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Southforker Stories: Get your rest (and recreation) at Daunt’s Albatross

by Emily Toy on June 14th, 2025
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Third generation owner Leo Daunt brings a refreshed vibe that still celebrates the old-school charm at his Montauk motel. (Photo credit: Doug Young)

When you think about motels, you tend not to think of charming, cozy environments that promote you to hang out there. That’s not the case with Daunt’s Albatross — a Montauk motel helmed by third generation owner Leo Daunt. Take a listen on how the native of The End leans into the history of his grandparents’ motel… and how he’s brought it into the present day.

Emily Toy is a lifestyle reporter for southforker. A Sag Harbor native and enthusiast for all-things East End, she earned her journalism degree from Buffalo State College and worked as both a freelance and staff reporter for several local publications, most notably The Independent. She’s also had an extensive career as both a bartender and waitress, having survived working at a plethora of establishments across her beloved Hamptons home for over 20 years. Through these two mediums, she’s been able to connect to and serve the people of the East End, no pun intended of course.

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