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Fun in the Sun on Topsail Island at the Pelican Pad: A cozy oceanfront condo

Beachfront condo in North Topsail Beach with an outdoor pool

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Topsail Dunes, Building #3
Welcome to the Pelican Pad!
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Room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaview Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashe Island
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
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.

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
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

About the area

Sneads Ferry

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.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seaview Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ashe Island - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Thurston Art Gallery - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Sneads Ferry Marina - 23 min drive - 22.5 km

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
  • ‪Arrr Pirate Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cafe - ‬10 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicki _.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect access to the beach and pool, with beautiful views of the ocean. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everette

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host has gone above and beyond with making this place feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

weekend trip

it was perfect, cozy really enjoyed it. nice and clean and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell N.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne K.

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

Perfect!

Loved the place and Davonna was the most gracious host. The view and location was absolutely perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pelican pad

Great location, wished it had been a little cleaner. We had to do some dusting of ceiling fans and the refrigerator was kinda gross inside. We love staying in the Dunes. Owner was easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

4 night get-a-way

This was a nice condo...just a bit smaller than any others we have been to...but beach is one of the BEST I have been to! Loved that it was easy to get to and had so many shells! Not a lot of restaurants in the immediate area but we did fine for just four nights. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn W.

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

Stay at the Pelican Pad

I have never stayed a t a VRBO that was so thoughtfully stocked with EVERYTHING you need for a great stay. Davonna was an amazing host and answered all my concerns in a very timely manner. It is a bit of a hike to the beach even though you look like you’re staying oceanfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

Perfect Getaway

We enjoyed 4 fabulous days in North Topsail Beach at the Pelican Pad. Davonna was a delight to deal with and very considerate. The unit was stocked with everything which made our 4 days a true vacation. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haroun I.

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

Great Value

This was a nice, cozy condo in a community on the beach for a reasonable price. Perfect for two people. There are two bunk beds in the hallway for kids but I think it would begin being a little tight with more than that. Communication with the host was great and we were able to immediately enter the condo with not complicated check-in. A/C wasn't working (luckily not much of an issue as it was fairly temperate) but host responded immediately saying someone would come out. Unfortunately, the first time we needed the A/C was the day before we left so the repair wouldn't have helped us. Only nit-pick is the internet: the community uses a common guest internet that you have to click into (like when you're in a hotel) and it disconnects you automatically every several hours. A real pain. Plus, we brought a Roku so we could watch our streaming channels but couldn't get it connected (no ability to click the browser page required for access to the Internet.)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. All was as expected. Place was clean and welcoming. More than everything you would need for a wonderful beach stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet. Easy check in and check.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Excellent location and the beach was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Buffy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and the unit was super cute and cozy. The elevator only worked about half the time we were there and that would be the only negative I would mention, and that is not the fault of the owner of the unit we stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Excellent stay

From initial booking throughout the stay communication was excellent. We were informed prior to check in that the AC wasn’t working but had already scheduled repairs. The AC was repaired prior to our arrival and we were notified of same. Upon entering the unit there was a small welcome basket containing small snacks. The unit was great for my wife and I were celebrating our anniversary.the ocean view was beautiful great to wake up and have coffee on in the mornings. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

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

Quiet

We had a great experience with this trip. It was our son's 8th birthday and he wanted to spend the weekend at the beach! This property is walking distance to the beach and we were able to see the ocean from our balcony. Room was clean. Very quiet area. Easy check in process. Davonna even gave us excellent restaurant recommendations. Baked pizza and Cancun's are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Davonna Thomas

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The Thomas family has lived in North Carolina since 2014. Davonna is a teacher, Jeff is a city planner, and Cameron is a free-spirited middle-schooler. Davonna volunteers for the Topsail Island Sea Turtle Patrol and is also active with Ferry Tales, the local community children's theater.

Why they chose this property

The Pelican Pad is our future retirement beach home, and it is our only rental property. We live right down the road in Sneads Ferry and self-manage the condo, so you can't find a more personal touch.

What makes this property unique

Davonna is working on a website just for Pelican Pad guests with recommendations for local food and activities: https://pelicanpad.wordpress.com/.

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English

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