We just returned from a week's stay for our family of 5 in Pelican Paradise. The house and property are lovely in an upscale, quiet area and it is close to the beach….just a 3-minute walk on the beach access road to Sunset Beach. Sunset Beach is quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the Grace Bay hotels but is an easy 15-minute walk along the beach. Pelican Paradise is in a private gated community with 3 houses, and we always felt very safe. The landscaping and gardens are lush and we enjoyed listening to the wind rustle the palm trees and the waterfall from the infinity pool next door.
The house is stocked with all the essentials and included some great extras- fresh drinking water, pool/beach towels, a supply of bug sprays, a first aid kit, and a stocked shelf of books to enjoy. The house is clean, the décor is tasteful, the beds were comfortable, and the towels were fluffy. The turquoise ocean views are best from the 2nd level bedrooms and there is currently no development in front of the 3-house gated community, although it appears that they are clearing the land for a few houses.
The Pelican Paradise house is air-conditioned, with controls for each bedroom and the main great room. We had a car and everything is a close drive, but nothing (restaurants or shopping) is within walking distance (other than the beach). We would stay here again with no reservations.