Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub! - North Topsail Beach

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16297 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Check out the area

North Topsail Beach, NC

Surf City Pier5 min drive
North Topsail Beach9 min drive
Seaview Pier12 min drive
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk Room (1st Floor)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Dolphin Room (1st Floor)

1 King Bed

Lighthouse Room (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Mermaid Room (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Palm Tree Room (2nd floor)

1 Queen Bed

Sea Turtle Room (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Nautical Bath Full (1st Floor)

Toilet · Shower only

Nautical Bath Half (1st Floor)

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

SeaShell Bath Full (2nd Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Sea Shell Half (2nd Floor)

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!

This home boasts three bedroom suites! Multiple decks with oceanfront hot tub, your own personal beach access with public accesses far enough away to discourage crowds. Play games on the beach or under the house in the shade. Our brand new router means there is WiFi in every room and we have even been able to get a signal on the beach!

Lower Level: Parking for ten vehicles. Outdoor prep sink, large enclosed outdoor shower with a rainfall shower head, hand held sprayer and foot rinse. Covered entry into the house from the carport. Guests have access to an indoor storage area.

2nd Level: Great room with two sitting areas, ten-person dining room with four stools at the bar, large kitchen and another bedroom suite.

Great Room: This welcoming great room has two sofas and a recliner. It is filled with picture windows and a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Two seating areas provide ample space for everyone. Pull-Out Sofa in the seating area. Oceanfront deck spans the length of the house. 65" Roku television and DVD player. Bookcases full of puzzles, board games and books. Telescope. Stereo for CDs and cassettes or connect your device. A half bath leads off the great room.

Dining area: An extra large dining table seats 10, kitchen bar accommodates 4 more. Plenty of cabinets with tons of prep space. Well-stocked with cookware, dishware, serving vessels and placemats. Appliances include a refrigerator, smooth top stove, dishwasher, coffeemakers (including Keurig), crock pots, Foreman grill, rice cooker, double toaster and blender.

Screened porch and deck: Soundside. Picnic table, two fans, fun programmable color-changing LED lights. To the right a screened door leads to another deck. Both the deck and porch offer views of the marshes and creeks that lead to the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Palm Tree Room: Soundside/QUEEN bedroom suite with private bath. Soundside views and a 43" Roku TV. Private bath with full size shower and tub.

1st Level: Five bedrooms. Laundry closet with washer and dryer. 80 gallon hot water heater to provide plenty of hot showers.

Dolphin Room: Oceanfront/KING bedroom suite. 43" Roku TV. Door to the lower oceanfront deck. The bath has a whirlpool tub and walk in shower with seat. This bath connects to the Lighthouse Room.

Mermaid Room: Oceanfront/QUEEN bedroom suite. 43" Roku TV. Door to the lower oceanfront deck. A crib tucks into the closet. The connected bath has a walk in shower with seat.

Bunk Room: Oceanview/TWO solid wood BUNK BEDS. 43" Roku TV. Connected half bath.

Sea Turtle Room: Soundside/QUEEN bed. 43" Roku TV.

Lighthouse Room: Soundside/QUEEN bedroom suite. 43" Roku TV. Shares the master bath with the Dolphin Room.

Linens are provided. Pets are permitted with a $150 pet fee per pet. No more than 2 dogs allowed, each under 75 pounds. Smoking is not permitted in the property. Maximum occupancy is 16 at any time.

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Jacalyn Ackerman

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Sea view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only, maximum of two. $150.00 per dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surf City Beach and Southside Park, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.

North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

Inis Spa - 5 min drive
Surf City Pier - 5 min drive
Southside Park - 5 min drive
North Topsail Beach - 9 min drive
Seaview Pier - 12 min drive

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
The Peak Tap Room - 5 min drive
Maine Lobstah Shack - 5 min drive
Shaka Taco - 5 min drive
SurfDog Bites & Brews - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub! located?

This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

23 Sept 2023

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

Absolute Perfection

We had the best vacation! The house was immaculate, the beds were super comfy. The kitchen had absolutely everything, I’ve never stayed in a rental that was so well stocked. The location was stunning, waking up to the waves every morning was fantastic. The hot tub was amazing. The owners were so kind, texting us to have a good trip the morning we were supposed to arrive, and then checking in with us because a storm was coming, making sure that we were OK. We have already booked this property for next year because our entire group absolutely loves this beach house. Thank you so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

17 Sept 2023

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

Generations enjoyed

A great week for 3 generations! Two levels of direct ocean view. Quiet at night, dark so the stars are clear and the beach is shared only with the neighbors. Incredible outdoor shower. So much parking! There are hoses on each deck level. The kitchen was large and well appointed. All the furniture was clean and comfy. I would highly recommend this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R., Logansport, IN

12 Sept 2023

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

Topsail 2023

Wonderful, beautiful weather, no family drama, great house. This was our 2nd stay here at the Laughing Pelican. Wonderful new decking & stairs. Jacalyn is great to work with. 1 concern: kitchen is really nice and plenty of counter space, lots of storage. Problem: too many drawers & doors. Hard to find anything as people seem to put things away just anywhere. Spent a lot of time looking for stuff. I wanted to organize all of it and my kids wouldn't let me. Counter top ice maker was really helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

20 Aug 2023

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

Family week at the beach

Our family (ages ranging from 1 year old to 72) had the best time at the Laughing Pelican! We loved how all of the bedrooms but 1 were on the lower level. There was enough space to spread out and not have noise from upstairs affect napping kids. The bedrooms are all beautiful- love all of the pretty hanging quilts and beachy art/lamps. We loved the deck overlooking the ocean and spent each evening out there enjoying cocktails, as well as coffee at sunrise. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, and the huge dining table was perfect for eating and playing games. You can’t beat being just steps from beautiful Topsail. Thanks for a great family vacation:)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

10 Aug 2023

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

Perfect family retreat

This was our second time at this property and we still found it to be perfect! I wrote a detailed review last year and I would encourage everyone to reference it as it’s all still very true. Location, amenities, cleanliness, comfort, the spacious bedrooms and thoughtful additions really make this home perfect. Not to mention the slope of the beach makes for a really enjoyable swimming area. Another big thing they offer is linens and the beds are made. We’ve rented for over a decade in topsail and this is the only house that offered that. During both stays Jacqueline was very responsive and helpful too. I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jacalyn Ackerman

Owning a beach house has always been a dream of ours. We have finally made that dream come true! We love sharing our home with other families so they can create lasting beach memories too.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this home when we came up the steps to the living area and saw the sweeping views of the ocean. Then Jaci turned and saw the kitchen and we knew this was our forever home at the beach.

What makes this property unique

We can fit our entire extended family and there is something for everyone: fishing for my dad, puzzles for my mom, the beach for the kids and outdoorsy grown-ups and lots of socializing space. Did we mention the huge kitchen and spectacular view of the ocean?