Great Expectations

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15202 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Emerald Isle, NC

Emerald Isle Adventures4 min drive
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier5 min drive
Salty Pirate Water Park7 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

King Bed, Second Floor, Master Suite

1 King Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen Second Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Third Floor Suite

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bunkbed Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

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 three 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 mattress', new water heater, and a fully-equipped kitchen with all you could need and more! You will find a Keurig coffee maker, 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

Tony Gerardi

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Changes in Latitudes...
Changes in Attitudes

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting.

Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

Emerald Isle Adventures - 4 min drive
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive
Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive
Salty Pirate Water Park - 7 min drive
Emerald Isle Woods Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

Havelock Station - 40 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Surf's Up Grill and Bar - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Frank's Pizza & Subs - 21 min drive
Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - 11 min drive
Bogue Sound Distillery - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Expectations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Expectations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Expectations?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Great Expectations located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Flatwaters Paddling, Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

8 April 2024

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

Terry B.

12 January 2024

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

Cynthia O., SALISBURY

1 January 2024

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

Clyde M.

24 September 2023

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.

16 September 2023

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