The Three Authors
on guest ratings and 100+ hosted events.
Three estates, one address
The Mark Twain (18BR), The Fitzgerald (14BR), and The Hemingway (14BR). Combinable for groups up to 102. Bookable individually or as the full compound.
Built for events
Dedicated event floor at The Mark Twain. Catering kitchen. Bridal suite at The Fitzgerald. Cocktail bar at The Hemingway. Over 100 weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone reunions hosted.
Direct 4×4 beach access
Reachable only by the wild four-by-four beach. No through roads. Wild Spanish mustangs walk the dunes. Eleven private acres of dune grass between you and the Atlantic.
Three oceanfront estates on Corolla's four-by-four beach, combined into the largest luxury compound in the Outer Banks. The Mark Twain, The Fitzgerald, and The Hemingway — eighteen, fourteen, and fourteen bedrooms each, joined across eleven private acres of dune grass and sea oats.
Built for the events that matter most. Weddings of one hundred and two across three private estates. Family reunions that span four generations and need every bedroom occupied. Corporate retreats with a dedicated event floor, baby grand piano, and a catering kitchen that has hosted some of the East Coast's most respected chefs.
Three estates. One compound.
Mix and match, or take all three. Each estate stands alone — combined, they hold one hundred and two.
What this place offers
· 100+ Events Hosted
The Three Authors handled 90 guests for our parents' 50th anniversary like a private resort. Three estates, one experience — and the team made every detail effortless from welcome dinner to send-off brunch.
We brought 28 people from our company to The Mark Twain for a strategy offsite. The event floor, the grand piano, the catering kitchen — it was better than any hotel conference room we've ever booked.
The Fitzgerald set the tone for our entire wedding weekend. The cinema, the bridal suite, the pool deck — every detail felt considered. Our guests are still talking about it.
Booking direct made all the difference. The team knew the property inside out, helped us plan the arrival experience, and there were zero platform surprises. We'll never book any other way.
Where you'll be
Reachable only by the wild four-by-four beach — no through roads, no traffic, no tourists. Wild Spanish mustangs walk the dunes at first light. Sunrise over the Atlantic. Sunset over the Currituck Sound. The four-by-four is the address.
Frequently asked
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Things to know
House rules
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- 3-night minimum stay
- Pets welcome at select estates
- No smoking indoors
Safety & property
- Smoke alarm in every estate
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- First-aid kit on premises
- Self check-in with smart lock
- 24/7 emergency support
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking
- Full refund up to 60 days before arrival
- Event packages have custom terms
- Travel insurance recommended