Daunt's Albatross Motel
Montauk
Vibe
Adirondack chairs circle evening fire pits in the central courtyard, channeling a relaxed 1970s surf aesthetic reinterpreted by Home Studios.
“Nostalgic surfside hangout”
Home Studios redesign with knotty pine trim, flagstone floors, vintage furnishings, and earthy coastal tones.
Operated by three generations of the Daunt family since 1977 alongside their restored neighborhood cafe.
Central landscaped courtyard featuring evening fire pits, Adirondack seating, barbecue grills, and an outdoor pool deck.
In downtown Montauk on South Elmwood Avenue, two blocks from South Edison Beach and Fort Pond.
Rooms
Knotty pine trim frames Parachute linens and Coyuchi throws, paired with deep sapphire and aquamarine tiles in the bathrooms.
Wellness
A seasonal saltwater pool anchors the outdoor grounds, ringed by sun loungers for low-key afternoons away from the surf.
Backstory
Frances and Rich Daunt bought the motel in 1977, which their grandson Leo recently reunited with the historic cafe across the street.
Eat & drink
Across the street in an iconic A-frame building, sister spot Bird on the Roof serves morning espresso, brunch, and evening cocktails.
The neighborhood
South Edison Beach is a two-block stroll down Elmwood Avenue, with Fort Pond and the town seaside shops just around the corner.
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