Montauk is charming and this is the best part of Montauk to stay in. This is *not* the Four Seasons or the St. Regis - this is pure Montauk charm. It is clean and that is what is important.

Set your expectations adequately. If you are somebody who needs high-end bath linens, Molton Brown toiletries, and the latest in flat screen HD TV technology, you may not enjoy Sun n Sound.

The pool is great - perfect for a summer weekend (or mid-week if you have that luxury).

Our concerns were 1) that the place would be loud and chaotic as some of the places in town are but the reality is the place was full and it felt like it could have used a little more life / energy rather than more peace and quiet. 2) The pool would be filled with (multiply the 35 units by two adults and at least two children) too many people to enjoy but the reality was that we had the sun and the pool to ourselves more than half the time and never more than a small handful of other respectable well-mannered folks. 3) The potentially somewhat dated furnishings might not be clean - the reality is that the hard working staff works tirelessly and the place is immaculate.

Keep in mind this place is open seasonally (for less than five months of the year). I've stayed at plenty of chain hotels all around the world traveling for business. If this were a Marriott or Starwood in downtown Chicago or Frankfurt, I'd be shocked they didn't have a later model TV or updated wallpaper but this is *Montauk.* The appeal of Montauk is that it retains some of its fishing village charm and there are affordable places to stay without the drama of the Hamptons. There are B&B's in the Hamptons with rooms that go for over $1,000. / night. If you've got that kind of cash for a summer weekend, more power to you... Montauk is the best!

One important note - the upper level rooms do have skylights and there is nothing to dim the morning sun. No problem in late summer when the sun rises later and isn't as strong but I'd definitely keep this in mind for June and July when the sun comes up at 4:30AM. I'd either bring an eye mask (as I would on an international flight) or book downstairs which has a lovely outdoor space.

Enjoy the waterfront location and walk to Gosman's Dock for lunch or dinner. Gosman's has been a favorite since the very first time in Montauk. The Hideaway is also nearby and very worthwhile (but again, this is not fancy - set realistic expectations). There is a lovely market and a wine store nearby and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy everything. Taxi is $8.00 (plus tip) from town and the railroad so no need to battle the traffic - catch up on your reading on the train and leave the car behind. Walk to the marina for boat rentals, ferry to Block Island, and fishing. Rent bikes in town to pedal out to the lighthouse. Wineries are nearby as well. You can't beat Montauk and you'll love the Sun n Sound with realistic expectations.