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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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A covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and trees.
A grassy area with a wooden fence, a circular fire pit, and trees overlooking a body of water.
A living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a cabinet, and framed pictures on the wall.
A beach with waves, grassy dunes, and a clear sky.

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Harris Beach State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Crescent City, CA (CEC-Del Norte County)
    ‪40 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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Azalea Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Harris Beach State Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Samuel H. Boardman State Park - 20 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪World Headquarters 101 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 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

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"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house right on the beach! Conveniently located for a trip to the Redwoods!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home. Very clean plus all of the necessary kitchen utensils to cook up a seafood feast. The beach access was a great bonus.This is the perfect base camp centrally located to Oregon and California coastline
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is truly amazing with the private beach access. It was a real treat to walk the beach in the mornings. Very close to everything. We had a sincerely great time! Love love loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally enjoyed our stay! Perfect. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the house was very nice. The beach access was very easy and close. Very secluded and quiet.. The house was well stocked. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans glasses and utensils. My only complaints are the master bed has a big divot on one side, not very comfortable. The couches in the living room are not very comfortable and there is no recliner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Howe Family Vacation

We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely location, great beach and comfortable home with an excellent covered porch with a view. My only complaint was opening the dishwasher door and having it crash onto my foot because the spring for the door is broken. Ouch!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

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

10/10 Excellent

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

#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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

100th Birthday celebration

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

10/10 Excellent

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

This home is awesome!

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a great place to stay with your family then look no further! This is the best place to stay, and our family has stayed at a variety of places. Interesting enough it is much like Goldilocks- not just right. But the Pelican was JUST RIGHT. It is beautiful, having a view of the ocean waves from the family room and also the master bedroom. Not to mention the back patio was large and spacious. Many of us sat in the sunshine outback and actually had a visitor from a wild bunny rabbit! Our family settled on this location and I am glad we did. Not only does this home have private beach access so you can spend more time on the ocean that driving to one but it is a 10min drive up the road from the brookings harbor if you want to have a lunch and many of the sight seeing locations such as the natural bridge. With most locations you don't get to spend a lot of time enjoying the home because you are busy going out to see things- this was not the case at this location. I was thrilled to be able to enjoy the home and have such quick access to the beach. One of our many pet peeves in the past for staying at places was the living room not being comfortable for the older family members - again this place is just perfect. The couch my elders sat on was comfortable and it made visiting pleasant. I am beyond grateful that our family was able to spend time together in the living room and enjoy the beautiful views. This is a place I will most definitely be returning to again.
A crab that was on the beach
A fish that was on the beach
Our surprise visitor
Was absolutely gorgeous weather to sit on the back patio and soak in the sun while seeing and hearing the waves! You can hear them with the doors and windows open from inside the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026