The Lin Beach House, a boutique hotel in Greenport, New York, is offering an exclusive "summer camp" experience for adults with a price tag of up to $12,000 for a two-night stay. The hotel, which has only six rooms, bills itself as an immersive experience inspired by European agriturismos, where guests stay on farms and vineyards. The cost covers full-house buyouts, meaning guests must book with at least five others, resulting in a per-person rate of approximately $1,000 per night.
Guests at the Lin Beach House receive a curated weekend itinerary that includes all-inclusive food and drink. Meals feature dishes prepared by chefs with Michelin-star caliber training, who also lead cooking classes. The hotel boasts its own in-house spirits, with guests having access to a dedicated bartender who creates seasonal drinks. Dining often includes fish caught that day in Greenport Harbor, with guests having the option to participate in fishing excursions.
The experience is designed to be immersive, with a two-night minimum stay encouraging guests to engage in various adult-friendly activities. Options include pound-trap fishing, visiting local farms, foraging, and creating custom gin at the owners' nearby distillery, Matchbook Distilling Co. For those seeking relaxation, activities such as yoga, pilates, beach visits, and guided vineyard tours are available.
Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski, who co-owns the Lin Beach House with her husband Brian, stated that the price reflects the all-inclusive nature of the stay. The hotel offers optional add-ons, such as a two-hour yacht ride for $1,500 or a massage for $275.
Greenport, located on Long Island's North Fork, has seen its profile rise in recent years, with the area being described as an "anti-Hamptons." Merinoff Kwasnieski, who founded Matchbook Distilling Co. a decade ago, was drawn to Greenport's charm as a "fishing village that's also an art village that's also full of people who just love food and community." The hotel's design incorporates elements from its 1800s-era building, with unique features like a dining room floor made from a local high school's basketball court and a chandelier in the lobby.
One guest, Pete St. Peter from Los Angeles, described the experience as "absolutely stunning" and a "reprieve from the chaos of the city," highlighting the unique activities and the hotel's connection to the local community. The hotel's approach aims to showcase the natural environment and local producers of the North Fork region.