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Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

1st floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bunk Room - 2nd Level

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master - 2nd level

1 King Bed

Pelican's Roost - 3rd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen Oceanfront - 2nd Level

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

2nd level shared bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main level bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Pelican's Roost en-suite bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle!

Great Expectations West is a breathtaking 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, oceanfront duplex on the beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle, and just steps away from having your toes in the sand! This amazing home boast 3 oceanfront bedrooms with gorgeous panoramic views from sunrise to sunsets, and all with their own private decks! Great Expectations is nestled right in the heart of Emerald Isle, making all of our amazing local shops, restaurants, and family-friendly activities just a short distance away. This house is equipped with high-speed wireless internet for your convenience. There are also five new "smart" TVs, new dishwasher, new washer/dryer, new mattresses new water heater, and a fully-equipped kitchen with all you could need and more! You will find 2 Keurig coffee makers, drink and wine cooler, a slow cooker, and a blender in addition to all of your basic kitchen appliances! The furnished decks are the perfect place to sip a morning coffee or an evening cocktail while you watch the sunrise and sunset over the rolling waves. Welcome to Great Expectations!

Property manager

Caroline Taheri
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle is home to this holiday home. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. The Sweet Spot and Emerald Forest Golf are also worth visiting.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Spaceous Oceanfront "Great Expectations" in beautiful Emerald Isle! located?

Situated in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is steps from Emerald Isle Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 28 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wandel S.

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

Fabulous View

We thoroughly enjoyed the direct access to the beach. Bedrooms and Bathroom were verywell situated. Open living space was very accommodating for our family’s needs. Loved the swing on the deck. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolaus K.

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

Great stay

Great house, great portion of the beach, all around very enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gay s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our 3 generational group..Highly recommend this home and location. A FIT FOR ALL OF US! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Thanks Giving at the Beach

My family of 12 ages ranging from 8 to 64 had a lovely Thanksgiving. We were able to cook a full dinner. We all sat around a large table. after dinner stroll the beach in the moonlight, and play games. This was enough room for everybody to be very comfortable, spacious different games and conversations were held. No one was bundled up over each other, the water temperature was great. The water drainage was excellent. The house climate was great cleanliness was great.. The beach views from the house were magnificent. Our family was very pleased with the property .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

EI Family Reunion

The place was beautiful - great location right on the beach and owners were very hospitable - definitely going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Amazing Stay!!!

The house was exactly as described. It was clean, stocked with everything you would need and even had a bbq grill. The views were amazing and it’s right on the sand!!! . Tony is a great host and communicates better than any other that we have rented from. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Lots of room

Tony was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Extremely Clean

Surprisingly clean and neat. Nice beach view and enjoyed the swing. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beto R.

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

Celebrating a 88 Birthday

Great weather, clean home, beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great Expectations Exceeded Expectations!!

This was our first trip to Emerald Isle and we are hooked! The house was perfect for our group and the property manager (Tony) was super responsive and helpful. He even brought us dinner our first night bc we arrived too late for restaurants! The location is perfect. Quiet neighborhood and centrally located. The house has some age on it, but it’s well maintained and well appointed. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

After-Christmas Stay

Nice home with lots of bedrooms. More seating space would be nice, but only because it was chilly outside. Lots of good decks. Need new frying pans. Very attentive property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie L.

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful sums it up! Everything we needed was there…beautiful views; convenient to beach; stocked, clean and beautiful house; comfortable beds and did I say beautiful views! My family and I had the best time! Thank you Tony, it was a pleasure to meet you and we appreciated all of the hints you gave us! Great Expectations is a gem on Emerald Isle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clyde M.

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

Beautiful view, perfect location, Tony is the best host!

Our family gathered at Great Expectations for part of a week in Sept 2023. The layout of 5 bedrooms was a perfect fit, and the view from all floors is perfect. Tony was an exceptional, attentive host. We had a bit of bad weather and Tony was so helpful protecting a few things outside. And he is very quick to respond to questions by text or will stop by if necessary We will be back, we had a great family vacation! CMinges
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

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

Excellent accommodations

We booked this for our annual family/friends trip. Having not booked a large duplex before, we weren't sure how it would be. The duplex is exactly as described. It is beautiful, great location, easy access to the beach, comfortable beds, hot showers, great wifi, many TV's, cool AC and overall a great stay. Of note, the kitchen is stocked better than any place we have ever stayed. Once inside, the property manager contact information was displayed in the event that we needed assistance (we didn't) but it was nice to have information available if we needed him. We give this 5 STARS and plan to stay at Great Expectations West again in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Exceeds Expectations!

We had a fantastic week (10 adults, 3 kids) at this location. The house was clean and all appliances worked great. There is plenty of parking space and nice views of the oceans on all floors. The Property Manager/Tony was out of the world responsive, friendly and capable of handling any questions we had. When an excavator working next door accidentally severed the internet cable late one afternoon, Tony responded to my text and was onsite within the hour. He was able to facilitate Spectrum repairing the cable before noon the next day - awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

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

Family reunion

Property was nice on the inside. Bedrooms and bathrooms clean and comfortable. Not much in sitting area on balconies. Older uncomfortable chairs. Dining area nice and spacious. Kitchen spacious but not well stocked for cooking large meals. We had 7 adults and cooked every night. Skillets were old cheap and scraped up. We went to Walmart to buy new skillets. NO serving dishes at all. Pots were nice size. BBQ grill was rusty , moldy and full with old ash and charcoal. Took some while to clean, cover and utilize to grill the steaks we brought, otherwise would have not bought items there to grill. No beach chairs provided. Would have been nice to know since we all drive a long distance to get there. I think the property with some changes would be very nice to goto again. Make some changes in marketing to include no beach chairs and no grill , so can come better prepared. Property hosts were quick to respond with problems so feel like they will make those changes if aware.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane B.

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

Great Expectations was ideal for our family.

My group of 6 adults and 3 toddlers had a wonderful week using this beachfront property! The house was clean. The kitchen items were plentiful, but some seemed to feel as if they had a film on them (dust?). Having streaming TV was also helpful for entertaining the children when needed. We could have used some washcloths as part of the linen service. The 2nd floor hallway bathtub had no stopper for baths, but another one did. The appliances were all excellent. Have you considered offering a small fee to provide more paper products (paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue and kleenex)? Tony the property manager was easy to contact and very pleasant. All in all, a great experience for the price and location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

KARYN A.

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

Family Beach Stay

We loved the location and the easy walk to the beach. The proximity of the next-door pool could have been problematic, but the group there was friendly and easy to share the walkway with. The spaces in the house were perfect for our group, and the third-floor space was not too hot. The three-bedroom balconies were great. The third-floor bedroom lacked a closet, so some type of wall rack for hanging things up would have been helpful. We did have a lot of flies inside and out (time of year) so some type of bug deterrents for the house would have been helpful. We used the grill, but had to do a lot of clearning/scraping first. Kitchen well appointed and furnishings and bedding worked well for all of us. One big recommendation is to have at least 4 simple/lightweight chairs to carry down to the beach. Our stay was lovely and the property manager was very helpful and kind when we had an issue with the door lock. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great Getaway!

We really enjoyed our time here! Our family did a quick getaway for our dad’s 80th birthday and the location was amazing. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Great family week!!

We had a great family week at the beach! The house was wonderful-exactly as shown in the pictures! We cooked in the kitchen which had everything we needed to make family dinners. The best part was the three levels of outdoor porches where we could spend time in smaller groups or if we needed a quiet moment. The host was very responsive to our few questions and requests. All in all, five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kATHY h.

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

Family fun

We had a wonderful time. The rental was perfect for our family and Tony was extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Wonderful place at the beach

We enjoyed this condo, beautiful beach front condo. The condo was perfect for our stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Great

This was the best beachfront ever. The house was great for our girls trip. We will be trying to book this property again we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

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

Great location, nice house

The location is perfect and the house is very good. Very good mattresses, which is often not the case with beach rentals. The property manager was excellent to work with. Each of the bedrooms has vertical blinds and all are missing a significant number of vanes/slats so be prepared for lots of early morning light. Overall, we had a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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