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Pelican's Perch - Ocean Views! Beach is Right Across the Street!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Nice ocean view from dining table
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pelican's Perch - Ocean Views! Beach is Right Across the Street!

If you're looking for a centrally-located house with abundant ocean views and easy beach access that's not far from anything on Pleasure Island, then look no further. Pelican's Perch's 2nd row center island location is just 1/4 mile from the Kure Beach and Carolina Beach line. You can walk diagonally across the street to our community's private beach access with gazebo, or ride a bike to any location on the island. Our main living area is on the top floor which gives awesome views of the ocean and also the colorful homes in the neighborhood. Ample decks outside the 2nd floor bedrooms and the upper floor living area give the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, enjoy the ocean view with a good book in hand, or just enjoy each other's company with the nice view and ocean breeze. The entire ground floor deck with an outdoor shower is surrounded by lattice for privacy. It's hidden from view and offers some shielding from the morning sun, but you can still see out and feel the ocean breeze. The garage area contains various bikes and beach supplies to help make your stay more fun. A ping pong table and a video game system will provide some indoor fun on rainy days or when you've had enough sun for the day. When the day is done, then sleep in comfort in the nicely-decorated 4 bedrooms equipped with queen beds, dreaming about what the next day on the island will bring.
Pelican's Perch isn't just a rental - It's our second home, and we're continually improving it so that it will be the best it can be. We love this home's 2nd row location and beautiful ocean views, and it is situated so conveniently to all points on the island. We believe Pelican's Perch is one of the best second row homes on the island, and we hope that you will enjoy staying there as much as we do.
Please read the following important information before booking a stay in Pelican's Perch:
There is a 3 day minimum stay with no specific required day of check-in or check-out during most of the year except for the summer high rental season. During that time there is a 7 day minimum stay running from Saturday to Saturday. When booking, feel free to send us a message including any questions that would be relevant to your group's needs. If you're planning to bring a furry friend, then we are dog-friendly. We allow up to two small and well-behaved dogs, up to 25 lbs each. Dogs are the only pets we allow and each dog must be approved by us prior to your arrival. No dogs over 25 lbs, cats, or other animals will be allowed.
Also remember that Pelican's Perch is a non-smoking house both inside and outside on any of the decks.

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About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kate's Pancake House - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

phong n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. We had a minor issue with the upstairs TV cutting off from the Wi-Fi. The non-stick pots and pans were peeling so you might want to bring your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your sincere feedback and your generous rating. We'll address the pots and pans, and investigate the TV connection. It'll be right when you hopefully return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Convenient to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
Thank you very much! We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean , nicely decorated and most importantly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

beautiful home

We loved our stay and love the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, and great communication with management.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the 5 stars and review! I’m glad you were happy with your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Pelican's Perch! The home is very clean and well-maintained and was perfect for our larger family group. The host is very responsive and answered all of our questions. The private beach access was great, and we really appreciated the available beach gear in the garage. We've already planned our stay for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Feels like home

WE love this property! A cozy and comfortable home in a great neighborhood with access to island greenway PLUS access to the beach can't be beat! We enjoy the seating outside, with ocean breezes and views. This home suits us perfectly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're very happy you and your family enjoyed staying in our house! You're always welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

Amazing Home on Kure!

We had the best vacation at Kure this week! Pelican’s Perch is the perfect house with every amenity you can think of. Home owners were responsive and kind! We will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for the nice words! I’m glad you had such a good time that you want to return. You’re welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, a few things when we first got there (light bulbs needed replacement, furnace filters needed replacement) they were addressed very quickly! House was clean, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
OOPS! Sorry about the light bulbs and filters! I'm glad you told Barbara so those things could be quickly remedied. We appreciate that. Also, thank you so much for the generous rating! I'm glad you enjoyed the house and location, and I sincerely hope you'll come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Amazing

Fantastic stay. This has become an annual stay for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021
We appreciate you so much! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great family getaway

We took our three adult children and had a blast! All the amenities that were offered were fantastic.. They truly have thought of everything. The check-in and check-out process was seamless.The views from the third floor will make you never want to leave. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thank you! I’m glad you had a great time, and I hope you can come back again sometime in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

Beach vacation

Love the location of this home! Wonderful view of the beach! Lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

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

Awesome Beach Vacation

We had an awesome vacation. The house was perfect for our family. Very clean and great location. We can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2020
I'm so glad to hear you had a nice time, and I do hope you'll return in the future. Thanks very much for the 5-star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for us. Location is fantastic- views of the ocean, right across street from private beach. My kids loved the ping pong table. Enough space for everyone! Plenty of beach supplies- all in great condition. Barbara- manager- was quick to respond to our questions. Will consider again should we come back to Kure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much for the rating and nice review! We're very happy that you and your family liked the house. If you plan a future trip to the area, we do hope you'll return. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of five thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The private beach access alone and proximity to it was amazing! With four bedrooms, my three teenage daughters were in heaven not having to share a bedroom. Ocean views despite not being beach front with strategically placed decks. The house had everything we needed from the washer and dryer, to extra beach chairs, to the well-equipped kitchen. And to top it off, the property manager was easy to get in contact with and very personable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thanks for the nice review, and we’re delighted that you all enjoyed the house and beach! We agree with you about our property manager - We get so many comments about how helpful she is. Thanks for mentioning her in your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Fabulous Home!

Gary and Tracy’s home is absolutely beautiful and very well appointed. Our family, including our 2 and 5-year-old grandkids, enjoyed the space, beach toys, and being right across the street from a gorgeous stretch of beach! The home was absolutely spotless, and Barbara, the property manager, sent us great tips and information which made our stay super comfortable. We’d definitely be back! Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
We're glad you had such a good experience in our house, and thanks for the very nice review. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Perfect location!

We had a wonderful stay at Pelican’s Perch! It has the best location between Carolina and Kure Beach’s. The private beach access was so easy right across the street. Barbara the property manager was wonderful as well. We can’t say enough about the great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much! We agree Barbara is the best property manager - everybody loves her
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

perfect for family with a beautiful view so close to ocean

We were impressed with the communication and ease of the entire experience. We will definitely recommend this property to others as well as keep it as our vacation spot. Thanks for such a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
I'm very happy that you enjoyed your stay, and your family is certainly welcome back anytime. Thanks for the nice words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

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

Great location

Nice house with great commutation with management. If you’re not renting on the beach, this is the next best thing. Lovely ocean views from house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the nice words and five stars! We’re glad you enjoyed the house and we hope you’ll come back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Great family beach week!

We had a wonderful time at Pelican’s Perch. The location to the beach is perfect as are the ocean views. We all slept great in the comfy beds. They were well stocked with detergent, kitchen essentials, trash bags and dishwasher pods. Thank you and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

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

Great view!

We’ve stayed in this home several times. Communication and checking is excellent. We love sitting on the deck with a great ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Pelican's Perch, October 2021

The property was clean, comfortable, spacious & well equipped. The location is ideal. The owners & the property manager were extremely helpful & a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2021
Thanks so much - We’re glad you had a nice stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten N.

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

Great home away from home

Beautiful home with super easy beach access, Literally right across the street. Home was clean, nicely stocked with kitchen items and towels. spacious bedrooms, nice game area in garage with plenty of activities, Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thanks very much for the generous star rating and nice words! We’re glad you enjoyed your time in the house, and we’d definitely love to see you return.
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