Location: Ocean Isle Beach, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (25 Minutes from North Myrtle, 40 Minutes from Wilmington) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
Keywords: Beach House, Vacation Home, Very Close to Beach, Close to Golf Courses, Dock, Canal, Swimming, Boating, Fishing
The Happy Pelican Beach House - Ocean Isle Beach House on the Canal.
This property is owner managed and maintained. Since you will be dealing directly with the owner and not a rental management company agent, you can be assured of receiving the very best personal attention (See Reviews).
Inquire about January/February 2012 specials. Now booking for Spring and Summer 2012
Golfer's note:
Brunswick County is known as North Carolina Golf Coast. It is home to 30 golf courses with more nearby in Myrtle Beach. This lures golfers from around the globe to Brunswick County, NC. Designed by some of the most prestigious names in course architecture, our courses challenge and delight professionals and amateurs alike. The Happy Pelican is just minutes away from 20 of the Golf Coast's finest courses.
Family Fun:
The perfect vacation rental property waits for your family and friends. This canal home property is on a direct beach access street. Just a 3 minute walk or 30 second drive and you are on the beach enjoying a fun day in the sun on wide, clean uncrowded beaches. The water is warm May through October and very clean. Swim in the surf, sunbathe, play beach games, build sandcastles, stroll the beach looking for shells, try surf fishing, the fun activities are many. We have beach chairs, blankets, umbrellas, coolers, reusable ice packs, and picnic baskets for lounging on the beach. For beach fun, beach balls, Frisbees, and games are available for your use. When you get back from a fun day at the beach, rinse off the sand in the house’s outdoor hot shower.
Bring your boat or Jet Ski and dock it on the private deep water canal behind the house. For boaters the house has a great nautical location, located one minute from the Inter Coastal Waterway and 10 minutes from open water.
Private pilots bring your plane. Fly into OIB's own airport just a 5 minute drive from the house. Car service is available from the airport.
The Happy Pelican has over 1,980 square feet of tastefully decorated living space. This does not include the two large decks overlooking the canal and 4 bedroom balconies 2 of which have ocean views.
Sleeping Accommodations:
There are 4 large, tastefully decorated, bedrooms spaced far apart for privacy. A loft provides additional sleeping for three.
The bed configuration is:
BR1 -One queen size bed, BR2 -1 Queen and 1 twin bed, BR3 – 1 Queen bed and 1 twin bed, BR4 - 1 Queen and 1 twin bed - Loft with a queen sleeper sofa and 1 twin bed that sleeps 2-3.
There are 2 large bathrooms, one with a double sink. The baths are adjacent to the bedrooms and there is a half bath off the living room area for convenience. An enclosed out door shower and changing room is located on the ground floor.
All Bedrooms have cable TV and plenty of draw and closet space.
The House:
When you don’t feel like going out for dining, the Happy Pelican’s well equipped kitchen is ready for cooking. A full compliment of cooking equipment is available for your use. There is even a food processor and bread machine.
There is plenty of seating in the large dining area with additional seating at the kitchen breakfast bar and you can't beat outdoor dining on the deck.
For entertaining, there is a large open living room with a bar area and entertainment center. There is a large flat screen TV, DVD, VCR, stereo system and a collection of movies for all ages. There are games galore for the family to enjoy, even poker chips and cards for a game of Texas Holdem. For the Kids there is "Pelican’s Roost", a loft area set up for kid fun, far enough away for privacy from adults but within earshot of watchful parents.
On the ground level is a toy room stocked with toys for the beach, a kayak, a four person inflatable boat, rafts, beach chairs, fishing and crabbing gear, 5 bikes, and lots more. A BBQ grill and Picnic table for canal side dining makes for great BBQ meals. There is a large hammock for afternoon naps.
Treat yourself and your family to the best and most affordable vacation you can have. You will want to come back every year. Be sure to read the reviews of our guests to find out what fun our home can be.
Book now.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Two zone HVAC for your comfort
- Linens Provided : Some linens provided. Groups larger than 4 will want to bring extra linens and towels or better yet subscribe to the linen service provided by a third party.
- Washer : Full Size
- Dryer : Full Size
- Covered Parking : Parking for 4+ cars in covered areas (7 spaces altogether covered and non covered.
- Off Street Parking : Parking for 3+ additional cars in off street spaces
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Dock your boat at the private dock behind the house in the deep water canal or keep it on the trailer. There is plenty of room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed : Queen size fold out located in the loft area
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Large screen TV in the living room. Cable TVs are located in each bedroom and the loft area. Tape /DVD players are in the loft and the living room areas.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Large selection of VCR tapes and DVDs for adults and children. No X-rated material allowed in library.
- Video Game Console : N Cube, Please bring your own controllers and games.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Stove, Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, 2 Coffee Makers, Toaster oven, Bread maker, Food processor, Breakfast griddle, Crock pot, 2 Blenders, and more.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : There are two spacious decks offering a splendid view of the town, dock and canal system. Out door dining furniture on the main deck makes for a wonderful meal any time of day. The upper deck has chase lounges and is fantastic for peaceful evening retreats and star gazing. The evening breezes are very enjoyable on this level.
- Balcony : Each Bedroom has a balcony. The upper two bedroom balconies have good views of the ocean at the end of the street..
- Lanai : Relax and have morning coffee on covered section of the main porch off the living and dining rooms. The Lanai area has 4 wooden rocking chairs and an excellent view of dock canal system.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Ocean views are from the top two bedroom balconies.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Private boat dock on a concrete deep water canal. Boater's heaven. One minute to the ICW and 10 minutes to open waters of the Atlantic. Off the private dock you can fish, swim (the water is very clean), crab, or Jet ski. The dock is perfect for boats up to 30 feet.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The Toy/Equipment room is stocked with fun things for your enjoyment. There are 2 inflatable boats (one 4 man and one 1 man), a 2 person "sit on top" Kayak, rafts and toys for water sports. There are beach chairs, mats, umbrellas, and beach toys for lounging and fun on the beach. We provide games: ladder golf, corn-hole, bocci ball, and more for family fun. There is plenty of fishing and crabbing gear. 5 bikes are provided for cruising around the island.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Fenced in back yard
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- The house has a two man Kayak, 2 Inflatable boats, and Rafts. Bring your own boat or Jet Ski and dock it behind the house at our private deep water dock. There is an equipment/toy room filled with fun activities; Corn hole, ladder golf, Bocci ball, fishing gear (10 poles), balls, bikes, and tons more. Fishing, Crabbing and Swimming available off dock. Private Pilots - Fly down, the OIB Airport just 5 minutes from house. Golfer's Paradise 25+ top notch courses within 20 minutes, many under a 5-10 minutes drive from the house.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
January - March 2012.. $795/week
April 1012...$995/week May 2012...1195.00/week
June 2012 to August 2012... $1795/week
August 25th - Oct. 1st.. $1195/week
October - November... $895.00/Week
Daily and Monthly rates available September 2011 through April 2012
Sales tax of 12.75%. Refundable $250 security deposit required
Cleaning fee of $110.00 applies to all rentals in 2011
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Spacious Canal Home-Very Close to Beach Low Spring Rates
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Ocean Isle Beach
After having a great vacation on Ocean Isle Beach 6 years ago, my wife and I made it back every year. In Ocean Isle Beach we found a place to renew ourselves with peaceful beaches and exciting activities. It became a focal point for our retirement planning. We looked at many properties on each visit back and lin 2009 our dream came true when we purchased "The Happy Pelican", our future retirement home. We are happy to share our property with you in hopes you will become as enchanted with OIB island life as we did.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The best features of the Happy Pelican is its proximity to the beach, the private deep water dock for boating and swimming, and the house's spacious floor plan. Large windows in the living area provide waterfront views and the upper bedroom balconies allow for a view of the ocean at the end of the street. Raeford Street, on which the house is located, is a direct access street with a short, handicap accessable boardwalk leading over protective sand dunes to a wide section of pristine beach. The house's location on the canal system puts the dock within a 2 minute sail to the Intercostal Water Way, and 7-10 minutes cruise to the inlet and the Atlantic's open water. The Happy Pelican is perfectly situated for beach, boating, fishing, golfing, flying, and and site seeing, (snow skiing...no). Truely the best all around vacation location you could ask for.
A must visit on your stay in OIB. Lots of great information about the shore and the wildlife that lives there. Great fun for adults and children alike.
The Happy Pelican is just a short drive from the finest Courses in North Carolina. A 3 minute drive gets you to OIB's own golf course. Brunswick County is known as North Carolina's Golf Coast. It
Every Friday night in the summer concerts are held on the grounds of the museum. Fun music and Activities.
Just a 3 minute walk from the house is the Beach... wide, clean, and not crowded. The water is warm May through October. Great fishing, swimming and sunbathing. Paradise Found!
A fun Miniature is just 1 mile from the house. If you are a real Miniature Golf buff there are dozens of more top notch, themed, courses in the area
Rent a Jet Ski or boat for a fun ride or charter a fishing boat and perhaps catch diner.
Launch your boat from the town's own boat ramps, easy access, lots of parking.
New Lowes food store for stocking up on supplies. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS: One of the really cool features of this chain is they offer online shopping. You can shop ahead online and pick up on your way in to the island
Fine dining on the Isle. Wendy and I go here at least one night every time we are on OIB. Great views of the ocean while dining, good food, and good servce. 417 West Second Street Ocean Isl
A must stop for unique shopping. Wendy and I could not beleive all the stuff. Variety ranging from tourest stuff to real treasures. 9973 Beach Drive , Calabash, NC
Wendy and I dined at Roberto's on our last trip to OIB. The meal and service was excellent. Dining is casual and the cost is very reasonable. It is located just 4 minutes from the Happy Pelican.
Hosted by the OIB Turtle Patrol, a weekly Turtle Program will start Tues. June 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Community Center, 44 East 1st Street (Base of Monroe Street) Don't miss this interesting program.
This small airport , owned and managed by the Town of Ocean Isle Beach, has no control tower and is suitable for light aircraft (up to 12,000 pounds).
Wendy and I ate at the Boundary House Steak House Restaurant in Calabash on our April 2011 trip. The food was excelent and the restaurant was wonderfully decorated. They had a great selection of food, service is great, prices reasonable. Prime rib was out of this world.
We go almost every time we are down in OIB to Duffers. When visiting the town of Shalotte make it a point to eat here. It is a causal restaurant with great food and drink and friendly Service.
I had Joey O's Pizza ths October and it was great! A true NY/NJ style pizza. It is no small feat to find a good pizza outside the NY area for those who love NY style Pizza. I know after looking for years in Ohio.
A new children's play ground was build next to the Museum of North Carolina just 1 mile from the house. Nice new equipment and plenty of fun for small chilren in a very nice setting.
Phase one of the new park is now finished as of January 2011 after a many delays. I visited the park and they have completed the 8 lighted tennis court, the large play ground area and outdoor theater area. Located on Franklin road about 2 miles from the house.
Scott & Jeanette Haigler were our realtors for the purchase of our property. They are now located in a new location. Thanks for finding us our new home and the great service! Here's the plug we promised. LOL Sunset Properties
Casino cruise with gambling and diner. Day and evening cruises available all year round. Lots of discount coupons around in local shops can reduce the cost from $30 down to $10 per person.
Brand new park with a great Intercostal Water Way pier for fishing and wild life viewing. Very pleasant and relaxing area to visit.
Old Victoria's Restaurant now under new management. Nicely redecorated with a a better menu and great food. Live music on most nights.
A must stop for a fun dining experience. Wendy and I finally ate here. The delay was because I never had Jamacian food. I now regret not going sooner. It was wonderful! Great food, Great Service, friendly helpful waiters (my young daughter fell in love with our waiter). Call in advance for a reservation.
A fun day trip to Willington. Eight graciously restored buildings connected by brick walkways, open-air courtyards, and gigantic heart pine beams house 30 unique specialty shops and restaurants, each a charming reflection of the style and feel of Wilmington's 19th century working port days. Try dining at Patty's Hollow. Excellent food.
Owner's Map of Ocean Isle Beach
I grew up in a small NJ beach community in a house on the Shrewsbury River and remember fondly the activities associated with coastal living. My wife lived in California near the coast and also had a fondness for shore life. We found Ocean Isle Beach and knew it was where we wanted to be.
Property Photos
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- Ocean Isle Beach Canal Home Steps Away From Beach - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Vacation House near the Beach
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- Porches with water views. Cool Sunny Mornings & Shaded Afternoons - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Vacation House near the Beach
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- Big fenced in back yard, great for family outdoor games, dock with swim ladder - Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Vacation House near the Beach
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- Large living room gathering area with plenty of seating & views of the water.
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- Well stocked kitchen w/ breadmaker, food processor, 2 coffee pots & more.
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- Large dining room seats at least 8 with added indoor dining at the beakfast bar
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- Master bedroom with queen bed, Cable TV in every bedroom
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- Bedroom # 4 with queen + twin bed arrangements. All have their own balconies.
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- Pelican's Roost Loft filled with fun activities for the kids + extra sleeping
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- View of canal towards ICW. Open water just minutes away for boaters
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- Ocean view from upper front porches. Direct access to beach, just a 3 min walk.
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- Beach entrance just at the end of the street a 3 minute walk from house
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- Rocking chairs under covered area of porch overlooking the canal
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- Private Boat/Swim Dock - Perfect for docking your boat or for an afternoon swim
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- Guest toy room stuffed with beach equip, kayaks, bikes, fishing poles, etc...
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- Front View of The Happy Pelican Beach House - Upper balconies have ocean views
Traveler Reviews (44)
Family Vacation
Guest: Travel Far
(California, Neveda, New Mexico, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11
Review Submitted: 12/15/11
My family are from all over the USA and chose to stay at Frank and Wendy's lovely home the first week of October 2011. We could not have asked for a homey and cozy lay out of the home. It accommadated our family members ranging from 10 yrs to 76 yrs of age very well. The home had everything that we could ask for... even a bread maker. Who would have thought. There deck faces the canal and each morning my family would meet on the deck to have coffee and sometimes breakfast. There was penty of room for all of us to move around on the decks. One of the nice surprises was how close the beach was from their home. It was an easy one and a half block walk. Very flat, even the oldest of us had no problems getting there. Another nice item they had in their home was binders of restuarants things to do around the area. Very helpful. We tried some of the restaurants that they recommended and we were not disappointed. My whole family had a great time at the Happy Pelican. I highly recommend the Happy Pelican to anyone that would like to stay on the coast. Frank was wonderful to work with and helpful. He kept me informed at all time. Thank you Frank for giving us the opportunity to stay at your home.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Getaway
Guest: Judy
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/29/11
Very nice house-loved the openness, and the beach is just a short walk away, house was very well equiped. It was great not to have to take chairs/boogie boards/umbrella- all of those where provided. We didn't use the kayak/boats but I'm sure would be lots of fun- loved being on the canel, and sitting on the deck in the rocking chairs. Frank was terrific from the start of planning our trip, and checking on us during to see if we needed anything- We had a great time at Ocean Isle/Happy Pelican and hope to return again next year!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A memorable family vacation
Guest: Nani
(Francisco, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/08/11
We had the most wonderful vacation at The Happy Pelican. Our kids and grandbabies spent the week with us and could not have had a better time. The house has so much to offer, it is fully stocked. It is like being in your own house, but only better, because the beach is within walking distance. We all said if we were to go back to Ocean Isle we would stay at the Happy Pelican again. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
July guests
Guest: Beach gal
( Rogersville, tn)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/06/11
Our group of 3 families had a great stay in this very clean home. We enjoyed being on the canal-fishing, swimming, & enjoying the homes inflatable kayak. We also loved biking around the island. The house was well equipped for cooking. Our 7 adults and 5 kids slept comfortably. Our only negative issues were with the people who had just checked out-they hadn't put everything back correctly, which made it hard for us to know how things were suppose to be put back. Frank was great about everything & if we decide to stay@ OIB again, we would love to stay in The Happy Pelican again!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great location and thoughtful owners
Guest: einstein
(Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/17/11
The Happy Pelican & Ocean Isle Beach was the perfect getaway for us this year. The community & the beach are both lovely. We had a very relaxing vacation. The beach house provided us with all we needed. We each had our own room and the 2 1/2 bathrooms are ideal. The fridge was spacious and chilled well. The large dining room table was great for mealtime or family game night. The toy room offered a nice selection of activities and amenities for our family. We enjoyed the hammack, also. We really couldn't ask for more. The owners provide a multitude of information via email and binders regarding local activities, eateries, etc. There were cold beverages in the fridge waiting our arrival, as well as, toilet paper & handsoap. We were reluctant for our vacation to end and would love to stay here again in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Easte Week 2011
Guest: Debe
(North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
My family and I stayed at the Happy Pelican during Easter week 2011. The house is beautiful, well-taken care of, and very spacious. It was easy for us to have a famimly reunion with lots of room and not be on top of each other! This is one of the nicest and most user-friendly houses I have ever stayed in! We definitely plan to return to the Happy Pelican whenever our schedules allow! Thanks Frank & Wendy!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spring Break at the Beach!
Guest: Kathleen
(Payson, Utah, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/27/11
We had a fabulous time relaxing on Ocean Isle Beach during the quiet month of April. We rode the bikes all over the island and totally loved every min. The house is large and roomy (the kitchen is a tight squeeze), we cooked in every meal but one and could have used a big frying pan and large sauce pans but made do with what the home had. Frank and Wendy had lots of beach toys, kites, bikes, chairs and other items for a fun time avaliable. We didn't get to use the kayak so I guess we will have to go again so we can. We have rented several vacation homes and truely enjoyed our stay here at the Happy Pelican. Frank stayed in touch with us prior to our trip and promptly returned our security deposit afterward. I am sure we will return again with the rest of our family. Kathleen
Owner response:Thanks to all our guests for the feedback on things that will make a more enjoyable stay. An extra large frying pan and a larger sauce pan are a great idea. We'll pick them up before the next guest goes down. Frank and Wendy
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Making it easy............
Guest: nauti girl
(mooresville nc)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/19/10
Thanks Frank for making it easy. Your place was perfect for us when we needed a long weekend to recharge. Fish pics to follow..............
Recommended for:
October Paradise
Guest: Ohio Couple`
(Ashland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10
Review Submitted: 11/18/10
We spent a wonderful week at the Happy Pelican to celebrate our anniversary. The property was clean and nice and we really liked the setting on the canal and the fact we were still close to the beach. Frank was very helpful and considerate of our needs. He kept in contact with us throughout the process from the time we first expressed an interest in the Happy Pelican until we returned home. He was very helpful with all the information we needed including recommending some great restaurants in the area. Our favorites were the Inlet and Roberto's and it was helpful to have menus on all the restaurants in the house for us to look over. We also enjoyed the annual Oyster Fest with lots of live music and the food and craft vendors. The weather was great all week and we certainly would recommend the Happy Pelican to our friends. It was so quiet the week we were there. We rode the bicycles all over the island and also appreciated having the beach chairs to use on our time at the beach. We have stayed in Cherry Grove Beach many times and appreciated the quietier setting.We will certainly return to the Happy Pelican again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
fishermans dream
Guest: Ed
(lumber bridge nc )
Date of Stay: 10/06/10
Review Submitted: 11/05/10
The happy pelican was the best place i ever stayed like being at home. i really love the dock right out the back door nothing better than getting beat by the waves on a boat all day and come back to a house like this. Frank and Wendy go out of their way as much as they can to make it the best time for you and your family. We really enjoyed my stay there and i will be back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
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