Title: Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! Cottage on the beach, with water park ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/d65315a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/b7614e12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/86cb9e25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/6f4d2d53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/0cbdc83a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Pelican, your beach retreat in Kill Devil Hills. Step into this charming 1955 surf shack apartment and unwind with smart TV and AC/Heat control in every room. Enjoy private beach access across the road, a covered porch with propane grill, or relax on the L-shaped leather couch. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! This unique place has a style all its own! Completely renovated ground level surf shack apartment located conveniently on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills yet literally a stone throw away from the Kitty Hawk line! View the surf and sand from inside your bungalow apartment kitchen & living rooms! Skip across the road to private beach access! Knotty pine throughout in this 1955 year old one of a kind space! Easy access to all the OBX has to offer! The space This space adopted a Green Turtle - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species! No steps to contend with! Covered porch and propane grill greet you at the entrance which leads into full size kitchen and dining area for four. Spacious living room with smart TV, large L-shaped leather couch! Two bedrooms with closets & ceiling fans plus your own controlled AC/Heat in every room! One king bed and one queen! One full bath with tiled shower! Enough parking for 1 vehicle preferably. If your group is larger then 4 there are two other spaces that are available to be rented separately! Inquire with your host if you are interested in these spaces as well! Guest access Everything in your space is for your enjoyment including the propane grill and outdoor hose at entrance. Inside is all yours except for the locked owners closet. Other things to note One bath towel, wash cloth, beach towel, and beach chair provided per person ! Private beach access for all Pelican guests is directly across from driveway. Nearest public beach access is Arch St! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90970000/90967100/90967050/4e16644c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! 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Make sure all dishes are clean, dry and put away.  Turn all lights off. Set AC to 74 in summer and Heat to 68 in the winter at departure. Lock all doors & windows at your departure. If a key was used please put it back in lockbox. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Detailed house rules will be sent to you via message once your reservation is confirmed. If you have questions prior to booking please ask your host! Thank you for your interest in our home, please include a list of names and ages in your party and what brings you to the area.  Any violation of outlined house rules can result in loss of damage deposit to canceled booking with no refund ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ![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%7C36.05481%2C-75.68268&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wp0mgVAgHsN8fRHCUxu9_57pnDw=) Kill Devil Hills, NC #### What's nearby - Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Paradise Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Children at Play Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Glazin' Go-Nuts - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Avalon Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 1.7 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Black Pelican - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬6 min walk - ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? > As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! on Nov 21, 2025 start from CA $166.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kill-Devil-Hills-Hotels-Sand-Life-Pelicans-Southern-Nest-Pet-Friendly.h90927249.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills cottage is just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! Reviews 9.6 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayden A. Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 1-3rd Wonderful property! Very clean inside the house and short private access to the beach! Property manager/owner will work with any concerns or problems that may arise! Mentioned a set of batteries were dead and within 20 mins there was brand new batteries on the door step! ##### Hayden A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James T. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### James T. 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