Ganzes Ferienhaus·Privater Gastgeber

Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!

Familienspaß am Strand mit Whirlpool

Übersicht
Ausstattung
Richtlinien
Lage

Außergewöhnlich

6 Schlafzimmer3+ BadezimmerPlatz für 16 Gäste297.3 m²

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

Strandblick
Whirlpool
Haustiere erlaubt
Parkplätze verfügbar
Wäschetrockner
Klimaanlage

Place, Permuda Island
Place, Surf City Pier
Place, North Topsail Beach
Airport, Jacksonville, North Carolina (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)

Zimmer und Betten

6 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 16 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Queen-Bett

Schlafzimmer 2

1 Queen-Bett und 1 Kinderbett

Schlafzimmer 3

1 Queen-Bett

Schlafzimmer 4

1 King-Bett

Schlafzimmer 5

1 Queen-Bett

Schlafzimmer 6

2 Einzel-Etagenbetten

3 Badezimmer, 2 Gäste-WCs

Badezimmer 1

Toilette · Nur Dusche

Badezimmer 2

Toilette · Nur Dusche · Whirlwanne

Badezimmer 3

Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette

Badezimmer 4

Außendusche

Badezimmer 5

Toilette

Badezimmer 6

Toilette

Weitere Räumlichkeiten

Terrasse oder Patio

Veranda oder Lanai

Außendusche

Küche

Essbereich

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Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!

This home boasts three bedroom suites! Multiple decks with oceanfront hot tub, your own personal beach access with public accesses far enough away to discourage crowds. Play games on the beach or under the house in the shade. Our brand new router means there is WiFi in every room and we have even been able to get a signal on the beach!

Lower Level: Parking for ten vehicles. Outdoor prep sink, large enclosed outdoor shower with a rainfall shower head, hand held sprayer and foot rinse. Covered entry into the house from the carport. Guests have access to an indoor storage area.

2nd Level: Great room with two sitting areas, ten-person dining room with four stools at the bar, large kitchen and another bedroom suite.

Great Room: This welcoming great room has two sofas and a recliner. It is filled with picture windows and a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Two seating areas provide ample space for everyone. Pull-Out Sofa in the seating area. Oceanfront deck spans the length of the house. 65" Roku television and DVD player. Bookcases full of puzzles, board games and books. Telescope. Stereo for CDs and cassettes or connect your device. A half bath leads off the great room.

Dining area: An extra large dining table seats 10, kitchen bar accommodates 4 more. Plenty of cabinets with tons of prep space. Well-stocked with cookware, dishware, serving vessels and placemats. Appliances include a refrigerator, smooth top stove, dishwasher, coffeemakers (including Keurig), crock pots, Foreman grill, rice cooker, double toaster and blender.

Screened porch and deck: Soundside. Picnic table, two fans, fun programmable color-changing LED lights. To the right a screened door leads to another deck. Both the deck and porch offer views of the marshes and creeks that lead to the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Palm Tree Room: Soundside/QUEEN bedroom suite with private bath. Soundside views and a 43" Roku TV. Private bath with full size shower and tub.

1st Level: Five bedrooms. Laundry closet with washer and dryer. 80 gallon hot water heater to provide plenty of hot showers.

Dolphin Room: Oceanfront/KING bedroom suite. 43" Roku TV. Door to the lower oceanfront deck. The bath has a whirlpool tub and walk in shower with seat. This bath connects to the Lighthouse Room.

Mermaid Room: Oceanfront/QUEEN bedroom suite. 43" Roku TV. Door to the lower oceanfront deck. A crib tucks into the closet. The connected bath has a walk in shower with seat.

Bunk Room: Oceanview/TWO solid wood BUNK BEDS. 43" Roku TV. Connected half bath.

Sea Turtle Room: Soundside/QUEEN bed. 43" Roku TV.

Lighthouse Room: Soundside/QUEEN bedroom suite. 43" Roku TV. Shares the master bath with the Dolphin Room.

Linens are provided. Dogs are permitted with a $150 pet fee per dog. No more than 2 dogs allowed, each under 75 pounds. Smoking is not permitted in the property. Maximum occupancy is 16 at any time.

Gib zur Preisangabe die Daten an

Ausstattung

Whirlpool

Küche

Waschmaschine

Wäschetrockner

Haustierfreundlich

Klimaanlage

Hausordnung

Check-in ab 16:00 Uhr

Mindestalter für die Miete: 25 Jahre

Check-out vor 10:00 Uhr

Kinder

Kinder (0–17 Jahre) erlaubt

Veranstaltungen

Veranstaltungen sind nicht gestattet

Haustiere

Haustiere erlaubt: Hunde (insgesamt maximal 2)

Dogs only, maximum of two. $150.00 per dog.

Rauchen

Rauchen ist nicht gestattet

Hinweise für den Check-out

Der Gastgeber bittet darum, vor dem Check-out Folgendes zu erledigen:

Benutzte Betten abziehen und gebrauchte Handtücher einsammeln

Persönliche Gegenstände entfernen, übrig gebliebene Lebensmittel und Getränke entfernen und Abfall entsorgen

Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Anweisungen kann zu einer negativen Bewertung durch den Gastgeber führen.

Wichtige Informationen

Wissenswertes

Diese Unterkunft wird von einem privaten Gastgeber verwaltet (eine Partei, die nicht im Rahmen ihrer gewerblichen, geschäftlichen oder beruflichen Tätigkeit handelt). Das EU-Verbraucherrecht, einschließlich Widerrufsrecht, gilt nicht für deine Buchung, sie wird jedoch von den vom privaten Gastgeber festgelegten Stornierungsbedingungen abgedeckt.

Für zusätzliche Personen fallen möglicherweise Gebühren an, die abhängig von den Bestimmungen der Unterkunft variieren können.

Beim Check-in werden ggf. ein Lichtbildausweis und eine Kreditkarte, Debitkarte oder Kaution in bar für unvorhergesehene Aufwendungen verlangt.

Je nach Verfügbarkeit beim Check-in wird versucht, Sonderwünschen entgegenzukommen, sie können jedoch nicht garantiert werden. Eventuell fallen zusätzliche Gebühren an.

Partys oder Gruppenveranstaltungen sind auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft streng verboten.

Der Gastgeber hat nicht angegeben, ob es in der Unterkunft einen Kohlenmonoxidmelder gibt; wir empfehlen, einen tragbaren CO-Melder mitzubringen

Der Gastgeber hat angegeben, dass es in der Unterkunft einen Rauchmelder gibt

Zu den Sicherheitsvorrichtungen dieser Unterkunft gehören ein Feuerlöscher, ein Erste-Hilfe-Kasten und ein Riegelschloss.

Was wir noch erwähnen sollten

Diese Unterkunft ist nur mit dem Auto erreichbar

Zur Gegend

Sneads Ferry

Dieses Ferienhaus in North Topsail Beach liegt am Strand. Die schöne Natur der Region erlebst du hier: Holly Shelter Game Land und Surf City Beach. Wenn du dagegen eher kulturell interessiert bist, ist Folgendes empfehlenswert: Seacoast Art Gallery und Missiles and More Museum. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Dann ist ein Besuch dieser beiden Attraktionen vielleicht genau das Richtige für dich: Ohana Paddle Sports und Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Keine Angst, nass zu werden? Beim Jetskifahren, beim Kajakfahren und beim Tauchen erlebst du in der Nähe der Unterkunft großen Wasserspaß.

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North Topsail Beach, NC

In der Umgebung

Sea Haven Beach - 4 Autominuten - 4.3 km
Southside Park - 5 Autominuten - 4.4 km
Surf City Pier - 6 Autominuten - 4.7 km
Ashe Island - 9 Autominuten - 8.0 km
North Topsail Beach - 11 Autominuten - 11.6 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

Flughafen Wilmington Intl. (ILM) – 47 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬15 Gehminuten
‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 Autominuten
‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬5 Autominuten
‪Surf City Line - ‬3 Gehminuten
‪The Crab Pot - ‬5 Autominuten

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Ist Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub! haustierfreundlich?

Ja, diese Unterkunft erlaubt Hunde (max. 2 insgesamt).

Wann ist der Check-in bei Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!?

Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Laughing Pelican - Direct oceanfront. Amazing views! Huge decks, hot tub!?

Dieses Ferienhaus liegt am Strand und ist dank der hervorragenden Lage (North Topsail Beach) nur 5 km entfernt von: Surf City Beach, Sea Haven Beach und Permuda Island. Ebenfalls nur bis zu 5 km entfernt: Southside Park und Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi.

Außergewöhnlich

10/10

Sauberkeit

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Lage

10/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mary M.

6. Sept. 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

The Laughing Pelican is a wonderful getaway! The home is beautifully situated right on the beach, offering stunning views and a prime location. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need, making it easy to enjoy meals at home.We especially appreciated the many thoughtful amenities provided—beach chairs, umbrellas, and equipment that made our time on the sand even more enjoyable. The spacious decks and the screened-in porch were perfect spots to relax and take in the ocean breeze.Communication with the owner was excellent—they were quick to respond to texts and very helpful throughout our stay.The location couldn’t be better: close to a dog-friendly restaurant and just a short drive to town for shopping and dining. Truly a perfect beach retreat!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kate J.

24. Aug. 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

We always love our time at the Laughing Pelican! Our third year here. Great space with beautiful ocean views!!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Michael W.

7. Aug. 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

This is the second time we have stayed at the Laughing Pelican, and my family truly loves this home! It is the absolute perfect location, has all of the amenities that fit our family, and I truly appreciate all of the little touches that make our stay special every time (ex: labeling on the light switches, the welcome 'goodie' bag of essentials, Roku TVs in each room, and the hot tub!). We hope to be back again next year! Thank you, Jacalyn!!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kylee B.

6. Aug. 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Well stocked kitchen and clean newer pans! It was great!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Tom K.

19. Juli 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

This is a great house and a fabulous location. Our entire family - 3 children and their spouses, 6 grandchildren and 2 dogs- thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here. The kitchen is truly amazing, and very well equipped. The house was spotless and very spacious. We enjoyed the decks in the evening but were most happy with the quick and very short walk to the beach- just steps away- which allowed our grandchildren to go in and out often. The outside shower was better than expected and was really helpful. We will keep this on the top of our list for places to return to- and hope we can visit again soon. You won't be disappointed with the house. Importantly, the communication with the host was easy as Jacalyn was very responsive. Loved this vacation!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amy S.

19. Juli 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Our extended family loved this house and location! Beautiful open plan living room and kitchen were perfect for big meals together, games and hanging out.The beach was lovely and uncrowded, and we all appreciated the beach toys and outdoor shower.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mike E.

13. Juli 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

It was a perfect week.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jared C.

5. Juli 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Another year, another great stay at Laughing Pelican

Me and my family have stayed at this property several summers. Love the location, the views, etc. The house is well maintained and well stocked. Additionally, the owner, Jacalyn, is very responsive to any questions or concerns.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Charles S.

17. Juni 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

We had a great stay at the Laughing Pelican and would recommend it for your stay at Topsail Beach. The place was fully outfitted to meet all of our needs -- from a kitchen complete with every utensil and appliance, to a family room with plenty of games to entertain your family, plus a large TV. The owner was very responsive and helpful during our stay. Highly recommend.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mike & Barbara B.

31. Mai 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Family Beach Vacation

This is our second year staying at the Laughing Pelican. The property is great for a large family, and being on the ocean is ideal. Check in and check out is easy, and the owner is very responsive to texts. We loved staying there and hope to continue making it an annual event!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Bruce A.

25. Mai 2025

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Laughing Pelican stay

Beautiful home, wonderful beach. Jacalyn was a great host. My family loved our stay at the Laughing Pelican.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kevin and Terri P.

17. Sept. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great vacation stay!

We had an amazing family trip at your beautiful beach house. It was a rare opportunity to get together with family to honor the life of “Granny”! She was the corner stone of the family. The house was the perfect size and well equipped. It had amazing views and we enjoyed spending time in the Hot Tub with the ocean sounds in the background! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! Thanks the Hodges, Hellem, Pardue, Mayhew, Cowart and Raymond families!

Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im September 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lori B.

24. Aug. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Always Perfect

This is the perfect house, so comfy and spacious - right on the beach. The owners are responsive and kind, always ready to answer questions and offer assistance. The kitchen is the most well stocked of any house I’ve ever rented. There are so many extra thoughtful touches throughout the house that makes it feel like home. Already booked for next year, our family and friends love this house!!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jared C.

24. Aug. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Another Wonderful Stay at Laughing Pelican

This was our family's fourth time storing at the property and our third year in a row. The house is well stocked with almost anything you would need, is very clean and updated, safe, etc. The location is amazing: actual beachfront with amazing views, really close to many restaurants/bars, and on its own little road with just a handful of other houses (off the main one with all the "fast" moving traffic). Additionally, Jacalyn is a wonderful host and communicates frequently and timely.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kate J.

24. Aug. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Topsail Gem

This is the second year we’ve stayed at the Laughing Pelican and it just fits our family perfectly! We have 8 adults and 4 kids. The house has an awesome living space which is connected to the kitchen. It’s a wide open space with plenty of room for everyone! The one upstairs bedroom is perfect for grandma and grandpa, and all other bedrooms are right down the stairs. The bunk room is a hit with our kids, and all other bedrooms are super comfortable (mounted TVs in each room). The location is perfect, just a short walk down the stairs to the beach (love the newly built walkway). The convenience store right down the street is so great, and just a short drive to our favorite ice cream shop, Island Delights:) Jacalyn is always super responsive and helpful! 10/10! My favorite part of this house is that it’s not massive with tons of stairs-it is manageable with kids and older people but still has enough space for us all.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Patty D.

3. Aug. 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great house… perfect location

The house is clean and well-kept. The kitchen has everything you’ll need. The rooms are spacious and furnished nicely. And we got to witness a spectacular loggerhead turtle hatching; 129 turtles started their journey to the Gulf Stream from a nest right next to the property.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Tina P.

27. Juli 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Beach vacation

Beautiful home, very clean, awesome location. Loved the bunk room decor

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Amy L.

21. Juli 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Awesome home! Repeat visitor

Gorgeous well maintained and equipped home. Kitchen has everything you could need. Lots of games and puzzles and books for rainy days. Highly recommend staying here. This is our second year and we hope to return next year.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Verifizierter Reisender

15. Juli 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

A Fun Family Week at the Beach!

This was our third year vacationing at The Laughing Pelican in North Topsail Beach, and we had another fun family vacation. The house is great for multiple families with children! It is a clean, upscale, beautifully decorated home that is very well appointed. The house works well for families with a bedroom and bath for grandparents on the top floor and five bedrooms for adult kids/grandkids on the 2nd. The oceanfront location is everything you would expect, and it’s just a short walk over the sand dunes to a beautiful beach! Most especially, we love relaxing on the back porch in the morning and evening with the soft, cooling ocean breeze! The house has so much to offer families including many board games, puzzles for all ages, a variety books for beach vacation reading, beach chairs, and beach toys. Also we were provided with lots of linens. In addition, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need/want for cooking and eating with a large group. It doesn’t disappoint! The owner, Jacalyn, is a caring, responsive owner and very helpful if you have a need with something during your beach vacation. You can tell how much she loves her beach cottage and takes pride in making it a memorable place to vacation for her renters! We hope to come back sometime to North Topsail for vacation!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Anna R.

30. Juni 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Book this house!

Book this house you will not be disappointed. Perfect location on the beach. Plenty of room for the entire family. Stayed with four generations and had a wonderful time in the Laughing Pelican. Linens and towels were provided and kitchen was the best stocked of any beach house we’ve stayed in over the past 10 years. House was well taken care of and has a great trex deck!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mike & Barbara B.

22. Juni 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Laughing Pelican

We had a wonderful week here!! The house was perfect for our family. The view is amazing, and being able to walk directly out to the beach was great. We were a family of seven adults and four children ages 16 months-4 years, and we had plenty of room to spread out. The large common area with a spacious and extremely well stocked kitchen was much appreciated, as were things like a gate at the top of the stairs in the house and on the top deck, two high chairs, and baby pools and beach toys. There's also plenty of parking available. If you're considering staying here, you won't regret it!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lisa W.

18. Juni 2024

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Absolutely wonderful!

We spent the week at Laughing Pelican with our adult sons, their girlfriends, and our collective pups. It’s clear how well the owners take care of the house, as it was perfect! The property description was very accurate, from the kitchen (sooo well stocked with every appliance, dish, bowl, etc. needed!) to the lower level (thanks for the cornhole game, as we played it several times!). Jacalyn was wonderful about communicating, from booking to check-in and check-out, and everything in between! We will stay there again in the future and would have already booked for next year, if it weren’t for the announcement of a destination wedding this time next year! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lori B.

23. Sept. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Absolute Perfection

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!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joan R.

17. Sept. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Generations enjoyed

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!

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Joyce R., Logansport, IN

12. Sept. 2023

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Topsail 2023

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.

Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2023

Über den Gastgeber

Zu Gast bei Jacalyn Ackerman

Owning a beach house has always been a dream of ours. We have finally made that dream come true! We love sharing our home with other families so they can create lasting beach memories too.

Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft

We fell in love with this home when we came up the steps to the living area and saw the sweeping views of the ocean. Then Jaci turned and saw the kitchen and we knew this was our forever home at the beach.

Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig

We can fit our entire extended family and there is something for everyone: fishing for my dad, puzzles for my mom, the beach for the kids and outdoorsy grown-ups and lots of socializing space. Did we mention the huge kitchen and spectacular view of the ocean?