Title: Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83940600/83940589/87338302.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83940600/83940589/3af6d7d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83940600/83940589/3f2d97ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83940600/83940589/c8883ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83940600/83940589/a848e8c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the 3rd floor of Topsail Dunes, Pelican Pad offers an ocean view and elevator access for a stress-free retreat. Recently updated, this one-bedroom condo features a patio with seating to soak in the views, as well as twin bunk beds and emergency back-up linens. With direct beach access just steps away and a private saltwater pool nearby, you can unwind by the water or enjoy some fun in the sun at the communal picnic area. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### 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. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Leave keys, pool wristbands, and parking hangtags in the unit. Lock the door and pull it shut behind you. Put all dirty linens in the bathtub. Optional but would be lovely: Wash and put away dishes, use available broom and dustpan to remove excess sand from unit. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Be mindful of your downstairs neighbors. Please refrain from breakdance battles, tapping, clogging, stomping, pogo sticking, aggressive hopping. : ) Be mindful of your patio neighbors. No smoking or vaping, even on the patio. Use your library voices on the patio after 9pm, per our HOA. Do your best to minimize bringing sand into the unit by using the outdoor showers, etc. No sandy towels or garments in the washing machine, please. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## About the area Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seaview Pier and North Shore Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sneads Ferry travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sneads-Ferry.dx183767) [View more Condo rentals in Sneads Ferry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sneads-Ferry-Condos.d183767-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.51944%2C-77.36179&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cu-bOMfYXGp8sAcvcM836YcDe3A=) North Topsail Beach, NC ### What's nearby - North Topsail Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Seaview Pier - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Ashe Island - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles - Sneads Ferry Marina - 23 min drive - 14.0 miles - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 50 min drive - 38.3 miles ### Getting around - Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪River View Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Splash By The Sea - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive - ‪Napoli Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo located? > Nestled on the beach, this North Topsail Beach condo building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from North Topsail Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Seaview Pier. Surf City Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stop Was a nice place to stay minus the thunder and fire alarm…lol. Would gladly stay here again ##### David C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation Really impressed with the property in the location and the cleanliness and the friendliness and just a five star experience ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cb7aef1c-8321-4fb4-ba1b-03d8a6351c0e-1748870536281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica W. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and clean My family and I had a great time here this summer. It had everything we needed and then some! The only thing was that the bedroom always seemed to be warmer than the rest of the place, even at night. ##### Jessica W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felicia S. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay We had an amazing stay at this location. The property was perfect for our family. It had wonderful views, and the beach access was so nice. Would definitely recommend! ##### Felicia S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duane W. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view and location We enjoyed our stay! It had a nice view and sound of the ocean. We could not get the Wifi to work while we were at the condo. Everything else was as described. ##### Duane W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ardena G. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Trip Very relaxing - amazing view from the balcony - Overall a wonderful vacation! ##### Ardena G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Everette 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Everette Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. 20 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top Sail Getaway Great visit ##### Mark C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell N. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pelican Pad review The place was clean and everything we could’ve expected and more. We would love to stay here again sometime! ##### Mitchell N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Host has gone above and beyond with making this place feel like home. ##### Kevin Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooklyn L. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! 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 ##### Brooklyn L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie F. 6 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway 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! ##### Jamie F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise W. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### weekend trip it was perfect, cozy really enjoyed it. nice and clean and great view. ##### Denise W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher R. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot Great find. Wonderful location, close to the beach and lovely views from the porch. Space was neat and included all the expected amenities. ##### Christopher R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie P. 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Look no further! 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! ##### Laurie P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha J. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for young families This was such an excellent location and a perfect property for a family of 4 with two young boys. Clean and perfectly described. Appreciated the awesome porch and kitchen. Made traveling so easy. We found plenty of sharks teeth too! ##### Martha J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah L. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway 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. ##### Sarah L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. 6 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway The property was clean and had good amenities. Our host was wonderful and the price was reasonable. Love the location looking at the ocean ##### Jeff S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cortney P. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We enjoyed our stay at the Pelican Pad so much! It was clean, the host was responsive, and the ease of check in and check out was wonderful. ##### Cortney P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience The listing is spot on. We were very happy and satisfied. We would rent again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tazza M. 3 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Pelican Pad is in a great location with easy and very short beach access! It's ready for you! The property owner was super kind and helpful. Great communication and guidance for our stay! ##### Tazza M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher R. 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. Very nice place to get away & relax. Check in & check out procedures were simple & well documented. Host was very responsive & nice to all questions. ##### Christopher R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean, quiet, comfortable. Nice ocean view. Will stay here sgain. ##### Frank Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TYSON P. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pelican Pad Oasis 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. ##### TYSON P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marion a. 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away Really enjoyed girls weekend ##### marion a. 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