Title: New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=183749&destination=Emerald+Isle%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=117770788&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! ## Photo gallery for New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! ![Smart TV - New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117780000/117770800/117770788/7d10be32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117780000/117770800/117770788/430ee91f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117780000/117770800/117770788/8d541e83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117780000/117770800/117770788/81898de2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117780000/117770800/117770788/812de62a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathrooms1854 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! Welcome to Your Dream Coastal Escape in Emerald Isle! Discover the ultimate getaway at this brand new, oceanfront beach house with a private pool nestled in the heart of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. This stunning, skillfully designed home features 4 spacious bedrooms, each furnished with a luxurious king-size bed, ensuring restful nights for every guest. Each bedroom has remarkable water views. Wake up to the ocean on one side and the sound on the other side. Look both ways and See water Forever. With 4.5 beautifully appointed bathrooms, including walk-in showers and coastal-chic finishes, comfort and convenience meet elegance at every turn. Your ideal home away from home! Step inside and be greeted by an open-concept living space flooded with natural light, a spiral staircase, and remarkable ocean views. The gourmet kitchen boasts quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large kitchen table, perfect for gathering for breakfast or preparing seafood feasts. Enjoy the quaint additional table to meet for morning coffee. The bright and comfortable living areas are designed perfectly for relaxation and entertaining. Outside, lounge by the private pool or soak in the sea breeze from the expansive deck with tables, umbrellas, and chairs for the entire family. With your own private boardwalk-style walkway to beach access, you’re just steps away from the soft sand and rolling ocean. Located mid-island, this retreat offers a perfect blend of seclusion and convenience-close to shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities, yet tucked away enough to feel like your own slice of paradise. Whether you’re hosting a multi-generational family vacation or a couples’ retreat, this home is designed to create lasting memories. Family-friendly, stylish, and just the right touch of luxury—this Emerald Isle gem is where your summer stories begin. Your oceanfront paradise awaits! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,854 square feet ## Similar properties ![Poolside views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15088900/15088823/fd95c852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel Atlantic Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 1,541 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=15088823&PinnedHotelID=15088823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95870000/95867200/95867171/c20b483d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'west of the Moon' Ocean Apt w/ Beach Access! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Country Club of the Crystal Coast are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Flatwaters Paddling and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) [View more Holiday homes in Emerald Isle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183749-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.684624,-76.91393&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_fvrE%60gmtM%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FQBS%40Q%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQ%40SDQBODSBQDQDODQDQDQFODQFODQFOFOHQFMFQHMFOHOFMHOHMJMHMHOHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKJKJIJKLKJILILKJGLKLGLILGJGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENELENCNCLENALCNCNANANCLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBNBL%40NDLBNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFJHLFLJLFLJJHLHJJJJLHJJHJLJJLHJJLHJJLJLHNHLHLHLHNHLFNHNFLHPFLFPFNFNDPFNFPDNFPDPDPBNDPDPBRDPBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBP%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FPAR%3FRAPARARAPCPARAPCPCPCPCRCPEPCPEPEPCPEPENGPEPGNGPENGNGPGNGNINGNILGNINILINILILILKLKLIJKLIJKLMJIJKJMJKJKHMHKJMHMHMHMHKFMFMHMDOHMFMDMFODMDMDODMDOBOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMIOEKIMGMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIKKMIMIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIOGOGOIOGQGOEOGQEOGQEQEOEQEQEQCQEQCQEQASCQCQCQCQASAQAQCS%3FSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F_5ml1XEc-0xJ05u5KtSsFEPgXU=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - ![Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/ee91b74b-6f78-4b14-af03-139c9001d977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier 12 min drive \- 9.1 miles - Emerald Isle Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - 3rd Street Park 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Beach Wheels Bike Rental 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center 53 min drive \- 32.5 miles ### Getting around - Havelock Station 43 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - Frank's 27 min drive - Frank's Pizza & Subs 28 min drive - Big Oak Drive-In & BBQ 3 min drive - The Crab Shack 3 min drive - Clam Digger Inn 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!!? ### What time is check-in at New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!!? ### What time is check-out at New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!!? ### Where is New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New Beautiful Ocean Front Property, " See " Forever. Let the Fun Begin!!! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna M. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy "See" Forever is absolutely beautiful. The bedrooms are large and comfortable. Brand new and well appointed.....you will love every room in this house! House is on the beach with a pool in a quieter stretch of Ocean Drive and has amazing views of the sound and ocean from every room! This house does not disappoint. We loved it & plan on booking again! ##### Dianna M. 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