Discover HAPPY CRAB in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where high ceilings, tropical colors, and sweeping sound views from two levels of wraparound decks set a cheerful tone. This five-bedroom Outer Banks cottage delivers a 40-foot private pool, hot tub, volleyball area, and a crow's nest, all just 344 yards from the beach access in the Carolina Dunes community.
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, while shelves lined with games and books invite slower afternoons indoors. 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 spread across three levels. Five parking spaces, free high-speed wireless internet, seven TVs with DVD players, a highchair, and a Friday check-in round out the practical details, and two dogs are welcome with an additional 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, cooling fan, flatscreen TV, and direct access to the covered patio. This bedroom shares a full bathroom, with a custom tile shower, with those in the media den. Laundry facilities are centrally located for easy mid-week loads. 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. An extra-large private pool measuring 40 by 15 feet 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. The pool is open 5/1/2026 to 10/9/2026 and 4/30/2027 to 10/8/2027.
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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 with a custom tile shower. 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, making it a favorite for younger guests. Wraparound decks are furnished with a relaxing swing and chairs to enjoy cool coastal breezes between beach trips.
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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, creating a natural gathering spot for the whole group. 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, 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.
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