Lakeside Sanctuary on Big Fresh Pond On a quiet bend of Big Fresh Pond—one of the Hamptons’ largest and most peaceful freshwater spots—sits a low-key gem of a home: part saltbox classic, part rustic chalet, with its own private beach and a front-row seat to nature with 4 bedrooms, two and a half bath and a capacity of 8 guests. Designed by a local architect with an eye for clean lines and craftsmanship, the house manages to feel both unfussy and refined. The ceilings in the main living area stretch to 12 feet, a chalet-style nod to open skies and fireside evenings. Wood tones add warmth, while the bedrooms—painted in high-gloss, ultra-white—stay cool and crisp, especially after a day in the sun. Every bathroom is finished with marble tile, subtle but elegant. The property itself is the real star. An acre of woods surrounds the house, and just beyond the lawn, a sandy path leads straight into the pond. It’s swimmable, paddle-worthy, and full of early-morning stillness that’s hard to find elsewhere on the East End. Coffee on the deck comes with birdsong and a little mist rising off the water. At night, the stars put on a show. Despite the quiet, you’re not far from the action. Southampton Village is a 15-minute drive—close enough for brunch, browsing art galleries, or a trip to Cooper’s or Flying Point Beach. Then it’s back to the woods, the fireflies, and the sound of frogs just after dusk.

Big Fresh Pond is a second largest fresh water pond of Long islande and the largest of the Hamptons only 10 minutes aways from the main ocean beach such as cooper beach and flying point.