The Three Authors: Events and Private Hire
The Compound at a Glance
Three Estates. One Private Campus.
46 Bedrooms, 102 Guests On-Site
The Fitzgerald, The Hemingway, and The Mark Twain combined. Every bedroom, every amenity, every inch of 11 private oceanfront acres.
Three Heated Oceanfront Pools
One per estate, all heated, all private. Morning laps, afternoon floats, and evening cocktails on three separate pool decks.
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 and Atlantic horizon views.
Full Cocktail Bar
The Hemingway's operational bar with brass tap, glassware, and seating for ten. Welcome receptions, farewell toasts, and everything in between.
300-Plus Event Capacity
102 guests sleep on-site. Day guests bring total event capacity to 300-plus depending on format. The largest private event venue on the OBX.
Book any single estate, any two together, or all three as the full compound. Each configuration has its own character.
Three Estates, One Compound
The 4x4 Beach
Wild Horses at First Light
Corolla's wild Spanish mustangs roam the 4x4 beach that runs past the compound. Guided sunrise tours are arranged through our concierge. 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 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.
Three great rooms across three estates give your group space to spread out. Stone fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling oceanfront windows, and open-concept layouts that work for any format.
Right for Every Occasion
Up to 300 Guests
Weddings
Up to 102 On-Site
Corporate Retreats
Private Beach Campus
Graduations
Our Location
Getting Here
The Three Authors
1461 Ocean Pearl Road
Corolla, North Carolina 27927
Outer Banks, 4x4 Beach
Tel: +1 304-902-6504
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
