You know we have been looking at new homes for a while. This one is the first that felt like, okay, this checks the boxes
The granite front porch sold me right away. wine and cheese with everyone and with the larger width and depth, you can see they built the home with this in mind. And the kitchen is exactly what I wanted because this is where we all hang out and this has the built in refrigerator, freezer, double ovens with the pantry right there, and the island is set up so your not doing that awkward move over dance. And I have never seen this before, a 45 workstation sink is genius. Two people can actually use it without elbow wars.
Then you see the laundry room and it's amazing. In this 5 bedroom house you have 4 slide out drawers to hold the 4 laundry baskets and since they have a set place, the room stays organized. It also has a pet washing station with slate floors and tiled walls it's just a smart use of space. The main floor suite is perfect, and the walk in closet has lighting right on the hanger bars so you can actually see everything. The bathroom has a curbless shower shower, built in bench, dual vanities and a toto wash-let toilet. It is not every house that has these features.
The finished basement doesn't feel like a basement as it has big windows, double doors out to the pool stairs, bright and open. It's set up for movie nights with Savant controlled speaker and media throughout the house, a beverage center, and even a steam shower down there. Upstairs you have another primary suite as well as two more bedrooms with baths so the layout works so well.
Outside is straight up resort mode. Covered granite porch with wall-wash lighting, speakers, a pool with a 6 swim deck for in water lounge chairs and umbrellas, sheer descent water feature and bluestone patio and walkways, all the low maintenance stuff we actually want.
And the location is perfect for getting people out of the house. The neighborhood has a path to Goose Creek with kayak and paddle board racks to jump on the water and head over to the sandy beach at Goose Creek beach. This is also 15 minutes to South Harbor Rd beach without the car and Croateux Winery. iconic for the French country vibes is basically just around the corner.

Okay, I have to call you right now because I just walked into a house and I’m kind of… excited? Like, where was this one hiding while we’ve been touring all those “cute but…” places?
You know how every other house has been some version of:
“Love the idea, hate the layout,” or
“Great location, but it feels cramped,” or
“Nice kitchen… if you enjoy standing on top of people,” or
“Outdoor space… if you count two sad patio chairs and a grill wedged into a corner.”
This one is different.
First off, it has this wide front porch and the house sits a little elevated from the street, so it immediately feels quieter—like you’re not on display for every dog-walker and leaf-blower within a half mile. There’s a big maple tree, a nice yard, and I swear you can hear the waves rolling from a few houses down. It’s that calm, coastal background sound that makes you feel like your blood pressure just… drops.
And inside? The layout is what we’ve been searching for.
The kitchen finally makes sense. It’s got the island for prep, but there’s also a separate counter/bar seating area, so everyone can hang out near the kitchen without crowding whoever is cooking. And the genius part? From the barstools you can still see the TV over the fireplace, so people can snack, talk, watch something, everybody’s in the same space but not bumping elbows like we’re working a brunch shift.
Also, remember how I keep saying, “Where do the towels go?” This house answers that. The laundry is right off the kitchen in the mudroom, so beach towels and pool towels go straight in. It’s still laundry, but it’s the kind that doesn’t take over your whole life because the setup isn’t fighting you.
Then the main living/dining area is open and it just feels… way bigger than you expect. Like, it has that “everyone can be together” vibe without feeling like one giant echo chamber. It’s actually a real hangout house.
Now the bedroom situation, this is where I was like, okay, someone thought this through.
There’s a main-floor suite with a walk-in closet and a bathroom that feels right: soaking tub, separate shower, and that pebble stone shower floor that makes it feel high end without trying too hard. And then upstairs there’s another suite, so guests have an actual suite option too—plus two more bedrooms and a full bath, and one of those has interior access so it almost reads like three en-suite options depending on how you set it up. It’s perfect for guests, kids, parents visiting, all of it.
And the backyard, listen. There’s a covered porch overlooking the pool, and beyond the fence is this maple forest they can’t build on. That part alone is huge. No future construction ruining the vibe, no “surprise” new neighbor looming over the yard. Just pool, grill, fire pit… and actual privacy.
And you get multiple beach choices nearby. Like:
a neighborhood sandy beach with picnic tables and sunset breeze vibes,
S. Harbour Rd. Beach around the corner—which I think is the widest sandy beach I’ve seen out here,
and Goose Creek Beach is only a few minutes away if you want a third option.
Plus, because life isn’t just beaches, Croteaux Vineyard is close, and it has that French-country vibe that is… extremely persuasive.
And here’s the practical thing that keeps popping up in our search: it has a full dry basement, and even though you’re near the water, it’s not in a flood zone. That’s the kind of detail that makes you breathe again.
Honestly? After all the houses I have seen that needed layout fixes, compromises, or “we could make it work” speeches… this one feels like the first house that already works. And it actually seems priced like they understand current market conditions, not like they’re still trying to cash in on peak frenzy.
So yeah. I’m telling you now because if this one checks out the way it feels in person… might finally be done with the house hunting in Southold.

Okay, so I went to this house and it actually just works. You come in and there's this built in coat rack with cubbies for shoes (like finally, a spot for beach stuff). The first floor is totally open, living, dining, kitchen are all connected so everyone can hang out while you cook. Off the kitchen there's a deck set up for sitting and eating, and it looks right out to a cute backyard. The mudroom is clutch, storage cabinets, laundry, and a half bath, and a door straight outside. Plus there's a detached garage that's basically your beach gear locker, and the beach is literally a block away. It's just been completely renovated but still feels like Greenport Village, and with the low maintenance coastal siding, new windows, insulation, roof, furnace already done, we don't have to do any work. Also, you're like .3 miles to the shops, LIRR, Hampton Jitney and Shelter Island Ferry, so weekends are super easy for adventures. This is a Holiday Home that can work for us.

Okay, so the first thing, you get out of the car and this farmhouse style has the front porch that actually has room for a side table and chair to have my morning coffee in peace that I have wanted so badly. Then inside, the half bath is right next to the front door, but it's tucked far enough away from the open living room and kitchen that it doesn't feel awkward when all of us are hanging out. The kitchen has the paneled fridge, a real pantry closet and open shelves that I have always liked. The kitchen sink is setup where I am staring out to the backyard when I am stuck doing dishes, so good. They even say there is room for a pool. Then the dining room has this full glass slider to the yard, so the whole back of the house is just filled with light, you can even see the view of the yard from the living room. Upstairs, the ensuite bathroom is honestly my favorite surprise, the floor is so interesting, and the whole space feels calm with the finishes they picked. Even the downstairs bathroom has this beautiful wallpaper that makes this new construction feel intentional, not an afterthought.
What I love is this location makes you feel like you found a secret corner of Greenport. You're literally tucked up against the maple tree forest, so it's quiet and green in the best way. The backyard is fully fenced so if the decision is for the pool, it doesn't feel tight. And because this one is New Construction, everything just feels solid and reliable.
Best part, the house is also a half mile away from the LIRR train station and Hampton Jitney stop to get to NYC. I think this might be the one, you have to come see it.

You have to come back and see this house with me because it’s got that real “grandma’s classic 1940s winter weekend” energy in the best way that has been on the short list feeling.
Picture this: it’s snowing outside, and we’re posted up in the big living room with the granite fireplace going. Knotty pine paneling, bookshelves built in on both sides of the hearth, and that warm glow that makes you feel settled. We’ve got Monopoly spread out on the coffee table, a huge bowl of popcorn (the legit kind made on the stove), and a record playing… then playing again… then somehow playing again because that’s what happens in houses like this.
And of course there’s always that one person in our group who breaks out a slide projector, vacation slides from back in the day with the vintage clothing, the hair styles, taking in the moments. This house just fits that vibe perfectly.
Then you walk into the sunroom and it changes gears: slate floors under your feet, water views straight out toward the beach, and it becomes the reading and lounging zone. Newspapers, magazines, tuna melts, tomato and rice soup. It’s basically the best relaxing room.
Outside, it’s the kind of winter that makes you want to actually do stuff: we can go sledding down Munn Lane, then heading to the Causeway beach to see what the sea rolled in, perfect for seaglass collecting. That whole shoreline exploration where you come back with cold cheeks and a pocket full of little treasures.
The layout is great too, wood floors through most of the house, and there’s that first-floor bedroom space (or den) with water views across the street that ties the whole country home feeling. It’s cozy, practical, and somehow still feels special.
And the garage… three bays, but it doesn’t feel like “just a garage.” It feels like a workshop where projects are always in motion. The kind of place where sleds, bikes, paddleboards, clam rakes, fishing poles, beach chairs, and coolers all have a home.
Here’s the kicker: it comes with two pieces of land, including the waterfront property across the street. So those water views? Protected. There’s about 50 feet of sandy beach, and the path to the water is right across the street, perfect for kayaking or paddleboarding in the summer. And sitting on the hill, the elevation is high enough that you’re not sitting stressing about flood issues.
In the summer you’re up on the hill watching fireworks in Orient Village, with views from the living room, sunroom, and that main-floor bedroom/den. It’s peaceful, authentic, and it feels connected to the real local story—ice boat racing off Narrow River Road, oyster farming, clamming, fishing… all of it.
This is what relaxation looks like when “country” means coastal, classic, and this is what we wanted.

Picture this: you’ve been walking through homes that are either way too much house… or feel like a shoebox with a mortgage. Then you walk into this one and it just clicks, not too big, not too small, and it actually makes sense for real life.

It’s a two-bedroom layout that works, and the bathroom is basically begging for a remodel. The pink tile had its moment, but I’d happily retire it and put in something that feels like my style. The kind of update that instantly makes the whole house feel fresher without turning your life into a six-month construction zone.

What I really love is how you get two different “hangout spaces” Up front, there’s a sunroom that keeps you connected to the neighborhood, coffee in the morning, wave to the walkers, feel like you’re actually part of a community. Then out back you’ve got a deck where you can disappear a little, because it overlooks the woods and the yard is fenced in,
The kitchen is the same vibe: totally functional, but also a clear opportunity. Can use it comfortably right now, and then renovate when ready, and the fact that it could be expanded makes it feel like a smart move.

And the neighborhood perk? This is the kind you can’t renovate into a house later: the park and beach at the end of the street. In the summer you get that breeze off the water, that easy “flip-flops and go” lifestyle. It’s the simple stuff that ends up being the best stuff.