Spaceous Oceanfront \"Great Expectations\" in beautiful Emerald Isle! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 15
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Great Expectations West is a beautiful 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, oceanfront duplex on the gorgeous beaches of Emerald Isle, and just steps away from having your toes in the sand! This spectacular home boast 3 oceanfront bedrooms with handsome expansive vistas from sunrise to sunsets, and all with their own private decks! Great Expectations is located right in the heart of Emerald Isle, making all of our magnificant local stores, eateries, and family-friendly activities just a short distance away. This home is equipped with high-speed wireless internet for your convenience. There are also five new "intelligent" TVs, new dishwasher, new washer/dryer, new beds new water heater, and a entirely-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 ideal place to sip a morning coffee or an evening drink while you watch the sunrise and sunset over the rolling waves. Welcome to Great Expectations!

About the Area

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.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

2 total pets

How to book the best Emerald Isle vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• In the Morehead City area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Morehead City area. Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring is our best tip for saving money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers typically offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Morehead City area visitors guides which often include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Morehead City visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select a group leader, select your vacation week, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Spaceous Oceanfront \"Great Expectations\" in beautiful Emerald Isle! has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Morehead City rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is regularly available online. If they are not listed, email the property owner before you book the vacation home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, search for a pet-friendly property. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? If so, use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many problems.
• Lock your rental while you are out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Upon arrival, document any damages to the property and immediately alert the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors disrupting your life at home. Employ the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a terrific time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.