The Hemingway
The Estate That Raises the Bar — Literally
"The cocktail bar, the library with those ocean views, the spa suites for the bridal party — The Hemingway is built for an event that people remember for decades. We couldn't have asked for a more spectacular setting."
14 Bedrooms. A Cocktail Bar. Five Spa Suites. One Oceanfront Estate.
The Hemingway brings something no ballroom ever could — a full cocktail bar, a Captain's Lookout Library with panoramic ocean views, and five en-suite spa whirlpool suites for your most important guests. With 14 bedrooms sleeping 32 on Corolla's 4×4 beach, this is the most distinguished event estate on the Outer Banks.
Full Cocktail Bar On-Site
A proper, fully equipped cocktail bar in the estate. Your bartenders, your drinks list, your vibe — without a venue surcharge. The reception pre-drinks are already sorted.
Captain's Lookout Library
A dramatic library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and panoramic ocean views. A setting that photographers return for — and one guests never forget.
5 Spa Whirlpool Suites
Five spa-grade en-suite rooms with whirlpool baths. Your bridal party, VIPs, or executive leadership gets a spa-hotel experience without leaving the estate.
Corolla 4×4 Oceanfront
Private beach access on one of the East Coast's most scenic stretches. Wild horses, unspoiled dunes, and a golden-hour ceremony setting that's genuinely unmatched.
32 Guests Sleep On-Site
More on-site beds than The Fitzgerald. Your entire wedding party, leadership team, or extended family sleeps inside the estate — together, no hotel runs, no taxis.
No Venue Fee — Ever
Pay for the estate. Bring any caterer, photographer, DJ, florist, or planner. Zero vendor lock-in, zero event surcharges. The most extraordinary estate at the most transparent price.
Weddings, Retreats & Celebrations
Every package includes exclusive estate use, the cocktail bar, Captain's Lookout Library, and all 5 spa suites. No hidden costs.
- Full estate exclusive use
- Cocktail bar for reception
- 5 spa suites for bridal party
- Ocean ceremony access
- Bring any vendors
- Full estate exclusive use
- 14BR · sleeps 32 on-site
- Cocktail bar for rehearsal & reception
- 5 spa suites for bridal party
- Captain's Library for portraits
- Day-of concierge support
- Full 150-guest capacity
- Fri–Mon 3-night takeover
- Rehearsal, ceremony & brunch
- All 32 beds for wedding party
- Cocktail bar full weekend
- Priority booking window
Estate rental only. Catering, photography, florals & entertainment are additional and entirely your choice.
- 14BR for delegate stays
- Cocktail bar for evening wind-down
- Captain's Library as boardroom
- High-speed WiFi throughout
- Private 4×4 beach access
- Full estate exclusive use
- Captain's Library as meeting space
- Cocktail bar for client entertaining
- 5 spa suites for senior leadership
- Oceanfront teambuilding space
- Concierge event coordination
- 150-guest event capacity
- Cocktail bar & library settings
- 5 spa reward suites
- Awards ceremony space
- Chartered excursion coordination
- Full concierge team
Estate rental only. AV, catering, transport & additional services are additional costs.
- Full estate exclusive use
- Cocktail bar for the party
- 5 spa suites for VIP guests
- Oceanfront celebrating space
- Bring your caterer & entertainer
- 32 on-site beds for the family
- 3 full days oceanfront access
- Cocktail bar all weekend
- 5 spa suites for seniors/VIPs
- Captain's Library for gatherings
- Flexible check-in / check-out
- Full 150-person capacity
- 3-night estate takeover
- Cocktail bar & library settings
- All 32 guests on-site
- Full concierge planning team
- Exclusive beach activities
Estate rental only. Catering, entertainment & decorations are additional and your full choice.
A Cocktail Bar. A Library. An Ocean.
Where Pre-Drinks Happen at Your Own Bar
Most venues make you hire a bar setup and return it the next day. At The Hemingway, it's already there — a full cocktail bar ready for your rehearsal cocktails, reception drinks, and morning-after Bloody Marys. Add the Captain's Lookout Library for ceremony portraits that stop people cold, and five spa whirlpool suites where your bridal party gets ready in true luxury.
- On-site cocktail bar — staffed by your bartenders, your drinks
- Captain's Lookout Library — ceremony portrait location of the year
- 5 spa whirlpool suites for bridal party
- Ocean ceremony on Corolla 4×4 beach
- 32 on-site beds — entire wedding party stays together
- Rehearsal dinner + ceremony + brunch, all on the estate
The Library. The Bar. The Ocean. The Deal Gets Done.
Close Deals in a Captain's Library
The Captain's Lookout Library — floor-to-ceiling books, panoramic ocean views — is unlike any boardroom you've ever used. Your leadership team arrives, checks in to their 5 spa suites, and from the first evening around the cocktail bar, the conversations change. Decisions made here stick.
- Captain's Library as primary meeting / board space
- 5 spa suites for senior leadership accommodation
- Full cocktail bar for client entertainment
- 32 on-site beds — whole team stays together
- 4×4 beach teambuilding & outdoor breakouts
- High-speed WiFi, full chef's kitchen
Your Own Bar. Your Own Spa. Your Own Ocean.
Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, retirements — whatever the milestone, The Hemingway turns it into an event nobody forgets. An oceanfront estate, a cocktail bar, and 5 spa suites, exclusively yours.
Cocktail Bar. Library. Spa Suites. Ocean.
40 rooms across multiple levels on Corolla's private 4×4 beach.
What Clients Say
"The cocktail bar for our welcome reception, the library for our portraits, spa suites for the bridal party — The Hemingway thought of everything before we even knew we needed it. Extraordinary."
"Our CFO said it was the best retreat she'd attended in 20 years. The library as a boardroom, evening drinks at our own bar, and five spa suites for the senior team. It's a different level entirely."
"Grandma got a spa whirlpool suite. The grandkids had the beach. The adults had the cocktail bar. The Hemingway genuinely had something for every generation of our family."
Before You Inquire
The Hemingway has a full on-site cocktail bar, a Captain's Lookout Library with panoramic ocean views, and 5 spa whirlpool suites — making it particularly suited to weddings and events where premium guest experience is the priority. It also sleeps 32 vs The Fitzgerald's 30. The Fitzgerald has 3 private acres and 49 rooms of photography settings.
Yes — you bring your own bartenders and bar stock. The bar infrastructure is in place. Our concierge team can recommend licensed OBX bartending services if you need referrals.
Up to 150 event guests, with 32 sleeping on-site across 14 bedrooms. Guests beyond 32 typically stay at nearby Corolla properties — our team can coordinate accommodation blocks.
Yes — all three together form the Three Authors compound, sleeping up to 100 guests on-site across 46 bedrooms. This is ideal for very large events. Contact us to discuss compound packages.
No. You pay for the estate rental — that's it. No separate event or venue fee. Bring any vendors you choose with no surcharges.
Summer weekends and peak dates book 6–12 months in advance. Inquire as early as possible to secure your preferred date.
Plan Your Event at The Hemingway
Our event concierge team will respond within 4 business hours with availability, pricing and next steps.
Or call us: 304-902-6504 · [email protected]
14 Bedrooms. A Cocktail Bar. 5 Spa Suites.
Corolla 4×4 Beach · Outer Banks NC · 150 Guests Max · No Venue Fees