LuxStayUSA | Fitzgerald & Hemingway Oceanfront - 4x4 OBX - Currituck County

THE FITZGERALD & HEMINGWAY ESTATE — The Outer Banks' Premier Private Venue for Weddings, Retreats & Milestone Events

SECTION 1 — THE ESTATE

The Fitzgerald & Hemingway Estate is an extraordinary 28-bedroom private oceanfront retreat on Corolla's exclusive 4x4 beach, designed for weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. Combining two magnificent 14-bedroom oceanfront estates on 6 private acres, this property accommodates up to 62 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: 28 | Sleeping Capacity: 62 guests on-site
- Event Capacity: Up to 75+ guests daytime / 62 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 dual gas ranges and commercial appliances — open to outside caterers
- Indoor Dining: Seats 62+ 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: 20+ vehicles 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 Fitzgerald & Hemingway Estate, you are not booking a house — you are securing a private oceanfront compound with a dedicated events team behind it. Unlike a traditional venue, the estate keeps everyone 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 grand rooms to open decks overlooking the Atlantic. Your group shares meals prepared in professional-grade kitchens built for 60+, and steps onto oceanfront decks where the sound of the ocean becomes part of the occasion. There are no shared walls, no resort crowds, 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 your arrival: vendor access, setup timelines, catering logistics, and on-call support throughout your stay. Our team has managed 100+ group events at our Outer Banks estates, so your celebration runs on your schedule — not a venue's.

SECTION 4 — FLOOR-BY-FLOOR LAYOUT

THE FITZGERALD (14 Bedrooms, 14 Bathrooms)

Level 3 (Top Floor)
- Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bath, step-free access, wide doorway. Panoramic ocean views — ideal as a bridal suite or executive accommodation with ceremony-deck access.

Level 2 (Main Living Level — 8 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 2: King bed, ensuite bath, step-free access. Adjacent to the main living area.
- Bedrooms 3, 4, 5: King beds, shared bath between three rooms. Well-suited for wedding party or family clusters.
- Bedroom 6: King bed, ensuite bath. Private wing — ideal for parents of the couple or VIP guests.
- Bedrooms 7 and 8: King beds, shared bath. Connected rooms work well for couples or groomsmen.
- Bedroom 9: King bed, ensuite bath. Quiet corner room — works as a getting-ready space with natural light.
- Main gathering areas on this level: oceanfront grand room (seats 60+ for reception), professional kitchen, and expansive oceanfront deck for ceremony or cocktail hour.

Level 1 (Ground Floor — 5 Bedrooms)
- Bedrooms 10 and 11: King and queen beds, shared bath. Ground-level access — ideal for guests with mobility considerations.
- Bedroom 12: Two bunk beds, ensuite bath shared with Bedroom 13. Dedicated space for younger guests or kids in the wedding group.
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, shared bath with Bedroom 12. Connected kids' wing.
- Bedroom 14: King bed, ensuite bath. Ground-floor primary suite.
- Ground level also includes: game room with pool table, foosball, and bar area; vendor staging area; pool and hot tub access; boardwalk to private beach.

THE HEMINGWAY (14 Bedrooms, 12 Bathrooms)

Level 3 (Top Floor)
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, ensuite bath. Ocean views. Intimate space — well-suited as coordinator's office or bridal prep room.
- Bedroom 3: King bed, ensuite bath. Top-floor suite with Atlantic views.

Level 2 (Main Living Level)
- Bedrooms 2, 4, 5, 6: King beds, all with ensuite baths. Premium rooms for the wedding party, executives, or honored guests.
- Bedroom 7: Queen bed, ensuite bath. Quieter room — ideal for elderly family members.
- Bedrooms 8, 9, 10, 11: King beds, all ensuite. Spacious accommodations for couples or individual guests.
- Main gathering areas: second oceanfront grand room, professional kitchen, media room with projector (seats 20 for presentations or slideshows), oceanfront deck.

Level 1 (Ground Floor)
- Bedroom 12: Bunk bed, shared bath with Bedroom 13. Kids or additional group members.
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, shared bath with Bedroom 12.
- Bedroom 14: King bed plus bunk bed, ensuite bath. Flexible family room.
- Ground level also includes: second game room with bar, second pool and hot tub, outdoor cabana bar, outdoor showers, and boardwalk to beach. Excellent vendor staging and catering prep area.

SECTION 5 — EVENT AMENITIES

Ceremony and Celebration Spaces:
- Oceanfront decks on multiple levels — ceremony-ready with panoramic Atlantic views
- Private beach on 6 oceanfront acres — exchange vows with the Atlantic as your backdrop
- Two oceanfront grand rooms — indoor ceremony or reception seating for 60+ seated
- Poolside terraces — cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner, or outdoor reception space
- Two outdoor cabana bars — beverage service stations for receptions

Catering and Dining:
- Two professional-grade chef's kitchens — open to outside caterers
- Multiple full-size refrigerators and freezers across both estates
- Dual gas ranges and ovens, double dishwashers
- Commercial-grade appliances with granite countertops
- Full cookware and serving pieces for 60+ guests
- Indoor dining seating for 62 across multiple areas
- Premium gas grills for outdoor dining and rehearsal dinners

Entertainment and Recreation:
- Two private heated pools with sun decks (seasonal)
- Two hot tubs with ocean views — year-round
- Two game rooms with professional pool tables, foosball, and bar areas — cocktail hour or team-building
- Two private media rooms with movie projectors — presentations, film screenings, or rehearsal slideshows (one seats 20)
- Multiple Smart TVs with streaming services throughout
- Beach chairs provided, private boardwalks to beach, outdoor showers

Logistics and Infrastructure:
- High-speed Wi-Fi across both estates — supports AV, streaming, and video conferencing
- Parking for 20+ vehicles on-site
- 4x4/AWD vehicle access required for all vehicles including vendor vehicles
- LuxStayUSA provides vendor access guidance and shuttle referrals during pre-arrival planning
- Vendor staging areas available on ground floor and pool deck of both estates

SECTION 6 — EVENTS AND GATHERINGS

Weddings and Ceremonies:
The Fitzgerald & Hemingway 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, allowing 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 — 28 bedrooms for your team, two media rooms with projectors for presentations and workshops, high-speed Wi-Fi for video conferencing, and multiple breakout spaces across both houses. Ocean views 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 — 62 guests across 28 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 catering kitchen access for a private chef or outside caterer, two heated pools, game rooms, and entertainment for all ages. Celebrate on your schedule without venue minimums, time restrictions, or back-to-back bookings. Every space is yours from check-in to check-out.

Family Reunions:
Two separate estates mean different family branches can have their own space while coming together in shared ga