The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
7 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
45 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
2-story beachfront home with beach access, ocean views, washer/dryer & deck
Pelicans' Porch
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This home is comfortably decorated with your relaxation in mind. You will be in the Surf City section of the island and close to shopping, restaurants, and activities.
The home's first floor features an extensive beachfront deck with unparalleled and unobstructed beach and ocean views. You will come across a sunny open floor plan on the upper level. This light-flooded space offers an inviting living area with two sofas and a TV, a dining table, a well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a second beachfront deck with several seating options. All the bedrooms have TVs, and the primary bedroom enjoys access to the deck and an en suite bathroom with an oversized walk-in shower.
THINGS TO KNOW This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property manager
Vacasa of North Carolina
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Surf City
Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Surf City, NC
What's nearby
Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
North Topsail Beach - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 3 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 6 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 5 min drive
Shaka Taco - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 2-story beachfront home with beach access, ocean views, washer/dryer & deck pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 2-story beachfront home with beach access, ocean views, washer/dryer & deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2-story beachfront home with beach access, ocean views, washer/dryer & deck?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2-story beachfront home with beach access, ocean views, washer/dryer & deck located?
Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Southside Park and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
20 Oct 2024
Family time
We all loved the location and the house. The views from the top deck were awesome, full moon coming up was great. We loved that the ocean was so close that it was easy to go out to ocean without a lot of sand walking. We found lots of shark's teeth in the tide. We all enjoyed our annual, fall beach week on Topsail Island.
Patricia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
29 Sept 2024
Wonderful experience!
My family and I stayed here for a week long beach vacation, and I was so impressed with how nice the house was. It was right on the beach, it was very clean, it was close to all the restaurants and stores on the island. The beds were also very comfortable, and the 3 1/2 bathrooms were great to have. Plenty of space for everyone! We will definitely be considering this house again for our next stay. The owners called us to make sure we had everything we needed and were extremely nice. We did not require assistance with anything, but I knew if we did they were just a phone call away. I absolutely recommend this place for your beach vacation!
Great size for our needs and the views couldn’t have been better.
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
7 Sept 2024
Family Vacation
Pelicans Porch was great place to stay, very clean and spacious with all the amenities that you need for a fun filled week at the beach. In a great location close to everything. Even got to meet the owners when checking in, shows how much love they put into the place and making sure families can make those lasting beach memories.
Michael W.
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10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
18 Aug 2024
Ohio family
The house is the perfect size for our family..clean and well stocked def want to come back here to this house next year
My husband and I brought are 5 “children” ages 15-20 and they each were allowed to bring a friend! What a perfect week! The house was wonderful, clean, spacious inside and out. The beach location was ideal not to close to the action that the beach was crowded but close enough…we will be coming back!
Kim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good
Elizabeth R.
4 Aug 2024
Fun family rental
4 of the bedrooms had views of the ocean and great upper and lower decks
Elizabeth R.
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10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
26 July 2024
Perfect home for large family
We loved this home. We stayed here for a vacation with our extended family and had a great time. Had 7 adults and 3 kids and we all fit comfortably. The house is in a great location. Right on the beach and not overcrowded at all. And also easy drive to groceries and restaurants. House was very nice and clean. The double decks were great. We had an amazing time and would recommend to others.
Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
9 June 2024
Lovely home
Spacious home on the beach front with all the amenities. Will be back.
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10/10 Excellent
Molly L.
8 Apr 2024
Even better then the pictures!
We would definitely stay at this property again! It was better then the pictures! The kitchen was fully stocked with every thing we needed. I was also pleasantly surprised when Vacasa called on day 2 just to make sure we had everything we needed and got checked in ok. Will definitely use Vacasa again as well!
My family had a wonderful stay the house fit all of our needs with plenty of room, great porches and great access to the beach. First time staying in Surf City and already planning to go back.
Amanda L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
9 July 2023
Family Beach Trip
Perfect location. House layout allows 4 of the bedrooms with ocean front porch access. Well supplied kitchen.
Looking forward to our next stay.
Elizabeth R.
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8/10 Good
Laura S.
21 Dec 2022
North Beach Escape 4.5 Stars!
Wonderful ocean front location on low traffic beachfront street - Large spaces accommodated our family of 10 with plenty of elbow room - Kitchen was well equipped and appliances were updated - Both decks had plentiful and comfortable outdoor furniture
Laura S.
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8/10 Good
Tonya D.
22 Nov 2022
Perfect Beach View
We enjoyed our weeklong stay along with a few friends. The home was actually perfect for our needs in many ways.
The positives:
The view is amazing, directly on the beach with beautiful sunrises.
There is ample seating on the patios to really just sit and enjoy the peace of the ocean.
Since we only had 5 guests, the orientation of the bedrooms worked well and allowed all couples/ parties to have their own bathroom as well as privacy. If you have someone staying in all of the bedrooms, some parties will have to share bathrooms downstairs.
The kitchen was well stocked with all of the cooking items we needed and was roomy enough for multiple ppl to be in there at once without feeling crowded.
There are TVs in all of the bedrooms and in the main living area, with cable provided.
The high speed internet allowed all of us access adequately.
Parking is great for up to 4 average size vehicles under the home.
Stairs outside leading up to the home are a bit narrow and steep, but completely doable. Stairs inside the home are wider and more gradual.
The location is great, perfectly located close to several shops, restaurants, bars, the pier, etc.
The home was very clean upon our arrival.
The dining table was perfect for our needs, although we ate outside often to enjoy the view.
It was great to have access to a washer and dryer during our stay, but you must remember to bring detergent, etc.
All closets had plenty of hangers and dressers had great storage.
Appliances were in good condition and clean.
The private beach access was wonderful.
The decor was cute and fun.
The areas for improvement:
When we arrived, there was NO toilet paper in any of the bathrooms, nor was there any hand soap/ dish soap for any handwashing. Luckily we brought lots of these items ourselves in preparation for this, but it would have been nice if anything at all had been provided upon our initial arrival (even one roll per bathroom would have been great). We left rolls behind on our departure as a courtesy, hopefully they were not collected by the management.
There also was no dishwasher detergent, which is surprising as one of the departure requirements is to run the dishwasher. We had to go purchase this and we left some behind for other guests as a courtesy. Hopefully this was not collected by the management.
There was only one large garbage bag provided and for guests staying all week long, more than one load of trash will be produced. We had to go out and purchase our own bags.
There was one roll of paper towels, but NO hand towels were provided in the kitchen.
The bed in the master where we slept was HORRIBLY uncomfortable and loud. There was only a mattress with no box spring and it was just directly on the wood bedframe. This was a huge disappointment and we would not stay here again just for this reason alone.
If you are not picky about these things, honestly the home is lovely otherwise.
Tonya D.
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8/10 Good
rosemary m.
23 Oct 2022
Amazing!
We loved this house! The kitchen was very well stocked with all of the utensils, pots, pans, plates, etc! We also loved all of the seating on the decks! And the beach access was so easy!
rosemary m.
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