Unwind in Style: Luxe Oceanfront Single Level home, fenced in yard, hot tub
About this house rental
***We will be taking spring/summer/fall 2023 bookings as of January 1, 2023. Looking forward to having you stay with us in 2023.*** “I’ve been coming to Topsail Island for years and this truly was the absolute best vacation home I have ever booked” – Rebecca, April 2022 Welcome to The Zen Escape, a 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath oasis located directly on the beach in classic Surf City, NC. This is the ideal home to recharge and refresh with friends or family. It’s been specifically designed to provide the best experience possible. "It’s very "zen"...people have told me that they become relaxed as soon as they arrive." – Beata "From the moment you open the door & look through to the three sliding doors overlooking the ocean, you KNOW you’ve just stepped into someplace special & won’t want to leave! I really don’t think you could get much closer to the water unless you stayed on a boat." – Jennifer KITCHEN AND DINING: Step through the front door of The Zen Escape and into the newly redone open-concept kitchen. Fully equipped with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an ocean facing sink and a large eat-in counter island, this kitchen is designed so the chef can always see the ocean and enjoy the party! Kitchen & Dining Amenities: • Suite of Stainless Steel appliances • Stocked kitchen & pantry • Coffee Station with Drip, Keurig and Coffee Grinder • Eat-in kitchen counter (seats 4) • Formal Dining table (seats 8) • Charcoal grill • Outdoor seating for 8 in three different locations Just beyond the fully stocked kitchen and pantry, the space opens up to the dining and living areas – all with expansive views of the ocean. Take your morning cup of coffee or grab a glass of wine or a Salty Turtle beer and step out onto the extensive balcony that features 8 captain’s chairs, placing you above the deck railing to take in those unobstructed views! This is the perch where you can wave to schools of dolphins plowing the waves or watch an amazing sunrise or sunset! "The location can't be beat. The views were amazing. The house was great. We will definitely be back!" -Luke LIVING SPACES: You can also settle in to enjoy the evening or a rainy day in the cozy living room and luxuriate in the views, the beach-y vibe, and the beautiful décor. This is the perfect spot to play a board game or host a movie night! Living Spaces Amenities: • Samsung Smart TVs with Spectrum Live including the full Sports package and on demand in all bedrooms and living room • Games & Books • Washer/Dryer • Central Heat/AC "I didn’t think it could get any better than the pictures, but it honestly did. It was immensely clean, beautifully decorated, with views that cannot be beat…"- Rebecca, 2022 BEDROOMS AND BATHS: And, after a long day spent in the sun, sink into a bed with freshly laundered linens and turn on your favorite movie. Each bedroom includes a Smart TV with Spectrum streaming, so the viewing options are endless. Fresh towels are provided for each of the bathrooms. If you happen to have a few extra guests, The Zen Escape has two additional mesh cots with mattresses. We have determined these are much more comfortable and more flexible than a sleeper sofa as they can be used in any room in the home - even on the deck if you’re the adventurous type! Bedroom & Bathroom Amenities: • Master oceanfront King bedroom with ensuite bathroom boasting an exquisitely tiled shower and deck access • Bedroom #2 with King bed, ocean views from the window and direct front porch access • Bedroom #3 with Bunk room with a Twin XL over Queen bunk and a Twin XL trundle • Full Bathroom in hallway • Travel Crib and High Chair • Linens, towels, toiletries all provided "We have stayed at many, many places. This one tops them all. Not only is it true ocean front property. It’s full of everything you need but your own clothes and tooth brushes!" – Nicole OUTDOORS: Outdoors - The Zen Escape is also designed to accommodate every aspect of the outdoor experience. A particularly unique feature of this property is the 600 square foot covered and fenced in entertainment area under the house – with its own breathtaking views of the ocean! This outdoor space features a charcoal grill for the chef in your group, along with pub seating for 8 people around a pub height table and an additional high-top long table which seats 8 that both face the ocean. You can play a rousing game of cornhole, get competitive with giant Jenga, or relax in the 6.75’ x 6.75’ Nordic whirlpool hot tub after a big day of sand and surf. Your fluffy four-legged friends will appreciate the 10’ x 10’ shaded gravel garden that they can roam all within the confines of the fully fenced in space. With the beach as your backdrop, this is your coastal hideaway for rainy days or breaks from the mid-day sun. Note: On this level there’s also an additional half bath and laundry room, and a huge enclosed outdoor shower! No need to run upstairs to use the loo. "I liked that it was fenced in so I didn't have to worry about my 1-year old trying to take off." – Jacqueline Steps away is the beautiful Topsail Island coastline and the Atlantic Ocean with its crashing waves and endless views. For your enjoyment Zen provides beach towels, beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and a variety of beach toys so every day is the perfect Beach Day. "Waking up to sunrise on the beach while having our pups with us was absolute heaven!" – Jules THE LOCATION: The Zen Escape is in the ideal location to explore Topsail Island. With restaurants and shops less than a 5-minute walk away, the opportunity to revel in the beauty of quaint and quiet Surf City is easy and accessible. Make sure to walk out on the pier to get the full experience! Take it from the locals for the best recommendations: • Sugar Island Bookshop – for sweets and pastries and our favorite coffee! • The Daily Grind (a 2 minute walk away) is also in the running for best coffee in town! • Salty Turtle Beer Company • Shaka Taco (a 3 minute walk away) for fresh seafood and tacos • Surf City Shopping (a 6 minute walk away) including my favorite BumbleBee Market • Karen Beasley’s Turtle Sanctuary • Surf City Surf School • Surf City Ocean Pier • Historic Operation Bumblebee – the Missiles and More Museum And if you’re looking for fun activities: • Swimming • Boogie Boarding • Paddle Boating • Kayaking • Surfing • Wind-surfing • Snorkeling • Fishing • Golf • Cycling • Birdwatching • Sailing • Boating • Jetskiing • Spas • Shopping GETTING HERE: Fly into Jacksonville (OAJ) Airport and take a 20-minute drive to Topsail Island. Or, fly into Wilmington Airport, just an hour drive away and enjoy the scenic ride along the coastline. With either airport, you can rent a car, take an uber, or order a car service. RDU (Raleigh Durham International) is about 3 hours away. The gravel driveway is overly spacious and can accommodate at least 6 cars, or even an RV. This single-family home means that all of the driveway space is accessible for the guests. No one else will be using the driveway but you! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Both bathrooms are brand new. New flooring has been installed throughout the home and it has been freshly painted, with new decor, new linens, new furniture, and new sheets and towels. The Zen Escape provides the ideal beach house experience. Each group’s stay will also include a fully stocked kitchen and pantry, including spices and other essentials, laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, toilet paper, and paper towels. Your stay here is designed for you to relax and decompress, with most of the preparation already done for you. We are dog-friendly at The Zen Escape, but consider each dog on a case-by-case basis so please tell us about your pup. If you are looking to bring your fluffy friend, we request a $200 refundable pet fee. Plus, please provide us with some details so we can discuss our pet rules further (no dogs on the beds, please). We cap the pet stay at 2 dogs, and at this time are not equipped to allow cats in the home. We do not offer discounts of any kind. We offer an extremely high level of service, flexibility and a ton of amenities not found in most beach rentals. If you have a specific request, we will do what we can to accommodate you.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(190 Reviews)
10.0
Everything was amazing!!!!
10.0
My husband, my 85 year old mother, our dogs and I stayed here over Christmas and it was wonderful! Perfect for the dogs. Being one level was great for my mother. The view was absolutely perfect from even inside the house when laying on the sofa, working in the kitchen, from everywhere. For the summer we typically only look at places that list a covered porch, but with this house there is a view of the ocean from under the house so it is like the entirety of under the house is a huge covered porch! Even fenced in for the dogs! The host could not have been more helpful. Definitely will stay here again!!
10.0
Easy in and out, beach view access fantastic. We will come again
5.0
This was a surprise for my son for his birthday and completion of his first semester of college. When we arrived, it was a seamless experience. The best view as soon as you walk in the door. We watched dolphins every day and enjoyed the convenience of the location to food, shopping but most importantly the beach. Wish we could have stayed longer and hope to visit the property again in the near future! Book your stay with no concerns!
5.0
The Zen Escape is an outstanding property, literally feet away from the ocean. It is well-appointed, with all of the amenities you could want for your beach vacation. Everything inside looks brand new, with quality furnishings, comfortable beds, and tasteful decor. It is quite evident that the owners have given great thought to providing all of the little things that one might forget to bring. Just bring some food, and you will literally not need to leave the property. This may be the best property on VRBO. You cannot go wrong by staying here.
5.0
The house is everything listed and then some. We brought our 2 dogs and they loved it. You literally are "right on the beach". Communication was easy and they try very hard to make any issues right so youbenjoy your stay. We were able to use doordash for food deliveries from many local restaurants when we did not want to go out. We cant wait to get back to the area and are going to try a sister property to this one.
5.0
We needed an offseason beach trip and this property offered it all. Minutes from restaurants and awesome beach views throughout the house. The downstairs set up is great for entertainment. We’ll be back!
5.0
perfect for our needs.. we will be back
4.0
This property is perfect. Everything was as described, very clean, well decorated and the views of the ocean are spectacular.
5.0
Beautiful sunsets and long walks on the beach. Everything you need has been provided.
Just come and have a good time! If you need anything the manager will get back to you quickly! A very enjoyable experience!
5.0
We had a nice time relaxing,fishing and exploring the island . The shops in town were fun to see.It was nice to have fresh seafood available for cooking wonderful dinners. We would like to come back again explore more of the island.
5.0
This was our first vacation rental and did not know what to expect. It exceeded our expectation. The house is wonderful and the amenities were so well thought out. It was so clean, quiet and relaxing. Truly Zen! Beata was so helpful with the booking process and the communications were great with her and Christine. Very responsive!. We could not have asked for a nicer vacation with our family and dog. We will be back. Thanks for the memories!
5.0
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.
5.0
Great Place and location. Great water view from inside. The rear deck was great. Very close to water, which we love. Had a most relaxing time due to all of the above. The interior was great as well. Nothing was lacking in the way of things included. We will definitely be returning here!
5.0
Our family group of 6 voted unanimously to return here in the future. We brought one baby and two dogs with us and if they could vote they would agree. The rustic fenced in area was perfect for canine guests. The proximity to the beach made all-day beach campouts very easy…..so convenient to make trips in to the house as needed throughout the day. The upstairs living area was comfortable with plenty of seating and light, just as pictured in the description. The hosts were attentive and available to answer any questions. A stress-free vacation. We only left the beautiful view a few times to go to the grocery store!
4.0
The stay was great. Beautiful location. Beautiful views. Lots of great activities in the area to do like shopping, deep sea fishing, and escape room. The bottom deck was a great meeting area to play cards and hang out. The area was a little less kept up as we expected. The floors were kinda dirty and the grill was rusted. The beach was beautiful! White sands and free of moss. The steps to the beach were a little difficult to navigate if you’re over 55. The sand was covering the bottom few steps and you had to hop the banister to cross. Rather difficult when you’re carrying things. Other than those few things it was a great place to stay!!
5.0
My husband and I are local and we wanted to have a staycation with friends of our from Ohio. This property was hands down the best place we have ever stayed in! They had literally EVERYTHING we needed, the view is unbelievable, communication with the owner/property manager was so simple. They were so accommodating. It is perfect for a family with young kids or no kids at all. Wish we never had to leave. Location is also perfect..but the house is so great you don’t even want to leave! 10/10 recommend! We will definitely be back!
5.0
This is probably one of the best beach stays I have had in awhile. The property is amazingly convenient, very comfortable, and the location cannot be beat. We were traveling with our dog and the fenced in area under the house not only made unpacking and packing a breeze but meant she could be outside with us while we enjoyed the hot tub in the evening. One of the few places that I am already planning my next stay at!
5.0
Totally amazing.. better then we ever imagined or dreamed of !!
Beautiful home, we are most definitely hoping that the host will allow us to return !
This was the best vacation we’ve ever had
4.0
Great property
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Zen Escapes and were pleasantly surprised with how well "stocked" the house was. The check out instructions encourage guests to leave behind any items that they feel may be helpful for the next group and it was noticeable. We have stayed in other beach houses that did not provide the basic essentials but Zen Escapes goes above and beyond thinking of everything you could possible need. We will definitely recommend to others!
5.0
In spite of some unseasonably bad weather, our whole crew had a wonderful time at this property. The views of the ocean are spectacular and you are literally steps from the beach. The open air ground floor level is great for grilling out, relaxing in the the hot tub, and taking in the sea breeze. The outdoor showers are a luxury!
5.0
This was home away from home ! Everything was just as listed .. loved that the home was full of everything we needed indoors and outdoors! We had a few cool drizzly days so made good use of hot tub and covered area downstairs. Spent many hours upstairs on the deck in the perfect height chairs to watch the birds and look for dolphins and enjoyed listening to the waves. We like that the house was not too close to public access so beach was not crowded. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us!
5.0
Right on the beach and not far from restaurants in Surf City. The house is pet friendly and made it convenient to travel with dogs.
5.0
We booked this place to celebrate a huge milestone in our lives. And this place absolutely made it the most perfect vacation. The beach is pristine and not crowded which allows for ultimate quiet relaxation. They supply beach chairs/items which made packing for the trip a whole lot easier.
We are initially from Florida so we are familiar with beach life and this place is better than any Florida beach or beach housd we've ever stayed in. 10/10 experience.
We will definitely be back!
5.0
Was perfect setting and accommodations. Superbly well-appointed furnishings. Everything clean and just a welcoming getaway location. Nothing beats being right on the beach!
5.0
Amazing view! Right on the beach!
We watched dolphins swim in the ocean right in front of us!
5.0
This is our second time staying at this property. It has everything we want, beach front & dog-friendly... but also has everything you'd need while on vacation! This updated property comes fully equipped with towels, soap, paper towels, zip lock bags, shampoo & conditioner, games and more! Not to mention it's close to bars and restaurants! We can't wait to come back.
5.0
Great property/location and the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever rented. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful home!
5.0
The pictures do not do this place justice! It is an absolutely amazing house. The location and views of the beach and ocean are perfect. The house itself is amazing, clean, and relaxing. Everything was perfect and we cannot wait to go back! This house absolutely stands up to its name!
5.0
Perfect place for the getaway we needed as a family. We will definitely recommend it and be back in the future!!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. Property was as advertised. The house itself was in a convenient location with beautiful views. Our kids enjoyed the board games, and I was thankful for the well stocked cookware and dishes that made our stay more enjoyable. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean and ready for our arrival. Ample space and convenient to stores, restaurants and activities. We had a problem with the hot tub and it was taken care of right away. Very thankful for such a lovely home and we left well rested and maybe a little sunburned. 😊
5.0
The home looks just as amazing as the pictures. Everything in it is placed perfectly to help you relax and enjoy the beach. Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful. Remodeled. Wonderful views of ocean. Very clean.
5.0
My family and I enjoyed staying here. Everything was as described online. The house was well stocked with all of the supplies we could need. We could not have had a better location. I highly recommend staying at this house!
5.0
Definitely a five star rental! This is our third visit to Zen Escape and it never disappoints. House is super clean (thank you Christine!), amenities are top notch, and the location is perfect. The owner has thought of everything.
This is by far one of the best VRBO rentals!
5.0
Property was clean and very well stocked. Great location, easy access to the beach. We will definitely be back!
5.0
We stayed off season, we just relaxed. Space was very clean, made sense and we had alot more amenities than we have had in previous houses.
5.0
This house rates a 10. Beautiful views, nice layout, good location, very well stocked. I am not sure I have ever stayed that close to the ocean. The roar of the ocean put me to sleep every night. I loved the "pay it forward" supply rule. This made for a super stocked kitchen. The location was an easy walk to grab a coffee or taco. I hope to book this house again in the near future. Oh the only thing missing was a cordless vacuum, but I am probably the only person who likes to vacuum on vacation.
5.0
We had such a wonderful time. The house is beautiful. The view was gorgeous! We will definitely visit again and highly recommend!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Surf City?
The average price for a rental in Surf City is $413 per night. This rental is $759 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unwind in Style: Luxe Oceanfront Single Level home, fenced in yard, hot tub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Unwind in Style: Luxe Oceanfront Single Level home, fenced in yard, hot tub pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Unwind in Style: Luxe Oceanfront Single Level home, fenced in yard, hot tub?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.