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

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Back breeze way with charcoal grill!
Butcher block top and fully loaded!
Your backyard oasis awaits!
Roku TV in your private room
Bar tools in the back!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower!

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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! 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.

Property manager

Max McGee
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bike locks combo 3232

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Southport Marina - 15 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Oak Island Golf Club. Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

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

Randy B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great Location

This is a nice place with a great location. Good communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Very enjoyable stay

We had a very enjoyable stay. At the end of our stay, we left feeling relaxed and very ZEN. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Awesome stay! Would love to stay there again!

The house was perfect for our family. My girls enjoyed their private room away from the parents.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David P.

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

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

rene r.

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

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

Carrie B.

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

Great stay!

Just 2 adults and 2 pups- plenty of room. Pups loved the big backyard! Kitchen had everything we needed, great location, easy walk/drive to beach access and restaurants, great communication with host! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

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

Winter getaway

We stayed at the Zen Den for 2 weeks in Dec/Jan and really enjoyed our visit. The house is on a very quiet street, close to everything. The backyard was great for hanging out and our dog loved it. The office/extra bedroom in the back was nice too. Very clean, owner was super responsive. Walked on the beach every day with the dog. Great visit, would come back for sure.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

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

Lovely home, very relaxing!

Can not say enough about this sweet home. My daughter, myself and our 2 pups stayed 5 nights and had such a great time. Very organized and clean, this home has everything you need. Excellent location, quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors and great communication with Brooke! Cannot wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Surprise engagement

Easy to rent through vrbo. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi M.

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

Zen vacation

Was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Max McGee

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Me and my best friend Eric grew up in Wilmington, NC! A few years back we bought some long term rentals as an investment, but then realized that our passion was in the vacation/short term rental world. We love to travel and being able to provide people with an experience that we would want to have is what this is all about. This is about having a place to come and unwind and create memories while being the comfort of a home. Please come be our guest and don't hesitate to connect with us if your experience isn't 5 STARS!

Why they chose this property

The House of Zen is just the perfect little beach cottage. Cozy, accessible, and private. We have a huge back yard that is fenced in, the area is really quiet, you can walk to the beach, or just use the bikes we have to get all over the island. Just a fun little spot where you can navigate the beautiful Oak Island and surrounding areas.

What makes this property unique

The location is really awesome. You are not only close to the beach, but also super close Myrtle Beach, Southport and Wilmington where there are also downtown areas and other forms of entertainment.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests