Fun-filled, dog-friendly retreat with private pool, hot tub, & central AC
About this house rental
Zen 551 Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' New features include new interior paint, flooring, baseboards, and updated furniture and decor throughout. A new bathroom has been added to the bottom floor providing an additional primary bedroom. All bathrooms have been updated. A new gas grill has been added for guest use. This amazing home has everything you need and more to have the best vacation ever! Discover Zen and leave the demands of modern life behind. Float in the pool or relax in the hot tub or jacuzzi. Soak in the sunsets, stars, ocean, and lake views. Find your inner child as you play classic video games in the arcade and watch movies in the media/movie room with the thunderous effects of surround sound. Enjoy luxurious surroundings and furnishings, while you relax on Hatteras Island! In the great room, sink into plush leather couches and enjoy the light and airy beach ambience. All six bedrooms have New 40-inch Roku smart TVs that are equipped with streaming channels for your viewing pleasure. A new 65-inch LCD 4K TV in the great room awaits you and your friends for your viewing pleasure. Imported granite countertops and two dishwashers can be found in the spacious kitchen and for those seeking some quiet time, the loft with a view will provide the perfect spot. Six beautifully appointed bedrooms are available, two of which are primaries and one with a jacuzzi tub. All bedrooms come with cable and TV. With all the fun options there are at zen, you may never want to go outdoors! The kid-friendly game room comes with full-size classic arcade games. A professional, tournament-grade Foosball table from France will provide some competitive fun and a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a wet bar so you never have to wander far from the fun. For movie aficionados, you'll be dazzled by the bone-shaking Dolby Digital Theater with its stunning 65-inch LCD TV, and leather couches. Outside, you'll find even more fun with a private pool available. The outdoor speakers at the pool will help crank out some rockin' good tunes while you splash around. When you're ready for some relaxation, multi-level furnished decks, covered porches, and the crow's nest will offer some great ocean, lake, and sound views. The decks also come with additional comfy deck furniture. Zen's location on a cul-de-sac is perfect for biking or rollerblading. Exceptional spaces for family fun with plenty of comfortable spaces for personal reflection is what you'll find in Zen. Come stay at Zen on your next trip to the Outer Banks and get ready to have the most amazing vacation in an exceptional property. Things to Know The fireplace is not operational. The pool is open seasonally from April through mid-October. This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. 2 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(20 Reviews)
3.0
The location was great and the views good. The layout of the main living level was excellent with a large kitchen table and seating in the family room. Unfortunately, the actual upkeep and management of the property was lacking. The bottom floor AC wasn’t working, a toilet seat was entirely missing from a bathroom, a bed spread was missing and the general flooring was not cleaned appropriately. The AC and toilet seat were addressed while we were there but these are items the management company should be identifying and handling before guests arrive. Too much money for the service provided. No need for a general response to the feedback as it will be standard with no intent to change.
5.0
This house, with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, worked out great for our family group. The kitchen/living room/great room level was especially nice; from that level we could see the ocean on one side and Pamlico Sound on the opposite side. The walk to the beach front was not bad--really not much further than the houses closest to the beach. And kids and adults alike loved the private pool. The neighborhood was quiet and the Waves area is less crowded than Nags Head, which we appreciated. Waves has great waves on the ocean, by the way.
Be sure to bring your own beach towels and a couple extra kitchen towels (and a maybe a backup bathroom towel in case there are lots of you competing for (small) washer-and-dryer use time down on the lower level of the house).
4.0
Very comfortable and updated furnishings. Lots of stairs but enjoyed the workout 🌞 Nice pool/deck. There are no hooks to hang clothes ( bedrooms/bathrooms/ pool area etc..) We enjoyed are stay!!
1.0
Great views!
6.0
The home was beautiful and big. I liked the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms and how they were spaced out. The pool area was large and enjoyed having the outdoor speakers for the enjoyment of all for the music.
4.0
Our family had a fantastic time while staying at Zen! The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cook for a large group, including both a Keurig and drip coffee pot. There are 2 dishwashers, which is very convenient.
The bedrooms are spacious, mattresses were ok for a well used rental, not hotel quality. The home is beautifully decorated. Our family loved the huge sectional sofa and the movie room was great for those in our group watching football. The home and pool area were clean. There was some mold on the shower curtain liner in the master bedroom. We had 4 vehicles that fit perfectly. We were able to bike and walk to local shops and restaurants. The beach access is close by but is a rather steep, soft sand walk up the dune but as expected for the area. The public beach access is a short drive away if handicap accessibility is needed. We rented a Pontoon boat for a day very close by, took the ferry to Ocracoke and ride bikes to the Salvo day use area for time at a private beach. Perfect family vacation.
5.0
This home exceeded our expectations! Such a beautiful, clean beach home. Cozy and comfy bedrooms as well as beautiful bathrooms. My favorite place was the reading nook off of the living room. The views of the sound and ocean were lovely. We loved that there were no houses at the back of the house, just pretty grasses blowing in the breeze and small ponds. The back deck was a perfect, peaceful place to watch the sunset. The pool was amazing. It was quiet and secluded with the few trees growing over the fence. The game room was super fun and nostalgic. Overall, we have no complaints except we probably won’t be able to afford this house again since the price increase.
5.0
Zen house was nicely updated and we enjoyed the pool and hot tub very much! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
10.0
We had a great stay at Zen. The location and proximity to the beach is great. We had young kids (3-6yo) in tow and they didn’t have any issues making it over the dune. The bedrooms were nicely furnished with comfortable beds. There’s new pool furniture than what is pictured as well. All of the internet/TVs/etc worked perfectly while we were there (tip…put the satellite radio receiver on the top shelf for better reception). Kitchen had everything we needed (even a rice cooker). My only gripes were the following: Definitely need more kitchen towels…the two provided didn’t cut it for the whole week. Millipedes. Lots and lots of millipedes…esp on the first floor. On Hatteras island you have to expect bugs, but they were excessive (in the house). Full disclosure, I did not attempt to contact the rental company about while we were there as it was more of a nuisance than anything. People who mind bugs might be very put off though. House could use a pest treatment. Wish the deck on the top floor facing the ocean was bigger…we were crammed out there drinking coffee in the am - LOL! All in all a great stay and would rent again.
5.0
We had a great stay at Zen. The location and proximity to the beach is great. We had young kids (3-6yo) in tow and they didn’t have any issues making it over the dune. The bedrooms were nicely furnished with comfortable beds. There’s new pool furniture than what is pictured as well. All of the internet/TVs/etc worked perfectly while we were there (tip…put the satellite radio receiver on the top shelf for better reception). Kitchen had everything we needed (even a rice cooker). My only gripes were the following: Definitely need more kitchen towels…the two provided didn’t cut it for the whole week. Millipedes. Lots and lots of millipedes…esp on the first floor. On Hatteras island you have to expect bugs, but they were excessive (in the house). Full disclosure, I did not attempt to contact the rental company about while we were there as it was more of a nuisance than anything. People who mind bugs might be very put off though. House could use a pest treatment. Wish the deck on the top floor facing the ocean was bigger…we were crammed out there drinking coffee in the am - LOL! All in all a great stay and would rent again.
3.0
The home was beautiful and big. I liked the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms and how they were spaced out. The pool area was large and enjoyed having the outdoor speakers for the enjoyment of all for the music.
10.0
This house is amazing for a family vacation! It is well appointed and the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces were so relaxing. The views to the sound were fabulous for sunsets and the beach view in the morning were great for the early risers on the front deck. We highly recommend this property for your Hatteras vacation!
5.0
Gwen
This house is amazing for a family vacation! It is well appointed and the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces were so relaxing. The views to the sound were fabulous for sunsets and the beach view in the morning were great for the early risers on the front deck. We highly recommend this property for your Hatteras vacation!
10.0
Our family of five enjoyed a relaxing week staying at Zen. The home was very clean, tastefully updated throughout, and offered a great mix of amenities for everyone in our family. The pool area had just been completely renovated prior to our arrival (including a new white vinyl privacy fence, new tiling/painted concrete, and new Polywood furniture). This was a very nice surprise.
The location is great, at the end of a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac with direct beach access at the other end (a quick 5-minute walk over the dune to the ocean). The house also backs up to an undeveloped wetlands environment with multiple small lakes and active wildlife. With ample large windows throughout the home, you're provided with spectacular water views from almost every angle (ocean in the front, marsh/lakes/sound from the back, and pool/marsh from the side).
The town of Waves is a bit more "rural" than some more northern parts of OBX, but the house is conveniently located with Waterman's Bar & Grill and Dollar General only minutes away. The closest grocery store is in the Food Lion in Avon, an easy 20-25 minute drive south (I'd recommend ordering online and doing curbside pickup).
We did run into a few technical issues with the home (several of the TVs were unplugged upon arrival, we lost internet for a few hours and the power briefly went out several times throughout the week). However, everything was quickly resolved by basic troubleshooting. Also, be aware that there are many sand spurs in the yard (and dunes to the beach), so make sure you wear footwear outside of the home and quickly sweep up any spurs you may track into the home.
All-In-All, Zen is a beautiful property with a quiet and serene location with some really great amenities. Our family will certainly plan on staying in this house again when we travel back to this area of the island.
5.0
Beautifully Remodeled Home
Our family of five enjoyed a relaxing week staying at Zen. The home was very clean, tastefully updated throughout, and offered a great mix of amenities for everyone in our family. The pool area had just been completely renovated prior to our arrival (including a new white vinyl privacy fence, new tiling/painted concrete, and new Polywood furniture). This was a very nice surprise.
The location is great, at the end of a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac with direct beach access at the other end (a quick 5-minute walk over the dune to the ocean). The house also backs up to an undeveloped wetlands environment with multiple small lakes and active wildlife. With ample large windows throughout the home, you're provided with spectacular water views from almost every angle (ocean in the front, marsh/lakes/sound from the back, and pool/marsh from the side).
The town of Waves is a bit more "rural" than some more northern parts of OBX, but the house is conveniently located with Waterman's Bar & Grill and Dollar General only minutes away. The closest grocery store is in the Food Lion in Avon, an easy 20-25 minute drive south (I'd recommend ordering online and doing curbside pickup).
We did run into a few technical issues with the home (several of the TVs were unplugged upon arrival, we lost internet for a few hours and the power briefly went out several times throughout the week). However, everything was quickly resolved by basic troubleshooting. Also, be aware that there are many sand spurs in the yard (and dunes to the beach), so make sure you wear footwear outside of the home and quickly sweep up any spurs you may track into the home.
All-In-All, Zen is a beautiful property with a quiet and serene location with some really great amenities. Our family will certainly plan on staying in this house again when we travel back to this area of the island.
The location is great, at the end of a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac with direct beach access at the other end (a quick 5-minute walk over the dune to the ocean). The house also backs up to an undeveloped wetlands environment with multiple small lakes and active wildlife. With ample large windows throughout the home, you're provided with spectacular water views from almost every angle (ocean in the front, marsh/lakes/sound from the back, and pool/marsh from the side).
The town of Waves is a bit more "rural" than some more northern parts of OBX, but the house is conveniently located with Waterman's Bar & Grill and Dollar General only minutes away. The closest grocery store is in the Food Lion in Avon, an easy 20-25 minute drive south (I'd recommend ordering online and doing curbside pickup).
We did run into a few technical issues with the home (several of the TVs were unplugged upon arrival, we lost internet for a few hours and the power briefly went out several times throughout the week). However, everything was quickly resolved by basic troubleshooting. Also, be aware that there are many sand spurs in the yard (and dunes to the beach), so make sure you wear footwear outside of the home and quickly sweep up any spurs you may track into the home.
All-In-All, Zen is a beautiful property with a quiet and serene location with some really great amenities. Our family will certainly plan on staying in this house again when we travel back to this area of the island.
5.0
This house is amazing for a family vacation! It is well appointed and the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces were so relaxing. The views to the sound were fabulous for sunsets and the beach view in the morning were great for the early risers on the front deck. We highly recommend this property for your Hatteras vacation!
5.0
Our family of five enjoyed a relaxing week staying at Zen. The home was very clean, tastefully updated throughout, and offered a great mix of amenities for everyone in our family. The pool area had just been completely renovated prior to our arrival (including a new white vinyl privacy fence, new tiling/painted concrete, and new Polywood furniture). This was a very nice surprise.
The location is great, at the end of a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac with direct beach access at the other end (a quick 5-minute walk over the dune to the ocean). The house also backs up to an undeveloped wetlands environment with multiple small lakes and active wildlife. With ample large windows throughout the home, you're provided with spectacular water views from almost every angle (ocean in the front, marsh/lakes/sound from the back, and pool/marsh from the side).
The town of Waves is a bit more "rural" than some more northern parts of OBX, but the house is conveniently located with Waterman's Bar & Grill and Dollar General only minutes away. The closest grocery store is in the Food Lion in Avon, an easy 20-25 minute drive south (I'd recommend ordering online and doing curbside pickup).
We did run into a few technical issues with the home (several of the TVs were unplugged upon arrival, we lost internet for a few hours and the power briefly went out several times throughout the week). However, everything was quickly resolved by basic troubleshooting. Also, be aware that there are many sand spurs in the yard (and dunes to the beach), so make sure you wear footwear outside of the home and quickly sweep up any spurs you may track into the home.
All-In-All, Zen is a beautiful property with a quiet and serene location with some really great amenities. Our family will certainly plan on staying in this house again when we travel back to this area of the island.
4.0
Overall it was ok. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
Overall it was ok. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different propert...
Overall it was ok. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
Overall it was ok. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
Great location with beautiful views of the ocean from almost every room in the house. We really e...
Great location with beautiful views of the ocean from almost every room in the house. We really enjoyed the deck and quick access to the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
The home was very clean and tidy when we arrived. Floor plan was excellent and provided good space for our family. A few highlights we really appreciated: well-supplied kitchen, the large TV, deck furniture, and easy access to the beach! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
Great location with beautiful views of the ocean from almost every room in the house. We really enjoyed the deck and quick access to the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
The home was very clean and tidy when we arrived. Floor plan was excellent and provided good spac...
The home was very clean and tidy when we arrived. Floor plan was excellent and provided good space for our family. A few highlights we really appreciated: well-supplied kitchen, the large TV, deck furniture, and easy access to the beach! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
We loved being on the canal so we could drop our kayaks in at any time. The ping pong table was fun. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
We loved being on the canal so we could drop our kayaks in at any time. The ping pong table was f...
We loved being on the canal so we could drop our kayaks in at any time. The ping pong table was fun. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
The home was very clean and tidy when we arrived. Floor plan was excellent and provided good space for our family. A few highlights we really appreciated: well-supplied kitchen, the large TV, deck furniture, and easy access to the beach! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
Nice place!!!!! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
Nice place!!!!! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property m...
Nice place!!!!! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
You will not be disappointed. This property offers top of the line from comfy beds, great pillows (not flat as a pancake), big towels and everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
You will not be disappointed. This property offers top of the line from comfy beds, great pillows...
You will not be disappointed. This property offers top of the line from comfy beds, great pillows (not flat as a pancake), big towels and everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
We had a wonderful vacation and loved the house. It met all our needs perfectly. So happy we rented this property! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
We had a wonderful vacation and loved the house. It met all our needs perfectly. So happy we rent...
We had a wonderful vacation and loved the house. It met all our needs perfectly. So happy we rented this property! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
4.0
Beautiful home for a great family getaway. Having a beach almost to yourself was incrediable. ...
Beautiful home for a great family getaway. Having a beach almost to yourself was incrediable. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
5.0
Although we didn`t travel with another family this year, we typically do. The two separate kitche...
Although we didn`t travel with another family this year, we typically do. The two separate kitchen areas would have been ideal for sharing the home with a second family. And having a second kitchen area close to the pool and hot tub was great for grabbing drinks, snacks, etc instead of having to go back to the main living area. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Outer Banks?
The average price for a rental in Outer Banks is $249 per night. This rental is $343 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fun-filled, dog-friendly retreat with private pool, hot tub, & central AC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Fun-filled, dog-friendly retreat with private pool, hot tub, & central AC. Enjoy the water!
Is Fun-filled, dog-friendly retreat with private pool, hot tub, & central AC 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 Fun-filled, dog-friendly retreat with private pool, hot tub, & central AC?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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