This Hamptons Outpost Is Already One of the Best Hotels in New York State — and It Just Debuted a Beach House You Can Rent

Hamptons living just got a haute upgrade with the addition of the vacation rental property The Beach House at The Roundtree, which just happens to be the former home of Tony-winning playwright Neil Simon, best known for shows like 1965's "The Odd Couple."

The four-bedroom private residence is part of The Roundtree, Amagansett, which was named one of the top resort hotels in New York State in Travel + Leisure's 2021 World's Best Awards. Located near the hotel in the Dunes community, the newly renovated property addition was originally designed by architect Alfred Scheffer and features a main house and a separate guest studio in a two-story cottage.

The main house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms with walk-in showers, a living room with a fireplace, and a European-style kitchen. The master bedroom has a small outdoor sitting area, and the backyard is decked out with loungers, a hammock, barbecue grill, dining table, and outdoor shower.

The cottage has its own living room with a sofa bed and full bathroom on the first floor, as well as a second floor with a queen-size sofa bed and a full bathroom. It can also be used as a work-from-home space with a desk, printer, Wi-Fi, and mini fridge.

The best part is that the home is walking distance to the beach — with private beach access. But for those who prefer to drive, a beach parking pass is also included — and there's a two-car garage on property. Beach essentials like chairs, umbrellas, coolers, towels, and even bicycles are available for use.

But the perks of being at the luxe hotel are also part of the experience, as there's a personal concierge who can assist with pre-arrival groceries, activity planning, and dinner reservations; daily housekeeping; Grown Alchemist bath products; Frette linens, Matouk towels, and a welcome basket; and finally, access to the Amber Waves weekly farm and flower share.

Guests of the Beach House also get access to the hotel's on-site amenities, like its s'mores, afternoon cookies, ice cream happy hour, Saturday morning yoga, continental breakfast, and use of the beach buggy.