Sound View Greenport, Long Island, New York
Mid-Century Americana on the North Fork
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A beautifully restored 1953 waterfront motel by Studio Tack that captures the romance of America’s golden age of road trips.
● Thoughtful interiors inspired by New England modernism, maritime heritage, and the relaxed spirit of Long Island’s North Fork.
● Every room faces the water, creating an effortless connection between architecture, landscape, and the peaceful rhythm of Long Island Sound.
A Motel Reimagined
Long before boutique motels became fashionable, Sound View welcomed summer travelers to the North Fork. Originally opened in 1953, the low-rise waterfront property has been thoughtfully restored by Brooklyn-based Studio Tack, preserving its classic roadside character while introducing a quietly sophisticated design language rooted in New England modernism. Rather than reinventing the motel, the designers refined it, allowing its simple architecture and extraordinary waterfront setting to remain the focus. The nostalgia feels entirely authentic.
Inspired by Sea and Shore
The design draws heavily from the North Fork’s maritime heritage. White-painted timber, warm oak, nautical references, original Holophane lighting, custom furnishings, and carefully restored mid-century details create interiors that feel timeless rather than retro. The lobby, inspired by ferry terminals and coastal waiting rooms, opens through floor-to-ceiling windows onto uninterrupted views across Long Island Sound, immediately connecting guests with the landscape beyond. Every detail encourages you to slow down.
Rooms Facing the Water
All guestrooms enjoy direct views across the Sound. Shiplap cedar walls, custom oak furniture, marine-inspired lighting, handcrafted artwork, and crisp white subway-tiled bathrooms create interiors that are both understated and deeply comforting. Private wooden decks extend every room outdoors, allowing guests to wake with the sunrise over the water or end the day watching the changing light across the shoreline. Luxury comes from the view as much as the design.
Life on the North Fork
Despite its peaceful atmosphere, Sound View has a quietly social side. The Halyard restaurant celebrates the bounty of Long Island and the Atlantic coastline with seasonal seafood and local produce, while the lobby lounge, piano bar, library, and pool overlooking the private beach encourage guests to linger long after check-in. Live music, coastal sunsets, and the relaxed rhythm of North Fork life give the hotel a warmth that feels genuinely unforced. It’s a destination designed around simple pleasures.
Beyond the Beach
Located just outside Greenport, Sound View offers easy access to vineyards, farm stands, oyster shacks, cycling routes, and one of New York State’s most charming coastal towns. Yet many guests happily spend an entire weekend without leaving the property, content with little more than the changing tides outside their window.
Why It Works
Sound View Greenport captures something increasingly rare: the optimism and simplicity of America’s mid-century roadside culture, elevated through exceptional contemporary design. By respecting the original motel’s architecture and pairing it with Studio Tack’s refined coastal aesthetic, the hotel feels both nostalgic and completely current. For travelers seeking understated luxury, endless water views, and the slower pace of Long Island’s North Fork, few places feel more effortlessly timeless.
