Title: Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10852&destination=Nags+Head%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=23075947&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa ## Photo gallery for Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa ![Interior - Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa (Nags Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23076000/23075947/d7eaf4aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa (Nags Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23076000/23075947/d9606911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa (Nags Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23076000/23075947/85608662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa (Nags Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23076000/23075947/5beb672e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa (Nags Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23076000/23075947/7fe1b258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Critic's Choice, a haven of relaxation with spectacular ocean views. Unwind in the spacious master suites or gather around the private pool and hot tub for memorable moments. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - 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 - Snorkelling 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34843200/34843190/8d086c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Semi Ocean Front in Nags Head NC with Private Pool! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1463 Critic's Choice 8 BR / 8 BA House in Nags Head Sleeps 16 ## About the area Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Nags Head travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nags-Head.dx10852) [View more Holiday homes in Nags Head](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nags-Head-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10852-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.94233%2C-75.61627&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5UBGOLFghB2cu49EWeQwiCfZjD4=) Nags Head, NC ### What's nearby - ![An awesome place to take sunrise pictures! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10852/7ee0b186-0b5e-45cd-840b-c4ff2fc55f86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Jockey\'s Ridge State Park showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066271/3c9ff156-db72-4588-adea-6fab0f7e9371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jockey's Ridge State Park 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170826/fc289858-942b-4bb9-9118-13db62f0feb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nags Head Golf Links 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Outer Banks Hospital 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Outer Banks Mall 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC 5 min drive - Miller's Waterfront Restaurant 4 min drive - Blue Moon Beach Grill 16 min walk - Sonic Drive-In 11 min walk - Grits Grill 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa have a pool? ### Is Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa? ### What time is check-in at Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa? ### What time is check-out at Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa? ### Where is Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Critic's Choice: Semi-oceanfront, Pool, Spa Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim G. 29 Jun 2025 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. ##### Kim G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jul 2020 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis H. 22 Oct 2018 #### 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! ##### Travis H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne H. 16 Oct 2018 #### 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. ##### Marianne H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonzi W. 9 Oct 2018 #### 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. ##### Lonzi W. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P. 8 Sept 2018 #### 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. ##### Robert P. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane H. 5 Sept 2018 #### 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. ##### Diane H. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca H. 11 Aug 2018 #### 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. ##### Rebecca H. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlene S. 24 Jul 2017 #### 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! ##### Arlene S. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather W. 4 Jun 2017 #### 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! ##### Heather W. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason O. 18 May 2017 #### 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. ##### Jason O. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth R. 15 May 2016 #### May 2016 Stay Great house and location. Had everything we needed. Could use some better skillets. ##### Kenneth R. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### anthony m. 29 Apr 2016 #### 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 ;) ##### anthony m. Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Doug W. 17 May 2015 #### May 2015 Stay Great house,great location. All ementaties. ##### Doug W. ---