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Purple Pelican

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a gate, surrounded by tall grasses and a clear sky.
A building with a blue facade and a wooden staircase leading to the entrance.
Living Room Seating - Couch and Chairs
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a hanging pot rack.
A living room with a television, bookshelves, a coffee table, and a sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Purple Pelican pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Purple Pelican?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purple Pelican on Jan 3, 2027 start from $641, including 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Purple Pelican?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purple Pelican?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Purple Pelican located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a grea time. Perfect location for us and the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2026
Thank you, Carol! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed our perfect location for you and your dog. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Wonderful location, great view, easy parking and the beach steps away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed the location, the view, and the convenience of parking and beach access. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation for family

Nice place great location near everything great for family and kids. Enough room for everyone and great for me being handicap
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear the place worked well for your family and that you had plenty of space for everyone. It’s especially great to know the home was comfortable and accessible for you. We’d love to host you again anytime for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Plenty of room and places to sit. Comfy couch. Great walkway to beach. Hot tub almost every day! Well stocked kitchen. The beach is awesome!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property comfy, roomy and well stocked. We look forward to welcoming you back for your future stay anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Doors, deck gates need repair. Broken like last year
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. As we did replace some of the boards and repaired the gate at the beginning of this season, it is a highly trafficked property and we will address these issues.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family week at the beach

Great location. House is older with small bathrooms and closets but had all of the essentials we needed. The large deck in the back with the partial overhang for sun coverage and the elevator was great. We enjoyed our stay and will consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the great location and that the house had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We’re happy to hear the large back deck and elevator were highlights for you. We appreciate your honest notes about the home’s older features and would love to welcome you back anytime for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

The house was everything we could have hoped and asked for!!!! Perfect location, very clean, and was everything described plus some. Waking up to beach front house and evenings in the hot tub we didnt want to leave!!! Definitely recommend & we will be back for sure!!! Thank you for an amazing house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear the home exceeded your expectations! We truly appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We’re glad to hear you had a great stay and look forward to seeing you in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, the back porch is great, the home was clean, but it was small and needs a little TLC. Also missed having an outdoor grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2025
 Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our vacation rental property and the location was perfect. We take all guest comments seriously and we assure you that we will use your feedback to improve the properties services. We hope the memories you made here will last a lifetime and that you'll consider coming back for more adventures.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view from the inside of house is limited do to the dunes are very tall ,but a small walk on the walk way is beautiful beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2026
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our vacation rental property. We hope the memories you made here will last a lifetime and that you'll consider coming back for more adventures.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Nice hot tub, private access to the beach. The house is not as updated as other places, but it has everything you need. Beds were comfortable. Lovely living room with large tv
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2024
Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mother’s Day Trip

We spent the weekend at the Purple Pelican and the location can’t be beat! Private access to the beach and a quick walk to the park and many restaurants. We chose the house because it had an elevator and was right on the beach, which is exactly what we needed for our 90 year old grandmother! You can tell the property management company is making some improvements to the deck, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at the Purple Pelican. It’s wonderful that the beach access, elevator, and nearby amenities made it a perfect fit—especially for your grandmother. We’re glad you noticed the improvements underway; we're continually working to enhance the experience for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

We absolutely loved this property! I would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful family/pet friendly home to stay at. As far as communication with the property manager, I would give 10 instead of 5 stars if I could. We had a small situation with someone trying to get in the house and the property manager responded and handled the situation in a quick manner. Love the property and the people are so easy to speak. We will most definitely be back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
Chelse-We are thrilled you found Purple Pelican! It is one of those places you want to keep coming back too, making those lasting memories. The staff at Sea Coast Rentals are some of the best people on the island. So glad they were able to assist you in a very unique situation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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