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Luxury cottage by the sea with hot tub and pool
We built this guest cottage to provide an ultimate luxury experience for people wanting to escape from hectic life!With incredible coastal views, this home is a haven of tranquility. It sits on a special stretch of the Connecticut coast, with spectacular bird and wild life-watching year-round. Enjoy great shopping in Guilford's boutiques around the historic town green. Watch the sun set over the water and relax in the hottub for some night time star gazing year round (pool open June-beg/mid Oct)

Private beach, fully updated house, on 2 acres.
Each the special magic that only the Hamptons offer—historic charm, a rural atmosphere, white sandy beaches and a relaxed lifestyle—while staying in this light-filled three-story cottage. Tucked away on a beautiful 2.2-acre wooded lot, this bayside oasis offers a tranquil retreat, with deer sightings, private beach access, stunning view and picture-perfect sunsets. A short drive to the beaches and town, quick trips to nearby shops, market stands, restaurants, museums and Jackson Pollack house.

Spacious Oceanfront Getaway with Spectacular Views
Perfect vacation getaway! Awaken to the sun rising over Long Island Sound! Panoramic waterfront views from 70 ft of windows spanning NY to RI. Quiet, private, updated home, NOT a cottage: >2200 sq ft, single level 3B/3B, + bonus lower-level walk-out/office. Master bed double shower/jacuzzi overlooking the water! Multiple oceanfront decks. 100 ft granite shoreline, short stroll to nearby sand beaches. Swim, fish, read a book, or watch the sailboats go by! (Not suitable for children/pets/events.)

Sag Harbor, Designer w large Pool (3 bed/2.5 bath)
Relax with friends / family at this home in a magical setting overlooking Lily pond Completely private but 5 mins to Sag Harbor downtown / restaurants / Havens beach, and 10 mins to Bridgehampton. Location, location! And Views! - 3 Beds and 2.5 baths + pool house - Pool house with twin sofa bed + full bath - 50ft heated Gunite pool (125/d extra to heat) - Outdoor deck overlooking pond - Amazing views! - Fire pit with Adirondack chairs Unique house to unwind while being close to the action

Hamptons Oceanfront Oasis
Escape the hustle & bustle of city life and unwind at this stunning home in the Hamptons. The oceanfront oasis is the perfect way to wake up to ocean views, beaches and nearby restaurants. Relax on our spacious deck - perfect for morning coffees & sunset cocktails. It is just a short drive to the train station & only 15 minutes from the airport for quick getaways. For your safety, the home is equipped with Ring cameras and one-use key codes. Book now and experience the ultimate Hamptons escape!

2 BR Waterfront Autumn Escape in Wine Country
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, this oceanfront condo is the ultimate escape. Bask in the sun on a private beach or unwind on the waterfront deck with breathtaking views Minutes from the town center, you’ll find local farms, award-winning wineries, gourmet restaurants & charming shops ⚓️ Explore Greenport: A historic seaport with coastal charm & rich culture 🏖 Premium Amenities – Waterfront deck, private balcony, grills, pool, private beach & parking ⛴ Ferry Access to Shelter Island & CT

A-Frame cabin with private beach & epic sunsets
Just a 1.5 hour drive from NYC, this home is the perfect beach getaway spot, with a few steps from the deck to the private beach with its beautiful view across the Great South Bay. Remote work with stunning water views through the wall of windows & in cold weather light a fire while sunlight floods the living space. Two queen bedrooms & bunk bed room sleeps 6 guests, great for families or a small gathering of friends. 5 min drive to ocean beach with great swimming & surfing at Smith Point.

Savor Ocean Sunsets at a Soothing Beachfront Haven
Newly renovated and featured as a top Airbnb by New York Magazine, The Beach Cottage has been designed and decorated in a modern organic style, with a palette of whites and neutrals to create a serene and peaceful escape. Relax in the airy, light and open living room, which features a wall of glass for indoor/outdoor living with expansive, uninterrupted water views. Stay on the property for swimming, beach walks, sunsets and BBQs - or venture out to enjoy all the North Fork has to offer.

Hamptons WaterLiving-Dock, Kayak, Beach, EV charge
[FOLLOW US on INSTA @29watersedge] 1-mile from the beach, this child-friendly waterfront Southampton home is a perfect family getaway. Ready for watersports: kayak, paddleboard, boat, or jet ski. Walk down to the beach for a swim in the bay. At home, the backyard has it all: large dock, fire pit, swing/playset, hammock, grill, & oversized deck to take in the views. Surrounded by nature and water, you are just minutes from restaurants and shopping in Southampton Village &Sag Harbor.

Waterfront Joshua Cove Cottage with private beach.
Beautiful architecturally designed 1 Bedroom + loft Cottage on Joshua Cove in Guilford. The sunsets are spectacular from your own private beach. Enjoy Fall Foliage, swimming, fishing, and some of the best Kayaking from this perfect setting. Minutes from the Guilford train station, restaurants, shopping, and historic town green. The property is just 15 minutes from New Haven, and the Yale campus. The Thimble Island cruise, and the Ct. river steam train/cruise are nearby as well.

Breezy Waterfront Home With private Dock
This charming waterfront home is the ideal getaway for the active family with the Hamptons' largest natural 'saline pool' (the Peconic Bay) just footsteps away. This home easily sleeps 7 - with 3 bedrooms and 3 separate kids' sleeping cabins. You can jump on our standup paddle board right off our private dock, jog along wide stretches of pebble beach, have a swim race to our floating swim platform or simply relax in the hammock. 2 bathrooms indoors and 1 private outdoor shower,

Walk-To-The-Beach House In The Dunes
(Weekly in season! Please inquire before booking!) This south-of-the highway artist residence is just three minutes by foot to the ocean. Up to 4 bedrooms + a queen sleeping loft, 2 full en site indoor bathrooms, one half off common room, 3 massive outdoor bathrooms, new central AC, multi-zone hi-fi, x2 two-person soaking hottubs. Fireplace, propane and charcoal grills, fiberoptic internet at blazing 500mbps! Only 6 mins to Montauk or Amagansett. Short walk to jitney stop.
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CHIC WATER VIEW APT. ON SHELTER ISLAND

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Hamptons Waterfront Escape/ Hot Tub/ Resort Style

Sugarloaf Annex

Greenport Condo with Stunning Views & Beach Access

Amazing Greenport Village Apartment in CENTER!

Oceanfront Corner Studio Bungalow on the beach

Direct waterfront!
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Elegant Greenport Victorian -Winter Harbor House-

Private Waterfront Access + Hot Tub + Scenic Yard

Mastic Beach Surf House

Ritz-East Hampton Cottage- 5 stars

The Sandy Shack - Coastal Escape

North Fork Sound Front Home with Pool

Mulberry Seaside Cottage

Beachfront Retreat - 5BR Home with Stunning Views
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Beautiful 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Pool-Side Condo

Waterfront Condo C-204 at The Cliffside Resort

Beautiful condo on Long Islands Northfork

Beautiful Waterview Condo on the North Fork of LI

Waterfront Autumn Escape in Wine Country: 2BR

Beachside Waterview 2Br Condo w/ Pool in Greenport
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Shelter Island vacation rentals start at R5,218 ZAR per night before taxes and fees
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Shelter Island stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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