General Features
- Arcade/game room
- Books
- Games
- Pool or billiards table
- 14 bedrooms
- 32 bathrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bed sheets provided
- Car recommended
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Concierge services
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- Fire extinguisher
- Fireplace
- First aid kit
- Fishing nearby
- Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Gas grill
- Golf nearby
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Heating
- Highchair
- Hot tub
- Ice maker
- In a rural location
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen island
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Microwave
- Near a hospital
- Near outlet shopping
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- On the beach
- On the waterfront
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Pet friendly
- Phone
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Shower
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Stovetop
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Travel crib
- Unit size: 7904 sq ft (734 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water skiing nearby
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About this Property
- Sleeps 72
- 14 Bedrooms
- 32 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 7904 square feet
THE HEMINGWAY & MARK TWAIN ESTATE — The Outer Banks' Premier Private Venue for Weddings, Retreats & Milestone Events
SECTION 1 — THE ESTATE
The Hemingway & Mark Twain Estate is an extraordinary 32-bedroom private oceanfront getaway on Corolla's exclusive 4x4 beach, designed for weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. Combining two striking oceanfront estates on 6 private acres, this property accommodates up to 72 overnight guests across multiple levels — offering the rarest combination on the Outer Banks: a genuine event venue where every guest sleeps on-site. Exclusively managed by LuxStayUSA — featured on The Knot and WeddingWire, with 100+ group events hosted.
SECTION 2 — EVENT AT A GLANCE
- Bedrooms: 32 | Sleeping Capacity: 72 guests on-site
- Event Capacity: Up to 72+ guests daytime / 72 guests overnight
- Exclusive Use: The entire estate is yours — no shared spaces, no outside guests
- Private Heated Pools (2) and Year-Round Hot Tubs (2)
- Ceremony Spaces: Oceanfront decks, private beach on 6 acres, poolside terraces
- Catering Kitchens: Professional-grade with 6 fridges, 4 dishwashers, multiple cooktops and ovens — open to outside caterers
- Indoor Dining: Seats 72+ across multiple dining areas
- Event Coordinator: Dedicated LuxStayUSA coordinator included with every booking
- Vendor Network: Photography, catering, florals, DJs, officiants — all vetted and local
- Parking: 13+ cars on-site | 4x4/AWD access required
- Event Types: Weddings, Corporate Retreats, Graduations, Milestone Birthdays, Family Reunions
- Management: LuxStayUSA — 100+ events hosted, featured on The Knot and WeddingWire
SECTION 3 — THE EVENT EXPERIENCE
When you book The Hemingway & Mark Twain Estate, you are not booking a home — you are securing a private oceanfront compound with a dedicated events team behind it. Unlike a traditional venue, the estate keeps everybody under one roof: ceremony, reception, and rest, all in the same place. Your guests wake up where the celebration happened. No shuttles. No check-out deadlines. No splitting across hotel rooms. Just your people, your moment, and six private acres of Atlantic coastline.
The two estates offer unmatched gathering space — from oceanfront enormous rooms to open decks overlooking the Atlantic. Your group shares meals prepared in professional-grade kitchens constructed for 70+, and steps onto oceanfront decks where the sound of the ocean becomes part of the occasion. There are no shared walls, no resort hordes, and no venue time limits — just the exclusivity of a private estate with the logistics of a professionally managed event venue.
LuxStayUSA coordinates every detail before you arrive. Your dedicated event coordinator handles vendor scheduling, caterer access, timeline coordination, and on-call support throughout your event dates. This is event management — not a self-service home rental.
SECTION 4 — FLOORING-BY-FLOORING LAYOUT
THE HEMINGWAY (14 Bedrooms, 14 Bathrooms)
Level 3 (Top Floor)
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, ensuite bath, step-complimentary access, wide doorway. Panoramic ocean vistas — ideal as a bridal suite or coordinator's office with ceremony-deck access.
- Bedroom 2: King bed, ensuite bath. Ocean vistas with standing shower.
- Bedroom 3: King bed, ocean vistas. Top-floor suite.
- Bedroom 4: King bed, ensuite bath, sunset vistas with tub/shower.
Level 2 (Main Living Level — 4 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 5: King bed, ensuite bath. Ocean side, standing shower.
- Bedroom 6: Queen bed, ocean vistas, bath/tub combo.
- Bedroom 7: King bed, ensuite bath with whirlpool. Premium suite for VIP guests or wedding event.
- Bedroom 8: King bed, ensuite bath, sunset vistas. Roomy accommodation for couples.
- Main gathering areas on this level: oceanfront grandiose room, professional kitchen, media room with projector (seats 20 for presentations or slideshows), and broad oceanfront deck for ceremony or beverage hour.
Level 1 (Ground Floor — 6 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 9: King bed, ensuite bath, step-complimentary access. Ground-level primary suite.
- Bedroom 10: King bed, ocean side, tub/shower combo. Step-complimentary access.
- Bedroom 11: King bed, ensuite bath, ocean side. Standing shower.
- Bedroom 12: Bunk bed, shared bath with Bedroom 13. Kids or additional group members.
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, shared bath with Bedroom 12, sunset vistas. Step-complimentary access.
- Bedroom 14: King bed plus bunk bed, ensuite bath, sunset vistas. Flexible family room or event host suite.
- Ground level also includes: game room with pool table and bar area, pool and hot tub access, outdoor cabana bar, and boardwalk to private beach. Vendor staging and catering prep area.
THE MARK TWAIN (18 Bedrooms, 17 Bathrooms)
Level 1 (Ground Floor — 12 Bedrooms)
- Bedrooms 1 and 2: Queen + bunk suite and king suite, shared bath. Family-friendly cluster with step-complimentary access.
- Bedrooms 3 and 4: King beds, each with private ensuite bath. Premium ground-floor suites.
- Bedrooms 5 and 6: King bed and bunk bed, shared bath. Step-complimentary access.
- Bedrooms 7 and 8: Bunk bed and king bed, shared bath. Step-complimentary access throughout.
- Bedroom 9: King bed, ensuite bath. Private ground-floor suite.
- Bedroom 10: Two bunk beds, ensuite bath. Dedicated space for younger guests or kids in the group.
- Bedrooms 11 and 12: King beds, shared bath. Connected rooms for couples or groomsmen.
- Ground level includes: game room, outdoor deck, pool and hot tub, vendor staging area with direct outdoor access.
Level 2 (Main Living Level)
- Main gathering areas: oceanfront grand room for receptions and group dining, professional catering kitchen, 100-inch TV theater (seats 12 for presentations or screenings), and expansive oceanfront deck. No bedrooms on this level — dedicated event space.
Level 3 (Top Floor — 6 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, ensuite bath. Intimate ocean-view suite — ideal as getting-ready space or coordinator room.
- Bedrooms 14-18: King beds, all with ensuite baths. Premium top-floor suites with Atlantic vistas — reserved for the wedding couple, executive leadership, or VIP guests.
SECTION 5 — EVENT AMENITIES
Ceremony and Celebration Spaces:
- Oceanfront decks on multiple levels — ceremony-ready with expansive Atlantic vistas
- Private beach on 6 oceanfront acres — exchange vows with the Atlantic as your backdrop
- Two oceanfront grand rooms — indoor ceremony or reception seating for 70+ seated
- Poolside terraces — beverage hour, rehearsal dinner, or outdoor reception space
- Two outdoor cabana bars — drink service stations for receptions
Catering and Dining:
- Two professional-grade chef's kitchens — open to outside caterers
- Six full-size fridges across both estates (2 Hemingway, 4 Mark Twain)
- Four dishwashers (2 per estate), multiple cooktops, stoves, and ovens
- Commercial-grade appliances with granite countertops
- Full cookware and serving pieces for 70+ guests
- Indoor dining seating for 72 across multiple areas
- Premium gas grilles for outdoor dining and rehearsal dinners
Entertainment and Recreation:
- Two private heated pools with sun decks (seasonal)
- Two hot tubs with ocean vistas (year-round)
- Two game rooms with professional pool tables and bar areas
- Hemingway media room with projector — seats 20 for presentations, slideshows, or film screenings
- Mark Twain 100-inch TV theater — seats 12 for presentations, screenings, or watch events
- High-speed Wi-Fi supporting AV, video conferencing, and streaming across both estates
- Intelligent TVs with streaming services in gathering areas
- Private outdoor showers and beach access
Guest Comfort:
- Elevator access in both the Hemingway and Mark Twain estates
- Full-size washer and dryer in each estate
- Climate control throughout — central heating and cooling
- Lock box entry — code and arrival guide sent 48 hours before check-in
SECTION 6 — EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
Weddings and Ceremonies:
The Hemingway & Mark Twain Estate offers what no traditional OBX venue can: an exclusive oceanfront ceremony setting where every guest also sleeps on-site. Exchange vows on the private beach or oceanfront deck with the Atlantic as your backdrop, host the reception in the grand room or under the stars on the terrace, and let your guests retire upstairs — no shuttles, no hotel check-ins, no logistics. Wedding week stays (Thursday through Monday) are standard, accepting rehearsal dinners, day-of celebrations, and farewell brunches all under one roof. LuxStayUSA's curated vendor network includes vetted local photographers, caterers, florists, DJs, and officiants. Featured on The Knot and WeddingWire with 100+ weddings and group events hosted. Beach ceremony permits can be coordinated through your dedicated event coordinator.
Corporate Retreats and Executive Offsites:
Where business meets coastal luxury. The entire estate is exclusively yours — 32 bedrooms for your team, dedicated presentation spaces — a 20-seat media room with projector and a 12-seat theater with 100-inch TV, high-speed Wi-Fi for video conferencing, and multiple breakout spaces across both homes. Ocean vistas serve as your productivity backdrop, while the beach, pools, and game rooms provide natural team-building between sessions. LuxStayUSA handles all logistics so your team can focus on the agenda.
Graduation Celebrations:
A once-in-a-lifetime milestone deserves more than a restaurant dinner. The estate keeps the entire group together — 72 guests across 32 bedrooms with direct beach access for photos, two pools and hot tubs for celebration, game rooms for entertainment, and professional kitchens for catering a memorable dinner. The private 4x4 beach setting creates an exclusive backdrop that no hotel ballroom can match.
Milestone Birthdays and Anniversary Celebrations:
The private estate eliminates the restaurant and venue hassle entirely. Your entire guest list stays on-site with caterin
SECTION 1 — THE ESTATE
The Hemingway & Mark Twain Estate is an extraordinary 32-bedroom private oceanfront getaway on Corolla's exclusive 4x4 beach, designed for weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. Combining two striking oceanfront estates on 6 private acres, this property accommodates up to 72 overnight guests across multiple levels — offering the rarest combination on the Outer Banks: a genuine event venue where every guest sleeps on-site. Exclusively managed by LuxStayUSA — featured on The Knot and WeddingWire, with 100+ group events hosted.
SECTION 2 — EVENT AT A GLANCE
- Bedrooms: 32 | Sleeping Capacity: 72 guests on-site
- Event Capacity: Up to 72+ guests daytime / 72 guests overnight
- Exclusive Use: The entire estate is yours — no shared spaces, no outside guests
- Private Heated Pools (2) and Year-Round Hot Tubs (2)
- Ceremony Spaces: Oceanfront decks, private beach on 6 acres, poolside terraces
- Catering Kitchens: Professional-grade with 6 fridges, 4 dishwashers, multiple cooktops and ovens — open to outside caterers
- Indoor Dining: Seats 72+ across multiple dining areas
- Event Coordinator: Dedicated LuxStayUSA coordinator included with every booking
- Vendor Network: Photography, catering, florals, DJs, officiants — all vetted and local
- Parking: 13+ cars on-site | 4x4/AWD access required
- Event Types: Weddings, Corporate Retreats, Graduations, Milestone Birthdays, Family Reunions
- Management: LuxStayUSA — 100+ events hosted, featured on The Knot and WeddingWire
SECTION 3 — THE EVENT EXPERIENCE
When you book The Hemingway & Mark Twain Estate, you are not booking a home — you are securing a private oceanfront compound with a dedicated events team behind it. Unlike a traditional venue, the estate keeps everybody under one roof: ceremony, reception, and rest, all in the same place. Your guests wake up where the celebration happened. No shuttles. No check-out deadlines. No splitting across hotel rooms. Just your people, your moment, and six private acres of Atlantic coastline.
The two estates offer unmatched gathering space — from oceanfront enormous rooms to open decks overlooking the Atlantic. Your group shares meals prepared in professional-grade kitchens constructed for 70+, and steps onto oceanfront decks where the sound of the ocean becomes part of the occasion. There are no shared walls, no resort hordes, and no venue time limits — just the exclusivity of a private estate with the logistics of a professionally managed event venue.
LuxStayUSA coordinates every detail before you arrive. Your dedicated event coordinator handles vendor scheduling, caterer access, timeline coordination, and on-call support throughout your event dates. This is event management — not a self-service home rental.
SECTION 4 — FLOORING-BY-FLOORING LAYOUT
THE HEMINGWAY (14 Bedrooms, 14 Bathrooms)
Level 3 (Top Floor)
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, ensuite bath, step-complimentary access, wide doorway. Panoramic ocean vistas — ideal as a bridal suite or coordinator's office with ceremony-deck access.
- Bedroom 2: King bed, ensuite bath. Ocean vistas with standing shower.
- Bedroom 3: King bed, ocean vistas. Top-floor suite.
- Bedroom 4: King bed, ensuite bath, sunset vistas with tub/shower.
Level 2 (Main Living Level — 4 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 5: King bed, ensuite bath. Ocean side, standing shower.
- Bedroom 6: Queen bed, ocean vistas, bath/tub combo.
- Bedroom 7: King bed, ensuite bath with whirlpool. Premium suite for VIP guests or wedding event.
- Bedroom 8: King bed, ensuite bath, sunset vistas. Roomy accommodation for couples.
- Main gathering areas on this level: oceanfront grandiose room, professional kitchen, media room with projector (seats 20 for presentations or slideshows), and broad oceanfront deck for ceremony or beverage hour.
Level 1 (Ground Floor — 6 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 9: King bed, ensuite bath, step-complimentary access. Ground-level primary suite.
- Bedroom 10: King bed, ocean side, tub/shower combo. Step-complimentary access.
- Bedroom 11: King bed, ensuite bath, ocean side. Standing shower.
- Bedroom 12: Bunk bed, shared bath with Bedroom 13. Kids or additional group members.
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, shared bath with Bedroom 12, sunset vistas. Step-complimentary access.
- Bedroom 14: King bed plus bunk bed, ensuite bath, sunset vistas. Flexible family room or event host suite.
- Ground level also includes: game room with pool table and bar area, pool and hot tub access, outdoor cabana bar, and boardwalk to private beach. Vendor staging and catering prep area.
THE MARK TWAIN (18 Bedrooms, 17 Bathrooms)
Level 1 (Ground Floor — 12 Bedrooms)
- Bedrooms 1 and 2: Queen + bunk suite and king suite, shared bath. Family-friendly cluster with step-complimentary access.
- Bedrooms 3 and 4: King beds, each with private ensuite bath. Premium ground-floor suites.
- Bedrooms 5 and 6: King bed and bunk bed, shared bath. Step-complimentary access.
- Bedrooms 7 and 8: Bunk bed and king bed, shared bath. Step-complimentary access throughout.
- Bedroom 9: King bed, ensuite bath. Private ground-floor suite.
- Bedroom 10: Two bunk beds, ensuite bath. Dedicated space for younger guests or kids in the group.
- Bedrooms 11 and 12: King beds, shared bath. Connected rooms for couples or groomsmen.
- Ground level includes: game room, outdoor deck, pool and hot tub, vendor staging area with direct outdoor access.
Level 2 (Main Living Level)
- Main gathering areas: oceanfront grand room for receptions and group dining, professional catering kitchen, 100-inch TV theater (seats 12 for presentations or screenings), and expansive oceanfront deck. No bedrooms on this level — dedicated event space.
Level 3 (Top Floor — 6 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, ensuite bath. Intimate ocean-view suite — ideal as getting-ready space or coordinator room.
- Bedrooms 14-18: King beds, all with ensuite baths. Premium top-floor suites with Atlantic vistas — reserved for the wedding couple, executive leadership, or VIP guests.
SECTION 5 — EVENT AMENITIES
Ceremony and Celebration Spaces:
- Oceanfront decks on multiple levels — ceremony-ready with expansive Atlantic vistas
- Private beach on 6 oceanfront acres — exchange vows with the Atlantic as your backdrop
- Two oceanfront grand rooms — indoor ceremony or reception seating for 70+ seated
- Poolside terraces — beverage hour, rehearsal dinner, or outdoor reception space
- Two outdoor cabana bars — drink service stations for receptions
Catering and Dining:
- Two professional-grade chef's kitchens — open to outside caterers
- Six full-size fridges across both estates (2 Hemingway, 4 Mark Twain)
- Four dishwashers (2 per estate), multiple cooktops, stoves, and ovens
- Commercial-grade appliances with granite countertops
- Full cookware and serving pieces for 70+ guests
- Indoor dining seating for 72 across multiple areas
- Premium gas grilles for outdoor dining and rehearsal dinners
Entertainment and Recreation:
- Two private heated pools with sun decks (seasonal)
- Two hot tubs with ocean vistas (year-round)
- Two game rooms with professional pool tables and bar areas
- Hemingway media room with projector — seats 20 for presentations, slideshows, or film screenings
- Mark Twain 100-inch TV theater — seats 12 for presentations, screenings, or watch events
- High-speed Wi-Fi supporting AV, video conferencing, and streaming across both estates
- Intelligent TVs with streaming services in gathering areas
- Private outdoor showers and beach access
Guest Comfort:
- Elevator access in both the Hemingway and Mark Twain estates
- Full-size washer and dryer in each estate
- Climate control throughout — central heating and cooling
- Lock box entry — code and arrival guide sent 48 hours before check-in
SECTION 6 — EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
Weddings and Ceremonies:
The Hemingway & Mark Twain Estate offers what no traditional OBX venue can: an exclusive oceanfront ceremony setting where every guest also sleeps on-site. Exchange vows on the private beach or oceanfront deck with the Atlantic as your backdrop, host the reception in the grand room or under the stars on the terrace, and let your guests retire upstairs — no shuttles, no hotel check-ins, no logistics. Wedding week stays (Thursday through Monday) are standard, accepting rehearsal dinners, day-of celebrations, and farewell brunches all under one roof. LuxStayUSA's curated vendor network includes vetted local photographers, caterers, florists, DJs, and officiants. Featured on The Knot and WeddingWire with 100+ weddings and group events hosted. Beach ceremony permits can be coordinated through your dedicated event coordinator.
Corporate Retreats and Executive Offsites:
Where business meets coastal luxury. The entire estate is exclusively yours — 32 bedrooms for your team, dedicated presentation spaces — a 20-seat media room with projector and a 12-seat theater with 100-inch TV, high-speed Wi-Fi for video conferencing, and multiple breakout spaces across both homes. Ocean vistas serve as your productivity backdrop, while the beach, pools, and game rooms provide natural team-building between sessions. LuxStayUSA handles all logistics so your team can focus on the agenda.
Graduation Celebrations:
A once-in-a-lifetime milestone deserves more than a restaurant dinner. The estate keeps the entire group together — 72 guests across 32 bedrooms with direct beach access for photos, two pools and hot tubs for celebration, game rooms for entertainment, and professional kitchens for catering a memorable dinner. The private 4x4 beach setting creates an exclusive backdrop that no hotel ballroom can match.
Milestone Birthdays and Anniversary Celebrations:
The private estate eliminates the restaurant and venue hassle entirely. Your entire guest list stays on-site with caterin
About the Area
Located in Corolla, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Traveling with kids? Consider Corolla Raceway and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger. Looking to get your feet wet? Water skiing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Pet Policy
Note from host: 1 dog less than 100 pounds allowed.
Nearby Restaurants
- Corolla Pizza and Deli - 3.1 miles
- The Juice Jar - 3.1 miles
- Lovie's Kitchen Table - 3.1 miles
- Corolla Village Barbecue - 3.2 miles
- Ned's Ice Cream and Sweet Treats - 3.6 miles
- Fat Crabs Rib Company - 3.6 miles
- Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla - 3.6 miles
- A Moveable Feast - 3.6 miles
Nearby Activities
- Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 3.0 miles
- Corolla Wild Horse Fund - 3.1 miles
- Corolla Wild Horse Tours - 3.6 miles
- Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center - 3.6 miles
- Back Country Safari Tours - 3.6 miles
- Back Beach Wild Horse Tours - 3.8 miles
- Currituck Banks Reserve - 2.1 miles
- Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 3.3 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Corolla Wild Horse Fund - 3.1 miles
- Super Wings - 3.5 miles
- The Finer Points Coastal - 3.1 miles
- Ocean Threads - 3.0 miles
- Lovie's Kitchen Table - 3.1 miles
- Island Bookstore - 3.1 miles
- Corolla Wild Horse Store - 3.2 miles
- Lorenz Fine Photography - 3.4 miles
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