The Stirling House Waterfront Inn Greenport

This Elegant North Fork Bed & Breakfast is Long Island Wine Country's premiere waterfront inn. Fronting Greenport Harbor and Shelter Island and conveniently located in the heart of Greenport Village's historic district, this Greenport B&B offers the perfect location for visiting the Hamptons at a fraction of the cost.  Quietly located on the water and yet only three minute stroll to the shops and restaurants, this double location makes it the preferred inn of Greenport visitors.      The care and attention you receive at a B&B simply cannot be found at a hotel. The Stirling House (Sterling House) B&B was built in 1880 and blends old world charm state of the art modern amenities. It is Greenport historic district's only waterfront bed and breakfast.       Breakfast is one of the highlights of your stay at The Stirling House B&B. The full breakfast menu is created by its chef, Clayton, who trained at The French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, as well as in Paris, France. His "Stirling House Dutch Pancake" recipe was recently featured in Project Foodie. Request one for breakfast! Clay  also works a bit in TV and film and  can be seen in the latest HBO Series, "The Leftovers", as well as in the new Tina Fey film "This is Where I Leave You" and on "The Following", starring Kevin Bacon Discover world class wineries and vineyards with a day of wine tasting or unwind on the wraparound porch and be mesmerized by the constantly changing water views of Shelter Island. Explore quaint shops, art galleries and museums, all just a few short steps from this resort inn. Dine on fresh, bold contemporary cuisine from any of the local award winning area restaurants. There are many of the North Fork's top getaway specials and events available as add-ons to your stay. Be sure to ask about them. Nous parlons francais. There is a strong European sense to the house, as it is filled with collectables from France and Germany. Clay owns a rental apartment in Paris, so he is constantly on the lookout for unusual items to bring back to the B&B. Easily reachable from New York City, via the Hampton Jitney or LIRR, The Stirling House Bed and Breakfast embraces its automobile-free, environmentally friendly guests. Your comfort is the only concern. Open year-round, attention to detail and the pampering of guests have made the bed and breakfast a Long Island Wine Country favorite! Whether you bring or rent a bicycle and go cycling through the North Fork's quaint streets or take to the water on one of the local harbor cruises, The Stirling House will strive to make your stay an outstanding experience. Once you see the harbor from the wraparound front porch and our guest rooms and once you relax in the available whirlpool tub or unwind with the New York Times in front of the fireplace or facing Greenport Harbor, you'll think of The Stirling House first for Greenport village and wine country accommodations.