Just steps away from a private community beach, Borne Back was designed by its architect owner to provide a comfortable contemporary home in a perfectly quiet spot in the Hamptons. On a full acre plot next to Gardiner's Bay, it's surrounded by tall trees. Inside, it's modern, bright and relaxing, with subtle nods to its coastal location. Cook in the state-of-the-art kitchen, barbecue outside on the terrace or screen a movie on the home cinema setup. There's ample outdoor seating and a delightful, heated private pool to enjoy, and in the evenings, you could always treat your loved ones to a performance on the home's drumkit. We love the huge, sociable sofa in the living room and the first-floor sun terrace in particular but nothing beats the location of this place. A matter of metres from the beach and surrounded by quiet streets perfect for walks and bike rides, it's also within easy reach of several shops and restaurants.

Home truths:
*If you'd like to use the home for photography or shooting a video, please contact the host before booking
*There's plenty of off-road parking here for numerous cars
*You'll have lots of laptop-friendly workspace
*There's a private entrance and security cameras
*The master suite is on the ground floor but there are steps up to the home's entrance
*There's a sofa bed for two guests in the flexible den/guest room, as well as a desk and an ensuite bathroom – the hosts say the sofa bed is extremely comfortable
*The upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom and their windows don't fully open for safety reasons
*Please ask the host beforehand if you'd like to use the drumkit or borrow the kayaks in the garage