Very mixed feelings about this place. We've stayed here a number of times when the family house overflows, so that says something positive.
Rates are okay - a bit pricey with the 2 and 3 night minimums, but par for the course since the North Fork went upscale. (Since we've been summering here for 4 generations, it's still a bit of a surprise to see our sleepy little getaway become the new Hamptons!).
The place is clean. Very, very, very, very, very, very clean, and that's where it earns the most points. There's none of the mildewy/musty smell you get in rooms in the area a lot of the time, no bugs, and everything still seems brand new even after a few years.
... Except the time I unfolded my pull out couch, and discovered sheets that had obviously not been changed from the last guest. I guess I can see how this can happen, but I feel like changing those sheets should just be policy, whether you think they need them or not.
Points for the free wifi - that's a win.
Also, the rooms are fairly big, and as far as I know, all have a full kitchen, including dishwasher, and pull out couches in the separate living room - like mini apartments.
Doors and light switches are conveniently and thoughtfully placed to be able to divide the one bedroom suites into multiple bedrooms when you include the living room pull out - that's a nice touch.
Now cons - there are too many damn rules. It feels like every switch, every appliance, every inch of the room is covered in signs and labels and snotty directions: "Do not set AC below 70 or get a fuel surcharge" (NEVER seen that ANYWHERE else). "Don't use towels to remove makeup or we'll charge you". "Ask for extra towels/sheets and get a housecleaning fee" "Unplug coffeepot when not in use" "Don't use your kitchen (THAT YOU PAID FOR) to cook fish". "Quiet hours start at 10 PM" "Don't use foul language, this is a family establishment". Serious. These are all warnings we found in our room, along with about 15 others in "the binder". (Seems like someone has a frustrated school teacher inside of them, yearning to break free).
Now, you'd think that someone who's so intent on running such a tight ship would have a better grip on how things were run, but not so much. The office closes at ten, and that means there's no one there after that. If something goes wrong, or say, housekeeping forgot to replenish your toilet paper, you're on your own, unless you dial the emergency contacts and drag someone out of bed (and yes, this has happened, luckily 7/11 is close by and has toilet paper. But for what you pay for these rooms, you should NOT have to make that trip).
Also, the air conditioning while not really cold enough, is VERY VERY loud.
All in all, the place is okay. Guests are under draconian rule, but the rooms are clean and nicely appointed. Just be prepared for very little luxury, little to no assistance from staff, and annoying sticky labels with rules on EVERYTHING imaginable. I've stayed in BnBs... another person's HOME, and not seen so many rules as this place has. I think that's the biggest reason why I'm so negative towards it, to be honest. read more