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The Playful Pelican

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Pool
Pool
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Rotary Park Environmental Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Playful Pelican

Playful Pelican. Ideally located 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom pool house w. direct access canal in SW Cape Coral. Close to everything - fast river/gulf access, great parks and riding trails and near best dining in Cape Coral. Pool is without screen enclosure, so your view of the canal is unobstructed! We keep the pool at 85 degrees, but can heat it more if you help us with the electric bill. Bring your boat if you like - ample space to put (trailer parking is available).

The house has an open floor plan, so there is a good amount of space in the living room that opens to the pool and canal. The master bedroom is on one side of the house and the guest bedrooms are on the other side.
Note: we have high speed internet, but no cable. Guests will need to use their own login to access Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming services. We do have an antenna for some local channels in the living room.

Guests can use the entire home, except the garage. We are using it as storage. We will keep it locked from the garage. It is unlikely that we will need to access the garage during your stay, but it is possible. If so, we will provide notice that we need to enter and will let you know when we are gone.

We love happy guests, so let us know if anything needs to be changed/updated/added. For non urgent requests/comments, email communication is preferred. We will provide our phone numbers in the guest packet for any urgent requests.
No glass in pool area
Garage is used as storage for owners - it is not available to guests

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Pool is open - PLEASE watch your children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No glass in pool area Garage is used as storage for owners - it is not available to guests

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3631872vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cape Coral

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Pelican, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral. While the natural beauty of Estero Boulevard Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FastTrax Fort Myers or Lee Health Sports Complex.
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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

  • Rotary Park Environmental Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wagging Tails Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glover Bight Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tarpon Point - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duffy's Sports Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Playful Pelican have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Playful Pelican?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Playful Pelican on 8 Aug 2026 start from AU$214, including 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 for more accurate prices.

Is The Playful Pelican pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Playful Pelican?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Playful Pelican?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Playful Pelican?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Playful Pelican located?

Located in Pelican, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Rotary Park Environmental Center and Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden. Glover Bight Trail and Tarpon Point are also within 2 miles (3 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. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property. Pool was excellent. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thanks for the positive review! You were a pleasure to have as a guest and we would honored if you returned!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an ideal property for a girlfriend get away. It was roomy, clean, very comfortable beds, and the pool was such a bonus! The hosts are so easy to work with and will take care of any issues immediately should they come up. Amenities, restaurants, outdoor activities, and plenty of Florida sunshine are abundant in this lovely town.I highly recommend the Playful Pelican and would definitely love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfection! Playful Pelican had everything we needed and then some! The home was spotless and the property was beautiful,quiet and great location as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Great place

Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thanks Shiela, it was nice to meet you and the family! You are welcome back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was lovely. Quite area. Pool was nice. We tried something new this time not staying on the beach and the canal was great! We even saw a dolphin!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
We're so happy that you were able to see a dolphin! They seem to be showing up a bit more this year as we get more fish coming in from the gulf. We're even happier that you enjoyed your stay compared to being on the beach. We love canal life! We would be honored to have you stay with us again if/when you are back in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at the Playful Pelican. The house had everything we expected and more! I highly recommend staying here if you have the chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We put a lot of energy and effort into making sure our guests have everything they need to enjoy their visit, so your comments are appreciated. You were an excellent guest and we would love you to stay with us in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thanks, it was a pleasure to have you stay!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home! It was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Perfect accommodations for myself and husband, teenagers and in-laws. The boat dock made it easy to bring our boat and head out for a quick cruise any time of day. The pool was heated to a perfectly comfy temperature for a winter trip. The homeowner was very responsive and thoughtful in assuring we had a pleasant stay. I highly recommend the Playful Pelican.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your review. We absolutely LOVE it when our guests enjoy everything we have put into our vacation home! We love it that you were able to bring you boat and utilize our dock space and space to park your trailer. You were excellent guests! Please consider us when you are back in the area!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Perfect and Restful!

This home is beautiful, clean, and restful from the moment you step inside the door! There is a lot of natural light, and the view is beautiful over the canal and pool in the back yard. It is spacious, and the beds are comfortable. The owner is very quick to respond if there are any questions, and checkout procedure is very simple. We really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks for being such an excellent and courteous guest!! Thank you as well for the kind review - we work hard to ensure that our guests are able to rest and enjoy their stay. Please come visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Playful Pelican is in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to all the amenities SW Florida has to offer. We appreciated the simple traffic near us, the abundance of walking paths, the heated pool, and the restaurants nearby (not walking distance by close car rides). Corey responded within minutes to any texts we sent and was very accomodating with any requests. I would highly recommend Playful Pelican!
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review Linell. We enjoyed having you stay and would love to see you again in the future!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great time at the Playful Pelican. The kitchen is well-stocked and made cooking for Thanksgiving easy. There were a few blown lightbulbs that need to be replaced, and there didn’t seem to be a way to turn on the pool light. Other than this few inconveniences, our stay was fabulous.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thanks for the review Jennifer! We have replaced the blown lightbulbs. Thanks for staying with us and please consider staying with us on any future trips to the area!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

What a great vacation house

We loved this house and the neighborhood. Very close to walking trails, playground for the kids. We took a family hike and had a great time. There is a butterfly sanctuary close as well as a Rose Garden. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate for the pool but beautiful pool and very clean. What a great place if you are looking for something relaxing with lots of things close by if you’re interested.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

All the amenities and then some….

The owner was very accommodating and let us check in earlier than the normal check-in time. The house is beautiful and very clean. It had a fully stocked kitchen and had extras like pool towels, beach towels, and pool noodles/floats and life jackets for the kids. The neighborhood is amazing and the neighbors were really friendly and even cheering on the kids for catching fish in the canal (in the backyard of the house). This house has something for everyone. The guys loved fishing out in the backyard and us ladies loved the in ground pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review Casey!!! We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it when our guests enjoy our house. It is always gratifying to hear that our efforts are appreciated. You were great guests and we hope you come back and stay in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna O.

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

A great week

To start the weather was fabulous which led us into the pool w/out the heater. The solar cover did the job. We had easy access to all the major highways which led us to visit Naples & Marco Island. There are great waterfront restaurants in the area also.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

theresa k.

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

FL

We had a nice stay but I didn’t like the cameras by the pool and we got bit up real bad from the noseeums. We used spray and yard guard. Not sure what else we could have done to prevent it. Overall very nice house and very clean. Which i appreciate.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We take pride in ensuring that our guests are able to enjoy a clean, well furbished home with as many amenities as possible. We love it when our efforts are recognized and appreciated. We also don't like the cameras-they are an unfortunate insurance requirement and are only on the exterior of the house. We share the dislike of the noseeums-they are an uninvited "guest" from time-to-time. Fortunately, they are typically only present at dawn and dusk, when it is moist. Thanks for staying with us - you are welcome back any time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessaca P.

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

Perfect Getaway

This property is more than it says. It’s beautiful, up to date, everything inside and out is perfect. The house was very clean, had everything we needed. The pool was perfect! We saw two dolphins swim by, and we were able to catch several fish. The teens were able to enjoy the kayaks which aren’t stated, nice surprise for us. We are considering this exact house yearly. It’s very peaceful and exactly what we were looking for. We can’t say enough good about the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thanks so much for the kind comments!! We LOVE, LOVE to be part of a positive experience for our guests and are grateful that you pointed out a couple of the extras. You were excellent guests and we appreciated the extra care you took of our vacation house. You are welcome back any time!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

wittney s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised but still beautiful

The house itself was nice inside. Nothing above average. The house stays pretty cool. The pool isn't protected from sun or bugs so that was a big big disappointment. Owner also advertised as having boats and bikes available which were however at an extra cost that wasn't listed on the original ad. Had I not quickly picked last moment i definitely wouldve chosen something else but I guess it wasn't terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Hi Wittney, thanks for your feedback. We DO have kayaks and bikes available - they are NOT at an extra cost. I showed you the kayaks and paddles when you arrived... I'm perplexed at the comments in light of the nice text you sent as you were leaving. We LOVE to make our guests happy and comfortable and regret that you weren't delighted at the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Don't look any further, this is the home you want to reserve...

This home was perfect for our family. The house was very clean and included many extra amenities. Plenty of space with a great patio, deck area and pool. It’s in a great location with easy access to shopping and plenty of restaurants. The hosts are great and had great communication. We won’t consider staying anywhere else when we visit in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

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

All the comforts of home

The house was great! The house had everything to be very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Paper products, bath tissue and several spices were a pleasant welcome. The pool was great as was the location. The home had great walking paths, parks and shopping within a very short distance. We totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review! We LOVE it when our guests love our house. Please come stay with us again.

About the host

Hosted by Cory Masters

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We are originally from Illinois and moved to SWFL 13 years ago. We LOVE it when guests enjoy our home. We lived in the house as we recovered from Hurricane Ian, so we believe we have everything in it that our guests need to enjoy their stay, but we are eager to hear additional suggestions. PLEASE let us know if there is something that we can add/move/change to make future guests have an even better experience.

Why they chose this property

We live in the neighborhood and believe it is one of the nicest in Cape Coral. It offers scenic walking paths (check out the nature walks in Rotary Park) and is close to everything. The bike/walking path connects the house to Rotary Park and Tarpon Point Marina (restaurants, shops and the Westin). The neighborhood is very active, so you will see your neighbors out for walks/rides on a daily basis. The water access is excellent and we can accommodate most sizes of boat.

What makes this property unique

Our location is probably our most unique and beneficial characteristic. We are tucked away from the main roads, but are still close to the main attractions of Cape Coral and the rest of SWFL.

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