Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6165 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Table tennis
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No RVs, boats or trailers of any kind may be parked at the house.
No towels or swimsuits can be hung on the handrails
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Kure Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding. Visit our Kure Beach travel guide
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 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
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!?
Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (2 km).
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Relaxing Zen House! Work, relax, & play two blocks from private beach access! Reviews
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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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.!
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.