The Pridwin Hotel – Making a Very Posh and Picturesque Comeback With a Reopening to Coincide with Their 95th Anniversary
Special and secluded spot that requires a boat or ferry ride from Sag Harbor, Shelter Island reopened their most historic and beloved boutique hotel over the summer, on its 95th anniversary.
After an extensive two-year renovation, the charming 49-room waterfront hotel now includes four floors in the main house, along with 16 private cottages. The project is in partnership with the Petry family, who have owned and operated the property, which originally opened its doors in 1927, since 1961.
Guests staying at this luxurious yet laidback resort on Crescent Beach overlooking Peconic Bay can enjoy pool services, water activities including sailing and fishing, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.
“As a historic landmark on Shelter Island, we have sought to preserve the tradition of this exceptional property while enhancing offerings for year-round enjoyment,” says Curtis Bashaw, managing partner of Cape Resorts. “We are thrilled to reopen The Pridwin and to be a part of the legacy that the Petrys have created over the last 50 years!”
This special partnership has allowed the team to renovate and operate the hotel with a more contemporary approach and state-of-the-art services and amenities.
“Our family could not be more excited for this next chapter of The Pridwin,” says Glenn Petry. “In Curtis and his team at Cape Resorts we have found kindred spirits dedicated to tradition, community, and service. The restoration of the hotel and surrounding properties reflects our collaborative approach to taking a classic like The Pridwin and updating it for the needs and expectations of today’s guests.”
The playful redesign evokes a feel that is both classic yet casual and features an eclectic mix of old and new. The goal was to create a space that gives guests the feeling that they are entering a timeless seaside resort while building upon the hotel’s image of classic Adirondack summer camps and cottages given the distinct landscape, which is set on seven acres.
You will certainly feel the history of the resort upon entering the restored upper lobby, which features a reception and concierge area, along with original wainscoting and hardwood floors. Three
dramatic chandeliers, salvaged from the 1927 dining room, are rehung along the length of the space. There is also an intimate lounge surrounding the fireplace with books and vintage ship models recycled from a former estate on the island. Below, the lower lobby has a separate check-in area complete with lounge and the convenience shop ‘Edie’s,’ named after Pridwin’s former matriarch, Edie Petry. You will also find a ‘history hall,’ featuring photographs, original property signage, room keys, and hotel mementos from the past 95 years.
Indulge in freshness with locally caught fish and seafood, plus Shelter Island’s own produce, and wines from East End vineyards and beyond. Pridwin’s beloved freshly baked breakfast doughnuts will also make a return while the Frost and Morgan reception rooms are available for intimate dining experiences, receptions, or meetings. The swimming pool and private beach, which overlook the 120-foot east and west docks, also offer both full bar and food services.
For a more personal stay, The Pridwin Hotel has 16 private cottages named after various trees found on the island, including Frasier, Black Cherry, Red and White Oak, and Hickory. The cottages each have their own unique design features, such as wood-burning fireplaces, kitchenettes, and private decks with water views. These cozy cottages range in size from studios to two-bedroom duplex cottages with cathedral ceilings, separate living rooms, and two bathrooms.
Adventure lovers will find plenty of activities and rentals, including bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, tennis, fishing and motorized water sports, and more. Golf carts will also be avail¬able to drive between the main house and cottages, and visitors can even take a boat from Pridwin to Cape Resorts’ sister property, Barron’s Cove in Sag Harbor.
With such an enchanting renovation, The Pridwin is a place where picturesque memories can be made once again for generations to come.
