Collective Retreats Governors Island
Governors Island, Manhattan, New York
Condé Nast Traveler
“safari-style glamping tents and tiny-house cabins are reminiscent of the upscale camping setups you’d expect in outdoorsy destinations, like national parks.”
Vibe
Campfire embers glow on the Great Lawn as ferries cross the harbor against the illuminated Lower Manhattan skyline.
“Harbor glamping outpost”
Modular timber cabins and safari tents feature private decks looking toward the Statue of Liberty.
Nightly campfire s'mores on the Great Lawn and cocktails at the open-air Sunset Terrace Bar.
A six-acre waterfront retreat offering island bike rentals, lawn games, and Three Peaks Lodge dining.
On Governors Island's western promenade, an eight-minute ferry ride across the harbor from Lower Manhattan.
Rooms
Safari tents and modular timber cabins feature private waterfront decks, walk-in rain showers, and direct views of the Statue of Liberty.
Backstory
When the retreat opened in 2018, it marked the first overnight lodging on Governors Island since the Coast Guard left in 1996.
Eat & drink
Wood-fired dinners are served at Three Peaks Lodge, followed by harbor-view cocktails at Sunset Terrace Bar and nightly campfire s'mores.
The neighborhood
An eight-minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan delivers you to 172 car-free acres of waterfront walking paths and bike trails.
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