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Ten places to check in and check out, with safety and comfort a priority. BY BETH LANDMAN
Marram’s beachfront pool and lounge space
THE BAKER HOUSE 1650 You will feel like a guest at an English country estate at this grand house across from the pond in East Hampton. The massages and facials you’ve craved for months are available in your room, and complimentary restorative yoga classes are given on the lawn (each mat has a little skin care gift bag with sunscreen, serum and other goodies from Luzern Labs). Don’t worry about taking a magazine to read by one of the two pools; each issue is sealed in plastic. bakerhouse1650.com
BARON’S COVE This mini-resort right on the water in Sag Harbor provides everything
Shou Sugi Ban House offers 13 rooms with private entrances and terraces.
you might want in a Hamptons stay. A 60-foot saltwater pool is perfect for laps. Tennis courts are available by reservation, and the gym is open to guests—only one person or couple at a time. The hotel features complimentary bikes and weekend yoga on the outdoor deck or terrace. Outdoor dining affords spectacular views. A new “Linger Longer” program offers adjusted rates for extended stays. caperesorts.com
A BUTLER’S MANOR A saltwater pool and extreme privacy 84
are the lure at this five-room inn in Southampton. The decanter of sherry has been removed from each room, along with the comforters, which have been replaced by washable blankets in the name of safety. Breakfast is served downstairs, at socially distanced tables, and guests—as well as staff—wear masks in common areas. You remove them, of course, when strolling the grounds and taking a deep breath in the rose garden. abutlersmanor.com
GURNEY’S The spa and pool may be closed for renovation this summer, but the resort makes the most of its outdoor space, as well as offering in-room streaming workouts and in-room activities for kids. Wellness kits, including weights and yoga mats, are available upon request. The fire pit will be transformed into a venue with food and music, with reservations required and social distancing emphasized. Lobster bakes are also available to be enjoyed in the room, or on the beach. gurneysresorts.com
courtesy of Marram; Warren Elgort for Shou Sugi Ban House
Hotels have been upended by this year’s health crisis, and while they may not book weddings or other catered events this season, local getaways are going to great lengths to ensure summer visitors feel safe and comfortable. They have upped their sanitization regimens, and although some activities have been curtailed, creative alternatives are offered.
