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The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS.

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Smith River

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Smart TV
Smart TV
Property grounds
On the beach, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Smith River, CA
  • Place, Pelican State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crissey Field State Recreation Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Samuel H. Boardman State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Smith River

On the beach.You'll be steps from Pelican State Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Crissey Field State Recreation Site. Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and Lucky 7 Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pelican State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crissey Field State Recreation Site - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Azalea Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Harris Beach State Park - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Samuel H. Boardman State Park - 23 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mattie's Pancake House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS.

Welcome to The Pelican! Your oceanfront retreat on the Pacific Ocean! This beach access home is perfect for family gatherings, offering a cozy living room with panoramic ocean views, a fully-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor patio with seating and a BBQ grill. With direct access to the sandy shores, you can enjoy days filled with beach activities and evenings spent watching the sunset over the horizon! Falling asleep and waking to the sounds of the ocean are a peaceful and relaxing delight!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

Our property is completely smoke free and is not available to pets of any kind. Pets will be charged a $50 fee per animal per night.
NO parties allowed. NO camp fires on property. NO pets.
Please rinse your sand off outside shower behind the garage. addt'l cleaning charge for excessive sand inside. No sandy clothes in the washer/ dryer.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. to the beach?

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

Does The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Lucky 7 Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. to downtown Smith River?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Smith River.

The Pelican! Private, Beach Access! Family Fun! Perfect Vacation! NO PETS. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great family vacation at the pelican house. There were a few minor issues we encountered, but with the help of Shannon and her staff, everything was addressed promptly and professionally. The access to the beach was great and enjoyed by all.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C., Sparks, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very pleased with this property. It was extremely well maintained. Plenty of "extras" were provided. Very quiet. My grown daughters and grown granddaughter loved walking the beach area. We all enjoyed using the grill for burgers and hot dogs one day. Plenty of chairs, sofas, blankets, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie K., Hillsboro, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to visit the redwoods parks in CA and the Southern OR coast. Beautiful view and loved the easy beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally enjoyed our stay! Perfect. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting; easy access to beach; quiet neighborhood; plenty of room inside and out. Kitchen well equipped. Barbeque in good shape w/enough fuel. Plenty of parking onsite. One suggestion is to provide additional rolls of paper towels for kitchen, and boxes of tissue for the bathrooms. There was enough toilet paper.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location for the beach. I do wish owners could consider higher quality of pots and pans and the spatulas. But, sadly, people steal. We ate in all but 1 night. We enjoyed our time. Plenty of towels and games and books.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N., Redding, California

Liked: Cleanliness
We took all 5 grandkids and our son with us to this property and it was AMAZING!! We all had walkie talkies and could communicate with each other at the beach. The private path was the best part. Loved the whole experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very comfortable house with an amazing view and you could hear the ocean waves from the house. The host was wonderful and very responsive when we couldn’t open the door. The path to the beach was short and sweet and even my elderly in-laws could make the walk. We will definitely try to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gets better every stay

This is our 3rd time to this rental and they just keep improving an already awesome place to stay. Lots of nice new upgrades since our last stay but still has the same beautiful ocean views and sounds. Easy checkin, easy stay, easy checkout...thanks for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin W., Bend

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

We stayed at this house for our trip to the Redwoods. It was in a great location and a private entrance to the beach! You can’t get much better than that!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful way to wrap up 2024 Summer!

We go every year with our families to the oregon coast at labor day. This houses access to the beach was amazing! Super easy check in and check out. Shannon the host was super accommodating and very easy and responsive to work with. Definitely a must rent for VRBO if you’re looking for a clean, nice, safe place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Howe Family Vacation

We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture Perfect

5 picture perfect days/nights at the Pelican. Very well-appointed house & well-equipped kitchen. Great location - we enjoyed walks on the beautiful expansive beach, visiting the J Smith redwoods, and 9 holes at Del Norte. Nice dinner out @ Black Trumpet Bistro in Brookings & fresh fish from Pacific Ocean Harvesters in Harbor for grilling at home. Fell into THE most comfortable beds ever after fun-filled days. THANK YOU!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

The location was perfect! The place was immaculate. We appreciated the hosts communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea w.

Liked: Cleanliness

100th Birthday celebration

Perfect weather. Nice house, especially for seniors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

#1 vacation spot on the coast ❤️

Absolutely amazing ❤️ Enjoyed a morning run on the beach and searching for ❤️ rocks. Having s'more's over the fire pit. Very relaxing and peaceful for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Pelican!

This is our second time staying at the Pelican and it was even better this time. It's clear the property owner and host have put a little love into the home with an updated master bath, linens, and an outdoor shower! The location is perfect, the beach access is super easy, and the home was clean. We had a great time, and will definitely come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

The property was very nice and the master bedroom was gorgeous. The only problem we had was the listing online said there would be a hot tub and there wasn’t a hot tub on the property, so yes the kids and family was bummed out because it was one of the two main reasons we picked the rental. I talked with the owner about it and they offered to help us find a new property if it was going to be a deal breaker , but who can find a new rental when you have to find these Vrbo a month or more out for the days you want ? Anyways all I asked was for them to take the hot tub info offline so that nobody else is looking for a rental with a hot tub and shows up to be bummed out about the hot tub like we where . Other then that it was a great location and beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just About Perfect

My whole family loved our stay in this house. Perfectly situated between water and woods. So clean, updated and modern, well-stocked and organized. The little gift basket with snacks was so welcoming! I only wish the master bedroom had windows that could be opened at night instead of a door. Or maybe put a screen on the door? The water was so easily accessible, I would have my morning coffee on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., Loveland

Liked: Cleanliness

This home is awesome!

Easy beach access, amazing views and a comfortable, clean home. So great!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024