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Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach

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"MEANT TO BE"
Large 16 x 38 Private Pool with private spa in pool area
Meant To Be
Ship's Watch with Ocean Views
Ship's Watch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪91 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪199 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach


Welcome To "Meant To Be, our Sandcastle by the Sea"
Where it's all about sun on your cheeks and sand on your feet! New bedroom flooring, paint and other updates for the 2023 season.
Located 8 miles up the beach from the end of highway 12 and ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY 4WD (and some AWD vehicles). You will need to drive on the beach in the sand to access the home.

Pull up to "Meant to Be, Our Sandcastle by the Sea", and find two carports with parking on each side. Parking in front of the home is also available. Walking into the entrance to our 3200 square foot home off of the carport, you will find the hallway leading to the game room, which includes a pool table, poker table, area to relax and watch TV, and kitchenette. Down the hall is a queen sized bedroom with an attached bathroom.

Upstairs, you will find 4 bedrooms, three king size bedrooms, two with private baths, one with a semi-private bath, as well as one bunk bed room for the kids. On the top floor you will find the dining room, half bath, screened porch, and ship's watch. You will also find the kitchen on this floor, which is equipped with plentiful kitchenware/appliances as well as two dishwashers. The ship’s watch offers ocean views and looks down to the dining room, great room and kitchen. The great room offers a smart TV, and leads out to the deck. There are decks on both the second and top floors that wrap around the home with plentiful seating including one hammock and two swings.

"Meant To Be" offers WiFi, Direct TV and smart TV's as well as a DVD library. For all of those that need to work during their vacation, there is adequate room and full range WiFi on all floors.

Enjoy our large sized private outdoor in-ground pool, hot tub, wide spacious decks, ocean views, home away from home feel. We also allow our guests use of our 2 seat ocean kayak and our canoe for canal use.

Carova Beach is home to the Corolla Wild Horses and about 200 year round residents. It is one of the last remaining beaches of its kind along the Atlantic Coast. Watching the Wild Horses graze among the sand dunes and gallop the beaches remains ever breathtaking.
Shelling, watching the dolphins frolic along the coast and catching some waves in the beautiful Carolina ocean all offer stress free, relaxing days. Be sure to look up to the star filled Carolina night sky and see the milky-way while relaxing in the hot tub each evening.

Remember to visit False Cape State Park just 2.5 miles north and enjoy the natural beauty of the undisturbed beaches. Try your luck at surf fishing and crabbing or enjoy just sitting and watching the pelicans fish. Spend the day shopping in Timbuck II or in the town of Duck then enjoy one of the many fine restaurants. Climb the Currituck Light House. Take a drive South on Highway 12 to Hatteras Island and Hatteras Lighthouse and enjoy the over 70 miles of undeveloped National Seashore. Continue on to Ocracoke Island via the NC ferry. Visit Roanoke Island (home to Andy Griffith) and the NC Aquarium and Lost Colony.

Enjoy everything our oasis has to offer in Carova Beach!

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Property manager

Melissa and Bill Baun

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
With $150.00 pet fee and homeowner approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
May smoke outside of the home
Please review our Lease Agreement for cancellation policy. We highly recommend Travel Insurance and make every effort to re-book a cancellation
4WD Vehicle is necessary to access this home

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • False Cape State Park - 19 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Swan Beach - 48 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sandbridge Beach - 52 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Corolla Beach - 91 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Currituck Beach - 100 min drive - 13.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬186 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬188 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Far North

We had a blast at the house, which was well furnished to handle the family of 6 adults and 2 kids. Being 30 minutes north of Corolla was a factor we did not take seriously enough, coupled with a little hurricane that threw some weather our way to make travel more treacherous. All in a a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonna H.

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

Wonderful property.

Driving 9 miles on the beach to the house was the only downfall. The house was extremely clean and very comfortable. We seen horses every single day. We did encounter some not so friendly locals who told us “locals know locals, we do not want or need tourists here” this is no way drops my rating of this house and the hosts. Excellent communication and extremely helpful. Some locals were friendly. Some were not. We walked to the fire department and bought our souvenirs was great to be able to support them and not a big chain store. I walked a short ways and picked blackberries for the kids. We sat on the upper deck for the most part of our stay and just enjoyed the view and the breeze. The teens enjoyed the downstairs and pool. The little ones loved having a room but would liked to have had a TV for them to wind down in the evenings. Also there was no TV in the room with a shared bath but we made due. We love to watch TV before bed. My entire family does. WiFi wouldn’t pick up for the teens in the bottom floor/game room so they had to use my hot spot on my phone. It was definitely a slow relaxing vacation. If you want to go and just enjoy your family this is the place for you. If you want to explore, shop, and be on the go then I would suggest looking elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

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

Glad it was Meant to Be

Everything was found as described and even better. The horses were around the house every day that we were there. Pool and hot tub were refreshing on the days we couldn't get into the ocean due to wind. Kitchen is well stocked and house is well equipped for all your needs. I suggest leaving the heavy items on bottom floor til you need them in main kitchen,,, the stairs are a killer at middle age. (lol).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Meant to be

Place and location was awesome. Owners were great at communicating and the place was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Absolutley Perfect!

There is nothing about this house or our stay that I would change, not one complaint! We felt right at home! It was very hard to leave! Im considering inquiring about a 2 week stay in the future instead of 1 week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corinne G.

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

Relaxing getaway!

This was our first time on the 4x4 beaches and we had a great time. We saw wild horses every day (even had one take cover from the rain in the carport) and loved the pool and jacuzzi! The dogs appreciated the provided blankets and towels! We enjoyed fishing on the beach and kayaking in the canals. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

O M.

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

Dream Come True...

I cannot say enough about how incredible this home is. Melissa has thought of everything. Seriously. Plus, beautiful deck views, awesome pool area, horses daily. Best beach experience ever. We. Will. Be. Back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

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

Great stay

Short walk to beach. Very comfortable house. All the amenities needed. Plenty of room and entertainment in the house. Drove here in an AWD Subaru Forrester without difficulty. Stayed here in October, pool was closed. Great time overall, would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Relaxing

Had a wonderful stay, house was roomy and plenty of privacy . Great views, saw wild horses everyday. Very pet friendly. Owners were great to work with hope to stay again !!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

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

Great experience

NIce location walking distance to the beach. Also really enjoyed the pool area. Saw horses everyday. Owner was very responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Beautiful scenery and relaxing trip!

We had an amazing trip to Carova Beach. Meant To Be was the perfect place for our families to come together for a relaxing week at the beach. Melissa went over and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and also gave us great ideas to explore during the week. We will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

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

Meant to be-Our Sandcastle by the Sea

Wonderful property. Melissa is a delight to work with. Ocean and sunset views with horses and wildlife all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

Best week

We made so many memories at Meant To Be! Not only was the home clean and ready for us to arrive, but as well we loved the surrounding area and having the beach so close to us! Driving in the sand was a bit tricky, but staying in Carova for the week definitely made up for it! Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

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

Wonderful experience

Had a great stay! I can't say enough about the location... Melissa, the owner, was very responsive in making sure all our needs were met!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Laurie J., Centre Hall, PA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Family Vacation!

This house is very nice and in a beautiful location. This was our first time on the 4x4 beach and we loved it! The layout of the house is great; bedrooms are a nice size and there was good seating in the living areas. There were some cleanliness issues with dog hair from the previous renters who didn't follow the rules, but communication with the owner about that was outstanding. Owners were very helpful when we realized we forgot something - UPS doesn't deliver on the sand!! We used the pool every day; can't comment about the hot tub, because we never got in it. We had 12 people and never ran out of hot water for showers which can be an issue sometimes. Plenty of games there and the outdoor decks were great in the morning and the evening. Horses came to visit a couple of times - the kids were delighted! My only suggestion would be to include an ice maker in the kitchen instead of the second dishwasher when you are ready to upgrade. Keeping enough ice on hand for coolers to take to the beach was difficult since freezer spacer was limited. All in all a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne & Rick p.

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

Home away from home

This was my family’s second year spending our summer beach vacation at Meant to Be and it was the best! Bill and Melissa make every effort to make your vacation easy and enjoyable. Gorgeous sunsets, endless beach, majestic horses, all just a few of the things that this magical place offers, as well as a beautiful house with everything you need to call home for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Vacation 2019

Wonderful location . Home had everything you needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

PARADISE

This home is beautiful and very well maintained. Bill and Melissa were great to work with. We will look forward to going back in the near future:)

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C., Madison, NJ

Great house, wonderful location, all you need in OBX.

Meant To Be was a wonderful home with everything you could possibly need for your OBX vacation. Location was wonderful, the horses were in close proximity every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Great property, great trip

We really enjoyed staying at meant to be- it’s a great house in good spot. The pool and pool deck were a lot of fun and there are tons of little nooks around the house to read or socialize. We were two families with 5 little kids (plus an Au pair) and the sleeping arrangements were perfect. All of the equipment in the House was generally clean and in good working order. The owners were highly responsive and straight forward in all of their communications. The wildlife was terrific with horses coming to graze regularly, lots of frogs, and other sights and sounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

The Best Pick for Our 1st Family Vacation

The property was AWESOME and the owners were very responsive to all communications. Our time at Meant to Be was the best family vacation ever. We will definitely be back but next time not only as guests but as friends. Thanks Melissa and Bill for one OUTSTANDING family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.,

Perfect Vacation at "Meant to Be"

We certainly enjoyed our vacation at "Meant to Be". The tranquility of the location was just wonderful! The house had everything (and more) of what we needed. We enjoyed the private pool as well as the close location to beach. Every morning and evening during our stay, we had horses grazing in the yard... just beautiful. The owners were very responsive to any of our questions. Thanks Bill and Melissa for a wonderful week at your home. We had a fabulous vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb M., Knoxville, TN

House has all you'll need

Except food and family. Thanks for a wonderful place to call home for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Could not ask for anything more

This was our first family vacation to OBX and Meant to Be is now our favorite Happy Place. The home has everything one can need or want on a vacation. The only adjustment we had to make was to learn how to relax and enjoy the peace and serenity found in this idyllic setting- it didn't take long!! Our short time here, allowed us as a family to strengthen our bonds and create lasting family memories. Although the home is well equipped with technology, it was amazing to see we spent the week virtually unplugged. We enjoyed driving and relaxing on the beach, kayaking the canals, collecting shells, relaxing in the pool, game evenings, beautiful sunsets, and witnessing the antics of the mustangs to name a few. The owners are always available to help- including working with their friends to help you receive the contact lenses your child forgot to pack. You know you've found the perfect family vacation spot, when your high tech teenager asks if we can spend three weeks here next year. Thank you Melissa and Bill for taking wonderful care of us and sharing your home and community with us!! We can't wait to return to Meant to Be!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth F., Portsmouth

Didn't want to leave!

Our recent stay at Meant To Be was our first trip to the Outer Banks. I can't say enough about our vacation. The home, the location, the peacefulness, the horses... Everyone in our party had an amazing week, spanning 3 generations of family members. The pool was such a hit, not a day went by that we weren't playing in it. We walked to the fire station for ice cream every day that it was open (wed-sat, 10-2). We explored the canals at sunset with the canoe that is generously shared by the owners of MTB. We used the boogie boards to play in the ocean. In the evenings we all had room to spread out among the hammocks and outdoor seating to watch the horses play and eat on the dunes, or we would take long walks on the beach to see the dolphins. I highly recommend Meant To Be to anyone ready to explore the true character of the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Melissa and Bill Baun

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Bill, myself and our children began vacationing on Carova Beach in 1998. It only took 1 vacation to fall in love. Two years later we purchased a lot and 2 years after that we designed and had our home built. Spending time with family and friends while here at our home on Carova is one of our greatest blessings. This is our one and only rental home. It has been a labor of love. Labor and Love being equal. We had never imagined doing anything like this which is why we say it was "Meant To Be".

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Carova Beach the very first time we vacationed there. Nothing had ever felt so right, so we closed our eyes and purchased a lot after a couple years of vacationing on Carova and the rest was .....Meant To Be! We are blessed to have the opportunity to share our home with others the way someone once opened their door and allowed us to be a guest at their beautiful beach house.

What makes this property unique

We offer an early 2:30 check in time the day of your arrival.
We employ private housekeepers and maintenance persons to care for our home.
WiFi, smart tv, direct tv, kitchen with 2 dishwashers, 2 full size refrigerators (top and bottom floors), 3 Master (king) bedrooms, large inground pool, private hot tub, large spacious decks with swings and hammocks, Keurig and drip coffee makers, fully stocked kitchen,

Languages:

English