Why The Mark Twain?
☀ 3 Night bookings allowed in 2024.
☀Personalized Planning for an Unforgettable Stay: Booking with us includes an exclusive personal planning session with a 30-minute call to tailor your vacation. We guide you through local attractions, amenities, and services, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience.
☀ Event-Friendly Retreats Designed for Connection: Our venue is ideal for events and celebrations, offering the perfect backdrop for family reunions, weddings, and festive getaways. We ensure each event is special, fostering unforgettable moments and lasting connections.
☀Booking Confirmation: Your booking will be confirmed within 24 hours after verifying the details of your stay.
☀🏖️ Reserve Your Dream Vacation: Reserve your summer vacation with us. We offer a flexible payment plan and flexible cancellation options, including "Cancel for Any Reason" insurance.
☀ Wild Mustang Cameos: Enjoy unique event twists with unexpected visits from local wild mustangs.
☀ Adventure & Relaxation: Engage in activities like deep-sea fishing and parasailing, then unwind in our hot tub.
☀ Extended Celebrations: Transform your wedding into a memorable extended escape filled with celebration and connection.
☀ Additional guest fees of $35 plus taxes for guests beyond 16.
☀Preferred Checkout on Sundays:
Reservations are confirmed within 24-48 hours after verification. Event fees start at $5,500 for weddings and corporate events. Linens cost $750 for less than a week booking. Bookings for less than four days incur a $2,200 administration fee.

Experience The Mark Twain: Immerse in grandeur and classic Outer Banks charm at The Mark Twain, an 18-bedroom beachfront retreat designed for events. Luxurious indoor and outdoor spaces provide idyllic ceremony and reception locations. High elevation offers captivating ocean views throughout the property, perfect for unforgettable wedding photos. Holistic Wedding Experience: We offer meticulously pre-planned itineraries and connections with elite local vendors, ensuring a seamless and elegant wedding. Expect top-notch services from premium florists, photographers, caterers, and entertainers.
Extended Escape: Transform your wedding into an extended escape to reconnect and celebrate. Enjoy wild horse sightings on your way to the beach via our private, elevated boardwalk.
Neighboring Estates: The Mark Twain is one of three neighboring estates available for event rental. Contact us to discuss which homes are right for you. At The Three Authors Beach Retreats, we offer an exquisite backdrop for your beachfront destination wedding.


Key Features: 18 spacious bedrooms (13 kings, 3 queens, 2 twin-over-double bunk beds) - sleeps up to 40 guests
15 full bathrooms + 2 half baths,
Entire main level dedicated to hosting events
Gourmet kitchen with dual refrigerators and dishwashers
Well-stocked libraries
Multiple decks with ample seating and ocean views
Game room with pool table, foosball, and downstairs bar
Private boardwalk & beach access, pool, hot tub, sun chairs, and pool house with a bar
Elevator, fiber high-speed internet, keyless entry, and dog-friendly
Several first-level bedrooms with low curb bathroom showers for accessibility.
First Floor Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed with twin bunk bed| Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 2: King Bed | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 3: King Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ Dual Sinks + Standing Shower
Bedroom 4: King Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ Dual Sinks + Standing Shower
Bedroom 5: King Bed | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 6: Twin-Over-Double Bunk | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 7: King Bed | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 8: Twin-Over-Double Bunk | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 9: King Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ Dual Sinks + Standing Shower
Bedroom 10: King Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ Dual Sinks + Standing Shower
Bedroom 11: King Bed | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub
Bedroom 12: Queen Bed | Jack n Jill style Bathroom w/ Dual Sinks + Jacuzzi Tub

Third Floor Bedrooms:
Bedroom 13: King Bed | Ocean View | Ensuite Bath w/ Dual Sinks, Soaking Tub + Standing Shower
Bedroom 14: King Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ Standing Shower
Bedroom 15: King Bed | Ocean View | Ensuite Bath w/ Dual Sinks, Soaking Tub + Standing Shower
Bedroom 16: King Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ Standing Shower
Bedroom 17: Queen Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ shower/tub combo
Bedroom 18: Queen Bed | Ensuite Bath w/ shower/tub combo
Lounge Space: Spacious lounge areas for group gatherings or solitude. Main lounge on the second level with seating, TVs, gas fireplace, wet bar, and baby grand piano. Third level sitting area with plush sofas and beach views. Game room with full wet bar, pool table, foosball table, and seating.
Kitchen + Dining: Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dual gas ranges, commercial-style fridges and freezers, two dishwashers, microwave, and multiple sinks. Ample seating around the kitchen bar and three large dining tables. Additional tables in the sunroom, lounge, and decks.


Local Adventures: Explore fascinating attractions in the northern Outer Banks:
☀Whalehead Club: Historic 1920s Art Nouveau mansion museum.
☀Currituck Beach Lighthouse: Iconic lighthouse with panoramic views.
☀Wild Horse Adventure Tours: Guided tours to spot wild mustangs.
☀Corolla Adventure Park: Aerial adventure park with climbing challenges and zip lines.
☀Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education: Interactive exhibits on local ecology and history.
☀Historic Corolla Village: Charming village with quaint shops and schoolhouse.
☀Currituck National Wildlife Refuge: Perfect for bird-watching and hiking.
☀Carova Beach: Remote beach accessible only by AWD/4X4.
☀Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary: Bird sanctuary for nature enthusiasts.
☀Timbuck II Shopping Village: Unique shops, dining, and entertainment.
☀Corolla Raceway: Family-friendly go-kart track.
☀Estuarine Nature Walk: Scenic boardwalk on the edge of Currituck Sound.


"Come to You" Adventures:
We can connect you with local businesses that bring excitement to The Mark Twain. Yoga sessions, personal chefs, professional bartenders, and premium catering services are available.

☆☆ GETTING TO THE HOUSE ☆☆

☀ Essential Vehicle Information/Requirement:

An AWD or 4WD vehicle (Opt for our Shuttle Service if you don't have one) with at least 7.5 inches of ground clearance is necessary (e.g., Toyota 4Runner, Lexus GX, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Chevy Tahoe, and most trucks). Avoid 2WD Vehicles: A tow from the sand costs $400 and consumes vacation time, so a 2WD vehicle is not recommended.

To ensure a smooth arrival, an all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle with at least 7.5 inches of ground clearance is required! A tow from the sand is $400 and consumes a lot of precious vacation time, so trust us and don’t try the drive in a 2WD vehicle.

Three Convenient Options for Arrival:

Drive Your Own or a Rental 4x4/AWD Vehicle: We recommend local rentals that allow beach driving. Stop at Historic Corolla Park to reduce tire pressure by 10-15 pounds before driving on the sand. Easier driving conditions are during low tide and cooler temperatures.

Location of Free Air Down Station: 1113 Village Lane, Corolla, NC 27927, USA (Google Maps)

Use Satellite Parking: Park overnight at one of our vendor’s convenient satellite parking locations, about 3 miles from the house. Members of your group with 4x4s can pick you up, ensuring everyone arrives safely and together.

Select from one of our satellite parking spots
Opt for a Third-Party Shuttle Service: For a hassle-free option, a personalized third-party shuttle service is available.

☀Other Things to Note: Weekly rentals only during the busy season; Reservation is non-refundable; Cleaning fees do not include linens and trash charges (approximately $750).
Pool open from Memorial Day to the end of September. Pool heat available for an additional fee.
Property accessible only by beachside sand AWD/4X4 road.