Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access!

Kure Beach, North Carolina
$422 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Our Zen House is a relaxing pet-friendly home, fully equipped for the whole family to enjoy! Located just an easy five-minute walk away from the ocean, your stay will include a key granting you private access to the neighborhood beach. All the beach essentials are available for your use, including six beach chairs, a beach shade, coolers, and a beach wagon. An outdoor shower is located underneath the stairs to cool off after a long day in the sun.

There are three bedrooms, one with a reclining split king with independent head and foot elevation, and two bedrooms with a single queen bed. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, as well as high quality linens and pillows, plus a ceiling fan and white noise machines to guarantee a good night’s rest. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a large island for easy cooking and serving. There’s also an outdoor Blackstone griddle available to help you cook for a crowd. The kitchen island seats six people, and the dining table can expand to seat eight, so there will be plenty of room for your group to enjoy a meal together.

When you’re not at the beach, take your pick of either the upstairs or downstairs living room. Both have sectional couches and Roku TVs, perfect for a family movie night. You can relax and watch the sunrise on the upper deck, or spend some time sitting back in the chairs on the lower patio. Feel free to enjoy a little bit of nature while relaxing in the enclosed porch that has a twin XL daybed and a ceiling fan. The Zen House is also stocked with board games and a ping pong table for family game nights! There are 3 adult size bicycles for your use. For the remote workers, the house has an adjustable standing desk, printer, and monitor available for use along with high-speed internet in the downstairs office space. There is a hammock that fits under the lift desk, fitting for a child. Also available is a Japanese folding futon mat and mattress.
Along with easy beach access, the house is located close to plenty of restaurants and shops, including local favorites The Veggie Wagon and Freddie’s. The popular Carolina Beach boardwalk is a five-minute drive away, or a 12-minute ride using the three bikes available with your stay! Other exciting things close by are the Greenway Trail, the Southport Ferry, or seeing the otters at the Fort Fisher Aquarium!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1781 Sq Ft (165 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators 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 : 6

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Review Review

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    A truly relaxing home, beautifully appointed. Everything you need. Table tennis and bikes in garage. Cozy sunroom in the back. Close to beach with private access. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the Zen House.

  • Ann F.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    As a recently retired educator, I have looked forward to being at the beach in September for a very long time. Our trip and stay at the Zen House was everything we had hoped for. The space was perfect for our family and having access to the beach so close made for a perfect get-away. The home is well equipped and I would look forward to returning if the opportunity allows!

  • Suede & Cathy B.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Loved the house and the easy access to the beach. Clean well kept home with everything we needed while on vacation.

  • Eric E.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    This was a great house for our smaller group. The neighborhood access to the beach was very convenient. Communication with the property manager was easy and helpful.

  • Maria K.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at the Zen House. Carol thought of everything and provided so many conveniences that made it easier for us. The house is two blocks over from the beach. The private entrance with parking at the beach made things very convenient as well. She has a great place under the porch for you to clean off after a walk or visit to the beach. 3 full bedrooms and 3 baths was an added plus for our family. We would stay here again.

  • Madisan M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Zen House! The house was exactly as advertised in the listing. It was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with linens and toiletries. The kitchen was also well stocked with dishes, utensils, & appliances. The house is just a short walk to the beach and comes with a key for private beach access which was really nice. They even have a wagon you can use to bring chairs, etc. The property manager, Barbara, was responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Derek S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Everything we could possibly need or want was provided, and the communication was great. I’m sure if we had any issues they would’ve been resolved quickly. Close to the beach, but has great privacy!

  • Monica W.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    This house was perfect for our family and is so comfortable that we didn’t mind having lazy afternoons hanging out and playing games.The kitchen is large and well-stocked, the house was big enough to stretch out and have our own space, and the location was so close to the beach… about a 5 minute walk at most.There are boogie boards, coolers, bikes, and beach chairs and toys to use and we used the Blackstone griddle every day!The only negative was that the shower heads were quite clogged and sprayed all over and are not reachable by a short person (like me).The property manager, Barbara, was great and the communication from her was also great.We have already booked again for next Summer!

  • Walter W.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    The house was great! Very clean and well stocked. The PM was super friendly and answered any questions we had. The walk to the beach is very short. Having a private access meant there was plenty of free space at the beach to spread out.

  • Traci L.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We had such a wonderful stay at The Zen House. Everything was perfect. Beautiful immaculate home with very well stocked kitchens and bathrooms. The owner was fabulous - very communicative, thoughtful, and responsive. We hope to be back again before relocating to the Wilmington area next year. Highly recommend!

  • Vicki M.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    Perfect location in Kure Beach. Comfortable house with all the amenities. Hope to get back there again next year

  • Leslie and David C.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at the Zen house. It was perfect for our family get together over Mother's Day weekend. Well stocked kitchen and well stocked with toilet paper and paper towel and even to go coffee cups. Ping Pong table and bikes were a hit with our older children. Our property manager, Barbara, was amazing at communicating and provided all the information we needed. Well done Zen! We appreciate you and loved our stay.

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Zen House. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach with private access, the location is great. The house is comfortable and well stocked with all the beach items you could want. The project manager Barbara was so nice and helpful and made great restaurant recommendations for us. The bed was comfortable, nice fluffy towels, everything was great! Can’t wait to come back.

  • Adrienne S.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    The house exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable, clean and inviting. Also well stocked. Location was perfect and the walk to the beach was just a few minutes. Communication with the property manager couldn't have been better, who went above and beyond for us. We hope to return!

  • Edith Z.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Great house, short walk to the beach, with bikes, beach supplies, boogie boards. Spent a week here with 2 adults, 3 teens. Definitely would book again!

  • Tonia T.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 25, 2024

    We had a GREAT time!!! House was perfect! Clean and in a safe quiet area. Short walk to the beach. The owner was very informative and helpful and made everyone feel welcome and easy!! Will try to book again!!

  • Carol M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    We enjoyed the Zen house very much. Our hosts anticipated everything guests could possibly need. The private beach access was great! My son said it best when he expressed that there was a sense of community there with all the neighbors enjoying their routines as if we belonged.

  • Craig W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    The Zen house is fantastic. The house is very well stocked - more so than any vacation property we’ve stayed in. The placed was very clean and more spacious than expected. The location is perfect - a short walk to the beach and easy to get anywhere on the island. The neighbors in the cul de sac are all super friendly as well. I’d highly recommend. We’ll be back!

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