House is beyond one-way, limited use street, pool behind fence
Location: Holden Beach, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Uncrowded Family Beach Between Wilmington, NC & Myrtle Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Upscale Oceanfront Beach House with private heated pool (pool re-opens early March 2012)
2012 is here. Spring and Summer are booking quickly. Reserve your spectacular vacation at Pelican Watch. Typically most of our summer weeks get booked by early February. Book "your week" before it's taken. We recently added a HEATER for pool making a Spring 2012 fling more comfortable in private heated pool at 82 degreesl. Enjoy Pelican Watch or try its sister property, Hold-on-Beach (vrbo#114090). Kick-off your beach search and Click our VIDEO link to this Oceanfront, New home w/ private pool and elevator. Built in 2008. One of the newest oceanfront houses with pools, which book very quickly. There are very limited number of oceanfront houses with pool and elevator. The Winter and 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 or Snow-birds discounts. Indulge yourself... Stay at Pelican Watch, top quality, nicely furnished home. Step, don't dive into the warm 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 generally 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.
My family has strong feelings for pelicans and ask you to please hope and pray for the brown pelicans, other wild- and aquatic life and peoples of the Gulf Coast. They are out of the news, but wildlife is not fully recovered.
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.
-- 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. (They are booked back again in 2010)
--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
- Linens Provided : Linens provided, you wash, dry & fold before departure
- Elevator : Elevator serves top floor only from ground level. Serves dining, kitchen, living rm., one master BR
- Washer : Large front loader in unit
- Dryer : In unit
- 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
- 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
- Golf
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- 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)
Solar blanket and pool HEATER (optional) keep's you warm @ 82 degrees
Winter, Nov.27>>March 3, 2012 Nov.27, 2011 to March 3, 2012 ...$1400 per week
Early to Mid-Spring March 3>April 29,Pool open w/heat (optional)$1500-to-$1800/wk
Late Spring April 29>May 27 Pool open w/heat(optional) rates increase $1900-$2500
Memorial Day week /Just-Before-Peak Pool open May 27>June 10, $3200/$3450 week
PEAK SUMMER 2012, June 10th>August 19th, ...$4350/week,
Just-Past-Peak, August 19th>Sept. 2nd...$3600 / $3500 week
September September 2nd to 29th, declining from $2600>$1900 wk. pool heat optional
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Beach Home with Priv. Heated 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, broad beach.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Private swimming pool with solar blanket, and new HEATER (optional, surcharge) 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 (ICW) 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.
Varnamtown, home of fresh local shrimp straight off the shrimp trawlers. Call first, Garland's Seafood or Robinson's.
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 beach... no hotels or high-rises. It's also closer to our home in Virginia and more affordable for renters. 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
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- House is beyond one-way, limited use street, pool behind fence - Holden Beach Rentals
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- Sunset on the Atlantic, view from Pelican Watch (October>late March) - Holden Beach Rentals
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- View over Pelican Watch, elevator, pool, back deck has glass panels & views - Holden Beach Rentals
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- Photo from broad, recently restored beach & dunes, Pelican Watch
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- Photo from public stairs over dunes, then 1-way street, houses
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- Dunes and broad, nice beach along area in front of Pelican Watch
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- Main living room on top floor, to ocean, large decks on all levels
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- Interior, kitchen, dining, elevator door, plateau to back deck, etc.
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- Looking across raised sitting area to back deck, glass railing panels in /out
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- One of master bedrooms. 3 BRS are oceanfront
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- Photo from 2 houses away, front edge of Pelican Watch, street, dunes and beach
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- Pool in yard, limited-use sand-covered 1-way street, dunes, beach
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- View from back deck to Lockwood Folly Inlet, Oak Island and ICW
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- Champagne and Pelicans on raised plateau bar
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- 3 local Pelicans, Please keep their Gulf Coast relatives in your prayers
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- Photo from Pelican Watch across sidewalk, one-way street, See crossover on left
Traveler Reviews (12)
Wonderful House & Beach
Guest: Nancy Lou
(Hemingway, SC USA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/09
Review Submitted: 11/03/09
Four couples spent a long weekend at Pelican Watch--The house is beautiful,the view is georgeous, the owner was so thorough in all our planning & so considerate of us. Holden Beach is such a quiet beach from what we are used to in the SC area & we loved it. We would definitely consider going here again. Nancy & Johnny & our friends.
Owner response:Thanks for the nice comments... Most of my off-season renters are couples, often only one-couple in a 4-Bedroom house, but they all go for the views, walks on the beach, solitude and top-quality and value of Pelican Watch. The private pool is an attraction in late spring/ summer. Irv
Recommended for:Age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children.
Truly a Home away from Home
Guest: airisi
(Bristol, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/10
Review Submitted: 10/13/10
Fantastic well-cared for property, so relaxing; can't imagine renting something on the beach without a pool, it was great! Perfect water temperature in both the ocean and the pool (spent half our time in the pool). Two families w/ children (12, 11, 3, 10 months) that have travelled all over the world felt so at home here. We plan to return and next time get really settled for a stay of two weeks. I doubt you will find a better property with all the amenities and location or a more attentive property owner; I highly recommend staying here.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great Vacation Week
Guest: Linda and Family
(Roanoke VA)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10
Review Submitted: 09/29/10
Pictures say it all, this home is lovely, very comfortable and clean...we didn't have to do a thing but unpack!! The Woods were very helpful and just the nicest folks you would ever want to do business with, very accommodating. There is a Food Lion (and WalGreens) just over the bridge, right at first stop light...several restaurants nearby but we liked cooking in most nights. We had a very dinner at Capt. Jack's (under the bridge) and Mrytle Beach is just a short drive if you need to shop or want more night life. Main Street Grill was also good and Silver Hill Grill seafood take out was very good, reasonable and lots of food! Highly recommend.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Lovely House
Guest: Thoms Sisters
(Terre Haute IN USA)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10
Review Submitted: 05/27/10
My sisters and I had a wonderful, relaxing week at Pelican Watch. We loved the beach and pool, and the beds were the most comfortable we had experienced. The house is tastefully decorated and very clean.
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.
Positive review
Guest: Amanda and Mike
(Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10
Review Submitted: 04/12/10
We had such a great time at Pelican Watch! The owners were extremely nice and accommodating! The view was outstanding, the house warm and cozy, and the location was the best we had ever had! It was so close to everything! We are definitely looking forward to staying there again. Our friends kept raving about what an awesome house it was! That made me feel great, since I am the one who booked it. Thank you to Irv and Nancy for their wonderful hospitality! See you soon! Amanda and Mike- Columbia, SC
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
Excellent vacation home... great location, layout, and ammenities! We spent a week with 6 adults and three young childer - perfect home for our family with plenty of room for privacy and spending time together.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/13/09
Review Submitted: 08/13/09
Pelican Watch was wonderful.It was everything Mr. Woods said it was and then some. The pictures are exactly the way the house looks Perfect. Mr. Woods was so accomidating and very helpful. Its nice to know that good people still exist in this day and age. I would recommend this house to anyone. It is so relaxing and stress free.
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Guest: The Gould Family1
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Date of Stay: 07/12/09
Review Submitted: 07/12/09
We had a fabulous one week, three generation, family vacation in Holden Beach. The house was perfect for us (three couples and two young children) and the location terrific. We had not spent any time on the Atlantic coast previously; the water and beaches were great. We were extremely happy that we decided on Pelican Watch, with the pool. There were plenty of pelicans to keep us captivated. We settled into a routine of the beach in the morning and the pool later in the afternoon. There was a problem initially with the elevator but the owner was very responsive and it was resolved to our satisfaction. There was also a problem created by the prior renters, but again, the owener was very responsive, and what a shame to not have renters take care of this great house. If it wasn't so far to travel, we would make it an annual event. The Gould Family
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Amazing Beach House!
Guest: Brad from Loudoun Co, VA
(South Riding, VA, United States)
Date of Stay: 05/31/09
Review Submitted: 06/08/09
I can't tell you how wonderful this week was at Pelican Watch. My seven-year old daughter told me it was the best family vacation we've ever had. My wife and I felt the same way. My wife, Amy, told me she wants to go back to Pelican Watch next year and many years after. The house is beautiful, very clean, and has lots of room. I've been going to the beach my whole life, and I've never been to a nicer, more relaxing beach. Thank you so much for the amazing experience.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Tess4
(Springfield, IL )
Date of Stay: 04/29/09
Review Submitted: 04/29/09
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.
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