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Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

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Topsail Dunes, Building #3
Welcome to the Pelican Pad!
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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

Let your worries wash away with the tides and feel your heart soar at the Pelican Pad. It's the best of both worlds--a 3rd floor unit with a gorgeous ocean view PLUS the only building at Topsail Dunes with an elevator to save your backs as you load in and out! This is a privately owned and managed unit, and we live just down the road, so you will have VIP status leading up to and during your stay! The Pelican Pad is our only rental property and future retirement home, so we love it just as much as you will! This one-bed (queen), one-bath condo is recently updated, top-to-bottom. The Pelican Pad is perfect for a romantic getaway or small family adventure! Have a couple kiddos? The unit also features twin bunk beds. The interior is lovely, but you'll probably want to spend most of your time taking in the gorgeous view on the patio, stocked with a table and chairs. You'll be greeted with a welcome basket plus a coffee station as well as some cold water bottles in the fridge. The restroom will be stocked with a few emergency items. You are certainly welcome to bring your own linens, but emergency back-up linens can be found in the bedroom closet. Renters will receive a link to a website managed by the owners with recommended restaurants, shopping, and activities! The unit is just steps from a private salt water pool and direct beach access. Look under the bunk beds to find a beach cart, beach chairs, and some beach toys! On the sound side of the building, you can find a well-kept communal area with covered picnic tables, playground equipment, horsheshoes, lawn bowling, and basketball. Enjoy some fun in the sun year-round, and visit every year to make it a beloved Topsail Island tradition! Just one hour from historic Wilmington, NC, if you are looking for a fun day trip, but you're probably not going to want to leave the Pelican Pad for long. : )

Property amenities: Beach access w/outdoor shower, private swimming pool, outdoor picnic and play area, private parking lot
Unit amenities: HVAC, wifi, 2 TVs, DVD player with some DVDs, hair dryer, cable, books and games, linens (for queen, bunks, & sofa), towels (bath, kitchen, & beach), washer/dryer, refridgerator/freezer, microwave, stove/oven, toaster oven, traditional toaster, blender, slow cooker, basic kitchen/dining supplies, basic soaps, TP & paper towels, beach toys, first aid kit, emergency sunscreen & bug spray, welcome basket with snacks & bottles of water, coffee/tea station
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About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina. Jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seaview Pier - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Surf City Beach - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 31 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 44 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River View Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sheree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed staying at this condo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Excellent location and the beach was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful!! Great location and view of the ocean! My only hiccup was that the bunk beds are made more so for kids, not anyone adult size as it’s very shallow from one bunk to the one above and can’t stretch out. The sofa pull out mattress is very springy which the alternative of the couch is again the leg room is not there for an adult size person. Everything else was great. Master bedroom mattress was wonderful! The walls are also very thin making for a lot of noise which woke us up a few times from the people above. All in all, made the most of it and very responsive host!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki _.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect access to the beach and pool, with beautiful views of the ocean. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet. Easy check in and check.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. All was as expected. Place was clean and welcoming. More than everything you would need for a wonderful beach stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

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

Amazing Stay

We had an amazing stay at this location. The property was perfect for our family. It had wonderful views, and the beach access was so nice. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Short stop

Was a nice place to stay minus the thunder and fire alarm…lol. Would gladly stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Relaxation

Really impressed with the property in the location and the cleanliness and the friendliness and just a five star experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortney P.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the Pelican Pad so much! It was clean, the host was responsive, and the ease of check in and check out was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Top Sail Getaway

Great visit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

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

Cute and clean

My family and I had a great time here this summer. It had everything we needed and then some! The only thing was that the bedroom always seemed to be warmer than the rest of the place, even at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

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

Great view and location

We enjoyed our stay! It had a nice view and sound of the ocean. We could not get the Wifi to work while we were at the condo. Everything else was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ardena G.

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

Beach Trip

Very relaxing - amazing view from the balcony - Overall a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Buffy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and the unit was super cute and cozy. The elevator only worked about half the time we were there and that would be the only negative I would mention, and that is not the fault of the owner of the unit we stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Great place to stay.

Very nice place to get away & relax. Check in & check out procedures were simple & well documented. Host was very responsive & nice to all questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn L.

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

Great location!

I enjoy relaxing while at the beach as opposed to being in the midst of hustle and bustle and this was a great place to do just that! Not too far of a drive to some fantastic restaurants, and in a great spot where the beach wasn’t over crowded. Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
In the immediate area there are just places t stay which we liked. There are plenty of places to visit and eat about 12 miles away. We loved this place. Easy access to the beach and great view from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Nice place to stay for a couple

This unit was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed. Was just the right size for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host has gone above and beyond with making this place feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was clean and had good amenities. Our host was wonderful and the price was reasonable. Love the location looking at the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

weekend trip

it was perfect, cozy really enjoyed it. nice and clean and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Look no further!

Great location, one of the most well equipped rentals I've stayed in, totally charming. Host was extremely accessible and communicative and made great recommendations. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Perfect getaway

I loved this cute condo! Great location right off the ocean. Had everything I needed in the condo. I have already shared this with friends and family, can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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