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Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC

Beachfront vacation home near Surf City Beach

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms131 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Also, Inis Spa is within half a mile (1 km) and Seacoast Art Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Inis Spa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬17 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.

Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Welcome to Pelican's Perch, an oceanfront duplex perfectly positioned on North Shore Drive in Surf City on beautiful Topsail Island. This thoughtfully designed beach retreat combines fresh updates, unbeatable views, and an ideal location for families who want to be close to everything Surf City has to offer.

The newly remodeled kitchen with oceanfront views makes cooking, gathering, and morning coffee even better. Large picture windows in the living and dining areas fill the space with natural light while keeping the ocean front and center—because beach vacations should always come with a view!

This oceanfront duplex offers two covered decks overlooking the ocean, giving you front-row seats to sunrises, dolphin sightings, pelicans perching, and the sound of rolling waves. For even more outdoor living space, enjoy the patio area off the carport, perfect for post-beach hangouts, grilling, or letting the kids unwind after a day in the sand.

Pelican's Perch features not one, but two master suites! The downstairs oceanfront master suite offers beautiful ocean views, a porch swing, and easy access to the beach. The private top-floor master suite serves as a peaceful retreat, complete with its own street-side private balcony—perfect for quiet mornings or winding down in the evening away from the main living areas.

Pelican's Perch is just minutes from Surf City's pier, restaurants, shops, and local attractions, making it easy to enjoy everything from casual seafood dinners to ice cream after sunset. With wide beaches, gentle waves, and a welcoming island atmosphere, this location is especially popular with families looking for convenience and classic coastal charm.

Whether you're planning a relaxing family vacation or a beachfront getaway filled with sun and salty air, Pelican's Perch delivers oceanfront living, updated comfort, and a location that keeps you close to the heart of Surf City—right where you want to be!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,408 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children allowed

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1007536

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Surf City.

Dog-friendly oceanfront home with beach access, a washer/dryer & central AC Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

James C.

Beach home

Overall, very nice. We loved our visit and being at the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Great beachfront duplex

Great location on the beach about 1 mile north of Surf City pier.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay at Pelicans Perch!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

William r.

Very enjoyable stay!

Vacasa made renting this home easy, as well as check in and out. Home location to beach excellent, nice outdoor furniture too. We love staying in Topsail but it’s getting crowded and pricy. This home had best of all worlds, location, price and a nice fit for our family vacation. Would stay again -thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Megan L.

Excellent location!

Steps to the beach and not a crowded area. Nice lighting both indoors and out (and clearly labeled). Ample supply of linens, games, and kitchen amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Awesome stay at Pelicans Perch

Thank you for a great week! Pelicans Perch had plenty of sleeping and hang-out space for our family of 6 and one dog. The beach here is beautiful and allowed for longer walks to the pier to get ice cream. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Laura T.

Great for young and healthy, needs upgrades for elderly

The AC was effective, every floor had a way down to the beach, the shower was helpfully placed, great view, love having 2 rooms with king beds.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacky S.

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

Relaxing week with family

The house is actually a duplex but it was very nice and we had the best neighbors for the week. The house was in good condition and clean. We reported a few broken items (blinds lamps) and they promptly took care of them. The views are beautiful and access to the beach is perfect. Lots of steps but that’s to be expected at beach homes. Would recommend removal of the broken chairs that are collecting beside the picnic table outside. Would stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

John A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oceanfront Comfort

I will start with the ugly. The house had not been properly cleaned prior to our arrival. Dirty cups and empty bottles found throughout the house. The counters in the kitchen hadnt been wiped down. Trash and recycling hadnt been removed from the house. Dishwasher was full and had to be emptied.The outside trash and recycling bins were full when we arrived. Put trash out for Weds collection (Tues was Holiday) and it was never picked up. Had to contend with overflowing trash bins. Property manager was notified, but nothing they could do about the issues. I felt like i had to clean up the house just to settle in. The bad. The stairs from the carport lead into the house to an awkward corner. Bringing in bags was super tight and wonky, and the same with getting everything out. Closets were filled with stuff, old art, etc. Felt like i couldnt tuck anything away in the rooms. Awesome location. House is oceanfront with super easy access to the beach. Great space inside the house for my family. House is super close to downtown Surf City with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Kristine S.

Least favorite home I have ever rented

I am fairly certain that the other reviews are not for this home and are pulled from a different listing. I rent, on average, 10 homes a year for weekend trips to week long trips and have never been so disappointed in a home. There is no way that there was a cleaning crew before our arrival and the house does not seem like any amount of love or upkeep is put into this home. We arrived to a dirty home. The vents are covered in old dust and have not been wiped for a long long time. There is hair everywhere. In drawers, on shades, clogging showers ect. A pile of shoe laces randomly left in a corner of the bedroom. Giant holes in the walls in two of the rooms. Like furniture fell down and they just decided to leave the holes. They have closets with crap inside which leaves little room for you to put your personal belongings. And if you decided that you wanted to hang your clothes, you cant. There were FOUR hangers in the entire four bedroom house. It was comical. There are wood bars missing on the deck and several loose which was a bit worrisome when we have a one year old. On the same top deck is a bucked filled with brown water and old cigarettes and cigars. Exactly what you’d want to see upon arriving to your vacation home. The listing mentioned a private gas grill which was not at the home. After contacting them for the grill, it was brought two days later thanks to Vacasa management and their quick responses. Every single lamp and electronic was unplugged at our arrival. The tv remotes had no batteries in them. only one tv out of the entire house worked. The bunk bed in the kids room doesn’t have support beams so they just sort of sunk down from the top bunk. The ladder on the bunk bed wasn’t secured. Again, in the kids room, not safe. The house and other reviews mention that the house is fully stocked and that it is certainly not what we had. There was no dishsoap, trash bags or any basic started necessities. The stickers on the bathroom windows state that they supply body wash, shampoo and conditioner and only ONE of the 4 rooms had any of that under the sink. There is no gate on the outside deck on the second floor, just a rusty hook where there once was one. On the same second floor deck there is an old pink rusted lawn chair that looks like it was left there for years. I could truly go on and on but this home is not well taken care of or managed. I am not someone who enjoys giving negative reviews but I wish I had read an honest review of this home before booking it. Shocked vacasa has this home in their portfolio The positives: The home location is amazing, their AC is top notch and vacasa management is always great