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 does it cost to stay at Donovan's Blue Crab Cove?

As of Sept 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Donovan's Blue Crab Cove on Oct 3, 2025 start from CA $275.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Donovan's Blue Crab Cove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oak Island vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Donovan's Blue Crab Cove - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on the beach. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Apr 26, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

Sep 24, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Charity B., Statesville, NC

Apr 10, 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Michelle M.

Aug 4, 2020

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

8/10 Good

Aidan W.

Oct 4, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent C.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Apr 29, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Colleen L., Asheville, Nc

Oct 16, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Oct 14, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

Oct 14, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Aug 9, 2022

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

8/10 Good

Kate S.

Apr 12, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Mar 30, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

Sep 18, 2021

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

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