Arbor View House
Bed & Breakfast
East Marion, New York.

An Elegant Victorian Wine Country Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to Arbor View House -  A Romantic Restored Victorian Long Island Bed & Breakfast. We welcome you to our home in Long Island, New York's, North Fork wine country where the art of relaxation has been perfected. Out here in the bucolic North Fork Wine Country, we are masters in the art of "doing nothing".

We encourage you to join us "doing nothing", (sit on the beach and listen to the waves, watch one of the most beautiful sunsets you have ever seen, taste some wine at one our wineries, get a massage, have an aromatherapy bath - isn't that "doing nothing"). Give yourself and a loved one a romantic getaway and join us in an environment that has been cultured to take you back to another time and place, renew your body, mind and spirit.

This Premier Long Island Bed & Breakfast Offers Spa Services, Romantic Getaways, Wedding Services, and Accommodations for Anniversaries, Retreats, Reunions and Business Travelers.

Arbor View House was built early in the 19th century (circa 1820) and was originally in the Federal style. In 1873 it was purchased, added to and renovated in the then current Victorian manner by Captain Vail. This is one of three remaining houses built or renovated by whaling Captains. The captain and his wife are buried in the local cemetery along with many other Vails.

Arbor View House has had some unusual artifacts including a widow's walk (might have blown away in the big hurricane of 1938, and huge cistern under the kitchen that used to collect rain-water which was then pumped up to the kitchen. Arbor View House is listed by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA) and is considered to be a fine example of Victorian architecture. It has been lovingly restored and renovated, preserving its artifacts and replacing any that may have been removed; the restoration is continuing as we speak. This is a work in progress.

The innkeepers, Veda Daley Joseph and Wilfred Joseph, have done a masterful job of restoring this old house to its former glory. Wilfred, who has restored several old homes including one other Captain's home in the area has made this his proudest project yet.  The house is completely updated for the twenty-first century with all the creature comforts (including wireless internet) needed to make this home truly a work of art but not a museum piece. It is comfortable and elegant; your home away from home.

Veda and Wilfred set out to create a number of things when they started, first they  wanted to make sure that  you were comfortable and able to relax, recharge and renew your body, mind and spirit. They also wanted to be sure that romance was in the air. Therefore there had to be some needs met. An attractive place yet not so stuffy or uncomfortable that it made you feel out of place. Romantic yet not soppy. So we chose colors, fabrics and furniture that create that soothing, warm yet alive ambiance.

The beds had to be comfortable, firm yet soft to enable and ensure a good night's sleep. They choose hypoallergenic fabrics and fillers that even the hypersensitive will not have a reaction. The food is comfort food and then some surprises. Veda is an excellent cook and puts her heart and soul into her food and presentation. Everything is designed to make you feel at home yet not at your mom's place. Then there are the Spa Services (massages, facials and aromatherapy) - these are not only designed to reinvigorate and recharge the systems and senses, but to reconnect your body and your spirit.

Cancellations:  Full Refund of deposit if notice of cancellation is given at least 14 days before the date for which the room is reserved, less $25.00 per room processing fee. No Refund if the reservation is canceled less than 14 days or on the 14th day before the check in date; additionally, guests agree to be obligated for full payment for any or all rooms reserved, for the entire period for which the reservations were made. While Arbor View House will make every reasonable effort to re-rent canceled room or rooms for which reservations had been made, guest's request and acceptance of a guaranteed room reservation constitute a binding contract between guest and Arbor View House.
 

How to Find Us:

From NYC & Points West
Take the Long Island Expressway East (I-495) to Exit 73 (this is the last exit). Continue onto Rt.58E, which will become Rt.25Eafter the circle. Head East on Rt.25E (also called Main Road) through all the villages (Jamesport to Southold) to Greenport. Rt.25E becomes Front Street (Currently under construction). Go to the flashing light at the intersection with Main Street. Make a left on Main and go the T intersection at the end of Main Street (flashing light) and make a right (you are still on Rt.25E). From there Arbor View House is about two miles on your right. You will pass Skipper's and the Hellenic restaurants and the East End Golf course on your left and the Blue Dolphin Motel on your right. At the flashing yellow diamond (FIRE HOUSE) s-l-o-w down, signal RIGHT and turn into the driveway "B&B PARKING". Please park according to the signs.  Walk along the side of the barn to the house.

From Connecticut:
By New London Ferry (Cross Sound Ferry Service):
Take the Cross Sound Ferry from New London Connecticut to Orient Point, and follow the directions from Orient Point.

By Bridgeport to Port Jefferson Ferry:
Take the Bridgeport Ferry from Connecticut to Port Jefferson; take Rt.112 South to Rt. 25A East follow to Rt. 25 East and follow to East Marion.

From Orient Point:
Take Rt. 25 West to East Marion. We are opposite the East Marion Post Office about 7 miles.

Quality Assurance:

North Fork B&B Association 

Empire State
Bed & Breakfast Association 

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Property Registration Number: 1261
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