First, I have travelled quite a bit of the world but had never been east of Islip on Long Island before this trip. The Montauk area is quiet and comfortable, with beaches rivalling southern California. There is quaint shopping and excellent locally-owned restaurants and bars with little to no national chains. Definitely an easily-found social scene during the day and into the early evening. My wife and I really enjoyed the area.

And this home is the perfect place to enjoy all that Montauk has to offer. It is located on a quiet street in a residential area, and is less than five minutes to all of Montauk, including the beach. The place is neat and clean and just has a nice feel to it. There are two outdoor patios with woods, flora and fauna all around. It has wonderful nature-created privacy.

The owner, Betty, was responsive and easy to deal with.

The home is more spacious than I expected. Two couples can easily share it, with large bedrooms both upstairs and down having queen size beds. Plus there is a third bedroom upstairs with two twin beds. There are two full baths, one upstairs and one down. The kitchen is full and complete and nicely stocked with silverware, pans and dishes.

It is an easy 25-minute drive to East Hampton, where you can enjoy more upscale shopping and restaurants if that is what you are looking for. But then head back to Montauk for quiet and serenity.

I highly recommend this home. We will definitely stay there on our next visit to the area!