Title: Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89798329&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly Travelers can relax on outdoor lounges or enjoy an early morning swim at this spacious Merimbula retreat that welcomes the whole family ## Photo gallery for Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly ![Living area - Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly (Merimbula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89798400/89798329/f915797c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly (Merimbula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89798400/89798329/e3a899b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher - Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly (Merimbula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89798400/89798329/eb4b241e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly (Merimbula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89798400/89798329/0c6682b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly (Merimbula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89798400/89798329/478ddfcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Pelican Lake Holiday House offers a comfortable getaway with a fully fenced yard for dogs. Guests can walk pets on the nearby boardwalk. 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Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Barbecues and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Extra amenities include: - Kitchens with dishwashers ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96980000/96970600/96970566/80ec03bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lochview - Pet Friendly Merimbula Merimbula - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=96970566&PinnedHotelID=96970566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623500/34623432/e3af2645.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quays 6 - Amazing Central Location With Views! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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 Property registration number PID-STRA-15325 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 619451|7744216 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly? ### What time is check-out at Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly? ### Where is Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Pelican Lake House - 4 bedroom pet friendly Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don B. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely relaxing holiday home We very much enjoyed our stay. It has a great layout with good views of the inlet(lake). It is a quiet location. There are a few minor issues with maintenance but the house has a nice relaxed feel and was very clean.We would definitely stay again. ##### Don B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Janelle B. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pelican Lake This was lovely property, well supplied with everyday needs. Our family enjoyed there stay. ##### Janelle B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel J. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Loved our family winter escape to merimbula. The house was just as described and the location was perfect for us. House was plenty big enough for our family of 6 (with teenage kids). Location easy access to boardwalk and nice walking distance to town and main beach. Views were stunning very quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed. ##### Joel J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarrod B. 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home - Comfy We stayed here with friends and we loved the location and the house itself. It was very comfortable and open planned and we instantly felt relaxed from the moment we entered. ##### Jarrod B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa N. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter stay A lovely house with all you need for comfort. Nice location, close to the boardwalk and centre of town, not far from beaches. Fire place to keep you warm and cosy. Dog friendly too which is a bonus. ##### Lisa N. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah M. 20 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly enjoyable This east facing light filled house is located with views to the river and sea. Short walk to the beautiful boardwalk that extends along the river and to the main street of Merimbula. House is well equipped, comfortable and a joy. ##### Deborah M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raoul H. 18 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week-long stay November The house has a great layout with 2 living areas and an undercover outdoor area. Our Border Collie loved the house and full credit to the owner as it was extremely dog friendly - bowls and mats provided and a very secure yard with undercover area for our dog. So many places list themselves as pet friendly but aren’t. A very enjoyable stay in a good location, great views and quiet area. Highly recommended especially from a pet aspect! ##### Raoul H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Liz A. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing Property needs a lot of maintenance. Issues that we noted were already in the guest book from over two years ago! ##### Liz A. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole K. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Maintenance required This property is in the perfect location. Quiet residential street and a very short walk to the boardwalk. The views from the front living area and decking are superb. The couches were comfortable, and the wood fire heater was a great addition. Unfortunately, this is not a place we would stay in again for the following reasons. The house needs lots of maintenance updates. There are black mould patches in the ceiling.(kitchen) and around the shower in ensuite. My son's bed sheets had not been changed and were full of sand. The kitchen has peeling contact all over the bench top which is not nice to use at all. The toilet seat in the ensuite is broken. The towels and sheets are old and stained. We don't feel the price matched what the house provided Unfortunately. ##### Nicole K. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey D. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tracey D. 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