18 Remsen Lane Remsenburg, NY 11960

Remsenburg is the Hamptons without the shine of a spotlight or stoplight. This bayside hamlet is heaven for those seeking a no-frills take on the region’s unfettered beauty and deep history. Commerce and the general idea of “downtown” are virtual non-entities here. Instead, the Remsenburg streets are primarily residential and lined with gorgeous homes — an alluring mix of historic residences and more modern manses. It’s an attitude of hidden quietude that has drawn countless notable residents, including beloved 20th-century humorist P.G. Wodehouse and Marvel Comics mastermind Stan Lee. Geography can get a little confusing in Remsenburg with Eastport to the west, Westhampton to the east, and a northern border with bucolic Speonk that’s always up for debate. Luckily, when you sail out on Moriches Bay or stare across it from the shoreline in Remsenburg, there’s no mistaking the serene slice of the Hamptons you occupy.