Exceptional(28)
$1381.48
/ Nightly
Cottage
Oceanfront, Private Beach, Outdoor Shower, Indoor Heated Pool, Wifi, Grill
Montauk, New York, United States
Perfect for a family or artist getaway, this charming, renovated, 1940-built cottage offers comfort, privacy, and unforgettable ocean views. With two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, it comfortably sleeps six. For larger groups, a pull-out sofa in the open concept living room can accommodate two additional guests, bringing the total capacity to eight.brbrCome relax in the indoor heated pool, or soak in the scenery from the spacious ocean-view deck. The renovated cottage is completely private, surrounded by hedges and separated from the rest of the complex—your own hidden retreat.brbrModern conveniences include a newly renovated kitchen with all-new appliances and dishwasher, flat-screen cable TV, Wi-Fi, and even an outdoor shower for post-beach rinses. Best of all, you'll have exclusive access to a private ocean beach just steps away.brbrYou have all the amenities of the Wavecrest Resort, such as Indoor heated pool with lifeguard. Beach boy for lounges and umbrellas. Food truck for excellent breakfasts and lunches. Shuffle Board and outdoor shower on the beach. Most of all a beautiful white sandy beach for Swimming, surfing and exploring for Sea shells and beach glass.brA complete vacation experience awaits your arrival!br“And the Sea, shall bring each man new hope!”brbrPLACES TO EAT IN MONTAUKbrbrDuryea's:brFood served mostly family style & ordered through a counter window (drinks ordered tableside)brLobster cobb salad & market fish are menu highlights (they had a branzino last time I was there and it was TDF) No reservations - on weekends, get there around 5 and expect a wait for large parties unless you want to just do cold seafood inside at the bar (oysters, shrimp, etc.). Grab some rose and wait for your table on the dock. Weekday evenings and lunch are usually a bit slower but the place is generally always busy.brbrScarpetta Beach:brSame as Scarpetta in NYC, traditional Italian food, inside Gurney's hotel.brbrCrows Nest:brSuper chic restaurant at a boutique hotel, one of my favorite places. Mostly Mediterranean inspired, simple menu. No reservations - like Duryeas, on weekends, get there between 5-6 and expect a wait for large parties. They usually cut the waiting list off at a certain point (have waited upwards of 2 hours for dinner here before). Weekday evenings should be more low-key but the closer to the weekend you are the more likely there will be a long wait.brThey have a cute bar down the hill in the bag with a small beach and cabanas set up. Go down and have a drink while you wait for your table and watch the sunset (spicy tequila or watermelon drinks are my favorites).brbrSurf Lodge:brThe quintessential Montauk hotspot. Food is ok, this is more of a place to go to be part of the scene.brOn the weekends this turns into a full-on club - insanely difficult doorman, bottle service, outside DJ (until ~9), sweaty inside bar. Sometimes they have live music on Saturday / Sundays for sunset hours.brbrMontauket:brBEST SUNSET IN MONTAUK. Very casual spot with a divey inside bar and picnic tables outside.brbrGosman's:brCasual seafood spot with a bar - a traditional Montauk staple (not sceney).brNo reservations, so again, expect a wait unless you show up early or during the week.brbrNavy Beach:brBeach front, nautical vibe with lots of white and blue. Food is okay but it's another one of those places sceny NYC people tend to talk about.brI think they take reservations.brbrShowfish:brSeafood restaurant at the other Gurney's property on Star Island. The food is pretty good, traditional. Not really a scene.brI think they take reservationsbrbrJoni's:brGreat little breakfast spot off the main town road.brbrRound Swamp Farm:brMontauk outpost of the East Hampton Farmstand (overpriced but love it)brbrSel Rose:brOysters and cocktails.brbrHarvest On Fort Pond:brOutdoor dining, amazing food.brbrThe Dock:brMontauks best dive bar, super fun, almost tacky vibe, and great food.brbrMontauk Bake Shoppe:brFor jelly croissants.brbrBEACHES & HIKESbrbrGurney's:brThe best beach is the one by Gurneys. The beach is technically public, but they won't let you park on the Gurney's property unless you have a reservation and you won't be able to use their beach chairs. If you want to have a splurge day, rent a cabana or seating area for an afternoon. Sometimes they have a DJ playing on the weekends. Full-service world-class spa on the property.brbrDitch Plains Beach:brMost popular beach for surfing and swimming. Scenic, sort of has a coastal California feel.brbrKirk Park Beach:brClosest to town, family-orientedbrbrHither Hills:brTrails and campgroundsbrbrMontauk Point / Camp Hero:brScenic lighthouse at the end of the road / gift shop with some trails around. Be careful hiking there are tons of ticks.brbrSHOPSbrbrShops in town are mostly of the beachy variety (think Jersey shore hoodies and sweats kind of stuff). In the last ~5 years, they've opened a bunch more stores but mostly womenswear.brbrWhalebone / Adam Mar has some men's stuff I think and there is this new super hip store called wyld blue that is fun to browse.brSome places in town offer surf lessons or paddle board / kayak rentals (you might also be able to book a reservation through Gurney's)brbrDeep Hollow Ranch - horse back riding, etc. - never been here but just saw some brand do an influencer activation and it looked cute.