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

Oak Island, North Carolina
$295 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 needa 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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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hunting Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea Next To A Golf Course
  • 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) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Bill B.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    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.

  • Nancy M.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    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.

  • Teddy S.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    The host was very responsive and welcoming. The house was perfect for my needs. A great time on the island!

  • Ken H.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    Host was great and welcoming! House was a little dirty, d

  • richard c.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    all water wood not come on in frount

  • Valerie F.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    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!

  • Jamie H.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Nice place loved the separate bedroom .

  • mary h.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Great back yard for pets. Easy walk to the beach and close to good resturants. Host was very responsive and easy to work with.

  • Heather A.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    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!

  • audrey m.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    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!!!

  • Cara S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    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.

  • Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. No problem with check in.

  • Susie M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    This property was just as advertised. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was perfect for our family.

  • Jeff R.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    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.

  • Blaine G.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    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:)

  • Desiree D.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    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.

  • jorge v.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    It was very pleasant nice and spacious close to the beach.

  • Kristen S.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    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!

  • rene r.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    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!

  • Randy B.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    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

  • David P.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 4, 2024

    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.

  • Heather A.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    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.

  • Dan C.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    This is a nice place with a great location. Good communication with the owners.

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