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The Blue Pelican

Shelter Cove vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whitethorn, CA
  • Place, Mal Coombs Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Shelter Cove

Close to the beach.You'll find Mal Coombs Park and Shelter Cove Marina within a 15-minute walk of this Shelter Cove vacation home. Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove and Abalone Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mal Coombs Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Abalone Point - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Black Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Surf Point Coffee + Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mi Mochima - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬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.

The Blue Pelican

The “Blue Pelican” is 2 story home located on the hillside right above Shelter Cove with just a short 5 minute walk to the beach. You will enjoy spectacular ocean, sunset, and whale watching views from every room.
On the first level, is the main living room that opens to the wrap around deck, kitchen, laundry, bath, and large garage. The house has a large screen smart TV, internet, and a warming and cozy gas fireplace. There is a full sized kitchen, including a full size refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas stove.
A short stairway takes you up to the second level where you will find two main bedrooms, both elegantly furnished with king sized beds and a full sized bathroom with a tub/shower. In the oversized closets, you can also find multiple single beds that can be pulled out and capable of sleeping 4 more guests.

Visitors enjoy the local surf spots, lighthouse, tide poles,  black sands beach, fishing, hiking, a nine hole golf course, and simply relaxing in the peaceful and quiet community of Shelter Cove. There are multiple dining options and a local bar. There is also a small airstrip, capable landing small jets.

If the stay is longer than 1 week, there will be an additional $100 mandatory cleaning visit after 7 days.
Extra fees and charges may occur for excessive internet use.
Pets are allowed however only outside


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

Use of any extra equipment will be carefully monitored
Please respect the neighbors, Quite time is 10 PM.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Blue Pelican to the airport?

This vacation home is 103.1 mi (132-min drive) away from the Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Pelican?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Pelican on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $264, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blue Pelican have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Blue Pelican to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi (5-min drive) from Black Sands Beach and 12.8 mi (38-min drive) from Jones Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blue Pelican offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blue Pelican?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Blue Pelican?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Blue Pelican?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Blue Pelican have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Blue Pelican have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Blue Pelican to downtown Shelter Cove?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Shelter Cove.

The Blue Pelican Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with views of ocean. Very comfy beds! Good space for relaxing in home and on deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, cozy in the neighborhood but looking out to the water. Wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay, including time lounging on the balcony with an ocean view. The place had everything we needed, including a comfortable and cozy living room, well-equipped kitchen and roomy bedrooms with excellent quality beds (and views). The beds were a big plus. The hosts were super responsive and friendly. We’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

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

Coastal getaway

We stayed 4 nights and wish it could have been longer. This is a great home. Extremely comfortable bed and couch. Nicely decorated. Very airy but still cozy. Great view and breezes. Will definitely stay again. We had a couple of questions and requests and the host was very responsive. Great all around experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath H.

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

Perfect house.

Great communication with host. Beautiful view of Shelter Cove and the ocean, looking west. Quiet neighborhood and the neighbor directly to the south was awesome. Very friendly and welcoming. The house had all the amenities needed for our week stay. This was a nice set up. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again! The location and use of a full garage are great. The kitchen is very functional, and there are two queen size beds upstairs in two rooms that are very accommodating. Great communication with the representatives for the property, Natalie and JOSHUA. The only hiccup was that the deposit on the location was an inordinately large some, and I did not like that VRBO offered to offset this deposit with an 89 protection plan that was nonrefundable. As being guests that treat our temporary accommodations at least as well as we would treat our own, of course we received our deposit, although it took 19 days after this stay.All in all, it was a great opportunity after staying in more than five accommodations in the shelter Cove area, and would definitely consider it to be a great choice in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berenice P.

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

Day at the beach

Lovely home with great view to the ocean, golf course and see light aircraft takeoff. Home is equipped with the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022