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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. - Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle (Emerald Isle)
A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, clear skies, and a calm sea. - Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle (Emerald Isle)
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A spacious living room with a staircase, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs. - Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle (Emerald Isle)
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Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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!

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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

  • A person walking on a sandy beach with houses in the background.
    Emerald Isle Adventures
    6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • A person walking on a sandy beach under a wooden pier.
    Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • A beach with clear turquoise water and gentle waves.
    Emerald Plantation
    8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 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 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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) 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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Reviews

Oceanfront "Great Expectations West" in beautiful Emerald Isle Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
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

Reviews

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
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
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
The house was comfortable and clean. We had a large group and had no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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
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

Extremely Clean

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very functional property. I would reserve again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 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
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