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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101225 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪5 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

This vacation home places you next to Surf City Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inis Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬11 min walk

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: Incredible Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Space

The Zen Escape has a way of changing the rhythm of your day almost immediately. Cross the threshold and suddenly the ocean becomes the backdrop to everything. Wake up to an oceanfront sunrise without ever leaving bed. Morning coffee lasts longer than expected. Deep breaths happen naturally. Spend the afternoon with your feet in the sand, then wander back to a fully fenced oceanfront yard, a shaded gathering space beneath the house, and a covered hot tub where you can still hear the waves rolling in. And at some point, somebody inevitably asks: "Wait...how many dolphins have we seen today?"

💫 The Highlights — Why Guests Love It

Ocean views outside. Ocean views inside. A place that somehow makes breathing feel easier.

Whether you're planning a beach week with family, bringing another couple along, sneaking away for a quiet getaway, or simply wanting to trade your normal routine for a few days of waves and salt air, The Zen Escape was designed around the thing guests mention most:

How they feel when they're here. Peaceful. Relaxed. Recharged. Like they finally remembered what it feels like to breathe again.

3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · sleeps up to 8

✓ Direct oceanfront — the beach is literally steps away
✓ Panoramic ocean views from nearly every room in the home
✓ Fully fenced oceanfront yard (rare for Topsail oceanfront properties)
✓ Covered oceanfront hot tub where you can still hear and see the waves
✓ Expansive shaded gathering space beneath the home with dining, games, and room to spread out
✓ Oceanfront deck with captain's chairs for coffee, cocktails, dolphin watching, and sunrise views
✓ Direct private beach access with beach chairs, umbrella, towels, and beach toys provided
✓ Well-stocked kitchen + Pay-It-Forward pantry with spices, staples, and little extras guests appreciate
✓ Thoughtfully designed and personally managed by Beata

🏠 Inside

The ocean has a way of following you around here.

Most beach homes give you views from the deck.

Zen gives you views while you're making coffee. Sitting on the couch. Cooking dinner. Waking up in bed.

People often tell us they spent more time inside than they expected — especially during cooler months when the beach feels peaceful and uncrowded.

The open living, dining, and kitchen spaces all face the ocean so even when you're inside, you still feel connected to it.

Someone's making breakfast. Someone else is sitting quietly with coffee. Someone notices dolphins in the distance and suddenly everyone migrates toward the windows.

It happens a lot.

🛏 Where You'll Sleep

Oceanfront Primary Suite
✓ King bed
✓ Private ensuite bathroom
✓ Oceanfront views from bed

Bedroom Two
✓ King bed
✓ Ocean views from the window
✓ Private exterior access to front porch

Bedroom Three
✓ Custom Twin XL-over-Queen bunk
✓ Twin XL trundle beneath
✓ Designed for flexible sleeping arrangements and comfortably used by both adults and children

Additional Bathrooms
✓ Full hallway bathroom with tub/shower combination
✓ Half bathroom conveniently located beneath the house near the laundry room and beach access

🌊 Outside

The underneath of the house quietly becomes one of the most-used spaces on the property.

Beach homes often give you sun or shade.

This somehow gives you both.

Spend the morning on the sand. Wander back for lunch. Sit beneath the house with ocean views and a breeze. Rinse off after the beach. Slip into the hot tub while rain falls outside the covered roofline.

As evening rolls around, dinner stretches a little longer than expected and people slowly start finding their way back together again.

The beach begins only steps from the house. Walk downstairs, feel the sand beneath your feet, and before long somebody is already settling into a chair while someone else is heading toward the water.

🅿️ 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

📍 Nearby

Walkable Area
✓ Surf City Pier — approximately ½ mile south
✓ Restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream, local shops, and island favorites nearby

One of the things guests love most is that Zen sits close enough to walk to the heart of Surf City while feeling just far enough away that the beach itself stays relatively peaceful.

👋 Meet Beata

Hi — I'm Beata.

The Zen Escape will always feel special to me. I wanted a place where people could walk in and immediately feel something shift. A place where ocean views weren't reserved for balconies. A place where coffee lasted longer, dolphins became part of the daily conversation, and life felt a little quieter for a few days.

I personally manage every reservation because hospitality matters deeply to me. Small things are automated for speed so nothing waits. Anything important comes directly from me.

Our Pay-It-Forward pantry works the same way this house does: take what you need, leave what you can.

Happy to have you.
— Beata

📋 House Rules & Things To Know
🕙 Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM
🐶 Up to 2 pre-approved dogs welcome (please get approval before booking)
🔥 Charcoal grill available (charcoal follows our Pay-It-Forward approach — use what's there, leave what you don't use, or grab a bag nearby if needed)
📶 Strong Wi-Fi + Spectrum Live TV throughout
🧾 Rental agreement required within 24 hours
👤 Primary renter must be 25+
🚭 No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property
📅 Maximum occupancy includes daytime visitors

🧺 What's Already Here

🍳 Kitchen
Everything needed to cook and serve including cookware, bakeware, dishes, Keurig + drip coffee makers, electric kettle, waffle maker, pantry basics, and Pay-It-Forward staples.

🛁 Bathrooms
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toilet paper, hair dryers, towels, and plush extras.

🧺 Laundry & Extras
Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron + ironing board, beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys, and little extras that help make beach days easier.

🎲 Entertainment & Tech
Samsung Smart TVs, Spectrum Live TV, streaming access, and strong Wi-Fi throughout.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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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

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • 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

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We will consider up to two well behaved, crate tra

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

Located steps from Surf City Beach, this vacation home is in Surf City, and within a 10-minute walk of Inis Spa and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. You'll also find Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Oceanfront Oasis: Majestic Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Outdoor Space?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Oceanfront Oasis: Majestic Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Outdoor Space?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Does Oceanfront Oasis: Majestic Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Outdoor Space have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Oceanfront Oasis: Majestic Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Outdoor Space have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 24.2 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Oceanfront Oasis: Majestic Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Outdoor Space?

Yes, every house at Oceanfront Oasis: Majestic Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Outdoor Space comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Oceanfront Oasis: Incredible Views! Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Covered Space Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 243 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Great stay directly on the beach!

Excellent stay and will visit again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brant S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laure & Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything, but especially the host!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christie A.

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

Kim C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and beach access! The owner was an excellent communicator. We loved the proximity to restraunts and coffee shops. We enjoyed the porch, the hot tub and all of the toys they had there. We also appreciated the pay it forward program the owner had organized, it helped prevent us from having to purchase things such as salt, pepper, body wash etc!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! Will I recommend this to everyone? Had a wonderful time, good memories. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Perfect respite

Everything was in great order. Clean with many amenities. This was my 10th stay and I won't stay anywhere else in Topsail.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nate B.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Absolutely wonderful

Absolutely wonderful - 5 Stars. Stunning views, comfy beds, exquisitely decorated. Love the pay it forward for kitchen items. Beata certainly has attention to detail in the furnishings, decorating, beach supplies, etc. Loved the hot tub & grill, too! We are definitely a repeat Zen Escape family. 💕
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fauzia B.

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

Charles B.

Relaxing Zen Escape

A welcome burst of spring after a cold winter. Sunny and breezy with long walks on the beach, lazy happy hours and tasty cookouts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

This property is as advertised!

I highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Surf City. Great location and the pictures are very accurate to the property. My family had a great time and we plan to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023