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House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Oak Island vacation home

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3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

On the beach.Your stay at this Tranquil Harbour vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club. Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 50 min drive - 43.2 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 58 min drive - 52.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jumpin' Java - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬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.

House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!

The House of Zen is a charming beach cottage located about 5 minutes from the Oak Island's Beaches. Relax by the outdoor fire pit in a FENCED backyard that is great for your children and pets! This is a true private oasis and the beach is an easy drive, walk, or bike ride.

We have bikes, beach chairs, and a buggy to make the trip down to the beach easier or to visit the close by parks and restaurants. The detached building, Zen Den, has a bedroom set up and an office for those who need a remote workplace for a longer stay!

The main house has two bedrooms and the two bathrooms. One room is set up as a kids room with two sets of twin bunk beds while the other is the primary bedroom that has a King size bed.

The detached building is the Zen Den! It has a Queen sized bed, TV, and an office for those who need some extra space or a place to work while visiting! The home is set up with keypad locks that are synced up so that you can have quick access back and forth from the detached room and main house and be secure.

The backyard is fenced in and has access to the shed. In the shed you will find bikes, beach chairs, ladder golf, bocci ball and a buggy for getting all the gear to the beach! A pump and some hardware for the bikes is in there as well just in case.

Pet Fee:
The pet fee covers up to 2 pets! Please make sure your reservation is updated properly. If you are traveling with more than 2 pets, please reach out - sometimes we can accommodate an additional pet on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee. Thanks!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please clean up after your pets in the yard!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Bike locks combo 3232

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • 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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.4 mi (48-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi away from Oak Island.

House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin E., Simpsonville

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great overall. Very clean and had everything you need for a long weekend stay. The beds were not the most comfortable thing, but that’s pretty typical in rentals from my experience. The extra bedroom outside was fantastic since we had a baby with us! Gave her a safe, quiet place to sleep. The only other down fall was the automatic locking of the back door. Every time you went out you had to unlock the door to come back inside. It was a little annoying but not horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay if you have pets. Would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to bring your Dogs. Ours enjoyed the large, fenced in yard and the beach which was only a 10 minute walk away. Max was a very helpful host and very responsive to any questioned, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for folks traveling with pets. The fenced backyard was a huge hit with our furry friends. The owner was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive and welcoming. The house was perfect for my needs. A great time on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ken H., East Tennessee

Host was great and welcoming! House was a little dirty, d
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

richard c.

all water wood not come on in frount
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our family. Set up as pictured. Clean, comfy and cozy. The backyard is a bonus with the lights and the fire pit. The dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard almost as much as we did. We even were able to walk to the beach from the house. Close to the shops and restaurants. Will plan to come back here! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place loved the separate bedroom .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great back yard for pets. Easy walk to the beach and close to good resturants. Host was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A., King, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd stay at the Zen and it was even better than the for time. The neighborhood is so quiet and cozy and also a short distance to the beach. Maxwell is a great host and the amenities are excellent. All kinds of beach stuff there already so you don't have to struggle on the beach. All items are listed on the website. The intracoastal is right behind you and a great place for dogs and friends. I always suggest golf carts on Oak Island for convenience and cheap parking. The house is in the perfect place for shopping and beach access. Lovely and thanks to Maxwell and all included for the amazing annual vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

audrey m.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at house of zen. The yard was great for sitting by a fire and our dogs loved the huge yard. Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here with my husband and our dog. Had a great stay. Neighborhood was safe and quiet. House was exactly what we needed. Close proximity to the beach, restaurants and grocery stores. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. No problem with check in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

This property was just as advertised. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. The place was clean. Having the beach cart, boogie boards, chairs was excellent, and saved us space for packing. The house is minutes from the beach, but I would recommend driving and not walking due to the amount of stuff you bring with you. The outdoor shower is nice, but could use some irrigation. Kitchen was decently stocked, but bring your own condiments (ketchup, mustard). Overall, we had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing trip to oak island thanks to max and letting us stay at their beautiful beach home! We brought our dog for his first ever beach trip and he loved every minute of it, we made lots of friends and made lots of great memories, this home was beautiful and spacious, the master bedroom cute and comfortable, and the kitchen and the backyard were my favorite spots in the house! Will definitely book again for a friends trip ! Not a far walk to the beach so the location was perfect:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree D., Creedmoor

The location was great. Close enough to walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood. Communication with the owner was great Max was very responsive. The yard was great for the pups.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge v.

Liked: Cleanliness

jorge opinion

It was very pleasant nice and spacious close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

loved our stay!

House of Zen was the perfect slot for our Spring Break! Quiet location was perfect for relaxing and we took advantage of the bikes to explore the island. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rene r., West Gardiner

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, home, and style!

We spent the month of March in Oak Island. This house was great for us and our dog. The back yard is big and fully fenced. There are plenty of chairs, a picknick table and charcoal grill for outdoor chilling. The owners also provide use of lawn games, bikes, beach chairs, and beach cart. The exterior bedroom/building was perfect for my husband to use as an office. The main home has 2 well appointed bedrooms, 2 nice bathrooms, and cute decor. The home was very well stocked to make any stay great! There were books, games, and a well stocked kitchen (plenty of dinner and cookware). The area is walkable to the beach although we prefer a quick drive. We love being close to Southport, and an hr to Wilmington. There's so much to do! Great restaurants and lot's of local music. Be sure to get some peel and eat shrimp and crab cakes! Would definitely reccomend this home and would stay again!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach getaway!!!

This was a great cozy little place. Hosts were very communicative. House is very clean. Cool fenced-in yard in back. Short 10-minute walk to the beach. We would definitely come back to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and comfortable.

Property is as advertised. Pretty long walk to beach, but easy drive access to public parking. Bring toiletries and any condiments for cooking such as salt, pepper, etc. Only coffee option is a nice Keurig machine.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Keeping ZEN

This is a wonderful place and a wonderful host. We happened to end up being in the "1000 yr flood"! The host contacted us immediately that morning to check on things and our situation, and we're glad that things weren't as bad as they could have been. Thank you for that!! The island got hit hard, but Zen Den turned out to be the safest place to be. . Wonderful beach access and tourist needs. Also wonderful for our old pup and great amenities. Hopefully, we'll get to see the Den again! Thank you so much for a great anniversary trip!! Also clean Thankco #8.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024