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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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! 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!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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.
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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
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

Oak Island

Located in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. 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 and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 42 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 58 min drive - 84.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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

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).

How much does it cost to stay at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower!?

As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House of Zen - Walk to the beach, Huge fenced back yard, Outdoor shower! on 21 May 2026 start from £167, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Tranquil Harbour, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Caswell Beach, and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Oak Island Golf Club. Bay Beach and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you! You guys were great and so glad that you and the family enjoyed. Thanks for the feedback and review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us. So glad you enjoyed- appreciate the review and feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Amazing guest- thanks for taking care of our home, the review, and feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place loved the separate bedroom .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you so much - you guys were great and we are so glad that you had a wonderful trip!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey m.

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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you so much- you guys were great and are welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken H.

Host was great and welcoming! House was a little dirty, d
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thank you for the review and feedback. Wish you would’ve let us know so we could’ve gotten our team out to fix any issues but overall I’m glad you guys had a great day. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

mary h.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
THank you so much - you guys were great and we appreciate you taking care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. No problem with check in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you- you guys were great. So glad you had a good experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you! You guys were great - truly appreciate the feedback!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you! You guys were great- so glad the bikes were a hit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, you guys were great! So happy you had a good time and we appreciate the review. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
Thank you- welcome back anytime!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
ZENNN- thank you!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Desiree D.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine G.

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:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Thank you so much Blaine- you guys were great and we are so glad that you enjoyed!! Appreciate the positive feedback and reach out if you ever want to return!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2025
Thank you so much- you guys were great. Appreciate the feedback and support!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Thank you! Glad you had a great trip and we hope to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge v.

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

jorge opinion

It was very pleasant nice and spacious close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2025
Thanks Jorge- you guys were great and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you soo much!! We appreciate you choosing us!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
Thank you Randy- so glad you had a great holiday!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thanks for the stay and feedback! We will jump on those items and otherwise I am glad that you guys had a great trip! Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
You guys are the best- thank you again and glad we had some good weather! Welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

richard c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all water wood not come on in frount
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thanks for staying with us! The Spicket out front is to our old well, our new hose in the back. Sorry about the confusion but glad you guys enjoyed your stay.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
Tank you so much-

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.

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