The Three Authors is one of the largest private oceanfront vacation rental estates in the United States, spanning over 10+ acres in the exclusive 4x4 beaches of Corolla. This rare opportunity includes three oceanfront homes — The Mark Twain, The Hemingway, and The Fitzgerald — offering a combined 46 bedrooms, 42 bathrooms, and accommodations for up to 98 guests. Each home is equipped with private pools, hot tubs, gourmet kitchens, game rooms, multiple gathering spaces, private ocean walkovers, and expansive ocean and sound views. This estate consistently produces over seven figures in annual rental income. With over $1,055,000 booked for the 2025 season, it's a proven performer for weddings, retreats, and luxury vacation rentals. Ownership also includes the rare ability to rent the homes individually or together, maximizing rental flexibility across various guest sizes and events. All three homes sit in X Flood Zones, FEMA’s lowest-risk classification. No flood insurance is required. Crafted with integrity and vision, this estate includes a private on-site water treatment facility ensuring long-term infrastructure stability and independence. The Mark Twain: 18 bedrooms, 14 full baths, 2 half baths, 10,543 sqft. The Hemingway: 14 bedrooms, 13 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 7,605 sqft. The Fitzgerald: 14 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 7,143 sqft. With stunning event capacity and unmatched scale, The Three Authors is a once-in-a-generation acquisition for the next visionary owner.
For sale
$17,000,000
1459 Ocean Pearl Rd LOT 2-3A-3B, Corolla, NC 27927
46beds
25,291sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2007
10.73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$672/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private ocean walkoversPrivate poolsThree oceanfront homesThe hemingwayThe fitzgeraldGame roomsThe mark twain
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 09:16am
Listed by:
Kirsten Shackelford 252-945-3997,
SERHANT North Carolina LLC
Source: OBAR,MLS#: 129625

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 46
- Bathrooms: 48
- Full bathrooms: 42
- Partial bathrooms: 6
Rooms
- Room types: Game Room, Library
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 25,291
- Total interior livable area: 25,291 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Garage: None
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Sound
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front, Beach Front
Lot
- Size: 10.73 Acres
- Features: Beach Frontage
Details
- Zoning: SRF
- Other equipment: Home Theater
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Shakes
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ocean Beach
Location
- Region: Corolla
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $672/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $32,212
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Owned More than 12 Months
- Lease term: Variable
- Road surface type: Unimproved
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