This
house was built early in the 19th century (circa 1820) and was
originally in the Federal style. In 1873 it was purchased, added to
and renovated in the then current Victorian manner by Captain Vail.
The Vail family is one of the earliest families to inhabit these
shores. This house is one of three remaining houses built or
renovated by whaling Captains in East Marion, originally called
Little Oysterpond, (Orient was called Big Oysterpond.) Capt. Vail is
buried in the local cemetery along with many other Vails.
The house has had some unusual artifacts including a widow's walk
(might have blown away in the big hurricane of 1938), and huge
cistern under the kitchen that used to collect rain-water which was
then pumped up to the kitchen and two old grape vines. Veda and
Wilfred tried to make wine and decided that it's much easier to
partake of the fine award winning
North Fork WINERIES in the area.
Arbor View House is listed by the Society for the Preservation of
Long Island Antiquities
(SPLIA) and is considered to be a fine example of Victorian
architecture. It was lovingly restored and renovated in 1999 (with
on-going projects being done all the time) preserving its artifacts
and replacing any that may have been removed; the restoration is
continuing as we speak. This old house is a work in progress. The
innkeepers, Veda Daley Joseph and Wilfred Joseph, have done a
masterful job of restoring this old house to its former glory, by
updating all the systems and adding bathrooms to each of the
bedrooms. Wilfred, who has restored several old homes including one
other Captain's home in the area, has made this his proudest project
yet. The house is completely updated for the twenty-first century
with all the creature comforts (including high speed wireless
internet, flat panel TVs and DVDs and iPod players) needed to make
this home truly a work of art but not a museum piece. Arbor View
House is comfortable and elegant; the beds are top of the line so
you can make this your home away from home. Wilfred also sells real
estate on the North Fork, so if you're in the market for a second
home, your dream home or want a piece of land to hold, contact
Wilfred here.
Veda and Wilfred set out create a number of things when they
started, first they wanted to make sure that you were comfortable
and were able to relax, recharge and renew your body, mind and
spirit, they also wanted to be sure that romance was in the air.
Therefore there had to be some balance and needs met, where you
enjoy a romantic, comfortable place like your home but is not. An
attractive place yet not so stuffy or uncomfortable that it made you
feel out of place, romantic yet not soppy. So they chose colors,
fabrics and furniture that create that soothing, warm yet alive
ambiance. The beds had to be comfortable, firm yet soft to enable
and ensure a good night's sleep. They choose hypoallergenic fabrics
and fillers that even the hypersensitive will not have a reaction.
The food is comfort food, they use lots of exotic spices and
then there are some surprises. Veda is an excellent cook and puts
her heart and soul into her food and presentation. It’s all
designed to make you feel at home yet not at your mom's place. Then
there are the Spa
Services (massages, facials and the delicious award -winning
AROMATHERAPY BATH- these are not only designed to
reinvigorate and recharge your systems and senses, but to reconnect
your body to your spirit. Come and have the experience, the Arbor
View Experience.
"Elegant
& Romantic Victorian Accommodationsand Spa Services
in Long Island Wine Country"
Voted " Best
of the Best" 2005/2006, by Dan's Hamptons Papers
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