C/O The Maidstone Rating: 4.0 Pearls

East Hampton, The Hamptons, Long Island

Chef's Garden at the C/O The Maidstone

The moment you enter the front door, you’ll get a sense of the iconic Hamptons scene. While some nearby inns make you feel a million miles from Manhattan, this does the opposite with its modern design and sophisticated, see-and-be-seen crowd. Though some guests have their noses in the air, staff members -- many who are Scandinavian -- fit the quintessential bed & breakfast-style hospitality. Enjoy further home comforts of a B&B while relaxing from the quaint front deck, strolling the Chef's Garden, or finding Zen in the Buddha garden.

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Once you take that memorable left turn on Montauk Highway to enter East Hampton, the Maidstone -- a sprawling cottage close to town and beaches -- will come into view. The white-and-green awning is noticeable from the main thoroughfare where traffic can be a snarl, especially in summer months.

• 67-minute drive to Islip Airport
• 5-minute walk to downtown East Hampton
• 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive to the beach
• 15-minute drive to Sag Harbor
• 20-minute drive to Montauk
• 18-minute drive to Southampton
• 2-hour drive to Manhattan

The Carl Von Linne Cottage at the C/O The Maidstone

Rooms have individualized decor and are named after famous Scandinavian personalities (there is an Edvard Munch Room and a Carl Von Linne Freestanding Cottage, for example). Rooms tend to be on the smaller side, while suites offer a seating area and a bit more space. Private cottages are separate from the main building and have their own entrances, as well as wood-burning fireplaces and private blue-stone patios.

• Hastens Scandinavian beds
• Organic cotton linens, towels, and bathrobes
• French presses and organic coffee
• iPod docks and flat-screen TVs
• Aromatherapy burners and essential oils
• Toiletries by Malin + Goetz
• Sony PlayStation 3 (with DVD player)
• Minibars stocked with local and organic treats
• Free Wi-Fi

Bicycles at the C/O The Maidstone

• Beach parking passes and towels
• Front porch overlooking the Village Green
• Private garden and lawn with croquet and boules sets, and Kubb (a Viking garden game)
• Slow food picnic baskets for the beach
• Vintage Scandinavian Kronan bicycles for guest use
• Free yoga classes in the Buddha garden
• Wine cellar with private bins for members
• iPods available for guest use
• Free Wi-Fi and parking
• DVD library for free rentals
• Dog-friendly for a small daily fee, with dog zones and menus
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The Living Room at the C/O The Maidstone

The Living Room restaurant and lounge -- open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- is considered a hot spot in East Hampton. When not using their own chef’s garden in the back, the kitchen will choose organic ingredients from local producers.

• The wine cellar holds more than 300 bins from around the world, and the resident Sommelier will help with meal pairings.
• Breakfast is included with the cost of the room during off-season, but comes with a charge in July and August.
• Slow food picnic baskets for the beach are also available to order.