Title: House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=82726570&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! ## Photo gallery for House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! ![3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi - House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82726600/82726570/dee00b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82726600/82726570/b4721b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82726600/82726570/e7bb31a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82726600/82726570/d4221836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82726600/82726570/6d3b44c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### 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 lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 ## Similar properties ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94952600/94952508/b4490422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Oak Island Home 1 Mi to Beach! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Bike locks combo 3232 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 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. [Visit our Oak Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island.dx6164970) [View more Holiday homes in Oak Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6164970-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.91617%2C-78.09534&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HBd-c5faiXbx2mjktukQFc5CCho=) Oak Island, NC ### What's nearby - ![Amazing sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Caswell Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Oak Island Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661022/b764bfdb-38dc-48ad-8802-c05d118c9674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oak Island Lighthouse 8 min drive \- 4.5 miles - ![This can be your view from a beach rental house on Holden Beach. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225867/12e6daff-718d-4201-80cf-53244e6e8911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holden Beach 36 min drive \- 31.5 miles - ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339294/9a14c8aa-bfa6-4bba-bebe-55fab4bfb570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Riverwalk 42 min drive \- 39.0 miles - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 50 min drive \- 43.2 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 4 min drive - Koko Cabana 4 min drive - Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill 4 min drive - Salt64 11 min walk - Old Bridge Diner 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!? ### What time is check-in at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!? ### What time is check-out at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!? ### Where is House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### mary h. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great back yard for pets. Easy walk to the beach and close to good resturants. Host was very responsive and easy to work with. ##### mary h. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cara S. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Cara S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen S. 21 Apr 2025 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! ##### Kristen S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blaine G. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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:) ##### Blaine G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 3 Apr 2024 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. ##### Michael B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jorge v. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### jorge opinion It was very pleasant nice and spacious close to the beach. ##### jorge v. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan C. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This is a nice place with a great location. Good communication with the owners. ##### Dan C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie B. 2 Apr 2024 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. ##### Carrie B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy B. 2 Dec 2024 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 ##### Randy B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett H. 26 Jan 2024 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. ##### Brett H. Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather A. 24 Sept 2024 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. ##### Heather A. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rene r. 3 Apr 2025 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! ##### rene r. Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie H. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice place loved the separate bedroom . ##### Jamie H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### audrey m. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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!!! ##### audrey m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ken H. 27 Nov 2025 Host was great and welcoming! House was a little dirty, d ##### Ken H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay. No problem with check in. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie M. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation This property was just as advertised. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was perfect for our family. ##### Susie M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ravi M. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zen vacation Was a very enjoyable stay. ##### Ravi M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff R. 31 Jul 2023 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!! ##### Jeff R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Desiree D. 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Desiree D. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather A. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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! ##### Heather A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff R. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Jeff R. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### richard c. 24 Nov 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy all water wood not come on in frount ##### richard c. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha S. 30 Apr 2023 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! ##### Martha S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David P. 23 Nov 2024 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. ##### David P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ---