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Purple Pelican

Beachfront vacation home near Carolina Beach

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Property grounds
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Purple Pelican

Beachfront vacation home near Carolina Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,050 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

Rules

1. This Agreement must be signed by Tenant with the payment currently due, within two (2) days from the date reflected in the upper right side of...
Cancel w/in 48 hours of booking for 100% refund. Cancellations after 48 hours of booking incur $300 fee - must cancel before 60 days of check in.
Cancellations under 60 days from check in are nonrefundable unless we rebook your stay. Pay $300 change fee; remainder of deposit will be returned.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs Only unless otherwise detailed in listing.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Purple Pelican to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.3 mi (43-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Purple Pelican have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Purple Pelican to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Purple Pelican offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Purple Pelican?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Purple Pelican?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Purple Pelican?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Purple Pelican have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Purple Pelican have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Purple Pelican to downtown Carolina Beach?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Purple Pelican Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Wonderful location, great view, easy parking and the beach steps away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Plenty of room and places to sit. Comfy couch. Great walkway to beach. Hot tub almost every day! Well stocked kitchen. The beach is awesome!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation for family

Nice place great location near everything great for family and kids. Enough room for everyone and great for me being handicap
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Family week at the beach

Great location. House is older with small bathrooms and closets but had all of the essentials we needed. The large deck in the back with the partial overhang for sun coverage and the elevator was great. We enjoyed our stay and will consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Perfect Vacation

The house was everything we could have hoped and asked for!!!! Perfect location, very clean, and was everything described plus some. Waking up to beach front house and evenings in the hot tub we didnt want to leave!!! Definitely recommend & we will be back for sure!!! Thank you for an amazing house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, the back porch is great, the home was clean, but it was small and needs a little TLC. Also missed having an outdoor grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view from the inside of house is limited do to the dunes are very tall ,but a small walk on the walk way is beautiful beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Cute cottage

Nice hot tub, private access to the beach. The house is not as updated as other places, but it has everything you need. Beds were comfortable. Lovely living room with large tv
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MC S.

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

Mother’s Day Trip

We spent the weekend at the Purple Pelican and the location can’t be beat! Private access to the beach and a quick walk to the park and many restaurants. We chose the house because it had an elevator and was right on the beach, which is exactly what we needed for our 90 year old grandmother! You can tell the property management company is making some improvements to the deck, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelse R.

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

Beautiful Property

We absolutely loved this property! I would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful family/pet friendly home to stay at. As far as communication with the property manager, I would give 10 instead of 5 stars if I could. We had a small situation with someone trying to get in the house and the property manager responded and handled the situation in a quick manner. Love the property and the people are so easy to speak. We will most definitely be back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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