Shelter Island, New York Bed and Breakfast Inns - and Surrounding Area

Settled in the mid 1600s, Shelter Island is brimming with relics of its historic past. The island was originally occupied by the Manhanset Indians, but was purchased from them by four Englishman seeking religious freedom. With the nineteenth century, affluent guests began to flock to Shelter Island as a summer vacation spot and construction was begun on a hotel, houses,... » show more tennis courts and other amenities. In 1871, Shelter Island became a full-grown resort town, and today receives over 8,000 visitors each summer. Shelter Island is an ideal bed and breakfast location, with views of the water and pleasant weather, year round. Book a bed and breakfast excursion to Shelter Island and sign up for a tour and tasting at one of the renowned North Folk vineyards. A bed and breakfast getaway is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of Shelter Island’s growing wine industry. For a thrilling and diverse night time adventure, discover Shelter Island’s various bars, restaurants and clubs. Whether you are in the mood for a relaxing night out or a chance to cut loose, Shelter Island’s South Beach style has just what you are looking for. Choose from the four beaches on Shelter Island for a fun-filled day with the whole family or luxuriate in one of the island’s relaxation and beauty clinics, which will leave you feeling refreshed and at peace with the world. Stroll by the water, search for antiques and dine on fresh seafood on a bed and breakfast excursion to Shelter Island. « show less