The Pridwin Hotel 81 Shore Rd. Shelter Island, NY (631) 749-0476/(800) 273-2497 www.pridwin.com

The Pridwin Hotel, nestled between the eastern tips of Long Island on Shelter Island, is a true oasis with a combination of beachside beauty and old New England charm. Located on Crescent Beach, the rural atmosphere, woodlands, flowering fields, abundant wildlife, sandy beaches, and surrounding blue waters provide a vacationer's paradise. The hotel houses 40 comfortable rooms, with or without waterview, and cottages featuring studios or bedrooms with fireplace or waterview. All accommodations are equipped with heat, air condition, private bath, phone and television. Guests may relax by the private pool and beach and sip a frozen drink, or choose from an unending array of activities including kayak, sailing, golf, hiking and biking. The Pridwin is home to the Moussa Drame Tennis Camp, where all ages can play for fun or perfect their game. In addition, there are a number of shops on Shelter Island and innumerable places in nearby Hamptons. For entertainment, hotel guests may partake in outdoor cookouts, poolside dancing under the stars, sunset celebrations, and nightgazing. The dining room serves New American cuisine specializing in the freshest fish available from striped and sea bass to tuna and Mahi-Mahi, fresh local vegetables, and award-winning local wines. The Pridwin Hotel is open from May through October and the restaurant is open from July 4th weekend through Labor Day.