Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

4.8

Outstanding(53 Reviews)

Apartment in North Topsail Beach

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment rental

Let your worries wash away with the tides and feel your heart soar at the Pelican Pad. It's the best of both worlds--a 3rd floor unit with a gorgeous ocean view PLUS the only building at Topsail Dunes with an elevator to save your backs as you load in and out! This is a privately owned and managed unit, and we live just down the road, so you will have VIP status leading up to and during your stay! The Pelican Pad is our only rental property and future retirement home, so we love it just as much as you will! This one-bed (queen), one-bath condo is recently updated, top-to-bottom. The Pelican Pad is perfect for a romantic getaway or small family adventure! Have a couple kiddos? The unit also features twin bunk beds. The interior is lovely, but you'll probably want to spend most of your time taking in the gorgeous view on the patio, stocked with a table and chairs. You'll be greeted with a welcome basket plus a coffee station as well as some cold water bottles in the fridge. The restroom will be stocked with a few emergency items. You are certainly welcome to bring your own linens, but emergency back-up linens can be found in the bedroom closet. Renters will receive a link to a website managed by the owners with recommended restaurants, shopping, and activities! The unit is just steps from a private salt water pool and direct beach access. Look under the bunk beds to find a beach cart, beach chairs, and some beach toys! On the sound side of the building, you can find a well-kept communal area with covered picnic tables, playground equipment, horsheshoes, lawn bowling, and basketball. Enjoy some fun in the sun year-round, and visit every year to make it a beloved Topsail Island tradition! Just one hour from historic Wilmington, NC, if you are looking for a fun day trip, but you're probably not going to want to leave the Pelican Pad for long. : )

Property amenities: Beach access w/outdoor shower, private swimming pool, outdoor picnic and play area, private parking lot
Unit amenities: HVAC, wifi, 2 TVs, DVD player with some DVDs, hair dryer, cable, books and games, linens (for queen, bunks, & sofa), towels (bath, kitchen, & beach), washer/dryer, refridgerator/freezer, microwave, stove/oven, toaster oven, traditional toaster, blender, slow cooker, basic kitchen/dining supplies, basic soaps, TP & paper towels, beach toys, first aid kit, emergency sunscreen & bug spray, welcome basket with snacks & bottles of water, coffee/tea station

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Topsail Beach

Nearby attractions

Wilmington Railroad Museum

62.3 mi

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Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

$$$$

4.8

Outstanding(53 Reviews)

Apartment in North Topsail Beach

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Topsail Beach

Nearby attractions

Wilmington Railroad Museum

62.3 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(53 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

We had a great experience with this trip. It was our son's 8th birthday and he wanted to spend the weekend at the beach! This property is walking distance to the beach and we were able to see the ocean from our balcony. Room was clean. Very quiet area. Easy check in process. Davonna even gave us excellent restaurant recommendations. Baked pizza and Cancun's are amazing!

5.0

Sep 2024

I loved this cute condo! Great location right off the ocean. Had everything I needed in the condo. I have already shared this with friends and family, can't wait to go back!

5.0

Sep 2024

In the immediate area there are just places t stay which we liked. There are plenty of places to visit and eat about 12 miles away. We loved this place. Easy access to the beach and great view from the balcony.

5.0

Aug 2024

Host has gone above and beyond with making this place feel like home.

5.0

Aug 2024

We loved everything about this condo! Everything was clean and as described in the listing. Davonna was great to communicate with and had everything very well organized.

5.0

Aug 2024

Great location, easy access to beach and pool. Owner had a few beach items we could use that was very handy. Owner has several nice touches/ameninties around the condo.

4.0

Jul 2024

Great location, wished it had been a little cleaner. We had to do some dusting of ceiling fans and the refrigerator was kinda gross inside. We love staying in the Dunes. Owner was easy to contact.

5.0

Jul 2024

Great find. Wonderful location, close to the beach and lovely views from the porch. Space was neat and included all the expected amenities.

5.0

Jul 2024

The listing is spot on. We were very happy and satisfied. We would rent again!

5.0

Jun 2024

Very relaxing - amazing view from the balcony - Overall a wonderful vacation!

5.0

Jun 2024

We have stayed at many condo rentals, but this one had it all! Snacks, coffee, trash bags, hand soap, dish soap, it was amazing!! We had a fantastic trip and would love to return. Enjoyed our dinners at Shaka Taco and Riverview Cafe, but most of our time was spent at the beach. Perfection!

5.0

May 2024

Perfect weekend spent at our favorite beach in a cute, clean and great location condo! Wonderful communication with owner. Recommend. Was a great sIze for husband and myself. 2 young kids would be comfortable on hallway bunks. Beach was the first weekend in May but I do see it being crowded in the peak season!

5.0

Apr 2024

We loved this property. Just a short trip to get away for spring break with the kids. Had all the ammenities needed. Just wish we had better weather. We used the property's website a lot for recommendations as where to eat and they didn't steer us wrong. Thank you, Davonna!

5.0

Dec 2023

The property was clean and had good amenities. Our host was wonderful and the price was reasonable. Love the location looking at the ocean

5.0

Oct 2023

Very nice place to get away & relax. Check in & check out procedures were simple & well documented. Host was very responsive & nice to all questions.

5.0

Sep 2023

Really enjoyed girls weekend

5.0

Sep 2023

We had a great stay at the Pelican Pad. It was a nice retreat at the end of each day and waking up to the sound of the ocean waves on the deck was a wonderful way to start the day! We had everything we needed for our stay and it was very homey.

5.0

Sep 2023

The place was clean and everything we could’ve expected and more. We would love to stay here again sometime!

5.0

Aug 2023

This was the first time I took a solo trip and I loved it. The condo, proximity to the beach and pool everything was perfect. I enjoyed all my walks, sitting on the balcony reading , listening to the ocean and 1 night I slept out there!! I’m in my 60’s and I felt very safe here! Davonna added so many special touches and my favorite was the neutrogena face wipes!! They were refreshing after a day on the beach. I can’t say enough to explain how great it was !!!! I will definitely stay here again!!!

4.0

Aug 2023

This condo was perfect for two people. The view of the ocean and the breezes were wonderful. The amenities that the owner provided made our stay even more pleasant. It was as if we were guests, not renters.

4.0

Aug 2023

Our stay was awesome, the property is very nice, clean and well kept. Be aware the condo is a little bit of a walk to the elevator and beach, but we made it work. Topsail is awesome and would definitely go back!

5.0

Aug 2023

I enjoy relaxing while at the beach as opposed to being in the midst of hustle and bustle and this was a great place to do just that! Not too far of a drive to some fantastic restaurants, and in a great spot where the beach wasn’t over crowded. Very much enjoyed our stay

2.0

Jul 2023

Overall impression of the property was good upon arrival. We were happy the host communicated with us on the morning of check-in. However, once inside the unit, we were surprised & disappointed with the lack of cleanliness (i.e. long hairs on toilet, shower wall, bottom of fridge & the only dish towel hanging in kitchen; wet coffee left in coffee maker; food crusted to the dish drying mat; and dirty bath towel & bath rug to name some). On the first day of our 6-night stay, we ended up using disinfectant wipes to clean the kitchen and bathroom, as well as run a load of wash for the unit’s linens we planned to use. When paying a cleaning fee during booking, we did not expect to have to do so much cleaning ourselves. We know someone was there to have “cleaned” prior to our arrival because the unit was restocked with welcome treats. We recommend to bring a box fan with you for the bedroom if staying here during the summertime bc the bedroom remains much warmer than the rest of the condo and the lowest you’re allowed to set the thermostat is 72F. We would not stay here again.

5.0

Jul 2023

I have never stayed a t a VRBO that was so thoughtfully stocked with EVERYTHING you need for a great stay. Davonna was an amazing host and answered all my concerns in a very timely manner. It is a bit of a hike to the beach even though you look like you’re staying oceanfront.

5.0

Jul 2023

This property offered everything thing we were looking for. We went to many attraction such as the battleship Carolina, as well as the sea turtle sanctuary, and a small touch tank place. Walked the beach many times and grandson made many friends at the on property pool. I would stay there again if my travels brought me back to Topsail.

5.0

Jun 2023

We had a great week staying at Davonna’s place! There were two adults and 3 kids and we were comfortable for the stay. My kids loved the pool area, we were there everyday at opening. Great area of beach as well, it wasn’t crowded at all!

5.0

Jun 2023

This unit was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed. Was just the right size for a couple.

5.0

Jun 2023

We enjoyed 4 fabulous days in North Topsail Beach at the Pelican Pad. Davonna was a delight to deal with and very considerate. The unit was stocked with everything which made our 4 days a true vacation. Thank you for sharing!

5.0

May 2023

This was a nice condo...just a bit smaller than any others we have been to...but beach is one of the BEST I have been to! Loved that it was easy to get to and had so many shells! Not a lot of restaurants in the immediate area but we did fine for just four nights. I would recommend this place!

5.0

May 2023

The Pelican Pad was the perfect getaway spot! I brought my mom for a long weekend girl's trip and we could not have asked for a better stay. The property was clean and comfortable. There was easy access to the beach and it was not crowded at all. We woke up and drank our coffee every morning, while enjoying the view from the balcony and always ended the night there also. We will definitely be back again!

5.0

May 2023

Pelical Pad is absolutely wonderful!! No problems, no issues from check in to check out. My "girls" and I had a fabulous girls weekend. We had never been to Topsail but we are re a dy to go back. The host had everything we needed from a wonderfully stocked kitchen, ( where everything worked) to the cleanliness of the entire unit, to the beach wagon and toys, to towels and bed linens, games for a rainy day, and on and on. Everything listed on the web site was there. There was a book with all the information needed and the view of the beach from the balcony and inside dinning table was magnificent. All of us are planning trips back with our spouces.

5.0

Apr 2023

Clean, quiet, comfortable. Nice ocean view. Will stay here sgain.

5.0

Apr 2023

Clean & comfortable. Great view.

5.0

Apr 2023

Great visit

5.0

Apr 2023

We loved our stay at the pelican pad! The condo was beautiful with everything we needed! Beds were comfortable and it was very clean! The location of the condo is perfect, just a short walk to the beach! My kids loved the basketball court and outdoor area! Everything inside the unit worked and the extra touches made us feel like we were at home! The host was so amazing with great communication, the early check in was perfectly timed as we arrived at the island early! We most definitely recommend the Pelican Pad!!

5.0

Mar 2023

We planned a last minute trip and was lucky to find this gem. It was a very nice condo with a view of the ocean. It was nice to open the patio door and you could see and hear the ocean. The condo was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay.

5.0

Mar 2023

Great location, one of the most well equipped rentals I've stayed in, totally charming. Host was extremely accessible and communicative and made great recommendations. Will definitely be staying again!

5.0

Mar 2023

it was perfect, cozy really enjoyed it. nice and clean and great view.

5.0

Mar 2023

Pelican Pad was a wonderful choice for our quick weekend trip to Topsail. The amenities were great and loved the short walk to the end of the island. Davonna was a great host ! Would consider Pelican Pad again should we need to rent again.

5.0

Feb 2023

Loved the place and Davonna was the most gracious host. The view and location was absolutely perfect. We will be back!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in North Topsail Beach?

The average price for a rental in North Topsail Beach is $374 per night. This rental is $92 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo. Enjoy the water!

Is Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

Apartment in North Topsail Beach

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of North Topsail Beach

Nearby attractions

Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

Apartment in North Topsail Beach

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of North Topsail Beach

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in North Topsail Beach?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo?

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