Great Expectations - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 15
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2176 square feet

Great Expectations West is a impressive 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, oceanfront duplex on the handsome beaches of Emerald Isle, and just steps away from having your toes in the sand! This extraordinary home boast three oceanfront bedrooms with beautiful 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 exceptional 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 bed', new water heater, and a completely-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 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

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the very best Morehead City vacation property experience:

Finding the best rental value:

• Summer months are high season in Emerald Isle. Book your vacation home in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, management companies supply Morehead City area travel guides which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Finding the best rental home:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Great Expectations has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If you don't see them listed, call the property manager before reserving the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out what configuration is right for your trip.
• Is your group looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your invoice.

Have a fantastic stay:

• We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Document any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, intercom or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• Re-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, remember to take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on good ratings to propel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.