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Baker House 1650
- Where:
- Why:When a New York minute is too long, long live Long Island
- When:June 2026
- Who:My fellow Long Islander, Cass Lovett, and I
"An English country escape in the Hamptons"
Baker House 1650 stands defiant as development modernizes the East End’s hotel scene. Sea captain Daniel Howe built the farmhouse in 1648. James Harper Poor purchased it in 1899 and hired architect Joseph Greenleaf Thorpe to reimagine in the Arts and Crafts style. Antonella Bertello, from a Peruvian-Italian real estate family, acquired the property in the early 2000s, and the 21st century upgrade didn’t sacrifice a drop of historic charm. Disappear behind the hotel’s iconic Hamptons hedgerows for an idyllic country escape.
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Coastal ivy perfection
Tranquility at Baker House 1650
The private subterranean spa
Unique 17th-century guest rooms
English-style afternoon tea in the garden
The whimsical living room
Ultimate relaxation behind the privet hedges
Coastal hues in yet another unique guest room
Highs & Lows
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The interiors. Straight out of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Case in point: the historic core of the home, where mullioned bay windows cast soft light onto the floral upholstery and a wood-burning fireplace with a checkerboard-patterned tile surround.
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The grounds. Ultra-tall hedgerows act as a buffer between Main Street and the hotel’s private grounds. Behind them, an in-ground pool and sunloungers on the grass beckon, while walking paths wind beneath ancient ginkgo trees.
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The spa. One or two people max can book the subterranean private spa, complete with a heated pool and therapy rooms.
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The afternoon tea. The English tradition lives on with tea sandwiches, premium Plain T, and Ferrari Brut Trento DOC.
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The ceiling. If you’re 6’2” like me, you’ll have to duck in the breakfast room, the low-ceilinged core of the original 17th-century farmhouse.
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No two rooms are alike — different design, decor, layout throughout. Garden views are limited to rooms in back; only two have terraces. If you spot one you see on social, book ahead or risk landing somewhere else.
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury B&B
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Vibe
Whimsical and dreamlike
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Location
Equidistant to the action in town and Main Beach
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Rooms
13
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
Arriving at the hotel is a magical experience: stepping through an opening in East Hampton’s famous hedgerows feels like slipping away from the real world into an exclusive, hidden realm.
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Future Forward
A partnership with Paz Lifestyle emphasizes sustainable lifestyle brands. Products embody social responsibility, equality, and ancestral heritage, offering a selection of consciously curated, ethical goods.
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Music
Chill bossa nova and lo-fi beats. You can still hear the clinking of the William Morris fine bone china over the music at afternoon tea.
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Year Opened
1650 originally; 2009 by Antonella Bertello
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Designed By
Joseph Greenleaf Thorpe
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Health & Wellness
The excavation of massive pink granite boulders left behind by the ancient glacier that formed Long Island made way for the hotel’s subterranean spa. Booked for a maximum of one or two people at a time, the spa features a fully-heated counter-current swimming pool, a eucalyptus steam shower, and therapy rooms for treatments. Guests receive complimentary passes to the fully-equipped Sag Harbor Gym.
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Food
The daily breakfast is known for its homemade blueberry pancakes.
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
The hotel hosts sunset aperitivo hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, and weekend brunch on the patio. Afternoon tea service on select Sundays features savory tea sandwiches, sweet treats, and premium Plain T, while the “Royal Tea Service” adds Sturgeon caviar, housemade blinis, and Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé. Rooted in Bertello’s Peruvian heritage, A Taste of Peru events bring authentic South American cuisine to the East End.
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Minibar & Retail
Paz Lifestyle curates the on-site boutique, where you’ll find clean-beauty skincare, eco-conscious knitwear, and artisan homewares that reflect an upscale, coastal lifestyle.
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Accessibility
Ground floor suites in The Carriage House offer accessible rooms. Contact the property for options.
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Pet Friendly
Pets are permitted at The Carriage House only. The pet-friendly rooms come with Yeti water bowls, plush dog beds, and treats.
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Children
The hotel welcomes children aged 10 and older.
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Price
Four-figure nightly rates are the East End standard for high-season escapes.
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In the Area
Hotel Location The Baker House 1650, Main Street, East Hampton, NY, USA
Baker House 1650 is half a mile from shopping and dining in East Hampton and just a mile from Main Beach. Both are within easy, breezy walking distance.
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