The Pelican Cottages were originally built by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Culpepper in the 1950s. Entering the growing Nags Head tourist business, they constructed a residence and two rental cottages. In 1989, Brant and Bobbie Murray purchased the cottages from Mrs. Culpepper. Ten years later, Barry and Emily Bourne became partners with the Murrays. The cottages are clean, comfortable, and affordable offering a slice of 1950’s Nags Head with today’s modern conveniences.