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Critzer's Cozy Cottage

Family-friendly cottage in Nags Head with a water park

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Exterior
Kitchen
Kitchen bar
Private kitchen
Screen porch off kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Critzer's Cozy Cottage

This three bedroom plus loft cottage in South Nags Head offers a bright and fresh feeling. There is a screened porch with picnic table off the full-size kitchen, as well as three decks to enjoy the Sunrise over the ocean and Sunset over the sound. Located at the 19 3/4 MP, the cottage is close to Oregon Inlet for beach fishing and Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Jennette's Pier & Nags Head Pier for pier fishing. Shopping, dining and outdoor activities are close by. Only 150 yards to the direct beach access. Come and relax! Enjoy the beach. Maximum 4 adults. NO pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NON smoking cottage.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Make beds Wash and put away all dishes Leave cottage tidy Remove items from outdoor shower Return all bikes to the utility room Put key in lockbox in utility room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Tenant to bring their own linens (Kitchen, Bed, bath and beach).
Prior to departure please make the beds, empty the dishwasher & put away all dishes. Take the trash out to the trash can. Thanks!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. While the natural beauty of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Jennette's Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 6 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Critzer's Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Critzer's Cozy Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Critzer's Cozy Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Critzer's Cozy Cottage located?

This family-friendly Nags Head cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Quiet Haven

Very nice, spacious and 4 min to the beach plus quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean cottage that is wonderfully located. It has everything needed for a comfortable stay. It was a cloudy and windy week which can’t be controlled (lol). The owner has very good communication with guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael f.

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

This is the second time we have rented this house, and it was just what we needed.

relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious. Plenty of room. Very clean and great view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Lovely second visit

My family had a lovely visit to this house. The house is spacious, clean, comfortable and a very short walk to the beach. The beach is beautiful and not crowded at all. The home owner is great to deal with, very responsive and helpful.Lovely restaurants nearby and lots to do for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Midlothian, VA

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

Excellent Experience

Overall, I really great experience from start to finish. Debbie was super fast to respond to all questions, and kept me up to date on everything from day 1. It's the perfect distance to the beach and in a very quiet part of the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonna W.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful beach that isn’t very crowded. The owner is great and quick to respond to any questions. She let us know when there were riptide warnings as well. The house is just a quick 4-5 minute walk across the street to the beach. The neighborhood is quiet but still close to shops and restaurants. Check in process was easy. We would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for my husband. Location to beach was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry & Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The house was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The hosts are very gratuitous to let guests use all of their beach extras. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Just right

Just fight for our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik G.

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

Great experience

The house is well laid out and in a wonderful location. It is south of the worst traffic and crowded beaches but well within short driving distance of all necessary amenities. Information provided by the owners was helpful, and we had no problems during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelda L.

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

Great Location

This cottage has the perfect location in South Nags Head. It’s very quiet and peaceful, yet close to all of the attractions and restaurants/stores. Beach access is right across the street. Beach was not crowded at all even though it was the week before a holiday. The cottage was very clean. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookware, utensils, and dishes. Debbie is a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Z.

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

South Nags Head

Great time; comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Liz G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family beach vacation

Loved the area- house was nice, but stains on carpets. No locks on some of the balcony doors. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Perfect location within eye distance of the beach!

This is our second time staying at this fun & clean beach house. The owner is great to work with and we enjoy the easy process of check-in and check-out. If you are looking for a great family beach house without all the hassle of a rental company, this is the perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Nice place

We had a great week. The house was clean, great location, everything worked as it should. The owner had great communication. I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

1st family vacation

My family and I took our first family vacation to OBX and it went better than expected. This was the perfect location and size house we were looking for. Very short walk to the beach and the owner was very nice and communicated/updates us on things down in OBX. This is a house we we stay at in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael f.

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

relaxed

this trip is just what we needed. the family slept comfortably and its only a short stroll to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata S., O'Fallon, IL

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

A relaxing vacation

The house had many games, movies, books, beach chairs, and beach toys. The layout made the house feel roomy with the high ceilings. We loved having an outdoor shower, which helped with five people staying there. The house was just a two minute walk to the beach and only about ten minutes away from a major grocery store. On previous visits to the Outer Banks, we have stayed in Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, but this house was in a neighborhood we had never explored before, and it was more quiet and relaxing. We contacted the owner, Debbie, to ask if we could stay an extra day and she answered our call immediately; there was no availability for an extra day, but that is okay. We had a great vacation there. We definitely would rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

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

Love it

We had a great time!I couldn’t lock the deadbolt tho.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great house so close to the beach.

First time in OBX. First time using VRBO. Debbie stayed in touch for the whole process. House was just as described and so close to the beach. We would highly recommend this place and would return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shanae G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Todd K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

Great location and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Such a great week!

The house was exactly what we needed. The size was just what we needed! The front door handle had broken before we got there, and the owners came and replaced it for us. The communication with the owners was really easy and good. They are super nice! The location is fantastic! Literally go straight across the street and keep going straight a little longer and you're on the beach!! Totally perfect and the street wasn't very busy when we were there. My family loved the house especially my son! Lol We would totally go back!! Thank you for such a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Great house and location in South Nags head

We had a great week at the beach! We loved the location of the house to the beach, just a quick walk across the street. The house is in a quiet cul de sac away from the business of nags head traffic and had all the amenities we needed. Debbie the owner is available for any need and is organized with getting information to you ahead of time. I rode one of the bikes included all around the island which was great! We had fun hunting for ghost crabs on the beach at night, watching sunrises and sunsets, relaxing on the beach, eating out at the Outer Banks fishing pier and getting fresh seafood at one if the markets to make at home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Critzer - CyberRentals Member since June 2003

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Currently live in Richmond, VA so we're close enough to visit the cottage for weekend getaways off season! We also check on the cottage frequently during the rental season to ensure it's ready for our tenants.

Why they chose this property

Our family has been coming to the Outer Banks since the 1960's so it was the place to go when it was our time to buy a cottage. Our kids have grown up coming here and we've made many great memories. Now one of our kids has a rental cottage a few miles north of our cottage. We love the Outer Banks!

What makes this property unique

We've been coming to the Outer Banks for years and really enjoy the calmness that you feel once you cross the bridge onto the Island! In South Nags Head, where the cottage is located, the beaches are very relaxing and not crowded! The bike path (from approx 2 MP to 23 MP) is an added benefit for biking or just walking!

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