The Hamptons

Nestled on a prime piece of property surrounded by woods and fronting a small beach and the bay, this property has standard hotel rooms as well as private water-view cottages, some renovated in style. — Lonely Planet

A small, sophisticated, Scandinavian-accented hotel in a restored Greek Revival home in the Hamptons. — Condé Nast Traveler

Rooms in the weathered-cedar-clad main building are device-free and utterly serene...beautifully curated interiors. You can fish for striped bass, hike to a historic lighthouse. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Overlooking Lake Montauk, this family-friendly resort is a classic summer getaway with views of the attached marina, bobbing with boats, and a white lighthouse. — Oyster

This historic home turned bed-and-breakfast in East Hampton is meticulously maintained and decorated. — Oyster

— Mr & Mrs Smith

This unassuming motel offers efficiencies with full kitchens, contemporary furniture, and free Wi-Fi; a deluxe room can accommodate families. It also features a pool, tennis courts, basketball hoop. — Fodor's

This 30-room boutique hotel in Southampton is geared toward the cool crowd with its famed restaurant and designer duds sold on-site. — Oyster

Escape from the city to boutique hideaway A Room at the Beach, a make-yourself-at-home stay in pretty Bridgehampton. — Mr & Mrs Smith

The 109-room, upscale Gurney's Montauk stands out among Hamptons hotels, quite literally: It's one of the largest resorts in the area, and it also has the best beachfront location. — Oyster

This 14-room motor lodge is one of the best deals in the Hamptons (where, let's face it, there aren't a lot of deals!). — Lonely Planet

History buffs might gravitate toward this local standout, run by supreme storyteller Skip ...the deed on the house (and the old-world European-style wine cellar in the basement) date to 1651. — Lonely Planet