12 Emerson Lane, Shelter Island, NY 11964

This idyllic Island home owned by a NYC artist family will be a sure delight for a full summer retreat from the heat or an absolutely flawless weekend getaway. The 2 bedroom 2, bath renovated cottage is the ultimate in comfort after a ground-up overhaul to create an open, easy-breezy, and very mod-chic curated living space surrounded by windows to bring the magical Shelter Island light outdoors in. The spacious primary suite has a king-sized bed, a walk-in shower, and a separate entrance with a private deck. The guest bedroom also holds a king-sized bed and looks out over the gorgeous acre-and-a-half property. A new sunny kitchen has all you need, with a large dining table indoors. A wonderful wraparound deck is fully loaded with teak furniture and plush cushions to spread out in the sun and let the days unwind. There's an oversized table outside for entertaining and a gas grill connected to a gas line so no fussing around with gas canisters, just keep on grilling to your heart's content! A luxurious outdoor shower is the icing on the cake. Step off the deck for a quick walk to a quiet cove beach, a short drive to either a round of golf or miniature golf or a full day exploring the island's many quiet bay beaches or nearby Sag Harbor or Greenport. Shelter Island is the perfect home base for a thoroughly relaxing summer away from the Hamptons' crowds but for those who prefer a bit of glam, there's no better than Sunset Beach for people watching and cocktails and meals across from the beach a short drive away. With so many new shops and restaurants and things to do here, you'll barely ever want to leave this island paradise.