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Luxury Apartments and Houses in New York State
Manhattan apartments, Hamptons beach houses and Hudson Valley retreats, from the West Village to Montauk
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One great city, and the beaches and hills it runs to at weekends
Most people say New York and mean the city, and the city is reason enough: the museums, the theatres, the restaurants, and the simple pleasure of walking from one neighbourhood into the next and finding it entirely different. The state stretches well beyond the five boroughs, though, and New Yorkers know it. On summer Fridays they head east to the Atlantic beaches of the Hamptons. In October they head north to the Hudson Valley for the leaves.
Our New York State collection runs to 320+ homes. Most are apartments in Manhattan and Brooklyn, from lofts in NoHo and SoHo to family-sized flats on the Upper East Side, some with roof terraces, gyms or saunas. Out east and up the Hudson there are houses with pools and gardens. The largest property has 8 bedrooms.
Here is how the city, the coast and the valley compare, and when to come.
New York State at a glance
- Homes
- 320+ apartments and houses, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,000 to £8,200 a week, from around £2,400
- Best areas
- Manhattan and Brooklyn; the Hamptons; New Paltz and Woodstock in the Hudson Valley
- Best time
- April to June and September to November for the city; June to early September for the Hamptons
- Getting there
- Direct flights from London to JFK, or Newark across the Hudson in New Jersey, in around eight hours
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Dunecrest Amagansett: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Sea Views & Pool – Amagansett6 bedrooms
House Safran Mecox The Hamptons: Luxury 5-Bedroom House with Pool & Spa – The Hamptons5 bedrooms
House Helm Hawley Sag Harbor: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Sag Harbor7 bedrooms
House Ashokan Woodstock: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool – Woodstock (NY)4 bedroomsWhere to stay in New York State
The West Village, SoHo and the Upper East Side for Manhattan, Williamsburg and Long Island City across the East River, the Hamptons from Westhampton Beach to Montauk for summer, and New Paltz and Woodstock for the Hudson Valley.
Choose the neighbourhood, then the apartment
Most of our collection is in New York City, and here the neighbourhood matters more than the building. The West Village and Greenwich Village are low-rise and leafy, with brownstones, small restaurants and excellent people-watching. SoHo, NoHo and Tribeca are loft country, with cast-iron façades above shops and galleries. Chelsea has the High Line, an old freight railway raised above the streets and turned into a garden walk.
Uptown, the Upper East Side and Yorkville put Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art within easy reach, and Harlem has brownstone streets, jazz clubs and soul food. Across the East River, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Long Island City look back at the Manhattan skyline.
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Dunes, privet hedges and a whaling port
Around a hundred miles east of Manhattan, on the South Fork of Long Island, the Hamptons are where New York goes for the summer. Westhampton Beach and Hampton Bays come first, then Southampton, East Hampton and Amagansett, with wide Atlantic beaches backed by dunes and shingled houses behind tall hedges.
On the bay side, an old whaling port has a proper main street and a harbour full of yachts. Shelter Island, a short ferry ride away, is quieter still. Montauk, at the far end, is more casual and draws surfers. It has a lighthouse commissioned under George Washington, and its lobster rolls are eaten at picnic tables.
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Orchards, cliffs and an artists' town
North of the city, the Hudson Valley is river views, orchards, farm shops and small towns with surprisingly good restaurants. New Paltz sits beneath the Shawangunk Ridge, much loved by rock climbers, with the Mohonk Mountain House above it and a street of stone Huguenot houses from the early eighteenth century.
Woodstock, in the foothills of the Catskills, still feels like an artists' colony, although the 1969 festival was in fact held at Bethel, more than an hour's drive away. For a cultural day out, Dia Beacon fills a former Nabisco box-printing factory with large-scale art, and Storm King sets its sculpture across open fields.
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Pastrami, sweetcorn and October leaves
New York eats well at every price: a bagel with cream cheese, pastrami on rye at Katz's on the Lower East Side, a folded slice of pizza, and tasting menus booked weeks ahead. Out east there are farm stands piled with sweetcorn and tomatoes in August, and vineyards on the North Fork. Up the Hudson, autumn means cider and pick-your-own apples.
Spring and autumn are the best months in the city. Summer in Manhattan is hot and humid, and that is when the Hamptons are at their best, from late May to early September. The Hudson Valley leaves usually turn in October, and December brings the Christmas tree on Rockefeller Plaza. Our concierge can arrange restaurant tables, theatre tickets, transfers and car hire.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in New York State
House Montauk Wainscott: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool – Wainscott6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £30,856 a week
House Chrysos Mecox The Hamptons: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Pool & Seaview – The Hamptons6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £29,106 a week
House Safran Georgica East Hampton: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – East Hampton North4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £28,994 a week
House Gotham TimesSquare: 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Skyline Views – Times Square4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £27,384 a week
House Broadway TimesSquare: 4-Bedroom Family-Friendly Apartment with Gym – Times Square4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £26,621 a week
Manor Shawangunk NewPaltz: Spacious 7-Bedroom Luxury Cabin with Pool & Farm – Hudson Valley7 bedrooms · sleeps 19From £26,488 a week
House Gardiners Bay: Elegant 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – East Hampton North5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £25,739 a week
House Safran Shinnecock Southampton: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Private Pool & Sea Views – The Hamptons6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £25,382 a weekWhy book your home in New York State with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
New York State runs from Manhattan apartments to Hamptons beach houses and Hudson Valley retreats, and we know which blocks are quiet at night and which houses are a short walk from the sand. With 320+ properties in New York State, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, Broadway tickets, airport transfers from JFK and Newark, car hire for the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley, and private chefs out east. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in New York State?
For the city, the West Village, SoHo and NoHo suit those who want restaurants and street life, and the Upper East Side suits families and museum-goers. For the beach, choose the Hamptons, from Westhampton Beach to Montauk. For countryside and walking, choose New Paltz or Woodstock in the Hudson Valley.
When is the best time to visit New York?
April to June and September to November are the most comfortable months in the city. Summer is hot in Manhattan, which makes it the season for the Hamptons. October is the month for autumn colour in the Hudson Valley.
Do I need a car in New York?
Not in Manhattan or Brooklyn, where walking, the subway and taxis are easier. In the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley a car is very useful, as houses, beaches and farm shops are spread out. Our concierge can arrange car hire.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in New York State?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in New York State cost?
Across our 320+ properties in New York State, weekly rates typically range from £3,000 to £8,200, with the most affordable from around £2,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to New York State from the UK?
There are direct flights from London to JFK, and to Newark in New Jersey, taking around eight hours. From the city, the Hampton Jitney coach and the Long Island Rail Road serve the Hamptons, and Metro-North trains from Grand Central run up the Hudson. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there homes in New York State for large groups?
Yes. Our New York State collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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