On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Corolla vacation home, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Hosting 100 guests at The Three Authors Estate costs less than booking 50 oceanfront hotel rooms in the Outer Banks — with one address, one check-in, three private pools, three gourmet kitchens, a private beach, and zero shuttles. The entire 46-bedroom, 25,000 sq. ft. oceanfront compound is exclusively yours.
THE THREE AUTHORS ESTATE — The Outer Banks' Largest Private Oceanfront Venue for Weddings, Retreats & Milestone Events
SECTION 1 — THE ESTATE
The Three Authors Estate is an extraordinary 46-bedroom private oceanfront compound on Corolla's exclusive 4x4 beach, designed for weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. Combining three magnificent estates — The Fitzgerald, The Hemingway, and The Mark Twain — across 11 private oceanfront acres, this property accommodates up to 102 overnight guests across multiple levels, offering the rarest combination on the Outer Banks: a genuine event venue where every guest sleeps on-site. No other property in the region matches the scale, privacy, or event infrastructure of this estate. Exclusively managed by LuxStayUSA — featured on The Knot and WeddingWire, with 100+ weddings and events hosted.
SECTION 2 — EVENT AT A GLANCE
Bedrooms: 46 | Sleeping Capacity: Up to 102 guests on-site Event Capacity: Up to 150 guests daytime (102 overnight + 50 day-of-event guests) Exclusive Use: The entire 11-acre estate — no shared spaces, no outside guests Private Pools & Hot Tubs: 3 heated pools, 3 hot tubs — one per estate Ceremony Space: Private oceanfront beach, expansive multi-level decks, covered gazebo Catering Kitchens: 3 professional-grade gourmet kitchens — open to outside caterers Event Coordinator: Dedicated LuxStayUSA coordinator included with every booking Vendor Network: Photography, catering, florals, DJs, officiants — all vetted and local Parking: 20-25 vehicles on-site | 4x4 vehicle access required (shuttle options available) Elevators: One in each estate — full accessibility across all levels Event Types: Weddings, Corporate Retreats, Graduations, Milestone Birthdays, Family Reunions Management: LuxStayUSA — 100+ events hosted, featured on The Knot & WeddingWire
SECTION 3 — THE EVENT EXPERIENCE
There is a reason event groups return to The Three Authors Estate year after year. The moment your guests arrive — driving through miles of undeveloped coastline where wild horses roam freely — the outside world disappears. Eleven private oceanfront acres separate your celebration from everything else. No neighboring resorts. No passing traffic. No public beach access at this stretch. Just your people, the Atlantic, and the kind of uninterrupted privacy that no traditional venue can offer.
Unlike a hotel ballroom or a shared ceremony site, this estate keeps everyone under one roof — or rather, under three connected roofs. The ceremony happens on the private beach. The reception unfolds across oceanfront decks with sunset views. And when the night winds down, every guest walks to their own bedroom steps away. No shuttles. No check-out deadlines. No splitting your group across hotel rooms where half the guests miss the morning-after brunch. Your guests wake up where the celebration happened — and the conversation picks up exactly where it left off.
Behind the scenes, LuxStayUSA's dedicated event coordinator handles the logistics that make seamless events possible. From pre-arrival vendor coordination to day-of support, from catering kitchen access to parking logistics for the 4x4 beach — the coordination is built into every booking. The exclusivity of a private oceanfront estate, with the infrastructure of a professionally managed event venue.
SECTION 4 — FLOOR-BY-FLOOR LAYOUT
THE FITZGERALD — 14 Bedrooms | 11 Bathrooms
Entry Level (Level 1) ▸ Master King Suite: King bed, ensuite bathroom — well-suited as a bridal or VIP suite with private access ▸ King Bedroom 2: King bed, shared bath (rooms 2-5 share bathrooms 3, 4, and 5) ▸ King Bedroom 3: King bed, shared bath ▸ King Bedroom 4: King bed, shared bath ▸ King Bedroom 5: King bed, shared bath ▸ Game Room: Pool table, arcade games — doubles as a cocktail hour or welcome reception space ▸ Home Theater: Stadium seating for 20 — ideal for rehearsal dinner slideshows, corporate presentations, or movie nights ▸ Half Bath
Main Living Level (Level 2) ▸ Master King Suite 6: King bed, ensuite with whirlpool — ideal as bridal getting-ready suite with natural light ▸ Master King Suite 7: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ King Bedroom 8: King bed, semi-private bath ▸ King Family Suite 9: King bed, family-sized layout ▸ Queen Family Suite 10: Queen bed, family layout — suitable for wedding coordinator or vendor staging ▸ Double Bunk Suite 11: Bunk beds — ideal for children's room or younger guests ▸ Queen Bedroom 12: Queen bed, semi-private bath ▸ Family Room with seating area ▸ Laundry facilities
Top Level (Level 3) ▸ Master King Suite 13: King bed, ensuite with whirlpool tub — executive-level accommodation with panoramic ocean views ▸ Great Room: Open-plan living area — primary indoor gathering space for events ▸ Gourmet Kitchen: Commercial-grade appliances, multiple ovens, dishwashers, vast counter space — catering-ready ▸ Dining Area: Formal seated dining ▸ Half Bath ▸ Elevator access to all levels
THE HEMINGWAY — 14 Bedrooms | 15 Bathrooms
Entry Level (Level 1) ▸ Master King Suite 1: King bed, ensuite with whirlpool — ground-floor bridal suite option with pool access ▸ Master King Suite 2: King bed, ensuite with whirlpool ▸ Master King Suite 3: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Handicap-Friendly King Suite 4: King bed, ensuite — ADA-accessible, ground-floor entry ▸ Queen Bedroom 5: Queen bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Double Bunk Room 6: Bunk beds — ideal for children or younger wedding party members ▸ Rec Room: Foosball, games — vendor staging or casual gathering space ▸ Small Kitchenette: Secondary prep area for caterers ▸ Pool House with cabana half bath — direct access to heated pool and hot tub ▸ Half Bath
Main Living Level (Level 2) ▸ Master King Suite 7: King bed, ensuite with whirlpool ▸ Master King Suite 8: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 9: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 10: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Large Gourmet Kitchen: Commercial-grade — primary catering station with multiple refrigerators, ovens, and prep space ▸ Great Room: Expansive gathering space for indoor receptions ▸ Dining Area: Formal seated dining for large groups ▸ Half Bath ▸ Expansive Oceanfront Decks: Multi-level — ceremony backdrop and reception space
Top Level (Level 3) ▸ Master King Suite 11: King bed, ensuite with whirlpool — top-floor suite with Captain's Lookout ocean views ▸ Master King Suite 12: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 13: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 14: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Second Family Room: Comfortable lounge — breakout space for corporate sessions or wedding party gathering ▸ Wet Bar: Cocktail service station ▸ Captain's Lookout: Elevated ocean viewing area — exceptional sunset ceremony or cocktail hour venue ▸ Expansive Decks ▸ Elevator access to all levels
THE MARK TWAIN — 18 Bedrooms | 17 Bathrooms
Entry Level (Level 1) ▸ Master King Suite 1: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 2: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 3: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Master King Suite 4: King bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ King Bedrooms 5-12: Eight king bedrooms with shared Jack & Jill bathrooms — ideal wing for wedding party or corporate teams ▸ Duo Bunk Room 13: Bunk beds — children's quarters ▸ Duo Bunk Room 14: Bunk beds — children's quarters ▸ Queen Bedroom 15: Queen bed, shared bath ▸ Game Room: Pool table, entertainment — event night activity zone ▸ Bar Area: Built-in bar — cocktail service or welcome reception staging ▸ Half Bath ▸ Laundry facilities
Main Living Level (Level 2) ▸ Large Gourmet Kitchen: The estate's largest kitchen — multiple refrigerators, commercial appliances, expansive prep and counter space for large-scale catering ▸ Dining Area: Seats large groups for formal meals ▸ Gathering Area: Open-concept living — indoor reception overflow or corporate session space ▸ Wet Bar: Additional cocktail service point ▸ Media Room: AV-equipped — presentations, slideshows, or entertainment screenings ▸ Half Bath ▸ Access to Expansive Oceanfront Decks
Top Level (Level 3) ▸ Master King Suites 16-17: King beds, ensuite bathrooms — executive-level accommodations with elevated ocean views ▸ Master Queen Suite 18: Queen bed, ensuite bathroom ▸ Full Bath ▸ Sitting Area: Private lounge — VIP retreat or quiet workspace ▸ Reverse Osmosis water filtration throughout ▸ Elevator access to all levels
SECTION 5 — EVENT AMENITIES
Ceremony & Celebration Spaces - Private oceanfront beach on 11 secluded acres — ceremony space with Atlantic backdrop, no public access - Multi-level oceanfront decks across all three estates — reception seating for 100+ - Covered gazebo/lanai — weather-protected ceremony backup - Fire pit — evening reception, bonfire socials, s'mores station - 3 great rooms — indoor reception space, inclement weather backup - Captain's Lookout (The Hemingway) — elevated sunset ceremony or cocktail hour venue
Catering & Dining - 3 professional-grade gourmet kitchens — open to outside caterers, commercial appliances, multiple ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators in each - Formal dining areas in each estate — combined seated dinner capacity for 60+ - Outdoor dining areas — al fresco reception seating - 3 wet bars and built-in bar areas — cocktail service stations throughout - Outdoor BBQ grills — rehearsal dinner cookouts, casual event dining - Concierge chef services available — private chefs for customized menus
Entertainment & Recreation - 3 private heated pools — exclusive to your group (o
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
In-room roll-in shower
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Heated pool
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 25,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement
A security deposit hold of $200 is required prior to arrival and will be released 7 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions.
Minimum age to rent is 18 years
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Oceanfront Estate | Sleeps 102 | Weddings & Events | 46BR Corolla 4x4 OBX to the airport?
This vacation home is 98.8 mi (150-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Oceanfront Estate | Sleeps 102 | Weddings & Events | 46BR Corolla 4x4 OBX have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanfront Estate | Sleeps 102 | Weddings & Events | 46BR Corolla 4x4 OBX to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!