# Artists Cottage Retreat Southampton, NY, United States (general area) ## About the house Artists Cottage Retreat, originally called Grantchester, was one of the original structures built for the art school led by William Merritt Chase from 1891 to 1902. The cottage may have been designed by Grosvenor Atterbury. The home is approximately 2,500 square feet and has an open layout connecting the living room, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen includes a coffee maker, microwave and appliances. Central air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, a dedicated work-from-home space, washer and dryer are available. Bed linens, bath towels, pool/beach towels, a hair dryer and an iron/ironing board are provided. The lower-level bedroom has one king bed. Upstairs are a queen bedroom, a bedroom with three twin beds, and a bedroom with one twin bed. All four bedrooms have air conditioning and standard closets; bedrooms 2 and 3 have streaming TVs. Two full bathrooms with showers are on the first/main floor, and a full bathroom with a tub is upstairs. Outdoor facilities include a porch with a large dining table, gas barbecue, patio, multiple sitting areas, fire pit, outdoor shower, fenced backyard and private unfenced pool. Free parking is available. Southampton beaches, including Cooper's Beach, are minutes away, and the town center, Shinnecock Hills and Hampton Bays are nearby. The homeowner handles on-the-ground operations and guest communication after booking confirmation through the Elite program. Guests: 8 Bedrooms: 4 Beds: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Bedroom 1 — Lower Level, Main House · 1 beds · One king bed; standard closet. · Air conditioning: Yes Bedroom 2 — Second Floor, Main House · 1 beds · One queen bed; streaming TV and standard closet. · Air conditioning: Yes Bedroom 3 — Second Floor, Main House · 3 beds · Three twin/single beds; streaming TV and standard closet. · Air conditioning: Yes Bedroom 4 — Second Floor, Main House · 1 beds · One twin/single bed; standard closet. · Air conditioning: Yes Kitchen: Yes · Kitchen with coffee maker, microwave and appliances. Wi-Fi: Yes · High-speed Wi-Fi is advertised. Air conditioning: Yes · Central air conditioning; all four bedrooms have air conditioning. Workspace: Yes · Dedicated work-from-home space. Parking: Yes · Free parking. Pets allowed: Yes · One dog weighing 70 lbs or less is permitted for an additional $100.00 per booking. Dogs over 70 lbs, multiple dogs and all other pets require express approval; please inquire. The additional-fees schedule specifies $100 per dog per booking for dog approval. Washing machine: Yes · Washer and dryer available. Pool: Yes · Private Pool fenced: No The pool is unfenced and ranges from 3 to 7 feet deep. No diving. Outdoor pool use is typically available from Memorial Day to Labor Day; inquire before booking about availability outside that period. The backyard is fenced. High-speed Wi-Fi is advertised. Southampton beaches, including Cooper's Beach, are minutes away. The property is not handicap accessible. One bedroom is on the lower level and three bedrooms are upstairs. The primary renter must be at least 28 years old. Maximum occupancy is eight; no additional persons are permitted. Smoking is not allowed. Events are prohibited. Reservations involving events, commercial activities, other non-traditional uses or rotating groups require prior written host approval; additional fees and/or an increased security deposit may apply. One dog of 70 lbs or less is permitted for an additional $100.00 per booking. Larger dogs, multiple dogs and other pets require express approval. The additional-fees schedule specifies $100 per dog per booking for dog approval. Utilities are included, but guests are responsible for excessive utility usage, defined as costs over $90.00 per night of the reservation. For stays longer than seven nights, one cleaning per week is mandatory at the guest's expense. No diving in the pool. Inquire before booking about pool availability outside Memorial Day to Labor Day and about outdoor furniture and equipment during the off-season. Spring cleaning and updates typically take place in late April or early May. Unless otherwise stated, payments are non-refundable. If cancellation dates are reopened at the owner's discretion and successfully rebooked for the original dates at the same or a higher price, a refund less a penalty of 20% of the total reservation amount is issued after full payment for the replacement reservation is collected. If no replacement reservation is made, guests may use their original dates provided scheduled payments are made and Marquis is notified in writing at least 72 hours before arrival. Credit-card balance payments are capped at $3,500; payments above that amount must be made by check, ACH or wire. In lieu of a security deposit, the property has up to $25,000 of damage protection, subject to the booking agreement's coverage details. The owner may show the property to prospective renters or buyers, with efforts to provide advance notice and schedule reasonable daytime showings. ## Property questions ## Is the pool fenced? No. The pool is unfenced; the backyard is fenced. ## How deep is the pool? The pool ranges from 3 to 7 feet deep. Diving is prohibited. ## Who manages the stay after booking? The homeowner handles on-the-ground operations and guest communication after the booking is confirmed. [Visit host website](https://staymarquis.com/properties/artists-cottage-retreat?utm_source=chucho.ai&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=book_direct) [The house](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/house) [What it has](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/amenities) [Where it is & what to do](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/location) [Things to know](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/things-to-know) [Questions](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/faq) [After you book](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/after-booking) [All photos](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/artists-cottage-retreat/photos)