If the third season of “The White Lotus” has made you a little gun shy (almost a spoiler alert!) of luxury resorts, you might want to look for accommodations a little more stateside and a whole lot safer. These five estates offer grand living, such as the stuff in novels, but without the poison cocktails, nefarious characters and other creepy twists and turns. Even if it’s just for the summer, you, too, can live like The Great Gatsby.
Barnhart Street, Southampton Village
This Gambrel-roofed estate offers eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms in more than 9,000 square feet. Sited on 2.5 acres with a swimming pool and tennis courts, there’s plenty of space for lawn sports or a touch football game if you’re feeling like a Kennedy on a Cape compound. It’s a more formal style of home, with replicas of the King’s Guard (aka beefeaters) and hounds at the rear entry to make an impression on your guests, but the numerous sitting, dining and entertainment areas offer ample opportunity to relax.
Rates: $700,000, July/August through Labor Day
North Sea Mecox Road, Southampton
Five bedrooms in 6,000 square feet on nearly two acres of land should provide plenty of room to roam. Gated and surrounded by reserve land on two sides, if offers maximum privacy. There’s a pickleball and tennis court, heated pool, hot tub and a pool house equipped with gym gear that also doubles as a guest house. The extra-large eat-in kitchen can accommodate prep for a small party or a larger gathering.
Rates: Memorial Day to Labor Day: $350,000; July: $125,000; July to Labor Day: $250,000; August: $150,000.
There are seven bedrooms and baths in this 6,000 square-foot, classically styled shingle estate, which is available for the first time on long term basis or full summer. High hedges around the two-acre property and gracious lawns offer privacy. On site are a heated swimming pool and pool house, and a tennis court. Inside, it’s homey and warm elegance, a large eat-in kitchen and a library to die for.
Rates: June or September: $100,000; July: $180,000; July – Labor Day: $400,000; August – Labor Day: $250,000.
Halsey Farm Drive, Southampton
You can be to the manor born (or pretend to be) in this seven-bedroom, 7,800-square foot stately estate on two acres. White crepe myrtles and hedges line the back lawn leading to the estate, creating a sense of grandeur on the approach from the 60-foot gunite pool and pool house complex. Amenities include a guest house, a gym house, tennis and basketball court, a fully stocked covered kitchen and bar, numerous areas for dining, sunbathing or gathering under a covered portico. A large chef’s kitchen has an eat-in area and seated space at the island. The lower level includes a bar, media room and pool table.
Rates: May: $50,000; June: $100,000; July: $200,000. Memorial to Labor Day: $450,000; July – Labor Day: $350,000; August – Labor Day: $250,000.
Undisclosed, Southampton Village
A classic triple Gambrel roof tops 9,500 square feet of living space in this seven-bedroom home, available for rent for the first time. Set on 1.6 acres among farm fields with and ocean views, it offers pool, spa and tennis. The back yard is landscaped with mature trees and privacy hedges so the pool with its bluestone patio is out of public sight. A pergola and dining area are set next to the lavender-lined tennis court. Inside amenities include a chef’s kitchen, finished lower level with a game room, fireplaces, and nine bathrooms.
Rates: $500,000 for month of August – Labor Day or $125,000 weekly (August only). Contact agent for location details.
