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Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle

Vacation home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on the beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle, Great Expectations West offers a serene retreat with stunning oceanfront bedrooms and decks. Enjoy panoramic views from sunrise to sunset, high-speed wireless internet, smart TVs, and a fully-equipped kitchen with Keurig coffee makers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all used towels in green laundry bag located in laundry area.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Traveller must have a minimum 4-star rating in VRBO to stay at this home.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

Emerald Isle is home to this vacation 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. Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Great pier in Emerald Isle
    Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, USA.
    Emerald Plantation
    6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    46 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River
    60 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop
    7 min drive
  • Marks Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Surf's Up Grill And Bar
    5 min drive
  • Bogue Sound Distillery
    13 min drive
  • The Village Market
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Emerald Isle, this vacation 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.

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Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views and sounds of the ocean front property were absolutely amazing. Caroline was super responsive and so kind about any questions we had during our stay. We've already discussed returning for another long weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beachfront property. Pet friendly. Wonderful views of the water from balconies on 3 levels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable and clean. We had a large group and had no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the closest to the beach that we have had in our 13 years of family vacations at Emerald Isle! The host helped us along the way and was available by text if we had any questions about where things were or how to make something work better in the house. There were directions with each TV and with the thermostat to help those who were not familiar with the technology. The house was well appointed and the kitchen had dishes and knives that worked great, pots and pans that were easy to use and skillets that didn't stick and burn everything! They even had a griddle so I could make pancakes and French toast for the masses. I am very happy with this house and the entire experience we have had from before we came to Emerald Isle through our checkout process.
Looking out to the beach from the short walkway!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and view — great access to the beach. Easy check-in and checkout procedures. Kitchen well-furnished. Nice-sized bedrooms and bathrooms. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome Vacation

Over all we had an awesome vacation experience with this property. There were a few minor inconveniences, some were addressed and we managed found ways around the others. 4.5 out of 5 stars for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was comfortable, well-organized, and had everything you would need. We had a family trip of adults and really enjoyed our stay. The view and balconies are wonderful. Nice touches everywhere—like front porch swing and extra coffee makers. Check in and out was a breeze. Location can’t be beat. The host was helpful and communicative. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie k.

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

Spacious and secluded

Really enjoyed the place with my family. Cleanliness was great. We loved how there were not many people surrounding us. Definitely would love to come back and book here again. Great job.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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