We had a fantastic time at this property. The dock was a huge hit with the kids, sunsets were beautiful. Everything was in working order when we arrrived, home was clean and kitchen was well stocked.
The perfect spot on the soundA real beach house not a McMansionPrivate dock for morning coffee where you can put down the coffee and jump on a kayak , paddleboard or drop a line all before breakfast Beautiful poolAnd beach is a 15 minute walk
Very nice older home. Wonderful dock and pool. Only issues was with the dryer turning off after a couple minutes (regardless of what setting) and the upper kitchen cabinet right of the stove would get condensation inside if not left open due to humidity. Oh and bring you own propane for the grill. I missed that in the rental agreement. But all in all nice place.
Pelican Point was a wonderful place to spend a week with our family and friends! It is located close to stores and beach access and is a short drive to Avon if you need the Food Lion. The house is slightly dated but extremely comfortable. The kitchen had everything we could possibly have needed to cook meals and the huge dining table was a wonderful bonus! We used it for meals plus games, puzzles and just visiting. Bedrooms were very nice with very comfortable beds. The true gem of Pelican Point though is the outdoor space. The pool/hot tub area is wonderful with lots of great pool toys provided. The guest house is a great amenity with a fabulous porch for watching sunsets. Visiting the pier and dock was a morning ritual that we all very much enjoyed. We would definitely make a return visit to this awesome home!
House had a lot to do for the family. Short walk to ocean. Sound assembly. Pool and hot tub it was like being at a private hotel. Guest house was very nice.
This was a great vacation home. We took advantage of everything provided, pool, hot tub, kayaks,pool table, corn hole. We also brought bikes and there was a great path to walk or bike up to Rodanthe or a nice park going South. Wheelchair accessibility was also very good, the accessible bedroom had wide doorways and bathroom that was truly accommodating. The boardwalk and dock were also wide enough and safe for a wheelchair. Another plus not too far to walk to the beach Took my dog there for morning walks.
We recently stayed at Pelican Point and had multiple issues, but the management company was very responsive. My family enjoyed the pool and fishing from the pier. The property has a nice set up with the guest house. My daughter was able to stay out there with her dogs so the dogs were not near my grandchildren in the house.
We spent a week in Salvo with our grown children and their significant others. Dawn from Black Dog was great. We didnât really have any issues but she was quick to respond to any questions/concerns we had. The sound was BEAUTIFUL. We fished and kayaked. it was a very relaxing week.
The location was great. The dock, pool, and view into the sound were wonderful. Also, the responsiveness of the team was great when we had an issue or a question.
However, the house is old and the wear and tear are showing. To note, we did discuss returning to the same home in the future. The management did assure me some of these things they would be correcting in the future.
From the start of our trip little things went oddly. The house was warm upon entry and the temp seemed to stay the same for a long period of time. Luckily, we are pretty savvy and were able to correct the issue ourselves (5 closed vents). From there we had other little hurdles, like the smoke alarm battery dying and going off every 5 minutes. Or the air filter from the house, not being cleaned/changed out in quite some time (which we changed in relation to the temp of the home, believing that may be part of the issue). We also had an incident where upon immediately sitting on an outside plastic chaise lounge, it broke (person weighs 150lbs soaking wet). Dresser in the bunk room not being properly secured (screws missing for wall attachment), toilets rocking and leaking, tub/drain stopper not working to give a baby a bath. Also, seals on the back door were damaged and allowing flies to get between the door and bottom of the door frame (even some water came in during the tropical storm). Some dock/deck boards could use replacing, as well as, the wooden chair on the guest house.
Great property with so much to do on site. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend! The sunsets are amazing! We really enjoyed all the wildlife down by the dock.
The rental was pleasant. We had a few frustrations, but below are the pros and cons.
Pros:
-Great proximity to the beach
-The property's dock is a fantastic amenity
-Same with the pool and 'mother-in-law' house
-Check-in was pretty smooth. Other than an email going to the spam folder (not the manager's fault), they called me about what I still needed to get settled, and we did it the day of, thankfully!
Cons:
-The 9 am check out was a little rough, with several adults and small kids
-Bring laundry and dish soap if you plan on needing it
-Aside from washing the sheets, you must make the place pretty clean before leaving for the 9 am checkout. It just adds to the rush of getting out the door.
I would stay there again, but I think it's fair to let you know what to expect when making your packing or grocery lists!
My family and I had a great time at the house. It was the perfect size for our party of 8. The house was clean and cozy as well as the guest house. Communicating with the management company was top notch. They gave you information about all you can do and rent in the area. We loved that the house was on the outskirts of the OBX and not by all the touristy/congestion areas. It made for a peaceful trip. The pool and hot tub were great. We spent much of our time in them. The beach is nice but if you have lots of beach gear, young kids or older adults I would suggest taking a short drive to South Beach Lane where there was beach parking as opposed to walking. This information was provided by the management in the welcome email. There was no lifeguard on this section of beach so that was a little nerve wracking for me as mom with two young kids who love the water. The house offers crab traps that we used to catch some crabs. The dock was great to sit and watch the sunrise/sunset. My kids enjoyed watching the kite surfers come by. The house came with your basic starter needs. The Blue Whale store was a short walk to get all your basic supplies. I would suggest going to Alexâs Shrimp Shack right by the house for fresh fish/shrimp. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the house. I would recommend this house if youâre looking for a place to relax and unwind.
Great location. Great amenities. Kayaks, pool, hot tub, large yard, pool table, corn hole. Guest house was a plus. Salvo is not too busy which was nice for us. But close to day trip activities. Watching Avon's community fireworks on the beach is something the grandkids will always remember. Even our dog had a great time.
This was the perfect place for my husband, me and my three adult children with their spouses. There was more than enough room. We also brought two dogs. The property was exactly as described and the manager checked in often. The pier was wonderful and the sunsets were beautiful. I hope to stay again in the future.
Great location, kids loved the pool. No gas for the gas grill and the shrubbery by the driveway needs a serious cutback so as to not scratch your car coming and going. New rope needed for the crab pot it snapped on us but the kids had a great time catching and releasing crabs.
Very nice main house and cute little cottage on the sound side. Great pier where everyone liked to walk and enjoy the sunsets. Not far from the beach at all. We had a baby and the playpen and high chair were very helpful. Everything we needed was provided. Everyone loved the pool and hot tub as well. Some non stick pans would have been helpful. Great stay and great place. Would stay again.
This is an amazing place. The ocean, the sound, and the pool, all in one place. Great dinners at the sound. Great fishing and crabbing. The store and kayak rental 5 minutes walk away. Short walk to the ocean. The house and guesthouse are convenient and versatile. There are many bathrooms, rooms, and living space. Everything you need is there. Guest house is an awesome bonus and had a pool table. Super nice, although older, house.
The only couple of things I'd change: the couches are starting to get sticky. Also there were only 2 toilet paper rolls for 5 bathrooms, no soap, and no dishwasher or washing machine liquids, and the local stores were out of the latter. For a 1k a day the last thing I want is to drive around the island in search of dishwasher powder.... At any place we rented in the past some years, these things already come standard. And I imagine the lack of dishwasher liquid explains why the dishes are not super clean as well. The accessible bathroom shower is broken.
But these are small things, considering. Kids are dying to come back, too! :) Thanks!
We had a lovely two week stay at Pelican Point and were charmed by the location, privacy, quiet and beauty of the place. The two houses were comfortable and convenient, all rooms on one level so no schlepping groceries and bags up numerous flights of stairs. Marsh grass between the houses and the water was home to swallows and red winged black birds and we had a resident loon who fished near our dock every day. We loved spending time on the deck of the smaller guesthouse with our morning tea, binocs to view birds, and a good book. We brought two kayaks and a small sailboat and really appreciated the convenience of the dock and the large deck at the end for beautiful sunset views with drinks and food. The swimming pool, hot tub and pool table were nice amenities and the walk to the ocean beach an easy 10-15 minutes only. We made many happy memories this summer and look forward to coming back soon!
This was our first sound side stay in Salvo. E have always been Oceanside for the many years we have been coming to OBX. The house was unique. It was secluded with beautiful sound views. The pool was spectacular and spacious for our group of 9. We absolutely loved the long sound dock and enjoyed fishing off of it and sitting and enjoying the views. I rented a kayak and a SUP for the week for the teens in our group and they loved going out and exploring the sound. Launching from the dock was very easy. The porch on the guest house was a great outdoor gathering spot in the AM to enjoy our coffee. The boys in our group were just a little disappointed that the basketball hoop was broken and unavailable as they love basketball, but there was no shortage of other activities for them. The final day we were there, the temp and humidity were very high. The AC struggled a bit with the weather. It was not unmanageable, but not as cold as some AC we have had in the past. We absolutely loved the house and it had plenty of room for all of us to spread out and truly relax. I would recommend this property for any who loves starting sound side or someone who wants to try sound side! It was a great vacation!
One level was great, pool and hot tub were nice. Long dock over marsh to the water had a table and sitting area at the end. Great area for kayak or windsurfing. Crabbing would be great here later in the year but I went in May.
The house and cottage were perfect for our extended family of 10 -- including grandparents, kids and grandkids. Loved having our own pool, especially since the periodic rain kept us from walking regularly to the beach across the road. The private dock was an ideal place to pass the time, sit and talk and enjoy the breezes across the sound (as well as a great launching spot for kayaks). Having a separate cottage was nice...afforded some extra privacy at times, and the pool table was in almost constant use. Games and puzzles and things to do indoor when the weather did not cooperate. The area itself was a nice contrast to the crowded, busy communities to the north. All in all, a lovely place to spend a week reconnecting with family. We can all see ourselves returning!