The North ferry attendant named Rachel (blonde and heavy set) was extremely rude to my family while…read morewe were leaving our amazing vacation on Shelter Island. She screamed at my family multiple times when we were entering the boat, then her male coworker loudly encouraged her in front of us. We were very nice while pulling up and did not provoke her in any way. It was extremely disheartening and upsetting. Fire her.

Very professional staff makes getting on and off this boat a snap. With rides every 15 minutes or…read moreso, you wont have to wait too long. I'm sure that during the summer season this may change but the turn around times for loading and off loading are very quick and efficient. And the price isn't too overwhelming considering that swimming through the water with luggage would be much more difficult. Consider very strongly on getting a round-trip ticket if you're returning to the south fork after visiting Shelter Island.

Typical LIRR station. Station can be crowded, but it's often better than driving. It's convenient.read more

Both the hotel and breakfast were wonderful. The hotel is super quaint and charming, with…read morecomfortable rooms and amenities. Room snacks/bars aren't too pricey and the pool is nice. Staff were all kind and accommodating. Not terribly priced for the area. Breakfast was really nice as well. Very cute and good menu with nice specials as well. Food tasted very fresh and delicious. Drinks were good too. Fairly priced as well. Would love to stay here again when visiting!

Food was delicious and the space is clean, bright, cozy, and has that relaxed upscale Hamptons…read morefeel. Honestly, I was looking around thinking, yeah... I might need to redesign my living room after this vibe. Food delivered across the board and priced perfect for what you get. Went with the Hampton Maid Breakfast Platter and the Cinnamon Brioche French Toast. Both were excellent. The platter hits everything you want for a loaded breakfast, and the brioche was delicious. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and kept things easy. This a lot is also connected to a small shop and the hotel check-in area, which adds to the tucked-away charm. Great breakfast, great vibes, and definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Like others have mentioned, Marram is a minimalist but very nice resort. You are paying for the…read moreprime beachfront access in Montauk. The resort is also walkable to many cafes, restaurants, and shops. Once we got to Marram (we took a cab from the LIRR to the resort), we did not have to do any additional driving while we were there. The rooms are on the smaller side, but comfortable. The bed linens are like you are sleeping on a cloud. You can control the air conditioning to your liking. The room has very little in the way of amenities - free water, sparkling water, popcorn, hairnets, and makeup remover. No bath robe or slippers, so be sure to bring your own. The pool is very small but it does go up to 8 feet, which is nice. The cafe/restaurant on the premises is awesome. We loved all of the baked goods including the ham and cheese miso scone, the croissants, and the cookies. This area of the beach was quiet during the week. Fun place to sun bathe, watch the surfers, and really relax. While we were at Marram, I also took advantage of one of their free meditation sessions. If you're there while Raymond is doing the meditation, definitely check it out! It was a very relaxing way to kick off our stay. The walls are hilariously thin, but nothing that we weren't able to sleep through. Our room faced the courtyard and I was worried that it would be too loud at night, but it seems like they're serious about enforcing the quiet hours, which is nice. If you're looking for a chill, close to everything, walk onto the beach resort, this is the place for you!

My wife and I Just had an amazing and relaxing experience for five nights at Marram in Montauk…read more Quite possibly one of the best hotel experiences ever. If you're looking for five star accommodations, this is not it. No room service, no concierge and very little available as far as food and beverage service. This place has been remodeled into a serene, minimalist getaway with very few distractions from the outside world. No TV's in the rooms and no complimentary newspaper; both of which make this the perfect escape. Get a room with a view of the ocean and you'll enjoy the scenery and the sounds. Unplug and enjoy the quiet environment. Read a book. Don't laugh, but the soap and shampoo make you smell like vacation. Take advantage of the heated pool and beach chairs and walk into town for meals and cocktails. Everything in Montauk is only a few minutes away by car. I would suggest trying to plan your stay in the slower part of the season to avoid the influx of the Instagram influenced city folk. As I mentioned, the food and beverage were the only areas that could use some help. It's daylight by 5am but the restaurant doesn't open until 8am, so you'll have to hike into town for coffee. Or sleep late. Coffee was great though. Breakfast was also minimalist but really amazing; simple food done well. 4-5 savory selections and a great assortment of pastries. The lunch / dinner service was puzzling so we avoided it (literally a protein with sides for $45 and the menu was not published). Cocktails were on point; pricey, but you're in the Hamptons so it's expected that every cocktail is $20. It would have been cool if they had some "pool food" or "beach food." I don't do the Yelp thing often but figured I would share my thoughts for posterity. I'm on the fence about going back to Marram. On one hand, we already have our room picked out for the next visit. On the other hand I don't think I can ever recreate such an amazing and relaxing vacation. We'll see.

David is a great bike tour guide. His tours are a really fun activity for a weekend afternoon on…read moreShelter Island.

Great stop if you're taking the jitney from Manhattan to the Hamptons. In off-peak season when in…read morethe colder months, you'll transfer here to get to other bus lines. Unlike other stops, this is a main stop where they have a customer service center, indoor and outdoor waiting areas, snacks for purchase and spacious bathrooms! Always clean and staff is friendly. Very big parking lot too.

We enjoyed our stay at Bowen's during a weekend Hampton's trip. Upon check in, we were greeted…read morewarmly by Eileen, the owner. She directed us to our room and the best places to eat nearby, sending us along with a welcome goody bag of snacks and water bottles. The room was basic but clean, cozy and comfortable. Towels and soap was provided. Though we didn't use the pool, it looked clean and the grounds in the courtyard were well maintained. Easy breezy check in and check out. When we left, one of us unknowingly left a highly valuable item and we were instantly called to come and retrieve the item. Very honest people! Would definitely recommend staying at Bowen's.

Let me start by saying the staff was very accommodating. We…read moreshowed up later than expected, and they worked with us to make sure we could easily access our room. Since we arrived later than expected, I didn't mention the following to the office since sadly it turned out we had to unexpectedly leave the following day. The room, while decorated exactly as described, had a very musty, moldy, almost baby wipe smell to it. The quilt on the bed (while it was very pretty) was actually moist (I'm guessing from humidity) even though the AC was on when we arrived. Fortunately, we brought our own pillows bc their pillowcases were also damp. We were able to open the door to the grounds and air out the room, which I was thankful for. With all the covid info going around, I've started carrying Lysol spray if I'm staying out of town. It was a blessing that I had this, as it helped mask the smell, which was a bit overwhelming. From the way it looked when I was able to quickly walk the grounds, if you're able to score a cabin that is the way to go.

I can't afford this place during peak season but Montauk Blue is my off-season pick year after…read moreyear. It's walkable to everything in town, and the majority of rooms open right out to the water with incredible beach views. The rooms themselves are clean and updated but small. The pool is indoors here which also makes this a perfect off season pick - we came in May when it was still a bit cool out, but the pool being indoors meant it was still a great pool day. Included in your stay is beach chair and umbrella service, but it was too chilly out for us to take advantage of that. We did enjoy sitting out on the lounge chairs on the beachfront deck they have here. The rooms we stayed in did have pretty big cracks under the doors which felt a little sketchy, and my mom's shower wasn't working properly. They would have moved us but we were already settled in when we noticed. Overall, great location, beachfront, amenities abound. Pros outweigh the cons for me.

The location was prime for walking to shopping and restaurants. And the beach front rooms are…read morewonderful - the view is spectacular. Beach is so clean. The staff of the hotel were so accommodating, especially Jim the grounds manager. Highly recommend!