Canoe Place Inn & Cottages

Character and identity

Set in Hampton Bays, the closest Hamptons outpost to New York City, this 20-room inn traces its lineage to 1697 and inhabits a faithfully restored 1922 Dutch Colonial Revival building by William Lawrence Bottomley. Vaulted and domed ceilings survive in the common rooms, while bedrooms sit under lower, period-correct ceilings. The centerpiece is Good Ground Tavern, opening onto a patio with firepits, twinkle lights, a pool and cabanas. A small spa, basement gym and library round out the footprint. The register is laid-back, historically literate and slightly tongue-in-cheek rather than scene-driven.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What defines this stay is the combination of genuine historical fabric and a deliberately unfussy Hamptons mood, all roughly two hours from Manhattan. Book a one-bedroom suite for the fireplace and considered decor, or a Cottage if you're travelling as a family or settling in for a week. Summer is when the programming, pool and patio life make the rate make sense.