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

Holiday home with private pool, 4-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches

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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 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Corolla, NC

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

5 bathrooms

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!

Keywords: House, Beach, Outer Banks, Carova Beach, Carova Rental, OBX, Vacation Rental, Rental Home, Beach House Rental, North Carolina, Ocean Views, Close to Ocean, Off Road, 4X4, OBX House, OBX Rental, OBX Vacation, Single family Home, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Wild Horses, Dolphins, Game Room, 3 King Master Bedrooms, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, kayak, canoe, four wheel drive, 4WD, relaxation, pristine beaches, swimming beaches, Facebook, WiFi, internet, smart tv, Direct TV, grocery delivery, home away from home, nearby golfing, fishing, charter fishing, shelling, relaxation

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Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
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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

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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

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Corolla, NC

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.

How much is parking at Meant To Be Your Home Away from Home 5 BR, 4.5 BA Pool Hot Tub Walk to 4X4 Beach?

On-site parking is available at the 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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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, owners were very responsive and gave great detailed information!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2020
Thank you for allowing us to host your first stay on the Outer Banks and we are so glad you made many great memories. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us! Bill & Melissa
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your first Family Vacation on Carova Beach and at Meant To Be. We appreciate having guests that enjoy and care for our home the way you did. We will certainly open our doors to you again, any time you like! Sincerely, Melissa & Bill
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Could not have been better!

Entire experience was amazing and hassle free!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and on Carova Beach ! We truly appreciate you being the fantastic guests that you were. Please let us know if we can open our doors to you in the future! All the best! Melissa & Bill
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your first trip to Carova and Meant To Be. We look forward to opening our doors again to you! Melissa & Bill
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! And also glad to hear your Subaru Forester had no issues. So many ask about these type of vehicles.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for choosing Meant To Be as your vacation home !!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Wonderful

Thank you for opening your beautiful home up to our family. The location and amenities were top notch. Communication with Melissa was fabulous! We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Meant To Be and Carova Beach! We welcome the opportunity to serve you again. Melissa & Bill
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home, Meant To Be as well as the stunning beauty and wildlife that Carova Beach has to offer, primarily being the Corolla Wild Horses !!!
Verified

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Fantastic!

We have stayed at MTB so many times over the years that we've lost count. The last was during Thanksgiving 2011. It has everything you need including two dishwashers, two refrigerators, and two microwaves (comes in handy during Thanksgiving!). Our family and friends drive up to 6 hours to meet us at this wonderful vacation destination. It's thrilling to drive up the beach and get away from it all. The views, pool, hot tub, and daily visits from the horses make this a dream home. We consider this our own private beach house even though Melissa and Bill are the owners. They are terrific people to work with and even though we've never met in person, we consider them friends. You can't go wrong with renting this home. We can't wait until we return again!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you to one of our regulars !!! We are thrilled to have met so many wonderful people through the years, and honored to now call some our friends. Thanks for sharing so many of your Meant To Be memories through the years !!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

Our Family Vacation

We have been vacationing in the 4X4 section for 10 years. This year we chose,"Meant to Be" for our Family vacation home. This home is in our favorite area of Carova Beach. A choice that our entire Family agrees was our best so far. Everything was beyond our expectations inside and out. Our entire Family had an extremely great time in the oversized pool, day and night. The home is set up for full speed ahead, or kick back in the hammock to relax and read a book. From the furnishings in the home to the outdoor furniture Melissa and Bill have did an excellent job. Melissa is the most personable and nicest person I have had the pleasure of renting a vacation home from. Her kindness and the concern she has for her renters does not go unnoticed. We have scheduled again for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so very much for your kind review! We are so glad your family had such a memorable vacation and that" Meant To Be" was a part of that vacation !!! We look forward to your return in the 2017 season and thank you for trusting us as your "home away from home" Sincerely, Melissa & Bill
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pia E.

Beautiful Adventure

This was our first trip to the outer banks...certainly not our last! Once the paved road ended a new world opened up. The drive on the beach was amazing in itself, but once we arrived at Meant to Be we knew the week would only get better. It is beautifully decorated and well kept. There was plenty of room for our group of 10 plus our puggle! The many decks all offered breathtaking views and the wild horses were just beautiful. We collected lots of seashells, walked countless walks along the shore, and enjoyed the canoe in the canals. There was every amenity (and appliance) one could possibly need in the beautiful home as well. The pool was amazing as well! The kids (7 of them 11-21) all had a blast as well! Melissa and Bill were incredibly helpful and responsive to our questions before our trip and even checked in with us once we arrived. It was an amazing adventure that we look forward to again!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are truly grateful to be able to open our doors to your family for your vacatoin on Carova Beach. It is a magical place, as you have discovered. We welcome you back and thank you again for choosing "Meant To Be" as your vacation home! Sincerely, Melissa & Bill
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10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

A very special place

Our group stayed at this lovely home in early June, and included 6 adults and 2 children (ages 3 and 6). While we did bring our own beach chairs, toys, etc, we soon found we hadn't needed to, since the owners have pretty much everythng one would need for a great beach day - they really do think of everything! The house is decorated beautifully and has lots of great amenities. The kitchen, especially, is very well stocked - one of our crew is a chef, and he had everything he could have needed to make wonderful meals every evening. Finally, the views...the views! From the multi-level decks to the living room and the Ships Watch one can get a great view of the dunes and ocean. Beach is definitely within walking distance (we did every day). Horses everywhere, too - we saw them many times every day. Driving on the beach is an adventure and really fun! We barely left the house, since there was so much to do right here! Stay here - you'll love it!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so much! As always, we are humbled to hear such wonderful things about our home. We are headed to MTB this week to begin the closing of our 10th rental season. These kind words just made all the work ahead of us for the week a "labor of love"! Thank You! Melissa & Bill
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie J.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your first time on the 4 X 4 Beaches and at Meant To Be. We always strive to work with our guests should any issues arise. We do ask all our guests to review all of the information in our Rental Package which includes many helpful tips about our home, the horses and the area. One of those tips is that the Carova Firehouse located a half mile north of us sells ice for coolers. So in addition to the ice makers in the refrigerators, extra ice is always available at the firehouse.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Total Luxury, Peace & Relaxation

"Meant To Be" really sums up our vacation. The home is beautiful, clean & came with all the amenities we could have ever asked for & more. The owners were extremely accommodating & very nice to work with. The view from the Ship's Watch was absolutely gorgeous as we could see the ocean through the dunes. We were greeted by the horses in the morning outside of the house which was a nice surprise. We also captured many pictures of the horses roaming on the beach while picking up hundreds of sea shells. We also loved that there was plenty to do at the house during the rainy times; plenty of dvd's, board games, books and best of all, a pool table & card table. The outside pool & hot tub are really nice, but unfortunately due to our early season vacation, we could not swim. The other thing we loved was that we were able to bring our 2 dogs. Not many rental homes allow that. In addition, there were dog bowls, shampoo and towels already there for us. We also appreciated their suggestions of places to visit while we were in OBX. We would have never known about them otherwise. We could not have had a nicer vacation thanks to Melissa & Bill. We can't wait to return to "MeantToBe." Oh, one other note: they were extremely fast in returning our deposit.!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely review! And we are so happy to have been able to help make your vacation a great experience. What's even more amazing is that after about 36 years....we were reunited after going to church and school together as kids....and then you found our home on VRBO not knowing it was us. Now that's a vacation that's Meant To Be !!!!!!!,,,
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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,

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