6 km) east of the village of Montauk. Montauk Downs State Park includes a 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, tennis courts, swimming pool, and restaurant facilities.

Sag Harbor State Golf Course Phone: (631) 668-3781; This 48.8-acre, 9-hole golf facility is located in the middle of a 341-acre parcel known as the Barcelona Neck Natural Resources Management Area.

The property was acquired in 1989.Situated on a peninsula and surrounded by woodlands, bluffs and wetlands, this delightful 9-hole course may be played as nine or 18 holes.

The front nine is 2,661 yards. Played a second time, the yardage becomes 2,732 for a total of 5,393 yards for 18 holes.

Call for operating hours.631) 725-2503 Minimum Age: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Poxabogue Golf Course3556 Montauk Hwy Sagaponack New York Poxabogue Golf Course Website (631) 537-0025 3556 Montauk Hwy Sagaponack Directions Poxabogue Golf Ctr (631) 537-0025 Montauk Hwy Bridgehampton Directions Other Activities: (less)

If you're feeling creative yourself you can set up a studio at the Birdhouse. Last summer I bought 100 lbs of clay from Nancy Robbins in Sag Harbor and we set up a work table outside.

Then we fired the pieces in her studio. Art supplies for whatever you want to make are easily available in Riverhead--a 20 min drive away.

Info for Winery Enthusiasts: The Long Island Wine Trail is a terrific way to have fun. The various and multifarious Vineyards and Wineries organize events all-year round including food and wine Tastings, lectures, art shows, Winemaker's walks, concerts, Vinyard tours, and multi-element dinners.

Most of the vinyards are a 15-25 minute drive away. Info for Sports Enthusiasts: I wish I were sporty because the possibilities seem endless.

My husband has gone deep-sea fishing with the children on a chartered boat. My sons go surfing and have had lessons at Hampton Watersports where you can get equipment and lessons in kite-surfing, wind-surfing, surfing, stand-up paddle board, sunfish sailing, and kayaking.

There is waterskiing, jet-skiing, tubing, etc in nearby Shinnecock bay. My sister has rented kayaks in Riverhead and paddled the Peconic and said it was wonderful.

There is horsback riding at the nearby Pony Farm in East Quogue and karate/yoga/fitness nearby in East Quogue and Westhampton.The best thing, I think, is a walk on the beach (less)

Also is a French Dressing/ bureau with large mirror and stool. And double closet.

High Ceiling with skylight. Down the hall is the Master Bedroom.

Roomy, airy with a balcony and high ceiling and skylights, beautiful European bureau and end tables. Between the two bedrooms off the hall, and door leading to the master is a sand marble bathroom with shower and jacuzzi tub.

High Ceiling with skylights. The home also has beautiful Tropical trees throughout that gives it a vacation paradise feeling! (less)

In this English Manor house we have the real burning gas lanterns on all sides of the House. Enjoy the landscaping of 2000 bulbs and specimen trees sitting in the outside living room covered Veranda enlaced with white curtains.

Heated Pool additional $100day/Fee. Amenities: Authentic 18th Century Antiques Heated 18x44 foot Pool Pond With Waterfall Sunken Hot tub with TV and Stereo Chef's Gourmet Outdoor Barbecue Professional Gourmet Kitchen with Viking Appliances Billiard Room Outdoor Gym with Massage Table Satellite TV- 1000 Channels Video/TV in every room Outdoor Shower 2 Fireplaces Sleeps 22 Central Air-conditioning Wireless High Speed Internet Luxury Linens Large Screen TV 2 Sound Systems Indoor/Outdoor Outdoor Covered Living Room Outdoor Teak Furniture 100 Exterior Lights Barbecue Washer/Dryer All Bed and Bath Linens Provided.

Activities: Bike or roller blade to Dag Harbor or East Hampton, tennis and golf within 1 mile, mountain biker/hikers paradise (less)

Natural and man-made snow provide a long season for great skiing experiences. Trail-side amenities available include internet access, Gondola and mountain-top dining.

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$2,700/wk; $465 night. 3 night min.

SPRING: Mar 10-Apr 29,12 $3,900 /wk; Apr 28-May 19 . $4,600/wk; May 19-26 $7395/wk SUMMER / PEAK SUMMER: May 26-Jun 16, 2012 .

. $8,370/wk; Jun 16-Jul 28 .

. $9195/wk LATE SUMMER / EARLY FALL: Jul 28-Aug 18, 2012 .

$8,370/wk; Aug 18-Sep 1 .$4600/wk LATE FALL / WINTER Sep 1-Oct 13, 2012 .

. $4,100/wk; Oct 13-Dec 29 .

. $3,300/wk $329 cleaning fee Romar House @ Beachside is located in a great central location, Hwy.

59 in Gulf Shores is 4 miles to the west and its only 2.7 miles to Orange Beach Blvd to the east.

Brand new direct gulf front home with incredible views to both the east and west. Closer to the beach than the homes to the east, so it has incredible views down the beach in addition to the direct gulf views behind the home.

Custom private pool will be finished by March 2012. The home has 4 master bedrooms that are all gulf front and all have private balconies.

The main floor has two bedrooms and two full baths, one room has a queen bed and the other has two single beds. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

Two rooms are masters with king beds with private baths and private balconies, and the other rooms have double bunk beds in one room and a full over a full with a pull out bed underneath the bunk bed..

The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with full baths, both of these rooms are masters with king beds, and one of the masters has a child bed in the room in addition to the king bed. Romar House at Beachside Sleeps: 21 Area: Orange Beach Bedrooms: 8 Apx Sq Foot: 3400 Baths: 8 Levels: 3 Bed Sizes: K,K,K,K,Q,T,T,BB,BB,TR,DB 9 TV 9 DVD Internet - wireless Click here to see Companion Properties for rent.

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It is really only crowded on the weekends. From Sunday afternoon until Thursday afternoon there is usually no trouble getting through town, finding parking, or getting into restaurants without a wait.

There is so much to do here it is hard to cover it all. Grass tennis courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the best sailing on the east, Golf, shopping, beaches, nature conservatories, colonial architecture - and the food is amazing.

There are over 200 restaurants and pubs in Newport, and I can jump-start you on the best ones to try out. Festivals, concerts, comedy series run all year long, and in the winter there is an outdoor skating rink right in the center of town.

Off Season: Newport is quieter in the off season, but it is not dead. Most of the restaurants are open year-round, and there are still festivals from time to time in the winter.

The bars and clubs still get a decent crowd even when it's cold. We usually don't get a lot of snow because the storms typically follow the mainland.

However, it is *windy* here in the winter, and that means strong wind-chills. You do want to bring good gloves, hats & jackets (less)