Fiona Byrne

Haven

  • Where:
  • Why:Summer weekend.
  • When:August 2015
  • Who:Various pals.
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Haven ‘Murica.

‘Murica.

Haven The store is a highlight, selling primarily conscious goods from vintage Levi’s cut-offs to straw clutches and floaty cover-ups.

The store is a highlight, selling primarily conscious goods from vintage Levi’s cut-offs to straw clutches and floaty cover-ups.

Haven There’s a gorgeous secret garden area with grills and a fire pit.

There’s a gorgeous secret garden area with grills and a fire pit.

Haven Also in the store: the best saltwater taffy we’ve ever had in our entire lives.

Also in the store: the best saltwater taffy we’ve ever had in our entire lives.

Haven The reception area with cameo by our friend Gigi Burris. They serve coffee all day and various cakes and pastries in the morning.

The reception area with cameo by our friend Gigi Burris. They serve coffee all day and various cakes and pastries in the morning.

Haven Adorable mini-picnic bench for lil’ kids.

Adorable mini-picnic bench for lil’ kids.

Haven The hotel is close to the docks of Montauk.

The hotel is close to the docks of Montauk.

Haven There’s a kidney-shaped pool!

There’s a kidney-shaped pool!

Haven The rooms are simple, bright and white.

The rooms are simple, bright and white.

Haven Surfing book? Check. On-trend mini succulent? Check. Chicness? Check.

Surfing book? Check. On-trend mini succulent? Check. Chicness? Check.

Haven I mean, who wouldn’t want to take over this garden and have a cookout tho?

I mean, who wouldn’t want to take over this garden and have a cookout tho?

Haven Cuteness.

Cuteness.

Highs & Lows

  • The rooms are soooooo cute. A perfect example of less is more.

  • The pool. It would be easy to come here and never leave.

  • The hotel store has so much good stuff!

  • Water in each room on check in. Never underestimate the importance of free bottled water!

  • Some bathrooms aren’t updated yet. They’re fine right now but when they’re done it will be perfection!

  • Mini-bar as an amenity would be welcome!

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 47/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Formerly shabby Blue Haven Motel. Now amazingly cute Haven.

  • Vibe

    Super duper chill. Relaxing to the max.

  • Location

    Right by the docks in Montauk, so you can walk to Gosman's for touristy shopping and food.

  • Rooms

    27

  • Music

    There’s background music poolside. It’s vibey.

  • Year Opened

    2014

  • Designed By

    Jenny Cabido, who is also the buyer for RM 09.

  • Health & Wellness

    Yes. LOVE the pool at Haven. There are beds and a hammock and unobtrusive music.

  • Restaurant

    No but there’s sometimes rosé on check-in (yay!), pastries in the morning and coffee all day.

  • Bar

    No but there’s a wine store just up the street.

  • Minibar

    No but there are coffee makers with Starbucks coffee in every room.

  • Children

    Yes, the owner's small kids are always around and we did see a couple of families.

  • Price

    Rates start at $250 and go to $730
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  • Website

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