Located within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Property Highlights: Oceanfront • Dog Friendly • Direct Beach Access • Two Covered Oceanfront Decks • Newly Remodeled Kitchen • Two Primary Suites • Private Upper-Level Balcony • Close to Surf City Attractions
Welcome to Pelicans Perch!
Discover the perfect combination of oceanfront relaxation and coastal charm at Pelicans Perch, a beautifully updated four-bedroom oceanfront duplex in Surf City. With breathtaking views, inviting outdoor spaces, and a convenient location near local restaurants, shops, and the Surf City Pier, this getaway offers everything you need for a memorable beach vacation with family, friends, and your four-legged companions.
One of the home's standout features is its two spacious covered oceanfront decks, offering front-row seats to spectacular sunrises, passing dolphins, and the soothing sounds of the waves. Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the shoreline, settle into the porch swing with a good book, or gather outside for dinner with an incredible oceanfront backdrop.
When you're ready for some fun in the sun, the beach is just steps away! Spend your days swimming, searching for shells, taking long walks along the shoreline, or simply relaxing with your toes in the sand before returning home to unwind.
Inside, Pelicans Perch welcomes you with a bright, comfortable atmosphere and thoughtfully updated living spaces. Large oceanfront windows fill the open living and dining areas with natural light, while the newly remodeled kitchen offers a beautiful space to prepare meals and gather together without missing the view.
With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, the home provides comfortable accommodations for families and groups. A particularly appealing feature is its two primary suites, offering added privacy and flexibility for couples or multiple families traveling together. The lower-level oceanfront primary suite features beautiful views and convenient access to the covered deck, while the private top-floor suite includes its own street-side balcony, creating a peaceful retreat away from the main gathering areas.
The outdoor living space continues beneath the home, where a patio area off the carport offers another comfortable spot for relaxing, grilling, or gathering after a day at the beach.
Located along North Shore Drive, Pelicans Perch puts you close to the heart of Surf City, where you can explore local shops, enjoy waterfront dining, visit the fishing pier, or stop for ice cream after an evening beach walk.
Whether you're watching the sunrise from the oceanfront deck, spending afternoons on the sand with your pup, or enjoying quality time with family and friends, Pelicans Perch offers the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and experience the best of Topsail Island.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Linens — Sheets and towels are included for all reservations. Starter Amenities — A complimentary starter supply of amenities is provided for all reservations. Pet Policy — This property IS PET FRIENDLY. Please contact our office for applicable pet restrictions and fees. Smoking Policy — This home is smoke-free. NO Smoking/Vaping.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Unit size: 1,408 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Children allowed
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
1007536
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home in Surf City is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. You'll also find Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery less than a mile away.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 24.3 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 27.8 mi away.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
James C.
Jun 28, 2025
Beach home
Overall, very nice. We loved our visit and being at the beach.
James C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy J.
Jul 19, 2024
Great beachfront duplex
Great location on the beach about 1 mile north of Surf City pier.
Jeremy J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
Aug 4, 2024
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay at Pelicans Perch!
Kim B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
William r.
Sep 1, 2024
Very enjoyable stay!
Vacasa made renting this home easy, as well as check in and out. Home location to beach excellent, nice outdoor furniture too.
We love staying in Topsail but it’s getting crowded and pricy. This home had best of all worlds, location, price and a nice fit for our family vacation.
Would stay again -thank you
William r.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Megan L.
Aug 4, 2024
Excellent location!
Steps to the beach and not a crowded area. Nice lighting both indoors and out (and clearly labeled). Ample supply of linens, games, and kitchen amenities.
Megan L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Laura T.
Jul 16, 2023
Great for young and healthy, needs upgrades for elderly
The AC was effective, every floor had a way down to the beach, the shower was helpfully placed, great view, love having 2 rooms with king beds.
Laura T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tricia S.
Jun 23, 2024
Awesome stay at Pelicans Perch
Thank you for a great week! Pelicans Perch had plenty of sleeping and hang-out space for our family of 6 and one dog. The beach here is beautiful and allowed for longer walks to the pier to get ice cream. We would love to come back again!
The house is actually a duplex but it was very nice and we had the best neighbors for the week. The house was in good condition and clean. We reported a few broken items (blinds lamps) and they promptly took care of them. The views are beautiful and access to the beach is perfect. Lots of steps but that’s to be expected at beach homes. Would recommend removal of the broken chairs that are collecting beside the picnic table outside. Would stay again and would highly recommend.
I will start with the ugly. The house had not been properly cleaned prior to our arrival.
Dirty cups and empty bottles found throughout the house. The counters in the kitchen hadnt been wiped down. Trash and recycling hadnt been removed from the house. Dishwasher was full and had to be emptied.The outside trash and recycling bins were full when we arrived. Put trash out for Weds collection (Tues was Holiday) and it was never picked up. Had to contend with overflowing trash bins. Property manager was notified, but nothing they could do about the issues. I felt like i had to clean up the house just to settle in.
The bad. The stairs from the carport lead into the house to an awkward corner. Bringing in bags was super tight and wonky, and the same with getting everything out. Closets were filled with stuff, old art, etc. Felt like i couldnt tuck anything away in the rooms.
Awesome location. House is oceanfront with super easy access to the beach. Great space inside the house for my family. House is super close to downtown Surf City with shops and restaurants.
John A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Kristine S.
Jul 28, 2025
Least favorite home I have ever rented
I am fairly certain that the other reviews are not for this home and are pulled from a different listing. I rent, on average, 10 homes a year for weekend trips to week long trips and have never been so disappointed in a home. There is no way that there was a cleaning crew before our arrival and the house does not seem like any amount of love or upkeep is put into this home. We arrived to a dirty home. The vents are covered in old dust and have not been wiped for a long long time. There is hair everywhere. In drawers, on shades, clogging showers ect. A pile of shoe laces randomly left in a corner of the bedroom. Giant holes in the walls in two of the rooms. Like furniture fell down and they just decided to leave the holes. They have closets with crap inside which leaves little room for you to put your personal belongings. And if you decided that you wanted to hang your clothes, you cant. There were FOUR hangers in the entire four bedroom house. It was comical. There are wood bars missing on the deck and several loose which was a bit worrisome when we have a one year old. On the same top deck is a bucked filled with brown water and old cigarettes and cigars. Exactly what you’d want to see upon arriving to your vacation home. The listing mentioned a private gas grill which was not at the home. After contacting them for the grill, it was brought two days later thanks to Vacasa management and their quick responses. Every single lamp and electronic was unplugged at our arrival. The tv remotes had no batteries in them. only one tv out of the entire house worked. The bunk bed in the kids room doesn’t have support beams so they just sort of sunk down from the top bunk. The ladder on the bunk bed wasn’t secured. Again, in the kids room, not safe. The house and other reviews mention that the house is fully stocked and that it is certainly not what we had. There was no dishsoap, trash bags or any basic started necessities. The stickers on the bathroom windows state that they supply body wash, shampoo and conditioner and only ONE of the 4 rooms had any of that under the sink. There is no gate on the outside deck on the second floor, just a rusty hook where there once was one. On the same second floor deck there is an old pink rusted lawn chair that looks like it was left there for years. I could truly go on and on but this home is not well taken care of or managed. I am not someone who enjoys giving negative reviews but I wish I had read an honest review of this home before booking it. Shocked vacasa has this home in their portfolio
The positives: The home location is amazing, their AC is top notch and vacasa management is always great