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A wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a table with drinks and snacks, and a chair.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a chandelier, and a view of the city skyline.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with chairs and tables overlooking a beach at sunset.
A dining area with a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a table set for a meal.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101225 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Inis Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

With a stay at this vacation home in Surf City, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. .This beach vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inis Spa and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Escape Spa.

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inis Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southside Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Oasis | Panoramic Views · Hot Tub · Fenced Yard · Huge Covered Space

The Zen Escape has a way of changing your rhythm almost immediately. The ocean fills nearly every room, so you can wake to sunrise over the Atlantic, linger over coffee watching dolphins or spend an afternoon curled up on the couch with the waves rolling beyond the glass. Deep exhales happen naturally here and when you're ready to wander outside, the sand, fully fenced oceanfront yard and covered hot tub are waiting just downstairs. The pier, shops and restaurants are only a 1/2 mile away.



💫 The Highlights — Why Guests Love It



The ocean is just outside the glass doors, but once you're here, it feels like it's inside too. Nearly every room seems to hold some piece of the view, so whatever the weather is doing, the Atlantic is still part of your day. Something changes the moment you walk in. The pace softens. Your shoulders drop. Everything feels a little easier. By the time you leave, you feel rested, recharged and already wishing you had one more day.



3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · 2 King beds · custom Twin XL/Queen bunk + trundle · sleeps up to 8



✓ Direct oceanfront · private beach access just steps away

✓ Panoramic ocean views throughout the home

✓ Fully fenced oceanfront yard

✓ Covered oceanfront hot tub

✓ Huge covered gathering space beneath the house

✓ Oceanfront deck with captain's chairs

✓ Primary King suite with ocean views from bed

✓ Well-stocked kitchen made for real cooking

✓ Beach chairs · umbrella · towels · toys provided

✓ Charcoal grill · Pay-It-Forward charcoal

✓ Walk to Surf City Pier · restaurants · coffee · shops

✓ Strong Wi-Fi · Spectrum Live TV

✓ Personally designed · managed by Beata since 2018



🛏 Where You'll Sleep



Oceanfront Primary Suite



✓ King bed

✓ Private ensuite bathroom

✓ Ocean views from bed

✓ Private access to oceanfront deck



King Bedroom



✓ King bed

✓ Ocean view

✓ Private exterior access to front porch



Bunk Bedroom



✓ Custom Twin XL-over-Queen bunk

✓ Twin XL trundle



Additional Bathrooms



✓ Full hallway bathroom with tub/shower

✓ Half bathroom beneath the house near beach access



🌴 Life Under the House



Beach days have a way of continuing down here. Come up from the sand for lunch and end up staying awhile. Someone gets the grill going, somebody settles into the hot tub, a game of cornhole starts and the ocean breeze keeps moving through it all. The entire footprint of the house is covered, so blazing summer afternoons come with shade and rainy days simply move the fun downstairs, with the Atlantic still right there.



📍 Beachfront · Walkable



The beach is at the bottom of the stairs, which makes it wonderfully easy to let the day unfold however you want. Head down for the morning, wander home for lunch and go back when the water calls. Surf City Pier is about ½ mile away, along with restaurants, coffee, ice cream and local shops, so once you're here, the car can spend a lot of the vacation right where you parked it.



🅿️ Parking & Access



✓ Large private driveway accommodates up to 6 vehicles comfortably in two rows (or a reasonable-sized RV)

✓ Elevated oceanfront home with two shorter stair sections (approximately 6–7 stairs, landing, then another 6–7 stairs)

✓ Once inside, the home is entirely on one level

✓ After signing your rental agreement you'll receive access to our digital guest guide with check-in instructions, local recommendations, house details, and everything you'll need for an easy arrival



👋 Meet Beata



Hi, I'm Beata. I designed Zen Escape from top to bottom and have personally operated it since 2018. More than anything, I wanted this house to feel like an exhale: beautiful, comfortable, easy to live in and so connected to the ocean that you can feel yourself slow down a little just by being here. Small things are automated for speed so nothing waits, but when something actually matters, you get me. Happy to have you.



📋 House Rules & Things To Know



🕙 Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM

👥 Maximum occupancy: 8, including daytime visitors

🐶 Up to 2 pre-approved dogs welcome

🔥 Charcoal grill · charcoal follows our Pay-It-Forward approach

📶 Strong Wi-Fi · Spectrum Live TV

🧾 Rental agreement required within 24 hours

👤 Primary renter must be 25+

🚭 No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property



🧺 What's Already Here



🍳 Kitchen: Cookware, bakeware, dishes, Keurig · drip coffee makers, electric kettle, waffle maker, pantry basics · Pay-It-Forward staples

🛁 Bathrooms: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, hair dryers, towels · plush extras

🧺 Laundry · Beach: Washer/dryer, detergent, iron · ironing board, beach towels, chairs, umbrella · beach toys

🎲 Entertainment · Tech: Samsung Smart TVs, Spectrum Live TV, streaming access · strong Wi-Fi
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 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.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,225 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking or Vaping Inside or Outside. Dogs must be disclosed and accepted.
No parties or events of any kind. Rental agreement must be signed within 24 hours.
Quiet hours between 10pm-8am. Travel Insurance must be purchased for unexpected cancellations.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: We will consider up to two well behaved, crate tr…

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Oceanfront Oasis | Panoramic Views · Hot Tub · Fenced Yard · Huge Covered Space Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 248 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house with fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Zen Escape! It was very clean and well stocked. We especially loved all the beach chairs and sand toys to use so we didn’t have to haul all of ours from home. Communication from the host and property manager was wonderful. The location can’t be beat either, just a short drive or even walk to all of our fave spots in Surf City. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location directly on the beach. Clean and updated house. Easy communication with host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay directly on the beach!

Excellent stay and will visit again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beauty on the beach

We stayed for 21 days in April. House was perfect, everything that we needed. Clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated and location was excellent. We took our two dogs. The fenced in area was perfect. Also enjoyed that we could walk the dogs on the beach every day. Beta does an excellent job, great communication. This is the second place that we have stayed that she owns. Obviously we were very happy with the first and this one was just as amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The host was very communicative and attentive. The property was as described no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication by the host. Lovely, clean ocean-front property. It was wonderful to hear and see the waves and loved that my dog could enjoy it too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the beach in winter months. Although the weather is not always cooperative, Zen Escape never fails to deliver. We have stayed here several times and will return. The home is well stocked, very clean and the communication is exceptional. You won’t be disappointed.
Morning sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect stay for a North Carolina beach. It was extremely clean and had direct beach access, while being close to a couple of great restaurants/breweries. I also very much appreciated being able to bring my dog so he can enjoy the beach as much as possible during his senior years. I would stay here again without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great beach house!

The house is beautifully decorated and well stocked with anything you would need for a great beach vacation. Location right on the beach, and located to easy walking distance to the pier, shops, and dining. And the hot tub was fantastic. We will stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! What a great place to stay. The downstairs hot tub/bar area is FANTASTIC!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was better than the pictures! Beds were super comfy, super clean and fantastic views! Any concerns were promptly taken care of. The beach!!!! Stepping off the steps you are literally on the beach!! We had an exceptional time and hope to stay again in the future! THANK YOU!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and many included items. Great property right on the beach, and the hot tub. The host was able to adjust our stay because of a winter storm. Great communication! We will stay again!
Sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything, but especially the host!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon in Surf City

We loved every second we were there!! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, great location!

My daughters and I loved the house from the start! Great decor, perfect amenities, it felt so easy for us to get comfortable. Beata's communication and organization is impressive and allowed me to relax knowing she had it all set up for us. Thanks so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and kitchen well stocked. The home is perfect for those traveling with doggies. We will definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I always ask myself, would I stay here again? The answer is YES. The views are fantastic! It's rare to find a great rental on the ocean that allows dogs. It was super pet friendly with the fenced area and deck access. It was clean, as if no pets had been here before ours. We especially enjoyed the hot tub, covered outdoor area, and easy access to the beach. It was very well stocked with plenty of towels, extra pillows, and beach chairs. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great property/location and the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever rented. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. We had clear communication throughout our visit. The house is well decorated and welcoming. One thing I really enjoyed was the fenced in area. I didn't think about it before, but it made it easier to let the dogs out. I would stay here again..
View from the balcony
Our dogs first trip to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very accommodating

The property was very accommodating, check in was flawless, property was very responsive of any questions or concerns that was needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Trip!

Can’t say enough about our stay!! It was absolutely perfect for our wedding anniversary and Brody’s birthday!! Thanks so much and will definitely look to stay again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay! Excellent communication and they were even able to accommodate an earlier check in (last minute). Stunning ocean front property in a great central location. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Escape

This was a perfect getaway for my husband and fur babies. The Zen Escape says it all, comfort of home with the sounds of the waves and views as far as the eye can see. They took no shortcuts in designing this property and provided all the amenities you may need plus some. We spent the week walking on the beach, watching dolphins go by and sandpipers play in the waves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Right Place for the Right Time.

Perfect place for the getaway we needed as a family. We will definitely recommend it and be back in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023