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Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle

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A wooden deck with yellow Adirondack chairs and a view of the beach.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with beachfront properties, including a multi-story building with balconies and a blue building with a white roof.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Emerald Isle Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪57 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

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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 Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 39 min drive - 44.5 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
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬5 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 does it cost to stay at Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$3,605, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Emerald Isle Beach and within 3 miles (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. 48 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was comfortable, well organized in kitchen, wonderful access to beach and celebrated by our pets.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved waking every morning to the sound of the waves and watching the dolphins! It was a perfect week of sunrises and sunsets. Great communication with host. Everything we needed to start our week was provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and beach!We really enjoyed Great Expectations West! The kitchen is well stocked to accomodate all of our needs. Beds were comfortable. The house was lovely and clean. The view is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our extended family to come during the day for my son’s wedding weekend. Beautiful property, right on the beach. My wife and 3 yr old grandson cried and did not want to leave. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic! The ocean view and access was fabulous and suited our multi-generational family perfectly. The rooms were spacious and the swing and picnic table on the deck was a nice touch! We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what I was looking for our family beach vacation. The owner was attentive to our needs and very inviting! The house is right on the ocean with beautiful views! We will definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thanks for such a lovely review and thank you for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything we hoped for. Our multi generational family had a wonderful time in this spacious house right on the beach. The host was wonderful to work with and addressed any concerns within minutes of us contacting her. The house is right on the beach and easy to access from the sand. The beach was not crowded even on the busiest day. We would 100% stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Enjoyed doing the puzzles so much we bought one just to take home! The beach views was excellent and the home was bright and cheery! Best part of my stay was my daughter asking if we could stay here forever!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thanks for the lovely review, Brittney! I'm so glad you all enjoyed your vacation at Great Expectations West!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great. I think even better than the listing photos indicate. Very clean spacious. Prpoerty us very well maintained. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
So glad that Great Expectations West exceeded your expectations! We take pride in our home to ensure everyone has a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Hi Kevin, thank you for your review and giving us the opportunity to earn your trust for your family reunion. We look forward to you all coming back to Great Expectations in beautiful EI. Tony Gerardi Great Expectations Premier Host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Location

Really enjoyed our stay. It wasn’t exactly as advertised but the house is in the perfect location so that made it better. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Thanks, Stephanie! We would be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrating a 88 Birthday

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Vacation House

We LOVED our stay at the Great Expectations house. The location was perfect and the house was super clean and comfortable for our group of kids, adults, and seniors. The hosts were incredibly responsive when a small issue came up. I highly recommend this home and will definitely stay here again if we are in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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