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Bodie Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 10.6 km - Jockey's Ridge State Park - 12 min drive - 10.6 km - Nags Head Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 12.8 km ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬1 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC located? > This family-friendly Nags Head vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Full Throttle Speedway and Outlets Nags Head. Whalebone Junction and Jennette's Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Crab Cove, Nags Head, NC Reviews 10 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raj S. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Great home. will be back ##### Raj S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert J. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent in every way We had a wonderful week with 4 generations at Blue Crab Cove! The location was perfect for a walk across the street to the beach and pier. Having the pool at the house was terrific for the kiddies who couldn’t get enough water time. The layout worked so well for 6 households of family members to have the necessary space to gather or to have a bit of quiet time. We would love to return! ##### Robert J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best family vacation Family from the east coast met up for the best beach vacation. The house fit us perfectly (15 of us) and the teenagers were back and forth fishing on the pier and playing in the game room. Decks on the third floor has beautiful breezes, smells and views. The home exceeded our expectations and we will be back! ##### Christine M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Apr 28, 2025 #### Fabulous getaway for the family in a relaxing house with great views. House was perfect getaway for us! Loved the location with views of the sound and the ocean. The view of the bridge to Manteo in the distance was a fun bonus. Easy access to the beach, and pool looks perfect when you are done with the salt and sand (weather was too cold to try it out yet). The bedrooms were spacious with nice options in public areas especially the game room, space upstairs, and relax in the basement. We made great use of the upstairs table for family puzzle time. We look forward to returning in warmer weather! ##### David S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynetta D. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Week 2024 Beautiful beach home! I personally love the location. We had a bike trail, a pier, and away from the busiest areas. But you could take 15 minutes and go anywhere you wanted to go. Would rent again! The cleaning crew did a great job as well, so we tried to leave everything easy to help out. Thank you for a wonderful few days! ##### Lynetta D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darby S. Mar 31, 2025 #### Amazing all around First off the house is so big so able to accommodate my whole party. Everyone was able to have their own room and there is not a shortage on bathrooms either. The place came with linens and towels for our use. Right across the street is the beach which is amazing to not have to walk very far. They supplied boardgames and puzzles and things to do if you didn’t want to spend all day at the beach. I took my dog and she loved it. They gave pet blankets to protect the couch and little patios all around for some sniffs. They are more than willing to accommodate and work with you to make sure you have the best stay and no problems! Will be back soon! ##### Darby S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy K. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fun for all Everyone loved the hot tub and game room big hit with grandchildren ##### Nancy K. 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