THE MARK TWAIN & FITZGERALD ESTATE — The Outer Banks' Premier Private Venue for Weddings, Retreats & Milestone Events
SECTION 1 — THE ESTATE
The Mark Twain & Fitzgerald Estate is an extraordinary 32-bedroom private oceanfront retreat on Corolla's exclusive 4x4 beach, designed for weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations. Combining two magnificent oceanfront estates on 6 private acres, this property accommodates up to 70 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 — with 100+ group events hosted.
SECTION 2 — EVENT AT A GLANCE
- Bedrooms: 32 | Sleeping Capacity: 70 guests on-site
- Event Capacity: Up to 100+ guests daytime / 70 guests overnight
- Exclusive Use: The entire estate is yours — no shared spaces, no outside guests
- Private Heated Pool and Year-Round Hot Tub
- Ceremony Spaces: Oceanfront decks, private beach on 6 acres, poolside terraces
- Catering Kitchen: Professional-grade — open to outside caterers
- Indoor Dining: Seats 70+ across multiple dining areas
- Private Home Theater: Stadium-style seating for rehearsal dinners or presentations
- Game Room: Pool table, board games — entertainment for all ages
- Event Coordinator: Dedicated LuxStayUSA coordinator included with every booking
- Vendor Network: Photography, catering, florals, DJs, officiants — all vetted and local
- Parking: On-site parking available | 4x4/AWD access required
- In-Home Elevator: Accessible across multiple levels
- Event Types: Weddings, Corporate Retreats, Graduations, Milestone Birthdays, Family Reunions
- Management: LuxStayUSA — 100+ events hosted, trusted by couples and event planners across the East Coast
SECTION 3 — THE EVENT EXPERIENCE
When you book The Mark Twain & Fitzgerald 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 70+, and steps onto oceanfront decks where the sound of the ocean becomes part of the occasion. The private home theater seats your group for rehearsal dinners or corporate presentations in stadium-style comfort. 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 MARK TWAIN (18 Bedrooms, 17 Bathrooms)
Level 1 (Main Living Level — 12 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, shared bath with Bedroom 2, step-free access, wide doorway. Ground-level accessibility — well-suited for elderly family members or guests with mobility needs.
- Bedroom 2: King bed, shared bath with Bedroom 1, step-free access, wide doorway. Adjacent to main living area.
- Bedroom 3: King bed, ensuite bath. Private retreat — ideal for parents of the couple or VIP guests.
- Bedroom 4: King bed, ensuite bath. Well-suited as a bridal suite or executive accommodation with privacy from the main gathering areas.
- Bedroom 5: King bed, ensuite bath. Spacious room with natural light — works well as a getting-ready space.
- Bedroom 6: King bed, ensuite bath. Connected to the main wing — convenient for the wedding party or family cluster.
- Bedroom 7: Bunk bed, shared bath with Bedroom 8. Ideal for children or additional group members.
- Bedroom 8: King bed, shared bath with Bedroom 7, step-free access, wide doorway. Accessible room adjacent to kids' quarters.
- Bedroom 9: King bed, ensuite bath. Quiet corner room — works as a secondary getting-ready space.
- Bedroom 10: 2 bunk beds plus king bed, ensuite bath. Flexible family room — sleeps up to 5 and accommodates multi-generational groups.
- Bedroom 11: King bed, shared bath with Bedroom 12. Connected rooms ideal for couples or groomsmen.
- Bedroom 12: King bed, shared bath with Bedroom 11.
- Main gathering areas on this level: oceanfront grand room (seats 40+ for reception), professional kitchen, multiple living areas, and expansive oceanfront deck for ceremony or cocktail hour.
Level 3 (Upper Level — 6 Bedrooms)
- Bedroom 13: Queen bed, ensuite bath. Elevated ocean views — ideal as a quiet retreat or coordinator staging room.
- Bedroom 14: King bed, ensuite bath. Panoramic views with private balcony access.
- Bedroom 15: King bed, ensuite bath. Premium room for honored guests.
- Bedroom 16: King bed, ensuite bath.
- Bedroom 17: King bed, ensuite bath.
- Bedroom 18: King bed, ensuite bath.
- Upper level also includes: additional living space, ocean-view deck, and secondary gathering area suitable for intimate breakout sessions or morning-after brunch.
THE FITZGERALD (14 Bedrooms, 9 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. Adjacent to the main living area.
- Bedrooms 3, 4, 5: King beds, ensuite baths. Premium rooms for the wedding party, executives, or honored guests.
- Bedroom 6: King bed, ensuite bath, step-free access, wide doorway. Accessible room — ideal for elderly family members.
- 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: second oceanfront grand room (seats 30+ for reception), professional kitchen, and oceanfront deck.
Level 1 (Ground Floor)
- Bedroom 10: King bed, shared bath with Bedroom 11. Ground-level access.
- Bedroom 11: Bunk bed, shared bath with Bedroom 10. Kids or additional group members.
- Bedrooms 12, 13: Bunk beds. Flexible family rooms.
- Bedroom 14: King bed. Additional ground-level accommodation.
- Ground level also includes: game room with pool table, hot tub, outdoor entertaining area, 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 70+ seated
- Poolside terraces — cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner, or outdoor reception space
- Private home theater with stadium-style seating — rehearsal dinners, presentations, or film screenings
Catering and Dining:
- Two professional-grade kitchens — open to outside caterers
- Multiple full-size refrigerators and freezers across both estates
- Commercial-grade appliances with ample counter space
- Full cookware and serving pieces for 70+ guests
- Indoor dining seating for 70 across multiple areas
- Outdoor grill for outdoor dining and rehearsal dinners
Entertainment and Recreation:
- Private heated pool — exclusive to your group
- Year-round hot tub
- Game room with pool table and board games
- Private home theater with stadium-style recliners
- Smart TVs throughout both estates
- Direct private beach access via boardwalk
- Wild Corolla horses roaming the adjacent beach
Logistics:
- High-speed Wi-Fi — supports AV, video conferencing, and streaming
- In-home elevator for multi-level accessibility
- 4 washing machines and dryers across both estates
- On-site parking for multiple vehicles
- 4x4/AWD vehicle access required — LuxStayUSA provides vendor coordination
- Fireplace for ambient evening gatherings
- Air conditioning and central heating throughout
SECTION 6 — EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
Weddings and Ceremonies:
The Mark Twain & Fitzgerald 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. Trusted by couples and event planners across the East Coast, 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, a private home theater 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, pool, and game room provide natural team-building between sessions. LuxStayUSA handles all logistics so your team can focus on the agenda.
Graduation Celebrations:
A once-in-a