If you’re looking for a quiet seaside destination to summer in, Shelter Island might be just the ticket.
This 8,000-acre island sandwiched between the North and South Forks of Long Island has long been known as the Hamptons’ quieter sibling. It’s stayed this way mainly because it’s only accessible by ferry.
Local real estate broker Jonathan Smith of Sotheby’s says that Shelter Island’s less convenient location (for New Yorkers, at least) has helped to keep property prices down.
“It’s in the heart of the Hamptons but separated by ferry, and that impacts the perceived value of land,” Smith told Business read more >>>
Source : BusinessInsider.Com