The Playful Pelican

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A swimming pool with clear blue water, a dock, and a gas canister on the right.
A waterfront patio with a round table and chairs, a lamp post, and a dock extending into the water.
A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Rotary Park Environmental Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunderbird Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Spaces

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Cape Coral

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Pelican, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, while Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Harbour View Gallery are cultural highlights. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

  • Rotary Park Environmental Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wagging Tails Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thunderbird Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glover Bight Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tarpon Point - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Playful Pelican pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Playful Pelican?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Playful Pelican on 29 May 2027 start from £998, 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 at The Playful Pelican?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Playful Pelican?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Playful Pelican?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Playful Pelican located?

Located in Pelican, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Tarpon Point and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cape Coral Farmers Market. Hospital del Prado and Dolphin Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thanks Shiela, it was nice to meet you and the family! You are welcome back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfection! Playful Pelican had everything we needed and then some! The home was spotless and the property was beautiful,quiet and great location as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property. Pool was excellent. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thanks for the positive review! You were a pleasure to have as a guest and we would honored if you returned!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an ideal property for a girlfriend get away. It was roomy, clean, very comfortable beds, and the pool was such a bonus! The hosts are so easy to work with and will take care of any issues immediately should they come up. Amenities, restaurants, outdoor activities, and plenty of Florida sunshine are abundant in this lovely town.I highly recommend the Playful Pelican and would definitely love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was lovely. Quite area. Pool was nice. We tried something new this time not staying on the beach and the canal was great! We even saw a dolphin!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
We're so happy that you were able to see a dolphin! They seem to be showing up a bit more this year as we get more fish coming in from the gulf. We're even happier that you enjoyed your stay compared to being on the beach. We love canal life! We would be honored to have you stay with us again if/when you are back in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at the Playful Pelican. The house had everything we expected and more! I highly recommend staying here if you have the chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We put a lot of energy and effort into making sure our guests have everything they need to enjoy their visit, so your comments are appreciated. You were an excellent guest and we would love you to stay with us in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thanks, it was a pleasure to have you stay!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home! It was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Perfect accommodations for myself and husband, teenagers and in-laws. The boat dock made it easy to bring our boat and head out for a quick cruise any time of day. The pool was heated to a perfectly comfy temperature for a winter trip. The homeowner was very responsive and thoughtful in assuring we had a pleasant stay. I highly recommend the Playful Pelican.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your review. We absolutely LOVE it when our guests enjoy everything we have put into our vacation home! We love it that you were able to bring you boat and utilize our dock space and space to park your trailer. You were excellent guests! Please consider us when you are back in the area!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and Restful!

This home is beautiful, clean, and restful from the moment you step inside the door! There is a lot of natural light, and the view is beautiful over the canal and pool in the back yard. It is spacious, and the beds are comfortable. The owner is very quick to respond if there are any questions, and checkout procedure is very simple. We really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thanks for being such an excellent and courteous guest!! Thank you as well for the kind review - we work hard to ensure that our guests are able to rest and enjoy their stay. Please come visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a great time at the Playful Pelican. The kitchen is well-stocked and made cooking for Thanksgiving easy. There were a few blown lightbulbs that need to be replaced, and there didn’t seem to be a way to turn on the pool light. Other than this few inconveniences, our stay was fabulous.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thanks for the review Jennifer! We have replaced the blown lightbulbs. Thanks for staying with us and please consider staying with us on any future trips to the area!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a great vacation house

We loved this house and the neighborhood. Very close to walking trails, playground for the kids. We took a family hike and had a great time. There is a butterfly sanctuary close as well as a Rose Garden. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate for the pool but beautiful pool and very clean. What a great place if you are looking for something relaxing with lots of things close by if you’re interested.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week

To start the weather was fabulous which led us into the pool w/out the heater. The solar cover did the job. We had easy access to all the major highways which led us to visit Naples & Marco Island. There are great waterfront restaurants in the area also.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Playful Pelican is in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to all the amenities SW Florida has to offer. We appreciated the simple traffic near us, the abundance of walking paths, the heated pool, and the restaurants nearby (not walking distance by close car rides). Corey responded within minutes to any texts we sent and was very accomodating with any requests. I would highly recommend Playful Pelican!
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review Linell. We enjoyed having you stay and would love to see you again in the future!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the amenities and then some….

The owner was very accommodating and let us check in earlier than the normal check-in time. The house is beautiful and very clean. It had a fully stocked kitchen and had extras like pool towels, beach towels, and pool noodles/floats and life jackets for the kids. The neighborhood is amazing and the neighbors were really friendly and even cheering on the kids for catching fish in the canal (in the backyard of the house). This house has something for everyone. The guys loved fishing out in the backyard and us ladies loved the in ground pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review Casey!!! We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it when our guests enjoy our house. It is always gratifying to hear that our efforts are appreciated. You were great guests and we hope you come back and stay in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This property is more than it says. It’s beautiful, up to date, everything inside and out is perfect. The house was very clean, had everything we needed. The pool was perfect! We saw two dolphins swim by, and we were able to catch several fish. The teens were able to enjoy the kayaks which aren’t stated, nice surprise for us. We are considering this exact house yearly. It’s very peaceful and exactly what we were looking for. We can’t say enough good about the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thanks so much for the kind comments!! We LOVE, LOVE to be part of a positive experience for our guests and are grateful that you pointed out a couple of the extras. You were excellent guests and we appreciated the extra care you took of our vacation house. You are welcome back any time!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

FL

We had a nice stay but I didn’t like the cameras by the pool and we got bit up real bad from the noseeums. We used spray and yard guard. Not sure what else we could have done to prevent it. Overall very nice house and very clean. Which i appreciate.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We take pride in ensuring that our guests are able to enjoy a clean, well furbished home with as many amenities as possible. We love it when our efforts are recognized and appreciated. We also don't like the cameras-they are an unfortunate insurance requirement and are only on the exterior of the house. We share the dislike of the noseeums-they are an uninvited "guest" from time-to-time. Fortunately, they are typically only present at dawn and dusk, when it is moist. Thanks for staying with us - you are welcome back any time!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised but still beautiful

The house itself was nice inside. Nothing above average. The house stays pretty cool. The pool isn't protected from sun or bugs so that was a big big disappointment. Owner also advertised as having boats and bikes available which were however at an extra cost that wasn't listed on the original ad. Had I not quickly picked last moment i definitely wouldve chosen something else but I guess it wasn't terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Hi Wittney, thanks for your feedback. We DO have kayaks and bikes available - they are NOT at an extra cost. I showed you the kayaks and paddles when you arrived... I'm perplexed at the comments in light of the nice text you sent as you were leaving. We LOVE to make our guests happy and comfortable and regret that you weren't delighted at the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don't look any further, this is the home you want to reserve...

This home was perfect for our family. The house was very clean and included many extra amenities. Plenty of space with a great patio, deck area and pool. It’s in a great location with easy access to shopping and plenty of restaurants. The hosts are great and had great communication. We won’t consider staying anywhere else when we visit in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the comforts of home

The house was great! The house had everything to be very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Paper products, bath tissue and several spices were a pleasant welcome. The pool was great as was the location. The home had great walking paths, parks and shopping within a very short distance. We totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review! We LOVE it when our guests love our house. Please come stay with us again.
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