The Old Life-Saving Station
13 guests
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6 bedrooms, 8 beds
4 bathrooms
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Anyone with a subscription to HBO might recognise The Old Life-Saving Station. The home has featured in both Lena Dunham’s Girls, and more recently, The Undoing, starring Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman. Staying here puts you in elite company, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a unique house. Dating all the way back to the 1800s, when it was built as a coastguard station for the Long Island Sound, it’s been renovated since, but with lots of care put into maintaining the farmhouse atmosphere and the vintage furniture. The home is set on three acres of land on the North Fork, and from the veranda, you can hear the waves lapping against the shore of the private beach. It’s a magical setting, perfect for long summer afternoons (and if the water is too cold, there’s a 50ft pool as well). Colder evenings bring their own charm, as the vast kitchen and living room come into play. The large table seats fourteen easily, so every night feels like a dinner party, while the crackling fire in the other room sets the scene for an evening curled up on the sofa, with a hot drink in hand.
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Highlights
![Wile away the afternoons on the private beach](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/0e23769d-676a-42a3-aab1-78da885c611d.jpg?rect=382%2C0%2C1676%2C1675&w=480&fit=min)
Wile away the afternoons on the private beach
![Stay in a gorgeously renovated former coastguard station](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/cc62bec2-aa75-494f-b7c7-656e4cdf5d84.jpg?rect=531%2C16%2C1656%2C1656&w=480&fit=min)
Stay in a gorgeously renovated former coastguard station
![A spectacular interior featured in The Undoing and Girls](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/cadbc6c6-fc38-43dd-9607-1d8fb82c2345.jpg?rect=701%2C0%2C1667%2C1665&w=480&fit=min)
A spectacular interior featured in The Undoing and Girls
![Show off your talents at the vintage piano](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/f74aa8c7-e87c-4bcd-9357-738f1f8c82f4.jpg?rect=780%2C16%2C1660%2C1658&w=480&fit=min)
Show off your talents at the vintage piano
![Climb to the lookout at the top of the tower](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/f3c9bd06-cc32-48a1-be42-5c2396dcd0f9.jpg?rect=88%2C23%2C1649%2C1647&w=480&fit=min)
Climb to the lookout at the top of the tower
![Relax in the rocking chair on the peaceful veranda](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/314af0bf-7db1-40a3-be7e-6f3a57bea20b.jpg?rect=1063%2C0%2C1676%2C1675&w=480&fit=min)
Relax in the rocking chair on the peaceful veranda
![Visit vineyard after vineyard along the North Fork wine trail](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/dcd68a11-5fe6-4f14-88c1-049e92c7436d.jpg?rect=178%2C0%2C1676%2C1675&w=480&fit=min)
Visit vineyard after vineyard along the North Fork wine trail
![Try the produce from the local farms](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/ede3825f-84ac-43fe-9541-13e0cf2bd729/2743e040-3018-4899-b369-723183ea7fa9.jpg?rect=1451%2C217%2C1406%2C1404&w=480&fit=min)
Try the produce from the local farms
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Home truths
The home is used by its owners throughout the year and some personal items are left around
During the summer months (from mid-June to mid-September), there’ll be a minimum stay of a week
The host does not allow events or weddings at the property
About this stay
Amenities
Home cinema setup
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 8 beds
4 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Greenport
Take the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station and it won't be long before you've left the city behind. There's a reason so many Manhattanites have second homes on the Suffolk County coast. If you've seen a TV show set in New York, you’ve most likely heard of the Hamptons. This stretch of coast is the summer retreat par excellence – each little town, village or hamlet has its...
Get around
Airport
Francis S. Gabreski
46 min
Groton - New London
2 hr 1 min
Montauk (KMTP)
1 hr 43 min
Train station
Greenport
11 min
Bus stop
NYS 25/Old Orchard Ln
25 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
9 min
Cafe
7 min
Pharmacy
7 min
Points of interest
Beach
Truman's Beach
7 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Pets welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 14:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Jesse
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay.
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