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Blue Crab – Riverfront | Pet Friendly | Private Pool, Pier, Boat Slip

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Welcome to Blue Crab!
A pet-friendly, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a private pool and hot tub
Located on Old River in Perdido Key, Blue Crab is a boaters paradise
The 3 story home can accommodate up to 10 guests
Two kitchen, fully equipped

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10218.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Perdido Key, FL
  • Ono Island
  • Perdido Key State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Lost Key Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2- 3rd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- 3rd floor

1 Queen Bed

Living Area- 2nd floor

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom- 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Studio Apartment- 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom-3rd floor

Bathroom (Master)- 2nd floor

Bathroom- Studio Apartment- 1st floor

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Blue Crab – Riverfront | Pet Friendly | Private Pool, Pier, Boat Slip

Blue Crab – Riverfront | Pet Friendly | Private Pool, Pier, Boat Slip

Welcome to Blue Crab, a cheerful riverfront retreat in beautiful Perdido Key. With its soft turquoise exterior, waterfront location on Old River, and private studio apartment, this home is ideal for up to 10 guests—perfect for two families or couples vacationing together. Enjoy direct access to the water, a private pier, pool (cooled or heated), hot tub, and plenty of outdoor living space for soaking in the Gulf Coast sunshine.

Outdoor Living
- Multiple decks and balconies with river, beach, and treetop views
- Private pier with fishing, outdoor shower, and boat tie ups
- Hammock, swing, and beach gear storage
- Complimentary boat slip (10 ft wide, 26 ft long, max weight 8,000 lbs)
- Two complimentary kayaks for guest use
- Large riverside deck with Weber gas grill, dining area, and comfortable seating
- Beach volleyball court and open sand area for games
- Private beach on Old River
- Cooled pool (complimentary in the warmer months)
- Saltwater pool (heated in cooler months for an additional fee)
- Cooled pool (complimentary in the summer months)
- Hot tub for relaxation after a day on the water

Indoor Comforts
Bright, airy interiors feature white walls, warm wood floors, and expansive glass for endless river views. The open floor plan includes a comfortable living area with an electric fireplace, a dining table for six, and a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar seating.

Sleeping Arrangements
- Main Level: 1 King (attached bath, river view, sunroom)
- Upper Level: 1 Queen (private balcony), 1 Queen (private balcony) – shared hall bath
- Ground Level Studio Apartment: 1 Queen (private bath, kitchen, dining, washer/dryer, private entrance)
- Additional: Sleeper Sofa in living area

Extra Amenities
- Pet-friendly (max 2 pets, additional fee applies)
- Covered and uncovered parking
- Washer and dryer in main house and studio apartment
- Energy-efficient home with solar power, LED lighting, and recycling program
- Tennis courts and deeded beach access provided by HOA

Whether you’re watching dolphins from the pier, taking the boat out for the day, paddling along Old River, or enjoying a sunset from the deck, Blue Crab offers the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and coastal charm.
About Perdido Key
Perdido Key is a beautiful, narrow strip of paradise on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s just minutes away from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, but less crowded. Known for sugary, white sand and beautiful, emerald waters, you can enjoy all of your favorite watersports here- fishing, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and more! There are several historic forts like Fort McRee, Fort Barrancas, and Fort Pickens to explore. If you enjoy hiking and biking, Big Lagoon State Park and Perdido Key State Park are great places to experience the beautiful outdoors.

Policies
An adult 25 years or older must reserve the home and be present at the home during your entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Property manager

Harris Vacations

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Perdido Key

Located in Pensacola, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by National Museum of Naval Aviation, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perdido Key Beach and Gulf State Park. The Park at OWA and Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum are also worth visiting. With power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Perdido Key, FL

What's nearby

  • Perdido Key State Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Orange Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lost Key Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Big Lagoon State Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 35 min drive
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flora-Bama - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Cove - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Cobalt the Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪OSO at Bear Point Harbor - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reduced Rates! Blue Crab *Private COOLED Pool, Boat Slip, Waterfront Home* pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reduced Rates! Blue Crab *Private COOLED Pool, Boat Slip, Waterfront Home*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reduced Rates! Blue Crab *Private COOLED Pool, Boat Slip, Waterfront Home*?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reduced Rates! Blue Crab *Private COOLED Pool, Boat Slip, Waterfront Home* located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ono Island and Perdido Key Beach. Perdido Key State Park and Lost Key Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Blue Crab

Was super clean! Great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

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

Great spot. Great view.

We had a great time at The Blue Crab. The view is beautiful. We had our pool heated, and enjoyed swimming and fishing. The house is great, could use some updates.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Gallant Family

Loved the property location. House was great. Only complaints: -Pool was not cleaned prior to our arrival and had a very nasty film on it when we arrived. Also the cooling unit for pool was turned off and water was extremely hot. Messaged management several days in a row w no response. Happened to catch the pool cleaner there on his weekly visit and took care of everything but he had not heard anything from management. - Trash from previous renter lingered around for about 4 days before it was picked up. Smell was very bad. Other than those two items we were very happy w property and will plan on renting there in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

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

Yearly beach trip.

We had a great stay. We stayed with younger children so the sand on the bay side was great for them rather than walking to the beach. It is a little bit of a walk with kids but with wagons it wasn’t bad at all. Everything with the house was perfect and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory T.

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

Easy great stay

Communication was quick and easy. Spacious with amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Review

House was very nice, great location and plenty of room for 5 adults. Access to water was also very good and the hot tub was an added benefit for our old bones.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

We'll be back!

Pictures and description of this property are accurate. We watched the sunrise from the beach and set from the balcony. This is a lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

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

Beach and bay

We had a wonderful time! It was very clean and spacious! The view is beautiful and there is a public beach right across the road we walked to. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

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

Wonderful Vacation!!!!

We had such a good time at this vacation home! We have never been down to Florida and had so much fun! Kids really enjoyed the pool and we enjoyed the hot tub! The set up of this vacation home was perfect for our family of 5. We didn't need the lower level but was still great! Very quiet neighborhood...perfect walking distance to the beach! Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Blue Crab Perdido Key FL Review

What a nice place. Plenty of room to stretch out and all the amenities we could have asked for. Great location on the water with fishing dock and sand on the back bay and a short walk to the beach. Will definately return! It did not hurt that the weather was outstanding as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Wonderful time at Blue Crab

Thank you so much for the beautiful stay at Blue Crab. We had a wonderful time! The hot tub was great to jump into after a day of exploring ( just an fyi only half the jets work in the tub). If there was any complaints it would only be that I wish the bbq had propane supplied as filling a tank in order to bbq for one night seems a little unfair
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Magical vacation

Our large family had such a wonderful and incredible vacation at this property. Not only was it close to the beach, but when the beach was closed down, there were still tons of stuff to do such as kayak/canoe and fishing or playing in the pool/hot tub. The view in the evenings is so lovely and spectacular. We even called the property to see if we could stay a couple extra night. I highly recommend this property! We will absolutely be going back.!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

House on the bay

Great views and great location however listing stated queen size beds and instead it has full size beds. Listing needs to be updated for accuracy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

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

Perfect house for our family vacation!

Everything was great. We had a fabulous family vacation. The house was exactly as stated in the description and very clean. The only thing I would suggest would be the bed in the lower level should be a king since there is room for it and it wasn’t very comfortable. Other than that, it was perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, bring essentials

Absolutely great location and beautiful views. Right on the water with easy access to fishing. Several canoes available for use, volleyball court in side yard, tennis and basketball court across road all within walking distance. Heated pool and awesome hot tub. Lots of room for family of 5. Nice apartment downstairs with separate entry. Easy access to beach across road but it’s quite a walk. Beach is beautiful here and untouched being in state park there aren’t many people around. It is IMPORTANT to bring essentials with you if you are staying more than a day. When we arrived there was only one trash bag, one roll of paper towels and tissue per bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

The perfect getaway!

Each year we stay in this area for our family vacation. This year we brought our entire family and a few additional teens. The private pool is everything we didn't know we were missing. The bay is very peaceful and this property offers spectacular views. The neighboring properties are very nice and the owners next door were great as well. The walk to the beach was a little further than I expected but it wasn't bad at all with a wagon in tow. The house itself easily housed our group of 8. There were tons of additional items offered in the house that made our stay better from the kayaks, tennis rackets, beach items, etc.. An added bonus was the option to bring our Frenchie. It allowed us to fully enjoy our stay without having to board her. We will 100% book this property for our future vacations!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephen F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful location, entirely disappointing service

To preface, I'll say that in general, I book through Vrbo because we want a unique, high quality experience with more flexibility, space, etc. than what a hotel would offer. We've stayed in several in the past year, and have had many wonderful experiences (and a lot to compare to). So, first the good: - It's got a beautiful backyard view with a hot tub, pool, several decks, etc. - It's a short walk across the street to Perdido Beach. - The house has plenty of space for several people to stay. - Pet friendly. Then, the frustrating stuff: - Many of the dishes were dirty, and had been put away either dirty, or ran once through the dishwasher without being checked. - The couch in the living room had several stains on it. - The foldout bed in that same couch had an old, yellowed mattress that looked long past its service life - The lock on the downstairs suite was very loose/worn - We found clumps of hair floating in the hot tub. They contacted us on the second day to see if we needed anything. I didn't bring up the bad stuff, but just requested a few additional toilet paper rolls, and a few extra towels. (They didn't include a single extra roll of toilet paper in the house.) At that point, they basically said "Sorry, those are your responsibility." If they had simply said "Sure, no problem" in that moment, we were prepared to overlook the rest of the issues. But for the several thousand dollars we paid, the pushback on a simple request for supplies was too much. Not good.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ogden D.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond O.

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

Awesome time!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

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