The Pridwin, a waterfront retreat on New York’s Shelter Island, soft-launched in mid-summer 2022 following two years of extensive renovations. The property is set to fully reopen on April 20, 2023.
Originally constructed in 1927 and managed by the Petry family since 1961 until their recent collaboration with Cape Resorts, The Pridwin has long served as a beacon of hospitality on Long Island’s East End. The refreshed Main House has 33 rooms and several meeting and event spaces, plus 16 private cottages, all situated on more than seven acres of shoreline that overlooks Crescent Beach.
Upon arrival at The Pridwin, guests are greeted in the lower lobby by a check-in area, lounge and adjacent “history hall” that houses archival photographs, property signage, room keys and hotel mementos from the past nine decades. Offset from the main foyer is Edie’s, a sundries shop named after former Pridwin matriarch Edie Petry, a game room, fitness space and The Spa, which has three treatment rooms and a hammam.
On the second floor, the upper lobby’s main hall is adorned by vintage chandeliers repurposed from The Pridwin’s original dining room. The adjacent living room has a wood-burning hearth, library and a large catalog of board games. Across from the upper lobby sits The Terrace, a three-meal dining room helmed by newly appointed Executive Chef Todd Ruiz. Guests can enjoy American cuisine using locally sourced produce, seafood and wines from East End vineyards and beyond. A double-sided fireplace extends the space out onto a waterfront veranda and outdoor dining area that provides views of The Pridwin’s lawn and the Peconic Bay. An adjoining lounge, the Crescent Bar offers added nooks and a grand piano.
The third and fourth floors house 33 guestrooms with waterfront or hillside vistas. Each room sports nautical accents throughout. For guests seeking more privacy and space, The Pridwin offers an enclave of 16 private cottages of various configurations, from studios to two-bedroom duplex cottages. In keeping with the hotel’s camp-like vibe, the cottages each have their own unique design cues, such as wood burning fireplaces, kitchenettes and private decks.
Outdoors, guests will have access to a private swimming pool and beach overlook the 120-foot east and west docks, both offering bar and food services. Additional guest activities and rentals include bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, tennis, fishing and motorized water sports, among other seasonal offerings, like complimentary yoga classes and family-friendly programming.
For more information, visit www.caperesorts.com/pridwin.
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