Location: Holden Beach, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Uncrowded Family Beach Between Wilmington, NC & Myrtle Beach) View Map
Accommodations: Beach House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8)
Brand New w/ pool and elevator. Built in 2008. Summer 0f 2008 and 2009 fully booked and did it quickly. Start planning for Late Fall / Winter or Spring/Summer 2010. Or try its sister property, Hold-on-Beach (vrbo#114090). The few new oceanfront houses with pools book very quickly and there are very limited number of oceanfront houses with pool and elevator. The Fall, Winter & Spring are extremely affordable times to get away and try out Pelican Watch or our other Holden Beach house. Call owner for "couples" and/or multi-week discounts. Indulge yourself... Be among the first to stay at Pelican Watch, a BRAND NEW OCEANFRONT beach house. Step, don't dive into the private pool, or take a short walk over dunes to broad beach. Pelican Watch is named in honor of the brown pelicans who cruise by on the updraft from ocean winds off the dune-ridge along the beach. The house is similar to and 1.5 blocks from Hold-On-Beach, our other house which is also on VRBO. Furnishings and bedroom mix are very similar. The house has 4 bedrooms (3 oceanfront), 3.5 baths inside, enclosed outside shower w/ hot/cold water. Back deck off small sitting area on main living area offers privacy and protection from sometimes strong ocean breezes, and has great views of Lockwood Folly Inlet and Oak Island.
The inverted floorplan has top floor with one master bedroom suite, kitchen with Corian and full features, and living area all overlooking large porch and beach/ocean, plus a glass-paneled back deck. Elevator helps with bringing in fresh local seafood and beverages to the kitchen.
Three of the four bedrooms are oceanfront with great ocean views and breezes. Shining hardwood floors add extra quality to this beach house. Dual zone heat/air conditioning allows different settings on each floor. Main TV is 48"inch HDTV w/ digital HiDef cable. Enclosed outside shower with dressing area and hot/cold water by the fenced-in pool. Off-season is great on the North Carolina Coast.
Rentals are Sunday-to-Sunday. Off-season discount available to couples, multi-weeks, monthly, snow-birds, etc. Also some long weekend, short-week rentals available in off-season.
Contact me for additonal information or photos on Pelican Watch or for Hold-On-Beach, see our "other listings" link.
Comments from some Satisfied Renters:
--Positive Rating, Springfiled, IL Dear Irv,we just wanted to drop you a quick email and tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pelican Watch. Even without "perfect" weather, we had a wonderful time. The place is gorgeous, yet very comfortable. It was the best "no-stress" vacation we've had in years. Our teenage kids both loved it. It is perfect for the over-scheduled family that just wants to get away. This was our first VRBO experience and you set the bar very high! Can't wait to go back. Tess, Eric, Lauren & Aaron.
--09/25/08 Positive Rating, Midlothian, VA
What a great place! I communciated to the owner that this was one of the best and most relaxing vacations we have had in years. The combination of comfortable new house, balconies for viewing the beach/surroundings and pool for ultimate relaxation. We highly recommend this beach home.
--08/06/08 Positive Rating, North Carolina
We could not have asked for a better vacation experience. The communication with the home owner, condition of the house, location to the beach were all outstanding. You can tell the pride in the property and attention to detail is evident throughout the property. We have already booked our stay for 2009. I would highly recommend this home if you are considering a stay at Holden Beach. Homeowner Response: These were the first full-week renters of Pelican Watch, and as with any brand-new house, there were a couple of items the contractor and I missed. The renters were great, and are welcome back in '09. Thanks, Irv
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Dual-zone heat pump/ A/C
- Washer: Large front loader in unit
- Dryer: In unit
- Linens Provided: Linens provided, you wash, dry & fold before departure
- Covered Parking: Space for 2 to 4 cars under house
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Boat / RV parking allowed. NO sleeping/housekeeping allow in RV
- Elevator: Elevator serves top floor only from ground level. Serves dining, kitchen, living rm., one master BR
- Beds
- King Bed: One king bed, oceanfront
- Queen Bed (2) : 2 queen beds, one each in separate oceanfront BRs
- Double Bed: 1 double in 4th BR, w/ trundle underneath
- Twin/Single Bed: See above, trundle under double
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Main TV in living room has 200+/- cable, w/ HiDefinition (during summer). Other 2 or 3 TVs have cable, do not have HiDef.
- DVD
- Private Pool: Private fenced pool in area below two oceanfront decks. Watch ocean and kids in pool from decks/porches or step in pool.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Refrig w/ ice & water in door, fully stocked w/ equipment, utensils, small appliances, spices, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Ice & water in door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Grill to be used on deck by pool or under house, away from fences, siding or posts.
- Deck/Patio: Decking under house
- Balcony: Large porches/balconies on both floors (front/ocean side), small back deck on top floor.
- Lanai: Under house
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: House is raised very high, wonderful views from both floors, over dunes to beach. Wooden cross-over about 125 ft from yard.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Great broad beach right out front or enjoy the pool tucked in front of house. Parents can watch the kids in pool from pool decks or porches overlooking pool and beach.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Absolutely no pets allowed. Nothing personal, but firm policy.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Level decking under house between elevator and pool area. Elevator serves top floor, w/ all services & 1 bedroom.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: If you do smoke outside, properly dispose of cigarette butts, or have part of damage DEPOSIT taken.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Beautiful broad beach just across the dunes, high tide on Atlantic Ocean is about 100 feet off the 2 front decks. Private pool in fenced enclosure. Small, glass paneled back deck overlooks Lockwood Folly Inlet and large undeveloped parcel. 100 golf courses w/ in 50 miles.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
October...........October 4th- Nov. 1st....$1600/week (Pool open)
**Snow-birds and "couples" discounts in Fall/Winter/Spring**
November 1st > March 14th, 2010...... $1400/week
Early-Mid Spring 2010..March 14-May 2nd. $1500>$1750/week (Pool, April)
May.... May 2nd-30th...............$2500/week (Pool open)
Memorial Day Week/Just-Before-Peak...May 30th-June 6th...$3,450(Pool)
Peak Summer 2010.....June 6-August 15th......$4,150/week (Pool)
Just-Past-Peak.....August 15th-Aug. 29th.....$3,550/week (Pool)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Pelican Watch, Brand New! Oceanfront, Views, Pool, Elevator
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Holden Beach
Holden Beach is a wonderful, low-keyed community and the "East End" is very lightly developed and has a beautiful beach.
The Unique Benefits at this Beach House
Private swimming pool, elevator serves the top floor (inverted floorplan). Gorgeous, unobstructed ocean views from both levels. Porches / decks on front and back. No development from house to ocean on front and to Intracoastal waterway on back.
Provisions sits out over water on Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Casual dining/drinkung w/ great grilled grouper. An owners' choice.
Shopping Center is anchored by Food Lion (grocery) and Walgreens Pharmacy. Includes: Subway; Chinese; Movie rentals; etc.
Owners' top pick for very casual (take-out) fried seafood. Very good and affordable. Call ahead to order. 910-842-6420.
Owner's Map of Holden Beach
After 6 years of owning two other great beach houses on the East End of Holden Beach, we designed and built Pelican Watch in 2008. It will be rented and used by our family until we can retire there. The design includes elevator, pool, front and back decks to catch or avoid the ocean breezes. I grew up in South Carolina with a family place at Edisto Beach. Holden is very similar... no hotels or high-rises. It's also closer to our home in Virginia. The local seafood and N.C. bar-b-que also great. Photo from Pelican Watch front deck includes my wife and daughter. Irv Woods
Property Photos
- House is beyond one-way, limited use street, pool behind fence - Holden Beach Rentals
- View over Pelican Watch, elevator, pool, back deck has glass panels & views - Holden Beach Rentals
- Sunset on the Atlantic, view from Pelican Watch (October>late March) - Holden Beach Rentals
- Sandcastle on recently enlarged/restored beach & dunes, Pelican Watch
- Public stairs over dunes, then 1-way street, houses
- Pool in yard, limited-use sand-covered 1-way street, dunes, beach
- Main living room on top floor, to ocean, large decks on all levels
- Looking across raised sitting area to back deck, glass railing panels in /out
- Interior, kitchen, dining, elevator door, etc.
- One of master bedrooms. 3 BRS are oceanfront
- Relax while watching kids in the pool, kids on the beach or pelicans flying by!
- View from back deck to Lockwood Folly Inlet, Oak Island and ICW
- 3 Pelicans Watching
- Champagne and Pelicans on raised plateau bar
- Boats off the beach in front of Pelican Watch
- Shrimp boat at Varnamtown, home of great fresh, local, affordable shrimp
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Homeowner Response:
These were the first full-week renters of Pelican Watch, and as with any brand-new house, there were a couple of items the contractor and I missed. The renters were great, and are welcome back in '09. Thanks, Irv