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

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Laughing Pelican
Walkway to the beach
Upper Oceanfront Deck
Great Room
Great Room and Ocean View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 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 and 1 Crib

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
Outdoor shower
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.

Property manager

Jacalyn Ackerman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, maximum of two. $150.00 per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 Sneads Ferry, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, 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.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Southside Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Seaview Pier - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬16 min walk

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 Sneads Ferry holiday home is located on the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach and Permuda Island. Ohana Paddle Sports and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Terri P.

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

Great vacation stay!

We had an amazing family trip at your beautiful beach house. It was a rare opportunity to get together with family to honor the life of “Granny”! She was the corner stone of the family. The house was the perfect size and well equipped. It had amazing views and we enjoyed spending time in the Hot Tub with the ocean sounds in the background! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! Thanks the Hodges, Hellem, Pardue, Mayhew, Cowart and Raymond families!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Always Perfect

This is the perfect house, so comfy and spacious - right on the beach. The owners are responsive and kind, always ready to answer questions and offer assistance. The kitchen is the most well stocked of any house I’ve ever rented. There are so many extra thoughtful touches throughout the house that makes it feel like home. Already booked for next year, our family and friends love this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

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

Another Wonderful Stay at Laughing Pelican

This was our family's fourth time storing at the property and our third year in a row. The house is well stocked with almost anything you would need, is very clean and updated, safe, etc. The location is amazing: actual beachfront with amazing views, really close to many restaurants/bars, and on its own little road with just a handful of other houses (off the main one with all the "fast" moving traffic). Additionally, Jacalyn is a wonderful host and communicates frequently and timely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

Topsail Gem

This is the second year we’ve stayed at the Laughing Pelican and it just fits our family perfectly! We have 8 adults and 4 kids. The house has an awesome living space which is connected to the kitchen. It’s a wide open space with plenty of room for everyone! The one upstairs bedroom is perfect for grandma and grandpa, and all other bedrooms are right down the stairs. The bunk room is a hit with our kids, and all other bedrooms are super comfortable (mounted TVs in each room). The location is perfect, just a short walk down the stairs to the beach (love the newly built walkway). The convenience store right down the street is so great, and just a short drive to our favorite ice cream shop, Island Delights:) Jacalyn is always super responsive and helpful! 10/10! My favorite part of this house is that it’s not massive with tons of stairs-it is manageable with kids and older people but still has enough space for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

Great house… perfect location

The house is clean and well-kept. The kitchen has everything you’ll need. The rooms are spacious and furnished nicely. And we got to witness a spectacular loggerhead turtle hatching; 129 turtles started their journey to the Gulf Stream from a nest right next to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

Beach vacation

Beautiful home, very clean, awesome location. Loved the bunk room decor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Awesome home! Repeat visitor

Gorgeous well maintained and equipped home. Kitchen has everything you could need. Lots of games and puzzles and books for rainy days. Highly recommend staying here. This is our second year and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Fun Family Week at the Beach!

This was our third year vacationing at The Laughing Pelican in North Topsail Beach, and we had another fun family vacation. The house is great for multiple families with children! It is a clean, upscale, beautifully decorated home that is very well appointed. The house works well for families with a bedroom and bath for grandparents on the top floor and five bedrooms for adult kids/grandkids on the 2nd. The oceanfront location is everything you would expect, and it’s just a short walk over the sand dunes to a beautiful beach! Most especially, we love relaxing on the back porch in the morning and evening with the soft, cooling ocean breeze! The house has so much to offer families including many board games, puzzles for all ages, a variety books for beach vacation reading, beach chairs, and beach toys. Also we were provided with lots of linens. In addition, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need/want for cooking and eating with a large group. It doesn’t disappoint! The owner, Jacalyn, is a caring, responsive owner and very helpful if you have a need with something during your beach vacation. You can tell how much she loves her beach cottage and takes pride in making it a memorable place to vacation for her renters! We hope to come back sometime to North Topsail for vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Book this house!

Book this house you will not be disappointed. Perfect location on the beach. Plenty of room for the entire family. Stayed with four generations and had a wonderful time in the Laughing Pelican. Linens and towels were provided and kitchen was the best stocked of any beach house we’ve stayed in over the past 10 years. House was well taken care of and has a great trex deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Barbara B.

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

Laughing Pelican

We had a wonderful week here!! The house was perfect for our family. The view is amazing, and being able to walk directly out to the beach was great. We were a family of seven adults and four children ages 16 months-4 years, and we had plenty of room to spread out. The large common area with a spacious and extremely well stocked kitchen was much appreciated, as were things like a gate at the top of the stairs in the house and on the top deck, two high chairs, and baby pools and beach toys. There's also plenty of parking available. If you're considering staying here, you won't regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We spent the week at Laughing Pelican with our adult sons, their girlfriends, and our collective pups. It’s clear how well the owners take care of the house, as it was perfect! The property description was very accurate, from the kitchen (sooo well stocked with every appliance, dish, bowl, etc. needed!) to the lower level (thanks for the cornhole game, as we played it several times!). Jacalyn was wonderful about communicating, from booking to check-in and check-out, and everything in between! We will stay there again in the future and would have already booked for next year, if it weren’t for the announcement of a destination wedding this time next year! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Family Beach Week!

This was our second time staying in The Laughing Pelican in Surf City, and we had wonderful family beach vacation. The house is perfect for multiple families with children! It was great also for us because we were able to bring our puppy dog along. Also the house is within walking distance of fun place to eat with live music! The Laughing Pelican house itself is awesome too! It is a clean, upscale home that is very well appointed and beautifully decorated. The layout works well for families with the grandparents on the top floor and our adult kids/grandkids on the 2nd. The oceanfront location is perfect with ocean/beach views 24/7 and just a short walk over the dunes to a wide beach! We find that relaxing on the porches with the gentle soft ocean breeze is the best way to start and end our day! The house has so much extra to offer including board games, puzzles, books, beach chairs, and beach toys along with lots of linens, and a kitchen which has everything you could possibly need for cooking and eating with a large family including two high chairs. It doesn’t disappoint! Jacalyn is a very responsive host and helpful if you should have a question or need help with something during your stay. You can tell that she loves her beautiful beach cottage and takes pride in making it a memorable place to vacation for renters. We will be staying at The Laughing Pelican again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi M.

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

Best 60th Birthday Trip!

The house was fantastic right on the beach. It was so convenient with 5 children 9yrs to 2mos and 7 adults. There was plenty of space for all of us. The owner was responsive and very accommodating. She made the trip so easy once we all got there from all over the country knowing she was ready fur our group. Thank you. I highly recommend this property, especially with young children gates supplied, wading pool for the deck for little ones when they got tired of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Will be coming back next year!

Property has everything you need and more! Well stocked kitchen, great outdoor shower, screened in front porch with picnic table. Super accesible to almost private beach. Had plenty of dining space for our large group of 13.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared C., Raleigh

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

Annual family Beach trip

This is an amazing property that has everything you need. My family takes an annual beach trip to Topsail and we always try to stay at this property. I believe this was our third year in this house, and we'll try to continue booking this one. It's in a great location, is beach front, has amazing views, and the owner is very responsive. Five star experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Amazing!

We loved the outdoor shower! Perfect setting with perfect views with all the oceanfront windows!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Vacation 2023

Great location , wonderful home , well appointed with everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Knoxville, TN USA

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

Love this house!

The Laughing Pelican was perfect for me & my family & we all loved Topsail Island. The home has so many fantastic little touches that made life at the beach so much fun and convenient for us, like: the huge covered garage areas; long driveway; outdoor shower; water hoses on each deck for rinsing sandy feet; abundant selection of dishes, and cooking pots/pans; counter-top ice maker; amazing washer/dryer; upstairs & downstairs thermostats; comfortable beds for all; and of course- a really awesome hot tub! Topsail is my favorite beach and this house quickly became one of my favorite beach stays. Thank you to the amazing hosts who had excellent communication with me and was always accessible to answer questions. We hope to be back in 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C., Columbus, Ohio

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

Family Reunion

A great inter-generational - long overdue - family reunion! Families from Oregon, Washington state, California, Florida, Ohio and NC all gathered to enjoy each other and the beautiful Atlantic beach. We paid tribute to a deceased nephew as family ages from 74- 1 gathered together. One of the brothers has a beautiful home in Surf CIty so we were all comfortably served with enough space. The Laughing Pelican was a delightful home for 15 of us. Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Best Rental In Topsail

We've been coming to Topsail since 2004 and this house has it all. From comfy beds to amazing views to a beautiful private-feeling beach. If you have dogs there's plenty of space to let them out in the morning and not feel like you're too close to a street. There's a super nice hot tub, outside shower with warm water, powerful hoses on all decks to make it easy to get sand off, and plenty of comfortable seating. Kitchen is well stocked, very spacious, and living room is comfortable and has a giant Roku TV. We could go on and on - but hesitate to because selfishly we'd like to keep this place all to ourselves, hahaha! For you surfers and swimmers out there - there are buried pier pilings underwater maybe 50 yards or so to the right of the property (marked clearly with signs) so stay to the right of the signs when swimming. Not hard to do, just wanted to point that out for days when there's strong currents pulling to the right.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jacalyn Ackerman

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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?

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests