We had the best vacation! The house was immaculate, the beds were super comfy. The kitchen had absolutely everything, I’ve never stayed in a rental that was so well stocked. The location was stunning, waking up to the waves every morning was fantastic. The hot tub was amazing. The owners were so kind, texting us to have a good trip the morning we were supposed to arrive, and then checking in with us because a storm was coming, making sure that we were OK. We have already booked this property for next year because our entire group absolutely loves this beach house. Thank you so much!

A great week for 3 generations! Two levels of direct ocean view. Quiet at night, dark so the stars are clear and the beach is shared only with the neighbors. Incredible outdoor shower. So much parking! There are hoses on each deck level. The kitchen was large and well appointed. All the furniture was clean and comfy. I would highly recommend this home!

Wonderful, beautiful weather, no family drama, great house. This was our 2nd stay here at the Laughing Pelican. Wonderful new decking & stairs. Jacalyn is great to work with. 1 concern: kitchen is really nice and plenty of counter space, lots of storage. Problem: too many drawers & doors. Hard to find anything as people seem to put things away just anywhere. Spent a lot of time looking for stuff. I wanted to organize all of it and my kids wouldn't let me. Counter top ice maker was really helpful.

Our family (ages ranging from 1 year old to 72) had the best time at the Laughing Pelican! We loved how all of the bedrooms but 1 were on the lower level. There was enough space to spread out and not have noise from upstairs affect napping kids. The bedrooms are all beautiful- love all of the pretty hanging quilts and beachy art/lamps. We loved the deck overlooking the ocean and spent each evening out there enjoying cocktails, as well as coffee at sunrise. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, and the huge dining table was perfect for eating and playing games. You can’t beat being just steps from beautiful Topsail. Thanks for a great family vacation:)

This was our second time staying in The Laughing Pelican in Surf City, and we had wonderful family beach vacation. The house is perfect for multiple families with children! It was great also for us because we were able to bring our puppy dog along. Also the house is within walking distance of fun place to eat with live music! The Laughing Pelican house itself is awesome too! It is a clean, upscale home that is very well appointed and beautifully decorated. The layout works well for families with the grandparents on the top floor and our adult kids/grandkids on the 2nd. The oceanfront location is perfect with ocean/beach views 24/7 and just a short walk over the dunes to a wide beach! We find that relaxing on the porches with the gentle soft ocean breeze is the best way to start and end our day! The house has so much extra to offer including board games, puzzles, books, beach chairs, and beach toys along with lots of linens, and a kitchen which has everything you could possibly need for cooking and eating with a large family including two high chairs. It doesn’t disappoint! Jacalyn is a very responsive host and helpful if you should have a question or need help with something during your stay. You can tell that she loves her beautiful beach cottage and takes pride in making it a memorable place to vacation for renters. We will be staying at The Laughing Pelican again in the future!

The house was fantastic right on the beach. It was so convenient with 5 children 9yrs to 2mos and 7 adults. There was plenty of space for all of us. The owner was responsive and very accommodating. She made the trip so easy once we all got there from all over the country knowing she was ready fur our group. Thank you. I highly recommend this property, especially with young children gates supplied, wading pool for the deck for little ones when they got tired of the beach.

Property has everything you need and more! Well stocked kitchen, great outdoor shower, screened in front porch with picnic table. Super accesible to almost private beach. Had plenty of dining space for our large group of 13.

We loved the outdoor shower! Perfect setting with perfect views with all the oceanfront windows!