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Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access

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A living room with a gray sectional sofa, a wooden floor, a blue cabinet, and a window with blinds.
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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a teal ottoman. There are two ceiling fans, one with a wooden blade and one with a white blade. The room has a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted TV, and a decorative wall piece.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a window with blinds.
A blue recycling bin on a wooden deck next to a house with horizontal siding.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park, while Federal Point History Center and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and 42nd Street Tavern. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access ?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access on Nov 16, 2026 start from $269, 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 Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Pelican's Loft: Steps from the beach access located?

Situated in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect vacation spot. Steps from the beach, a short walk to the boardwalk, farmers market, sunset cruise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Hello! Thank you for reviewing Pelican's Loft and we hope you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and comfortable. The proximity to beach access could not be beat. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to say a few words about the property. We will welcome you back anytime again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week. Everything was as we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host ahead of the trip was excellent and included great suggestions. Great location and we appreciated the included amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Hey, thanks so much for reviewing our property and helping other guests find their way to us 🙂 You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful and clean property with great amenities. We especially loved the beach accessories and the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review the property! Please come back to Carolina Beach anytime. You were wonderful guests 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best mother daughter trip!!! Sooo close to the beach-just load up the wagon and walk across the street to the beach! The house is also within walking distance to so many restaurants and the boardwalk. Communication with owner was excellent and the house had everything we needed. We loved Carolina Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to review our property! Appreciate you taking such good care of the house. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband was totally surprised and very happy we chose this location. Cant rave enough about how clean and organized it was. It had everything you needed to cook or fix anything you wanted. Nice refrigerator and stove. Clean, well equipped, and couldn't ask for better place to stay. Cant wait for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and stay!

Excellent communication, clean, and had everything we needed for a quick 3 day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this stay! The place was clean, plenty spacious for three of us, and well-located to walk to the beach, boardwalk, and lots of other stores and restaurants. We loved being able to bring our dog too. The kitchen was big and well-stocked, but there wasn’t anything to run the dishwasher with, which was fine for a couple of days but would have been good to have longer term. No soap, shampoo, or conditioner either (which I don’t expect all Vrbos to have, it’s just nice when they do!).Overall, we would stay again and just be prepared to pick up a few things if we were staying longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

Location was awesome. Will try to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thank you for your review! Please come visit us again in Carolina Beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely amazing! The house was very clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a great stay. Being only about 50 steps from the beach was a huge bonus and made it so convenient to enjoy the ocean whenever we wanted. The host was friendly, responsive, and very easy to get in touch with throughout our stay.The only recommendation I would make is to consider adding some solar lights in the backyard to provide a little more lighting at night. Other than that, everything was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Hey! Thank you for taking the time to review and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We LOVE the idea of solar lights, thank you for that 🙌
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very easy to locate, had all the latest amenities and was very clean. The host was in contact with me consistently and responded to all of my questions within an hour. The house is so close to the beach that it made the trip very relaxing and enjoyable. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay in Carolina Beach at Pelican's Loft. Thank you for being a wonderful guest and please come back and visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

This was a great spot for a quick vacation. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to go & the beach was a few steps away. Really loved the layout as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Hello! Thank you so much for reviewing your stay. Please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location with great accomodations!

The location was great! Just a quick walk to the boardwalk and the beach right across the street! Having the pool was a nice touch also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2025
Hi Lisette - We were happy to host you, but we just wanted to note that there is no pool at the property. Didn't want to confuse future guests! 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Proximity to the beach was perfect! Beach chairs and beach wagon came in handy, plenty of room for everyone, kitchen had everything we needed to make great meals. We really enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2025
Very happy to hear that you and your family were able to make great memories at Pelicans Loft! Thank you and please come back anytime you can!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. The kitchen was well There was a small mishap prior to check-in, but it was handled
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ease of check in. Very clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great rental. We especially loved the wagon to take to the beach and beach toys for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! Please come visit again when you can!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

This was the perfect spot for staying at the beach without technically staying on the bea ch. We were very close to the beach access, and it was perfect that the house had beach supplies for us to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Please come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a wonderful location! We knew it would be a quick walk to the beach but were pleasantly surprised that you can literally see the beach entrance as soon as you step out the door. Love that the secondary bathroom has a tub since we have younger kids, and the outdoor shower was great for rinsing off sand. Beware though - it's in full view of a main road so we had one parent hold up a towel while the other sprayed off the kids, because we could get all the sand out with their swimsuits still on. We did find that it seemed not quite fully prepared upon our arrival. The top bunk had no linens on it so we had to make it ourselves, and we found the floor mats for the secondary bathroom down in the garage. There was also a different family name on the welcome board, so it appeared the final setup just wasn't completed before we arrived. These were not huge deals to us, but for some people putting the sheets onto a large top bunk (which required being fully on the top bunk) would be very difficult. The kids could have shared the bottom bunk if necessary but of course they both wanted a turn sleeping up top!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and convenient

We loved everything about the house and the location. Just steps from the beach was wonderful. The house was well cleaned and fully stocked. The house was so much more than we expected. The host Lisa was very nice and communicated very well. We intend to come back....
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! So glad you guys made amazing memories. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Close location to the beach and plenty of beach accessories to use which we really appreciated! Description and pictures of place are accurate. Close proximity to the boardwalk was nice. We had a slight problem that was quickly fixed the same day. Thank you for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2025
Thank you for your review! We appreciate it and will welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

This place was absolutely incredible only a couple minute walk to the beach enjoyed using the beach accessories that was available with the house. We was their the week of hurricane Debby so the board games came in handy. I definitely recommend this place for syre. Thank you so much
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your review! Happy that you enjoyed yourself and please come back again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
It was just okay at the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2025
We regret that this guest chose to leave the property early. For clarity, the home was inspected during their stay and found to be safe, habitable, and exactly as described in the listing. There were no flooding or safety issues at the property or surrounding streets. VRBO reviewed the situation and confirmed that no refund was due. While weather can sometimes affect the beach experience, the property itself was in good condition, and we remain committed to addressing any concerns promptly for our guests. The sun even came out the next day ☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

The PERFECT location and a very comfortable spot!! The owners are so helpful and responsive, and although you are not "on the beach", the access is literally steps away! Nice side street that is quiet and so close to everything. I honestly considered not sharing our review so we could keep this gem to ourselves LOL - we had the great stay and will definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2024
Thanks for your kind words! We love that you enjoyed our place and Carolina Beach as much as we love living here! You are right, it certainly is a gem! Thanks again for staying and come back anytime.
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