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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
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8202.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Gary and Tracy Walker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair available upon request!
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Events

No events allowed
NO exceptions to this rule!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Two Dogs up to 25Ibs non agressive prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only away from house. Not on deck.
Property Manager will be unable to accept any pets upon arrival if they have not been approved by the Property Owner prior.
No boats or trailers allowed on property. We will be unable to accommodate and parking not available. This is an HOA rule.
No hanging of anything on decks. Sorry, HOA rule. A clothes line is provided behind lattice on ground floor deck for beach towels, swimwear, etc.

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
Note from host: NO exceptions to this rule!
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Tregembo Animal Park. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican's Perch - Ocean Views! Beach is Right Across the Street! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pelican's Perch - Ocean Views! Beach is Right Across the Street! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican's Perch - Ocean Views! Beach is Right Across the Street! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Kure Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 104 reviews
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Amazing as always!

Our third stay, this time for two straight weeks. We could have stayed the month!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Wonderful beach trip!

We had a wonderful stay! The ocean view is great, you can sit on the deck and watch the sun rise over the ocean. The beach access is a very short walk across the street. The owner is very prompt and helpful with communication, and really went above and beyond! Barbara was also great and let us know about local events going on. The house is clean and spacious and provided a great environment for our family to make memories on vacation. This our second time staying here, and we have had wonderful experiences both times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

Independence Day Week at Pelican's Perch

Excellent location and excellent accommodations with excellent view of Independence Day fireworks from the top balcony and dining area. Property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

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

Pelica's Perch

Spectacular living area! Large open, top floor living/dining/kitchen. Views of ocean from wall of windows! Two extra large, wrap around decks. Middle floor one is covered and provided wonderful shade. Bedrooms were large and very clean bathrooms! Pelican's Perch rocked! Pelica's Perch r
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Good Time had by All

Perfect Place to stay, all our needs were met in this very clean and spacious home. I could not have found a better location to host our family gathering. Thank you so much for your hospitality ..!! P.S. Bella enjoyed herself too ..!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alayna M., Charlotte

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

Great space and location

Property had tons of space for our group. Well stocked kitchen and great location on Kure Beach. Tons of beach equipment for use in the garage. Private beach access included a nice gazebo to sit, read, relax and catch the beach view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

This is the perfect vacation home.

This place was amazing. Unbelievable home, fully loaded. One of the best places we have ever stayed. I look forward to booking again. Direct, private beach access. Fully loaded home. Amazing experience. Thanks Gary and team!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Great trip

The property was great and more than described. However, the steps are real, everything has steps, it’s a definite workout. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed for any meal. The family areas were the best for everyone to relax. The bedrooms were very spacious, and the beds were all comfy. The showerheads in the bathrooms on second level were lacking, but the one on the bottom was awesome. The downstairs game room was great and we couldn’t hear the teenagers upstairs which was a plus. The ping pong table and corn hole boards were awesome. We had a great trip and great weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S., Ruffin, NC USA

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

Great house and location

This is our 2nd stay at Pelican Perch and we love it! The location is perfect, right across the street from the private beach access and far enough between Carolina Beach and the pier that it’s not to crowded on the beach. Gary and Tracy provide everything you need for a great stay from a well stocked kitchen to all the beach chairs and accessories you need. All you need to bring are your clothes and beach towels! Barbara is a great property manager and is so quick to respond to any questions that you may have. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Wonderful family home!

We had a great time in this home at Kure Beach! The top floor living area is nice with the views, and we enjoyed July 4 fireworks from the deck. The house was very clean, as advertised, and had plenty of games, smart TVs, beach toys and chairs, etc that we all enjoyed. Beach access was easy across the street. There was an issue when the key didn’t work in the access gate (it was an issue with the gate) that seemed to get resolved very quickly. The area of the beach was quiet enough for us to have our own little spot and wasn’t too crowded. Overall, a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Weddington

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

Great location and stay

My family of 3 really enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay. The property is 100% as described. Great location, awesome communication from the owners and all around a great value. We particularly enjoyed the top deck ocean views and proximity to the beach. We cooked several meals and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. My only suggestion is to have the carpets either deep cleaned or replaced; especially on the stairways. Other than that, we would definitely recommend this property to others. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S., Ruffin, NC USA

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

Awesome house!

This is our third time staying at Pelican’s Perch and our family loves it! The house is furnished with basically everything you need. All we carry is our clothes and food. They have enough beach chairs and umbrellas for our family (5 adults, 2 toddlers and baby). You can sit on the deck with your morning coffee and watch the sun come up over the ocean. Beach access is almost directly across from the house and so nice that it’s private and you don’t have to pay for parking. The owners are so fast to respond to you and Barbara the property manager is great to work with. We look forward to coming back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S., Ruffin, NC USA

Fantastic house and location!

This house has everything you need to have a wonderful vacation! I think this is the first house we have rented that we didn’t have to lug all of our beach gear with us. Gary and Tracy have done an amazing job of supplying everything you need, from the beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, wagon and even toys if you have small children. We loved the location, just a quick walk across the road to the beach access. Sitting on the deck watching the water was a favorite first thing every morning and at night. Not only do they have everything you need for the beach but also have plenty of entertainment. We enjoyed the bikes, puzzles and had a blast playing Buzz Word. Thanks for sharing your home and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Nothing to complain about at all, just a great vacation

We stayed at the property July 16-23, and from the time we checked in everything was excellent. Barbara was very helpful in getting us in and pointed in the right direction on things in the house and also things to do. The house is the perfect location, with the beach access literally a 30 second walk across the street. The house was great, and the view off of the top floor across to the ocean just was the icing on the cake. Although we brought most of our beach items. there was a cooler provided, I think six chairs, and a couple of umbrellas, and some boogie boards and miscellaneous beach play stuff. There was also some bikes available and ping pong if you had the time!! The house is located at the front of some very large connected neighborhoods, so if you wanted to run or jog you didn't even have to go out on the main road. The house is about a mile from the Kure Beach pier which had some restaurants and shops and a little boardwalk, or about 2 miles from the Carolina Beach boardwalk which is a little more excitement and stuff to do. Can't say enough how much we enjoyed our stay and looking forward to being back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Great location

We were pleased with our stay. Very quiet location with a nice private beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Tracy Walker

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We are Gary and Tracy Walker. We live in Western North Carolina and have a love of the Carolinas' coast. We have especially loved the Wilmington area for years and had dreamed of owning a home near there and the beaches. As of 2015 that dream became a reality.
Pelican's Perch is now our home away from home and the place in which we plan to live when we retire. Both of us are graduates of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Currently Gary works in sales and Tracy is a RN employed by the State of NC. We have two great young adult "kids", plus our little dog, Charlie. We very much appreciate our vacation renters and we strive to make their experience the best it can be.

Why they chose this property

Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and the Wilmington area in general make up some of our very favorite places. We love the weather, the people, the beaches, the food, the live music, and the abundant nature and wildlife of Pleasure Island. The intracoastal waterway, marina, and boat access areas are just perfect for boating enthusiasts. Nearby Wilmington provides a cool downtown scene and Riverwalk with excellent food and drinks overlooking the Cape Fear River. Pelican's perch is situated on the island's second row of beach homes, which means the beach is right across the street. Simply put, it's just a perfect location in a wonderful place.

What makes this property unique

We believe that Pelican's Perch beach house is among the best houses on the island. Its location right between the town centers of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach makes it very convenient to all points of either town, and both towns offer their own charming personalities and attractions. On each end of the island there are stretches of undeveloped beach that you can actually drive your 4 wheel drive vehicle on. There's an access fee but these beaches are a sight to behold. To the north is Freeman Park where fun-loving people flock to party, fish, and camp right with their vehicles on the beach. On the south end is the more family-friendly State Park where alcohol is not allowed and you'll see a bit more nature. If you've got a 4 wheel drive then these rare beach-driving areas are sure to please. You don't have to drive anywhere to enjoy a beach, though. Pelican's Perch is across the street from the community's private beach access and gazebo. When we say the house is just steps from the beach we really mean it! One of the best and least-crowded strands of beach on the island is right there for you to enjoy. The house's 2nd row corner location means you also have direct access to the neighborhood streets that are off the higher-traffic main road. That's worth a lot for relaxing bike rides or for taking the "back way" to bypass heavy main road traffic when going out. You don't have to pay ocean front prices because it's on the second row, but because of the beach access area you get a very nice ocean view from the second or third floor decks. You also get an excellent ocean view from the main living and dining area since that's on the 3rd floor. The bedrooms' being on the 1st and 2nd floor makes for easier work carrying in luggage, and the ocean can be seen from a couple of bedrooms. No matter what you like most about the island, we believe that a stay in Pelican's Perch will make your family want to return again and again

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