{"id":65382,"date":"2019-06-03T08:08:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T12:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=65382"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:29:09","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:29:09","slug":"porch-perfection-hotel-porches-with-stunning-summer-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/65382\/porch-perfection-hotel-porches-with-stunning-summer-views\/","title":{"rendered":"Porch Perfection: Hotel Porches with Stunning Summer Views"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The lazy days of summer are upon, and there&#8217;s no better time to sit back and relax on a porch with a view. Meet three hotels with Insta-worthy porches and picture-perfect verandas. From people watching to stargazing to enjoying salty harbor air, pull up a chair in style. Best of all, you don\u2019t need a car to enjoy these views as the following hotels are easy to reach via public transportation.&nbsp;Sipping an <em>al fresco<\/em> cocktail never looked so good.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Baron\u2019s Cove, Sag Harbor, NY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Best porch for: Harbor views<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-53733 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-350x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"197\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-53733 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-350x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats-735x413.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BaronsCove_sunsetOverBoats.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<p><br>Situated directly in front of the harbor, this <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/53727\/the-best-things-to-do-in-sag-harbor\/\">Sag Harbor<\/a> retreat offers several outdoor seating options including a veranda with its own wood-burning fireplace and a restaurant terrace overlooking the harbor. The coziest seat in town is on a rocker on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caperesorts.com\/barons-cove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baron&#8217;s Cove&#8217;s<\/a> charming front porch, located directly in front of the water to best capture those harbor breezes. Baron\u2019s Cove\u2019s front porch greets guests upon arrival and is a popular hangout for both locals and guests to enjoy a morning coffee, pre-dinner cocktail or catch up on summer reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: Ride the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonjitney.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hampton Jitney<\/a> From Manhattan and you\u2019ll be in the heart of Sag Harbor in two and one-half hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>Virginia Hotel, Cape May, NJ&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Best porch for: People watching<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65389 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-350x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"194\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65389 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-350x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-350x194.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-696x385.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-757x420.jpg 757w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia-735x408.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virginia.jpg 1062w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript> <br>An impeccably restored 1879 landmark building, The Virginia Hotel and its front porch set the standard for luxury in <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/54148\/cape-may-new-jersey\/\">Cape May<\/a>, NJ. Nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of historic Cape May and just a half a block from the Atlantic Ocean, The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caperesorts.com\/virginia-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virginia Hotel\u2019s<\/a> front porch is one of the most popular seats in Cape May. A prime location for people watching after a day splashing in the surf, guests can have a seat and enjoy artisanal cocktails and exquisite small plates from the hotel\u2019s popular restaurant, The Ebbitt Room.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get here: Ride&nbsp;the bus to <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/13010\/bus-from-nyc-to-atlantic-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atlantic City<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll switch to New Jersey Transit bus #552 to Cape May. The entire journey clocks in at 5 hours.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><br><strong>Best veranda for: History buffs and culinary geeks<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65390 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-350x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-65390 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-350x250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-350x250.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-696x497.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-1392x994.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-1068x763.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-588x420.jpg 588w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-1176x840.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL-1920x1371.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/KINGSMILL-14FINAL.jpg 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsmill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kingsmill Resort\u2019s<\/a> James Landing Grille is a scenic spot is where family and friends gather to enjoy fresh, locally-sourced cuisine, while enjoying the beautiful Virginia sunsets over the historic James River. Open seasonally, the James Landing Grille is the only riverfront dining experience in Williamsburg. The resort is just a short distance from <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/29306\/what-to-do-in-colonial-williamsburg\/\">Colonial Williamsburg<\/a>, so get ready to dabble in pre-Revolutionary Americana.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: Take <a title=\"amtrak website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/northeast-regional-train\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amtrak<\/a>\u2019s Northeast Regional from Penn Station to Williamsburg in seven hours.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>Images: Cape Resorts and Kingsmill Resort<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lazy days of summer are upon, and there&#8217;s no better time to sit back and relax on a porch with a view. Meet three hotels with Insta-worthy porches and picture-perfect verandas. From people watching to stargazing to enjoying salty harbor air, pull up a chair in style. 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