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

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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61781 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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!

Property manager

Carol Pepper
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No RVs, boats or trailers of any kind may be parked at the house.
No towels or swimsuits can be hung on the handrails

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and popular attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kure Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Joe Eakes Park and Gurney Hood Barking Lot are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suede & Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the easy access to the beach. Clean well kept home with everything we needed while on vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Nice house with good beach access

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Exceptional stay at a reasonable price!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Kure Beach. Comfortable house with all the amenities. Hope to get back there again next year
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

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

Perfect stay

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madisan M.

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

Excellent- would stay again!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith Z.

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

Kure Beach

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie and David C.

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

Zentastic

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

The best beach house we have stayed at so far!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

Great summer vacation

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F., Charleston, WV

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

Summer 2023 visit

The house was perfect. It fit our family perfectly. The amenities were awesome and the location was ideal. The private beach access was nice and the beach was not crowded at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Definitely a zen house

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia T.

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

Family Trip 🏖️

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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ida B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful vacation!

The location is great for finding good food and beaches. The neighbors were friendly. The house is beautiful and very well stocked. Zen house is a place to slow it down and breath. Thanks for allowing our pup to come too.!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Spring Break 2024

We enjoyed our stay at, Kure Beach Zen House! It was a perfect fit and the host and Co-Host were very accommodating prior to our stay and throughout! The location is ideal and private beach access is perfect for early am or sunset walk! The bikes provided with the rental are perfect to enjoy the island greenway and finish the day with game of ping pong! Communication with host was very responsive and helpful during our stay and would highly recommended this rental!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Fantastic!!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

True relaxation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carol Pepper

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests