The William Hand House was built circa 1829 as one of Amagansett's first guest houses to accommodate the many summer visitors and artists who even then frequented the East End.

The house was recently renovated to provide modern-day comforts for a most enjoyable stay while maintaining the charm of a bygone era.

Our guest rooms feature king, queen or twin beds, country antiques, private bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs or showers, ceiling fans, in-room refrigerators and cable TV/VCR.

Relax on the cozy porch or in the garden on the hammock or garden swing. Take a short stroll to the ocean beach, or borrow one of the guest bicycles.

The bay beaches (which are quieter, warmer and have less waves) are only five minutes away. Rent a kayak or canoe, go horseback riding, antiquing, wine tasting, visit an art gallery or shop at one of the many boutiques or outlets.

There are several fine restaurants within walking distance. A short drive will provide you with a large array of excellent dining experiences. We are happy to help our guests arrange dining which suits their wallets as well as their pallets.

We are only five minutes from East Hampton and fifteen minutes from Montauk.

Amagansett is an upscale resort area where you will enjoy beautiful beaches, celebrity watching, magnificent dining and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

Your hosts, Steve and Doris Switsky, are available to help you with planning your day. Wir sprechen Deutsch. On parle francais.

We cannot accept pets, but you are welcome to play with Bugsy, our friendly resident Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, and Cutter, the tabby cat.

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served from 9 AM - 11 AM in winter and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM in summer.

For lunch or dinner there are picnic tables in our garden should you wish to dine al fresco (there is a guest barbecue for your use).

Rooms:

Our guest rooms accommodate two adults. A foldaway bed can accommodate a third person in some of the rooms. There is an additional charge for a third person.

Our guest rooms are equipped with cable TV/VCR. Please feel free to borrow movies from our collection (in the secretary in the Dining Room).

All rooms have air conditioning for your comfort.

Please do not take your room towels to the beach, as we have beach towels available for your use.

Directions:

By Car:

• Long Island Expressway eastbound to Exit 70 (Country Road 111).
• Turn right and follow to Route 27 East.
• Stay on Route 27 (direction towards Montauk) until you arrive in Amagansett.
• Proceed into Amagansett (Route 27 now becomes Main Street), past the Amagansett School on your right.
• Continue straight for two blocks and the William Hand House will be on your right, a white house with a long white picket fence.
• Pull into driveway just before the start of the picket fence and continue straight to the parking area.

By Bus:

• Call the Hampton Jitney at 516-283-4600 or 800-936-0440.
• The William Hand House is two blocks east of the Amagansett stop.

By Train:

• Long Island Railroad at 718-217-LIRR.
• The William Hand House is two blocks west of Amagansett Station.