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Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa

Family-friendly stay near Outer Banks Beaches

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Exterior
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Nags Head

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Nags Head vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Mall. Also, Outer Banks Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Nags Head Golf Links is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa

Relax and enjoy spectacular ocean views from either inside this beautiful cottage or from outside on the spacious decks. Direct beach access for your convenience; less than 50 feet away. Perfect for large gatherings to relax around a private pool and hot tub. Great recreation room with billiards table, wet bar and TV widescreen with surround sound. Large master suites offer spacious comfort and quiet relaxation. Memories will last a lifetime after visiting the 'Critic's Choice'.

This pet friendly Nags Head home fronts the beach road and features a 14' x 28' private pool, hot tub and jetted tub. There are TVs, DVD players, Blu-Ray player, WiFi, 2 refrigerators, high chair, rec room with pool table, and wet bar. Outside amenities: charcoal grill, outside shower.

50 feet to beach access. Guests will cross the 2 lane Beach Road to access the ocean.

Pets allowed - dogs only. No smoking/vaping. Fireplace not available for guest use. Please refer to the Rental Agreement while reviewing Rules & Policies for pool opening/closing dates and pool heat information, including details regarding the optional pool heat fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill

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
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1463
Critic's Choice 8 BR / 8 BA House in Nags Head Sleeps 16

Frequently asked questions

How close is Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 9 mi (13-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa to downtown Nags Head?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Nags Head.

Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Great Location!!

Only a few extra steps from being ocean front without the oceanfront price. We loved our stay and would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice house great location.

For a house that is not directly on the beach, the location can’t be any closer. The house itself was nice and clean, although a little bit dated on the interior. I would certainly stay there again
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

2018 Seafood Festival

OMG! We absolutely love Critics Choice. This is the second year we have stayed in the house for the annual Seafood Festival (which if you’ve never been you should). It’s in the ideal location for just about everything. And having a beach access across the street is worth the money by itself. Now to Village- everyone I’ve dealt both times has been cheery, helpful, gracious, warm and great to deal with. Hillary has been a special gem! You won’t be disappointed with Village or Critics Choice!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

October 2018 Stay

We had a great week at the beach! Weather was almost perfect. Critics Choice had many amenities that most of the homes we have have stayed in did not. Perfect location without being right on the beach!! Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lonzi W.

September 2018 Stay

Very nice house. All systems worked well. Clean and well stocked. We liked the location just like being beachfront. Great vacation spot.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

September 2018 Stay

Very clean and well maintained house. Furnished with pots, pans, utensils and pretty much anything you need to make a meal. We had a few trivial maintenance issues that were dealt with immediately upon reporting ( we accidentally overloaded a breaker. Totally our fault) Beautiful stay. This is my second year with this company and I couldn’t be more pleased.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

August 2018 Stay

We enjoyed our stay. Although we had a couple of issues with the house (both ice makers did not work; water leak from downstairs ice maker resulting in wet carpet and horrible smell) we were very happy with the quick & professional response from Village Realty staff. A couple of things that would improve future stays, grill is rusted out where flames come out, so heat is not distributed evenly. Also, the kitchen could be equipped better, but we found what we needed and made due. I found a broom but no dust pan to pick up after sweeping. Other than that we had a wonderful stay, great location and if we can afford it, we would consider renting this house again. We would absolutely rent from Village Realty again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

August 2018 Stay

we had a great time at this rental. perfect location for beach access. the rooms were all a nice size, many king beds and bathrooms! We would definitely come here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

July 2017 Stay

Our family gathered here for a week of fun and sun! OBX did not disappoint! Critics Choice was a fabulous place to gather. Will definitely be back! Thanks Village Realty for the great location, clean and comfortable home! Throughly enjoyed every minute!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

May 2017 Stay

We loved our stay in Critics Choice! We had plenty of room for our family in for our son's wedding! The location was great! We could be on the beach in no time! Everything was perfect!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

A very nice house in a great location in Nag's Head

The house is literally RIGHT across the street from public beach access, so it couldn't have been more convenient. From the decks on the front of the house, you can look out and see (and hear) the ocean. The street that it is on, South Virginia Dare Trail (SR-12) is one of the main thoroughfares, but it's not SO busy that you would have to really worry about kids or pets with the traffic. However, there were a couple of mornings that loud vehicles driving down the road woke us up (the weather was perfect weather to have the windows open). Overall, the house is in very good condition. On the ground floor is a rec room with a big screen TV and pool table, that we were not aware was in the house. The pool wasn't open while we were there, so I can't comment about it. The hot tub worked well...I wish it was in a location closer to the house, but it was still nice. Village Realty was great to work with, they were very professional, and their app for use with your smartphone was a very nice touch that I was not expecting. There was no need to go to the rental office, as there's a keyless lock, and they provide your code in the app a couple of days prior to your arrival. For the price, it was hard to beat for an 8 BR / 8.5 BA house that is essentially right on the beach. We may stay i a different town the next time we're in Nag's Head just to try something different, but we would go back to this house, and rent from Village Realty, again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

May 2016 Stay

Great house and location. Had everything we needed. Could use some better skillets.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

anthony m.

April 2016 Stay

stayed here for OBX, and we'll loved it! Everything was with in walking distance and it's peaceful on this end also ;)
Archival

8/10 Good

Doug W.

May 2015 Stay

Great house,great location. All ementaties.