Beehive Bungalows Westhampton Beach, NY

 

Beehive Bungalows is a smurf village of 50's efficiency cottages on the bay side of Dune Road, in Westhampton Beach.  For $200-$350 a night you get a cozy little cottage, with a living area, double bed, modest bathroom and mini kitchen.  It's like summer camp for grownies.  Kumbaya!

Location location location: The first hampton, geographically speaking, Westhampton Beach is a beach based community.  Dune Road has the ocean on one side, the bay on the other.  The ocean side gets windy and cold at night, while the bay side is quiet and still.  The village of Westhampton Beach is a charming hamlet filled with mom and pop businesses and a saturday farmers market. 

Fun and fun: Its a beach destination.  But should you get restless, there's a movie theater, yoga studio, mini golf nearby.  Depending of time of year, there is a carnvial at the airport.... rides, cotton candy, fireworks.  Bring your golf clubs, tennis racket, kayak if you have one (the bay is perfect for it).

Chow time: John Scotts Surf Shack on Dune Road is walking distance to the bungalows.  It's a seafood joint that turns into a bar in the evening, with outdoor seating... cha ching!  Eckart's Luncheonette is the perfect low key breakfast spot, while most the line up at Goldberg's Famous Deli for oowee goowee, hot out of the oven bagels.  In the evening, chose from places like Baby Moon - family style Italian, perfect for families, and The Post Stop Cafe - classic New England cafe with delicious burgers, soups and desserts.  Or my personal favorite, The Patio, where you can enjoy local oysters, a classic wedge salad and filet mignon. 

THE BAY

PLAYING IN THE BAY

KITCHENETTE

INSIDE THE BUNGALOW

FARMERS MARKET

ADIRONDACK CHAIRS ON THE DECK

CROSSING THE DUNES IN THE RAIN

ECKART'S

POST STOP CAFE

THE PATIO

Check it!  The bungalows are minimalist chic, so bring an extra pillow or two and a warm blankie from home.