Looking to rent the perfect August escape on the East End? Check out Garden Cottage, a bucolic low-key summer house laden with character and charm, in the heart of Amagansett.  The sprawling four-bedroom shingled house with heated pool and wrap-around porch and multiple patios is nestled on three acres of sunny gardens and lush lawns for complete privacy and seclusion. Owner Mary Elizabeth shares, “My sister and I grew up in the city, and spent our childhood summers here riding horses and running through the orchards. Now that we are mothers ourselves, we love taking the kids home from a day on the ocean, only 2 miles away, and then letting them float in the waters of a pool protected by a mini-pear orchard, and pick their own apples for baking pies.”

Every room on the ground floor has doors that open to the surrounding gardens allowing for a true summer of bare feet, salt air, sweet corn, and simple satisfactions.

“Our heirloom roses and hydrangea are protected from the deer by fencing, and parents can be comforted to know that the pathways, gardens, and lawns are secured so that smaller children can explore to their heart’s delight without straying too far,” shares the owner.

The light-filled first floor, cozy comfortable living room with fireplace and exposed
wood beam construction, and covered porch make this a perfect spot for intimate entertaining at home in the Hamptons.

The bonus media room on the second floor with skylights and charming captain’s walk balcony is wonderful for children. Families will enjoy summer days and picnics by the pool,
and lawns large enough for croquet, Frisbee or touch football.

Literature buffs will appreciate that the home was a Hamptons hangout hub in the sixties for  Gael Greene, Tennessee Williams, David Mamet, Tom Stoppard, and the gardens were the scene of a notorious naked photo shoot with Andy Warhol and Ultra Violet.

Features Include:
Floor-to-ceiling French doors throughout.
Kitchen, granite counters; full pantry with sink.
First floor master suite with French doors to patio and its own octagonal-shaped cupola.
First floor queen bedroom opens to deck and outdoor shower with ensuite bathroom.
Two additional bedrooms upstairs.

The Perfect Location:
Just 2 miles/6 minutes to the ocean
2 minutes to Balsam Farm Farmstand
4 minutes to yoga at Amagansett Square
2 minutes to riding at Stony Hill Stables; 6 minutes to Soul Cycle
1 minute to tennis, at public, access-friendly courts
1 minute to playground: running track, skateboard park, and a play area for toddlers

Rental Cost: $8K per week [two week minimum] which includes utilities and a weekly housekeeper. For more information go HERE  or email amagansettgardencottage@gmail.com