The Three Authors: Stays, Weddings, and Retreats
The Compound at a Glance
Three Estates. One Private Campus.
46 Bedrooms, 102 Guests On-Site
The Mark Twain (18BR), The Fitzgerald (14BR), and The Hemingway (14BR) combined across 11 private oceanfront acres.
Three Heated Oceanfront Pools
One per estate, all heated, all private. Open year-round. Three separate pool decks with lounge chairs and direct beach access.
Two Private Cinemas
A 20-seat cinema at The Fitzgerald and a 12-seat cinema at The Mark Twain. Two groups can screen simultaneously.
Baby Grand Piano and Event Floor
The Mark Twain's vaulted event floor seats 40 for dinner under a baby grand piano with Atlantic horizon views.
Full Cocktail Bar
The Hemingway's operational bar with brass tap, glassware, and seating for ten. Welcome receptions and farewell toasts happen here.
300-Plus Event Capacity
102 guests sleep on-site. Day guests bring total event capacity to 300-plus. The largest private event venue on the OBX.
Book any single estate, any two together, or all three as the full compound. Each has its own character and stands alone.
Three Estates, One Compound
Every two-estate and three-estate combination is bookable as a single reservation.
Compound Configurations
The 4x4 Beach
Wild Horses at First Light
Corolla's wild Spanish mustangs roam the 4x4 beach that runs past the compound. Descendants of horses that arrived on Spanish ships 500 years ago, they are not in a pen or on a tour loop. They simply live here.
Guided sunrise tours are arranged through our concierge. Sightings from the pool deck and boardwalk happen almost daily. There is no experience like it anywhere else on the East Coast.
The beach is private. No public access, no day-trippers, no strangers. Just 11 acres of dune grass, sea oats, and the Atlantic as far as you can see.
Baby Grand, Vaulted Ceilings, Seats 40
The Mark Twain Event Floor
A baby grand piano, vaulted ceilings, and dining for 40 under one Atlantic horizon. The Mark Twain's event floor is the centerpiece of the compound for dinners, ceremonies, and keynote sessions.
The catering kitchen has hosted some of the East Coast's most respected chefs. Three great rooms across three estates give your group space to spread out between sessions.
Right for Every Occasion
Up to 300 Guests
Weddings
Up to 102 On-Site
Corporate Retreats
Private Beach Campus
Graduations
100-Plus Events Hosted
4.78
757 reviews
Few minor issues but overall I would most definitely rebook this stay! Very clean and spacious. The walk to MGM Grand Casino was not bad at all! Can’t wait to come back here!
Miguel
Stayed in November 2026
Ich würde das Apartment jederzeit wieder buchen! Es hat alles reibungsfrei funktioniert und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Apartments sind top ausgestattet und alles ist da, was man braucht. <br/>Die Lage ist ebenfalls super. Binnen 10-15 min ist man direkt am Strip und unser Auto konnten wir kostenlos an der Unterkunft parken.👍🏼
Sherina
Stayed in October 2026
Love’s it! What a great location! Super responsive host!
Alan
Stayed in October 2026
We had a few glitches in the units. As soon as we notified Manny they were taken care of. I don't understand why people don't report problems when they occur.
Norma
Stayed in October 2026
1461 Ocean Pearl Road, Corolla NC
Getting Here
The Three Authors
1461 Ocean Pearl Road
Corolla, North Carolina 27927
Outer Banks, 4x4 Beach
Tel: +1 304-902-6504
Airports and Transport
Getting to the 4x4 Beach
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
About 2 hours from the compound via 4x4 beach access. The closest major airport with direct flights from major US hubs.
Currituck County Regional (ONX)
Regional airport about 25 minutes from the pavement end. Suitable for private aircraft and charter flights.
Other Transportation
Our concierge coordinates licensed group shuttles from the 4x4 beach access point at Carova Beach. Complimentary guest parking at the pavement end for all vehicles.
Before You Inquire
Frequently Asked Questions
