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Oceanfront
18 bedrooms
13 K, 3 Q, 2 Duo
17 bathrooms
15 Full 2 Half

Amenities

Featured in this Home
Gas Fireplace Details:
Available: 1/1-4/22;10/8-12/31
Private Pool Details:
Open Dates: 4/30/2023-10/14/2023
Pool Heat Fee (Not Available July/August): $800 Plus Tax/Week
Pool Size: 15x40
Special Events Details:
Special Event Fee: $1500 Plus Tax
Beach Chairs Details:
Chairs Provided: 5
Bed & Bath
  • Bath Towels
  • Bed Linens
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Pillows & Blankets
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Whirlpool Tub
Entertainment
  • Pool Table
  • Wifi
  • TV & DVD Player
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
Outdoor
  • Gas Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Poolside Cabana
  • Private Beach Walkway with Steps
Others
  • Beach Chairs
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Private Well
  • Telephone
  • Welcome Program
  • Wet Bar
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Home details

Oceanfront
18 bedrooms

13 K, 3 Q, 2 Duo

17 bathrooms

15 Full 2 Half

Check-In
Saturday, 4:00pm
Office
Check-Out
Saturday, 10:00am
Parking
Parking for 12
For the 2023 season, the check in day will change from Sunday to Saturday.
Advertising Updates:
For the 2023 season, the check in day will change from Sunday to Saturday.Updated 8/19/22
For the 2023 season, the heated pool fee will change from $400 plus tax per week to $800 plus tax per week.Updated 8/19/22
This home accepts future year reservations more than 51 weeks in advance. Current year guests are not offered first right of refusal. Please contact our office for details, (866) 457-1190.

Accessible by 4x4 only.

This 18-bedroom oceanfront home magically combines grandeur with the feel of the old Outer Banks. The warmth of natural materials abounds in marble, stone and slate, generously tiled bathrooms, granite kitchen and bar tops and tile and heart pine flooring. A commercial-type Viking kitchen and ample dining space make meals a pleasure. Several well-stocked libraries and other private places provide opportunities for quiet retreat. The pool table, baby grand piano with player-piano option, and PA system provide the tools needed for all occasions.

Enjoy sunrises over the ocean and sunsets on the sound from this home’s high elevation and extensive decking. A raised walkway leads you to the large pool and pool house. Enjoy the gazebo dune deck, a chance to see wild horses and ultimately, the ocean. "The Mark Twain" invites you to relax, escape the hardships of everyday life and create cherished beach vacation memories.

"The Mark Twain" features the latest in WiFi technology. New 1 GB WiFi goes beyond Zoom calls and YouTube. It helps with increased productivity for remote work, collaborate during corporate meetings, ability to play online multiplayer games, faster online shopping and streaming entertainment in multiple locations.

Approximately 2.3 miles up the beach.

Dogs welcome (1 max., no cats). No additional fee or deposit is required. Contact our office to inquire about traveling with additional dogs.

Special Events welcome in 2023 for an additional $1,500 plus tax. Please contact our office if you would like to make arrangements for a Special Event reservation.

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Main House layout

Bedroom Definitions

Level 1

Master 1
King

Master 2
King

Master 3
King

Master 4
King

Room 1
King, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 2

Room 2
King, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 1

Room 3
King, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 4

Room 4
Duo Bunk Set, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 3

Room 5
King, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 6

Room 6
Duo Bunk Set, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 5

Room 7
King, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 8

Room 8
Queen, shared Jack & Jill bath with room 7

Game room; bar area; half bath; laundry.


Level 2

Kitchen with large dining area; multiple refrigerators/freezers; half bath; gathering area with wet bar ideal for family events or corporate retreats; media room; access to decks.


Level 3

Master 1
King

Master 2
King

Master 3
King

Master 4
King

Master 5
Queen

Master 6
Queen

Full bath; sitting area.


Extras

Multiple TVs, whole-house reverse osmosis water filtration system.


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Guest recommendations

7 guests recommended this home
Katrina   ·  Stayed November 2022

"It was an adventure drive to the house! Beautiful setting, huge space and perfect for families!"

Linda   ·  Stayed July 2022

"Big, beautiful, gorgeous 360 views, perfect for large groups to gather"

Alison   ·  Stayed July 2021

"Enjoyed our stay at the Mark Twain. Loved the space of the house and the amenities. The house is showing some age. Appliances were tricky to use and outside decks were shaky. The house was well appointed and perfect for a large family gathering. Pool and pool house were great! The midges were bothersome and easily found their way into the house. There was an issue with the air conditioning on lower level and Twiddy was prompt and attentive to fix it. Overall a great stay!"

Jon   ·  Stayed June 2021

"Our family of 30+ absolutely loved the Mark Twain. The sleeping accommodations were large, spacious, clean, and very private. What was equally amazing was the dining and entertainment available on the 2nd floor. The kitchen was huge and large enough for 4 large pots of crab for steaming and 2 for corn on the cob. The location right on the Corolla Beach is unsurpassed. We will come back."

John   ·  Stayed May 2021

"Overall we had a great experience and the home was large enough to accommodate our entire family. However, we were a little disappointed in the condition of the home and the cleanliness. Regardless, we made the best of it and enjoyed our time in the OBX"

Jonathan   ·  Stayed December 2020

"It is a great home. Some areas of the home are showing some age and wear. We had intermittent issues with not having hot showers on the first floor. Overall a good experience, but far from perfect."

Linda   ·  Stayed October 2020

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