There are only few occasions in life when you have everything you need and everything you want at your fingertips and when life's worries disappear the moment you walk through the front door. This fab house in Amagansett will do that to you. It is an extremely easy house to stay in and a VERY difficult house to leave. Nestled in a lightly wooded enclave, the house is surrounded by trees yet has a large lawn to play badminton or croquet, as well as a wrap around deck big enough to dine 'en famille' or sit back with cocktails. I came here with my family and we were thrilled from the moment we pulled up the to stone-pillared drive and discovered the palatial home appearing before us. When we walked inside, it was a strange effect because even though you are indoors, you still have the sensation of being outdoors. 80% of the walls are made up of giant windows ( so clear you would swear there was no glass), and the ceiling consists almost entirely of skylights, which means that you are essentially living in and among nature. We were amazed by many things here but certainly the quietness and the immense comfort of the beds rank high on our list. The only noise you will hear is the playful repartee from the birds who chirp happily all day. Audubon enthusiasts will not be disappointed here! Because we are a sporty family, it was key for us to have activities close at hand. What could be better than having a private tennis court right there at the back of the house. We wiled away the afternoons having fun family tennis tournaments and then all jumping into the pool to cool down! Another key thing on family holidays is to have space AWAY from one another; this house offers the perfect combo: at once enormously spacious ( 2 "wings"; 5 bedrooms in total) and yet it has a cosy feel where you can all congregate around the dining table ( seats 10 comfortably) or lounge around in the bright living room. The vast sofa deserves a specific mention as it is where we spent many memorable nights together, playing board games and watching movies on the large home entertainment screen. I am a discerning renter and what I find with most places is that there is always a little something wrong, or a few things that could be improved but, honestly, I can't think of a single down point to this rental. Gorgeous house, beautiful surroundings, tennis court, pool, hot tub, close to the beach: whats there not to love?!