Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows

A Modest Marvel That Rivals...

Liked: My wife and I recently escaped to Silver Sands for an off-season anniversary retreat. Though the weather was brisk and many of the establishments in Greenport lay dormant for the season, we found ourselves delightfully unbothered. The motel itself—imbued with warmth, elegance, and character—offered such comfort and allure that we scarcely felt compelled to leave the warm embrace of our charming room. Were it not for the intoxicating aroma wafting from the on-site restaurant, Nookie’s, we may well have remained cloistered in our suite for the entirety of our 68-hour sojourn.Silver Sands is a mid-century gem—an original 1950s waterfront motel, lovingly and meticulously restored. The renovation has preserved its vintage soul while imbuing it with refined modernity. I can’t understate the beauty of the design—tasteful, understated, and exquisitely curated. As for the service, it was nothing short of exemplary. Permit me one small anecdote: upon discovering our television was not connecting, we rang the front desk - at a rather late hour mind you. Within a single minute, a courteous staff member appeared and resolved the issue with swift professionalism.What truly distinguishes this establishment are the myriad thoughtful flourishes— the seemingly endless attention to small detail - each more delightful than the last. Our room welcomed us with two heartening daffodils. In the afternoon, one may partake in the house-harvested oysters—bracingly fresh and served with a glass of wine, an offering both indulgent and unpretentious. The in-room coffee service features Counter Culture beans, ground fresh, alongside a Chemex system and simple, well-written instructions for the uninitiated. It is a small thing, yet so few places bother with such considered detail.The library in the main lobby deserves special mention. Eschewing the current trend of color-coordinated coffee-table books chosen for aesthetics alone, Silver Sands
Disliked: that i had to leave