40 feet of private pool stretch across the sandy backyard at Happy Crab, long enough for actual lap swimming, with a volleyball court beside it and a hot tub for evening soaks. This five-bedroom Duck cottage from Carolina Designs adds two levels of wraparound decks, a crow's nest, and sweeping sound views. Beach access is 344 yards.
- As low as $1,790 - $2,190/Week
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
General Features
- 1 Half Bath
- 1 Highchair
- 1 King
- 1 Pyramid Bunk
- 1 Sleepsofa
- 1 Trundle
- 2 Dogs welcome with fee
- 2 Outdoor Showers
- 2 Queens
- 2026 Pool Open: 5/1/2026 - 10/9/2026
- 2027 Pool Open: 4/30/2027 - 10/8/2027
- 3 Twins
- 344 yards from Beach Access
- 344 yards to beach access
- 4 Full Baths
- 40.0 x 15.0 Private Pool
- 5 Bedrooms (1 Private Baths)
- 5 Parking Spaces
- 7 DVD Players
- 7 TVs
- Friday check-in
- Gas Grill
- Hot Tub
- Located in Carolina Dunes In Duck
- Volleyball Area
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About this Property
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Overview
Welcome to Happy Crab! This casual cottage is bright and cheerful, with high ceilings and sweeping sound views from two levels of wraparound decks. A palette of tropical colors and popular amenities set the stage for fun days in the sun. Shelves are lined with various games and books to enjoy during your vacation stay. There are two expansive gathering areas, a breezy screened-in porch, a crow's nest for heightened views, and a nice selection of private bedrooms. With five bedrooms, four full baths, and a half bath, this OBX vacation rental gives everyone room to spread out, and two dogs are welcome with a fee. This community provides convenient beach and sound accesses. Award-winning beaches, shops, eateries, and family-friendly activities are just minutes from your doorstep!
Ground Floor
- Media area with sleepsofa
- Queen bedroom
- Shared full bath
- Laundry
One vibrant bedroom is available on the ground level and offers a queen bed, flatscreen TV, and direct access to the covered patio. This bedroom shares a full bathroom with those in the media den. Laundry facilities are centrally located. The cottage-style media den is outfitted with a queen sleepsofa, desk with chair, mounted flat screen TV, built-in window seat, counter with microwave, and a full refrigerator for snack and drink storage.
Doors open to a covered patio, a tiled cabana half bath, and two enclosed outdoor showers. The extra-large 40 x 15 private pool will be a highlight for recreation during your stay. Swim laps or take refreshing dips after lounging poolside or playing competitive games on the sandy volleyball area. A bubbling hot tub allows for relaxing evening soaks under star-filled coastal skies.
First Floor
- King with private bath
- Bedroom with two twins
- Bedroom with pyramid bunk, twin bed, and trundle
- Shared full bath
Delightful bedrooms await guests on the first floor and include one king suite with a flat screen TV, direct covered deck access, and a private bath. A second bedroom is furnished with two twin beds and a TV and has access to the covered deck. The cheerful fourth bedroom is equipped with a pyramid bunk with a trundle, one twin bed, and a mounted TV, a fun setup for younger members of the group. Wraparound decks are furnished with a relaxing swing and chairs to enjoy cool coastal breezes.
Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Queen bedroom with shared bath
- Screened-in porch
- Crow's nest
High ceilings with floor-to-ceiling custom millwork set a welcoming tone in the sun-filled great room. The living area features three plush sofas surrounding a flat screen TV. Doors open to aptly furnished sun decks, and steps lead up to a crow's nest with built-in seating to enjoy heightened water and community views. A gas grill is available to prepare BBQ meals, and the screened-in porch is outfitted with a convenient picnic table for outdoor dining. The well-equipped kitchen provides a refrigerator with an icemaker, range/stove, dishwasher, and microwave. There is casual bar seating for three, and the dining table has chair and bench seating. A charming queen bedroom completes the top level and offers a sound view, direct sun deck access, and a TV. This bedroom shares a full bathroom with those in the great room.
Duck, NC
Duck is one of the Outer Banks' most inviting coastal villages, known for its small-town atmosphere and easy access to both the ocean and Currituck Sound. Spend your days swimming, surfing, fishing, crabbing, or kayaking, then browse the boutiques, galleries, and gourmet shops tucked into the village shopping centers. Restaurants range from casual a-la-carte spots to more formal dining. The walking and bicycling trail runs the length of town, and Duck Town Park spreads across maritime forest along the sound with a playground, soundside walkway, gazebo, picnic shelter, and an amphitheater that hosts music, theatre, and children's events through the summer. With free high-speed wireless internet, five parking spaces, seven TVs, seven DVD players, a highchair, and Friday check-in, Happy Crab is ready for an easy Outer Banks getaway.
Community Note: The Town of Duck has beach equipment policies to help keep visits to the shore enjoyable and safe.
Nearby Restaurants
- Donutz on a Stick - 1.8 miles
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - 2.1 miles
- Coastal Smoothie Cafe - 2.2 miles
- The Village Table & Tavern - 0.4 miles
- Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - 1.2 miles
- Outer Bean Cafe Duck - 1.2 miles
- Tommy's Natural Foods Market and Wine Shop - 1.5 miles
- The Blue Point - 1.5 miles
Nearby Activities
- Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports - 0.4 miles
- Duck Corolla Parasail - 0.9 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.7 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 1.8 miles
- ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals - 2.2 miles
- Duck Town Park & Boardwalk - 1.9 miles
- Duck Research Pier - 0.8 miles
- North Duck Watersports - 0.9 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports - 0.4 miles
- Gray's - 1.6 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.7 miles
- Donutz on a Stick - 1.8 miles
- The Mystic Jewel - 1.8 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 1.8 miles
- Sound Feet Shoes - 2.0 miles
- The Cotton Gin - 2.0 miles
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