Vice President Joe Biden sported a super fancy Hamptons golf club shirt while talking to workers in Detroit, Michigan about fair wage on Labor Day.

Biden's blue polo shirt had what appears to be The Sebonack Golf Club logo (You can check out some examples on eBay). The vice president's office did not respond to a request for comment about the shirt from Business Insider. 

The private golf club has one of the priciest annual memberships and is quite popular with Wall Street-ers. It costs upwards of $500,000, according to a Bloomberg News report.

The 300-acre Southampton golf course, which opened in 2006, is super high-end. Big name Wall Streeters who have golfed at Sebonack include, Lloyd Blankfein, Feroz Dewan (Tiger Global), Daniel Och, Henry Kravis, Jimmy Dunne III (Sandler O'Neill) and Bob Prince (Bridgewater Associates), according to handicap records on GHIN. 

Here's a shot of Biden. That's the Sebonack logo  [via Geoff Shackelford]. 

Here's Biden running in his golf shirt: 

Also, here's a photo of the golf club. It's nice, right?

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After a turbulent past few years at the "Today" show, NBC is doing everything they can to keep host Matt Lauer happy.

According to PageSix, that includes flying him to and from the Hamptons during the week.

“NBC News chiefs want to do everything to keep Matt happy. They believe ‘Today’ has turned a corner and he is the key to its continuing success," a source told the Post. "They agreed to pay for his helicopter flights to the Hamptons and back, so he can spend more time with his family.”

Lauer owns a 40-acre horse farm in Water Mill and a nearby $15 million mansion, in which he lives year-round with his wife, Annette Roque, and their children.

The "Today" anchor previously told co-anchor Hoda Kotb that his life in the Hamptons is more normal than it sounds:

 “I think the image that people have is that it’s all polo fields and cocktail parties. And the fact of the matter — my experience and Annette’s experience . . . is about parent-teacher conferences and Little League and music lessons.” He continued, “We have a painfully normal existence . . . We go to the local drugstore, and we walk the dog on the beach . . . and take pony-riding lessons . . . very much small-town America — it just happens to have a reputation and a name like the Hamptons.”

While NBC sources told The Post that chopper rides have been up to three times a week, an NBC rep insists: "On rare occasions, Matt will fly home, but most of the time you’ll find him stuck in traffic on the Long Island Expressway with everyone else.”

In June, Lauer extended his $20 million-a-year contract with NBC News to remain a “Today” co-host through 2016, following rumors that he would leave the show after how he was portrayed in the media following Ann Curry's 2012 departure.

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The Hamptons home of late cable and telecommunications entrepreneur Richard Treibick has sold after just two months on the market, according to Candace Taylor at The Wall Street Journal. It had been listed for $34.99 million in August.

The home is located on 31 acres of beachfront property in Sagaponack, in the Hamptons. The buyer remains unknown.

Treibick, the former chairman of Cable Holdings and Cellular Information Systems, died earlier this year. The Sagaponack property was his summer home, with his primary residence in Greenwich, Conn.

Gary DePersia of the Corcoran Grouphadhas the listing.

The estate is made up of two parcels: a 6,000-square foot house and 23 acres of adjacent farmland. Treibick leased part of the land to local farmers, using the rest to grow vegetables and berries. A barn, greenhouse, and shed sit on the property.With seven bedrooms and multiple decks, the house itself is gorgeous.

The pool deck is a great place to relax with family and friends.

And there are plenty of options for dining outside when the weather permits.

You're never too far from the beach on this property. A private boardwalk leads down to the sand.

And there are plenty of ways to enjoy the view.

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A mansion in Sag Harbor has just been discounted by $19 million, according to Curbed Hamptons. 

Originally listed for $65 million, the property price has dropped to $49 million.

The mansion is called “Angel View” and is a custom-built, 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom house that sits on 6.5 acres of land and has 500 feet of waterfront property.

It also has quite a few amenities, including an indoor grotto, a two-tiered infinity edge pool, tennis courts, a luxe cabana, and an estate-wide sound system.

Welcome to Angel View in Sag Harbor. The property just went on sale for $49 million.

The property is actually three plots of land combined for a total of 6.5 acres. It also has waterfront access.

The home is quite secluded with two private gates.

Even though it’s only 90 miles from New York City, the Hamptons is another world filled with sandy beaches, quaint main streets, celebrities, and restaurants. 

The Hamptons can make for a relaxing getaway, or a party-filled weekend. But no matter what you're going for. one challenge remains: it can be extremely stressful to find a place to stay.

Since it's officially Hamptons renting season, we broke down the 10 most popular hamlets by reputation, with suggestions for hotels, restaurants, and average rental prices from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Keep reading to see our ultimate Hamptons rental guide for 2015.

East Hampton

When it comes to nightlife, East Hampton has you covered with raging dance clubs like SL East and the Pink Elephant.

It also has stellar beaches, tons of shopping, and top-notch restaurants. The ultra rich love East Hampton, especially away from the hustle and bustle of the public beaches, where glamorous homes can be found.

If you’re looking for a rental deal, look inland — the closer you are to the beach, the more expensive it’ll be. Plus, this is one of the most popular hamlets during the tourist season so it’s best to get your rental early.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$36,000 to ~$150,000

Hotels:Baker House 1650, c/o The Maidstone, The 1770 House

Restaurants:Fresno, Nick & Toni’s, The Living Room, East Hampton Grill, Luigi’s Italian Specialties

Southampton

Another popular town, Southampton puts all other villages to shame when it comes to three things: shopping, celebrities, and real estate.

This hamlet is packed with stores and is a favorite spot for people who have money and want to be seen. There are a lot of epic, multi-million dollar mansions that line the ocean as well as popular hotspots and restaurants where the blue bloods hang out.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$40,000 to ~$210,000

Hotels:A Butler’s Manor

Restaurants:Saaz Indian Cuisine, Red Bar Brasserie, La Parmigiana Italian Restaurant

Sag Harbor

Known as a haven for artists, this former whaling village is one of the prettiest towns on the South Fork, with cute storefronts and old-school Hamptons appeal.

It also has fantastic real estate and a funky Main Street with delicious restaurants. Plus, it’s not too far from the popular Long Beach.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$27,000 to ~$110,000

Hotels:The American Hotel

Restaurants:Estia’s Little Kitchen, The Dock House, The Beacon

North Haven

If Sag Harbor is where the wealthy artists live, than North Haven is its family-oriented suburb. The mansions here keep getting more and more expensive, but there’s not a whole lot to do in this tiny hamlet.

Renters can expect extremely high rental prices across the board, with plenty of deluxe mansions up for grabs. North Haven is located between East and Southampton and has a large amount of waterfront real estate, which also factors into the high price points.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$47,000 to ~$190,000

Hotels: N/A

Restaurants: N/A 

Westhampton/Westhampton Beach

Westhampton is the closest town on the list to New York City, meaning you'll have a shorter commute as well as access to clean, beautiful beaches right off the exit.

This is a popular hamlet for people renting and co-renting homes. It has restaurants and stores to keep you busy, but is much more affordable than Southampton.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$40,000 to ~$100,000

Hotels:Beaver Damn Creek House

Restaurants:Starr Boggs, Boom Burger, Pizzetteria Brunetti, The Patio Restaurant

Sagaponack

One of the oldest hamlets in the area, this tiny village is renowned for its rural beauty and has some of the most scenic beaches in the area. 

The major downside of Sagaponack is that its too small for any theaters or shopping. For those, you would need to travel to nearby Southampton or East Hampton. But the real estate here is top notch — and über expensive.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$65,000 to ~$290,000

Hotels: N/A

Restaurants: Sagg Main Store

Amagansett

Technically within the town of East Hampton, Amagansett has its own special style with delicious restaurants and really nice, sandy beaches.

Amagansett is a lovely resort town for the more low-key Hamptons visitor. It has great boutiques and a musical venue called Stephen Talkhouse where Jon Bon Jovi has performed unannounced.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$46,000 to ~$170,000

Hotels:Hermitage Resort, Inn at Windmill Lane

Restaurants:Mary’s Marvelous

Water Mill

Artists, authors, and actors love Water Mill for its charming residential community. You’re not going to find a lot of parties or nightlife in this quiet hamlet, but if relaxation is what you’re after, Water Mill delivers.

But don’t let the pastoral setting fool you. Lots of celebrities and executives have homes here for the summer to capitalize on the idyllic surroundings.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$45,000 to ~$150,000

Hotels: N/A

Restaurants:Robert’s, Sabrosa Mexican Grill

Montauk

During the day, surfers flock to Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach for the best waves on Long Island before the pubs take over with a nightlife scene that draws both hipster and local crowds to this fisherman's village.

Best for families, Montauk has become the most expensive place to stay in New York State. For tourist attractions, there are plenty of lighthouses to visit, beaches to walk down, and lobster to enjoy.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$50,000 to ~$150,000

Hotels:Ruschmeyer’s, Panoramic View, Solé East Resort

Restaurants:St Peter’s Catch, Zum Schneider Montauk, South Edison, Dave’s Grill

Bridgehampton

Bridgehampton is a trendy vacation destination for the super rich — in fact, about two-thirds of its population are part-time home owners (which means rentals are not hard to come by!).

This town is really big with the equestrian crowd since Bridgehampton hosts the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in late August. There are also cute boutiques, wineries, and restaurants for vacationers to try.

Average Rental Prices for Memorial Day through Labor Day*: ~$60,000 to ~$190,000

Hotels:Bridgehampton Inn

Restaurants:Mercado, Topping Rose House

*Note: 2015 rental price ranges were for current four-bedroom rental homes and were averaged from Memorial Day through Labor Day prices on Brown Harris Stevens, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Corcoran Real Estate. Ranges do not account for rental outliers.

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Renting in the Hamptons is never cheap, but some homes are far more expensive than others.

We rounded up the most expensive properties that are currently still available for summer renting season, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Most of them are in Southampton — one of the most expensive neighborhoods frequented by celebrities and big shots — and they all have at least five bedrooms.

Keep reading to see the gorgeous mansions where the rich and famous will be summering this year, listed from least to most expensive.

This five-bedroom home in Southampton is renting for $595,000

Tucked away in Water Mill South, this mansion sits right on one acre of Flying Point Beach with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water. 

It has stone fireplaces, a pool with hot tub, dock, and over 5,500 square feet of interior space.

A 10-bedroom mansion in Water Mill is renting for $600,000 

With 10 bedrooms and 12.5 baths, this home sits on a whopping 10 acres of property on Mill Pond.

It’s extremely spacious and has covered porches, a guest house, heated pool, and even a tennis court.

This seven-bedroom modern mansion in Southampton is renting for $600,000

On four acres and over 200 feet of ocean front access, this seven bedroom, 6,500-square-foot home is the height of luxury.

It has a pool, spa, tennis court, and a grease modern interior with light wood floors and high beamed ceilings.

An eight-bedroom home in Southampton with a pool and library is renting for $645,000

On 2.2 acres of well-manicured lawns sits this eight-bedroom mansion with six fireplaces, a butler's pantry, library, tennis court, and heated pool.

It has 9,000 square feet of space and was built in 2010 with the latest appliances and electronics.

This seven-bedroom mansion with a guest house in Southampton is renting for $650,000

Built in 1897 and renovated recently, this seven bedroom, 6,700-square-foot mansion has a heated pool, guest house, and eat-in kitchen. 

It sits on three acres of property and has a covered outdoor porch that would be perfect for summer time entertaining.

A 8,500-square-foot home in Water Mill with a putting green is renting for $650,000

On two acres of real estate, this gorgeous five bedroom has plenty of toys: a 50-foot pool, spa, pool house, basketball court, four-car garage, putting green, and elevator.

Plus, to top it all off, it has a separate two bedroom, three bath guest house with a Jacuzzi. The entire space is landscaped professional and has security cameras to give you peace of mind.

This classic home in Southampton has 16,000 square feet and is renting for $650,000

With seven bedrooms, 10 full baths, and 16,000 square feet of interior space, this home is massive. 

It’s within a mile of Atlantic Ocean beaches, close to shops and restaurants in Southampton, and has a heated pool, tennis court, and three fireplaces. There’s also a guest house and pool cabana out back.

An oceanfront Southampton Village mansion is renting for $750,000

Located on over three acres of property with direct beach access, this modern 8,500-square-foot home has six bedrooms and 6.5 baths. 

The second-floor master suite has amazing views of the property and the home has gorgeous tall ceilings that let in plenty of light. It even has an all-weather tennis court and pool, too. 

A family-friendly 13,000-square-foot estate in Southampton is renting for $750,000

On 3.4 acres of well-manicured land, this 10-bedroom mansion has 8 full baths and 2 partial baths. The grounds are incredible with a covered entry, a 50-foot pool, spa, cabana, tennis court, and deluxe swing set for kids. 

Inside the home is gorgeous too. It has a library, huge kitchen, gym, wine cellar, and even an elevator. 

This oceanfront mansion in Southampton with nine bedrooms is renting for $800,000

Perched on three acres of land, this 7,000-square-foot mansion is about as close to the beach as you can get. 

It has large bedroom suites, a huge kitchen, heated pool, and pool house, plus a tennis court on the property.

This nine-bedroom mansion in Southampton has a movie theater and is renting for $850,000

This gorgeous nine-bedroom mansion in Southampton has 8.5 bathrooms and 11,000 square feet of space. 

It has everything a wealthy renter would ever need: the lower level has a 15-seat movie theater, wine cellar, arcade, gym, sauna, and steam rooms, while outside there’s a tennis court, saltwater infinity pool, and hot tub.

A huge Southampton mansion with 25 rooms and separate staff quarters is renting for $1,200,000 

This huge mansion is insanely luxurious. It has 12 bedrooms and 12.5 baths as well as separate staff quarters spread across its 18,000 square feet and three floors.

Outside, it has 10 acres of property with a 60-foot pool (and water slide), spa, grass tennis court, paddle court, two outdoor pavilions (with full kitchens), arbors, a carriage house and green house, plus not one but two four-car garages.

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Though this home is not available to rent Memorial Day through Labor Day, if it were, it would be by far the most expensive rental.  

For July alone, renters would need to shell out $1,000,000 to stay, and two weeks at any time throughout the year runs you $500,000.

It sits on 11.5 acres in Bridgehampton South and has an elevator, 10-seat theater, 2,000-square-foot master bedroom, virtual golf game, rock climbing wall, spa, gym and steam room, squash, racquetball, basketball/volleyball court, tennis court, and a 30-foot-by-60-foot pool.

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Junk bond billionaire Ira Rennert has a massive house in the Hamptons.

It's also pretty controversial. The business mogul, who Forbes says is worth $5.9 billion, was recently in court defending the funding of his Sagaponack estate. Representatives of a now-defunct mining business he used to own claimed he looted the company to build it, and in late February he was ordered to pay back at least $118 million in damages.

But the mansion, constructed for about $110 million but now valued much higher, has been the center of a number of controversies since Rennert built it in the 1990s.

We're here to walk you through the giant, limestone, Italian renaissance home and its surrounding estate. And thanks to our friend Jeff Cully at EEFAS for supplying the gorgeous aerial photos and video footage of the property.

1. Fair Field, Rennert's estate, is one of the largest homes in the United States.

According to Crain's, Rennert's mansion spans 62,000 square feet, which is equivalent to nearly an acre and a half of land. And the property itself is massive, covering 63 acres of prime Hamptons beachfront. 

It's also one of the most valuable. The home is worth $248 million, according to the Fiscal Times, and would be listed for about $500 million today, one real estate broker told Crain's.

2. There are actually several houses on the estate.

In addition to the colossal main home, there's also a play house and two pool houses at Fair Field. Altogether, the buildings cover more than 110,000 square feet.

3. The mansion has somewhere between 21 and 29 bedrooms, and between 18 and 39 bathrooms, depending on who you ask.

By most reports, Fair Field has 29 bedrooms and 39 bathrooms, but Zillow, which collects real estate data using public records, counts 21 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms. (For what it's worth, we think it makes more sense to have more bedrooms than bathrooms.)

The confusion could stem from whether you're counting  the rooms in all buildings on the property, or just the main house.

4. It has 12 chimneys. 

Mother Jones noted the dozen chimneys, presumably leading to a dozen fireplaces, in a 2012 story about Rennert's fight with his neighbors about his the path of his helicopter.

5. And a 91-foot-long dining room.

That's the distance between the bases on a baseball diamond.

6. The 10,000-square-foot playhouse includes a basketball court and a two-lane bowling alley.

That's according to Crain's and Southampton news site 27East. Rennert is widely reported to be reclusive, so we're not sure who he plays with in his play house. Oh, and there's also a billiards room, two tennis courts, and two squash courts.

7. The mansion has its own 164-seat theater.

You could basically stage a Broadway production at this place.

8. Rennert's property taxes alone are enough to buy a few other houses.

Curbed Hamptons reported Rennert's property taxes at $483,742.54 – or more than $40,000 a month – in 2008. According to CNBC, his taxes were up to $649,281 last year, or as they put it, enough to buy two houses in most other parts of the country.

9. The garage can hold 100 cars.

10. The hot tub cost a reported $150,000.

That's in addition to three swimming pools.

11. Rennert has repeatedly ticked off his neighbors with his grand plans for Fair Field.

Back when he constructed the place in the 1990s, neighbors found the mansion "audacious,"New York Magazine reported. They fought the construction "tooth and nail."

They also weren't pleased when he tried to build his own 10,000-square-foot private museum on the estate.

According to Curbed, Rennert owns $500 million worth of art. The reason his neighbors were ticked off with those plans? He reportedly broke ground for the new building without seeking permission from the village.

They were also peeved when Rennert tried to expand his pool house. In 2013, he requested permission to add a Pilates studio and, yes, another bathroom, to one of his pool houses. His neighbors were reportedly fed up with the number of zoning rules he'd already scooted around.

"I don’t even object to the square footage," one neighbor told 27 East. "It’s a question of principle."

In the end, the addition was never built.

WATCH: A flyover of the estate

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Ira Rennert is being sued by Magnesium Corporation of America's creditors for stealing $100 million from the failing company to fund this crazy mansion.

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Junk bond billionaire Ira Rennert, whom investors have sued for using company funds to build his giant Hamptons estate, will have to pay back more than $200 million in damages, Crain's Aaron Elstein reported Monday.

A NYC judge previously ruled for Rennert to pay creditors $118 million plus interest. Interest landed at little under $100 million, bringing the total amount due to $213 million. 

"We are disappointed by the ruling today. However, the jury verdict, which found that Renco Metals was solvent according to each test under the law and that Mr. Rennert acted in good faith, remains fundamentally irreconcilable. We are vigorously pursuing all avenues to have the verdict and the damages award completely vacated," a Renco spokesman said in a statement to Business Insider.

Rennert stands accused of looting millions from the mining company Magnesium Corporation, owned by Rennert's holding company Renco Group. The money allegedly came from issuing more than $100 million in MagCorp bonds, which instead went to Renco and the billionaire's estate.

The Sagaponack mansion in question is one of the largest homes in the U.S. at 62,000 square feet and 29 bedrooms. Rennert got his start in junk bonds and has an estimated net worth of $6.1 billion today, according to Forbes.

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Warmer climes bring thoughts of summer getaways, and though Hamptons haters abound, there's no denying the call of the East End. 

A mere mention of the place can connote Gatsby (or Gossip Girl)-level opulence, but as long as there have been share houses or people willing to sleep four to a bed,  the non-millionaires among us have been finding ways to stake out  spots in Long Island's most hyped (and expensive) beach towns.

One of the best options for anyone not trying to drop $70K to live in a "quaint" cottage for three months: the short-term rental.

This option has seen its popularity skyrocket in the past few years; HomeAway crunched the numbers for us, and found that between their two sites (the company also owns VRBO), traveler demand in the Hamptons spiked 149 percent between 2009 and 2014, while rental inventory increased by 110 percent over the same period. 

In other words, you'll have lots of options, and lots of competition.

Here's how to handle the hunt for a short-term beach house like a seasoned pro:

WHERE TO LOOK

VRBO and HomeAway are the most popular  sites with Hamptons owners listing their places directly, and Airbnb is gaining traction in the area, as well. "Airbnb doesn't have quite as established a reputation [as the other two sites]," says Douglas Elliman Hamptons broker Jordan Daniel. "It's relatively new and not as popular as it is in the city," though he notes that it's more widely used among younger homeowners and renters.  Prices on these sites range anywhere from around $200 to a few thousand dollars per night, or between a few thousand dollars and nearly $20K for weekly rates, depending on size, amenities and location. Suffice it to say, you can tailor your search to just about any budget or set of needs.

However, there's one major legal caveat to keep in mind:  Technically, rentals of two weeks or under are illegal in most Hamptons hamlets. And in many of these areas, your host also needs a permit for the set-up to be legit. While this rule is difficult to enforce and would primarily cause problems for your landlord, if you're skirting the law, you may well make enemies of the neighbors (particularly if you're just in town for the weekend to throw a raucous party, precisely the kind of thing these laws aim to discourage).

While renters in New York's illegal short-term rental have been known to get booted out in police "raids," a broker who preferred to remain anonymous tells us that they've never seen anything similar happen in the Hamptons, where most of the ire is focused on the wayward landlords. Still, "renters ought to be aware of what the rules are," says Saunders & Associates founder Andrew Saunders. In a statement, HomeAway told us that while "it is the responsibility of the vacation home owner to check with their local municipality on the legality and regulation of home rentals in their area [...] HomeAway requires in our terms and conditions that those advertising on our sites comply with their local regulations." It's also possible to search their listings by minimum stay to ensure that you're complying with the local rules, and if you'd prefer to tread carefully, check into the laws of the specific town you're looking to rent in, and check with your host about their permit status. 

PRO TIPS FOR THE SEARCH

While renters in longer-term setups generally do need to schlep out to Long Island to take a look at prospective properties, those needing shorter stints can handle the hunt from their laptops. "If you're just renting for a week I don't think you have to spend a whole day looking at 15 different houses," says Daniel. If you're not familiar with a particular neighborhood, Google Street View is always a handy way of getting a sense of the area when you can't scope things out in person.

It may also pay off to do research on the landlord to find out if they're experienced in the summer rental game or if this is their first time out of the gate. We recently heard a horror story from a renter who unwittingly stumbled into the middle of a dispute between an inexperienced landlord and the neighbors, who weren't too keen on having short-term renters nearby. Said neighbors decided to "handle" the problem by blasting the same Eminem song on repeat until the police had to intervene (seriously).

In a less extreme example, Citi Habitats broker Kimberly Fisher recounted a recent Hamptons rental—found via Airbnb—from a nervous pair of first-time landlords who were "skittish" about the prospect of renters, and initially tried to keep tabs, calling frequently and requesting names and information about every single guest invited to the house. 

THE ALL-IMPORTANT BEACH PASS

If you're planning on spending time at the beach, keep in mind that most Hamptons beaches require special parking passes, which cost $375 for the season and tend to sell out long before the summer starts. Day passes are available, but tend to sell out first thing in the morning. Check into your town's beach situation before you head out so you can plan accordingly.

It may be even worth trying to work out a deal with the landlord. For instance, when renting out her East Hampton home to a couple who'd applied too late for a parking pass, Keller Williams broker  Adina Azarian included a clause in the arrangement allowing the renters to take her car to and from the beach. As they say, the squeaky wheel gets to the beach.

Failing that—and if you're too far to walk or ride your bike—you can bite the bullet and take cabs to and from the ocean, or opt for a shuttle like The Free Ride, a relatively new option that runs between major neighborhood parking lots and beaches.

Be sure to stay tuned next week for part two of our everything guide to Hamptons rentals, with tips on locking down the longer-term houses (and what neighborhoods are the best bargains). In the meantime, let's drool over a few rentals:

This East Hampton three-bedroom is available for a two-week stay that'll cost you $14,780.

This 4-bedroom house—with large outdoor pool—in Tuckahoe, south of the highway and near Southampton, will cost $10K for a two week summer stay (and about half that much in the off-season).

For renters who prioritize a good backyard barbecue, this Sag Harbor 4-bedroom (complete with pool, hot tub, and backyard grilling patio) is asking $11,000 for a two-week stay.

This 3-bedroom East Hampton house comes with an in-ground, heated outdoor pool, as well as amenities like cable, wifi, and lawn service included. A two week stay costs between $6,000 and $8,000.

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Memorial Day Weekend kicks off in just a few weeks! Hoards of city dwellers and out-of-towners alike will brave traffic, rowdy crowds, and high prices to enjoy the first weekend of the summer season in the Hamptons.

It takes some truly brave souls to do this, but there is a way to make a holiday weekend in the Hamptons just what you want it to be — whether that's a romantic escape, a girls' getaway, or an all-out party.

Here's our guide on what to do and where to stay for every type of traveler.

If you're ready to party...

A large portion of those who commute out to the Hamptons are young city slickers looking to party it up and hobnob with like-minded ragers who care more about booze than the beach — although, in the Hamptons, you can enjoy both at the same time.

Much to the chagrin of numerous residents (who wear "Save Montauk" shirts in protest), Montauk is considered the hottest spot for those with partying on the brain. After all, it's home to popular day-to-night beach bars such as Surf Lodge and The Sloppy Tuna.

So if you're ready to party, we recommend booking a stay at Sole East — with simple, spacious rooms, it's an easy enough place to cram in a crowd. Plus, it's only a three-minute bike ride from the beach, there's a resident DJ on the weekends, and the on-site pool is a relaxing spot to nurse a hangover -- which you'll likely have come Monday thanks to full days spend at the nearby bars.

If you're bringing the whole family...

You might be surprised to see us suggesting the same Hampton for families as we do for partiers — but we swear there's a method to our madness. You see, Montauk is quite spread out — so while there's an area teeming with bars — there are also numerous resorts with rolling, tranquil grounds and plenty of kid-friendly amenities as well. Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, for example, is a great pick; it features its own small beach, three pools (one indoors), a free shuttle to various nearby attractions, kid-friendly dining, and beach cruiser rentals. Hartman's Briney Breezes Motel is a slightly more budget-friendly option (relatively speaking, of course, for the Hamptons) that's equally quiet, and also features a pool (with beach views). Plus, there are outdoor grills and all rooms have kitchenettes.

Montauk does, however, make for a longer car ride and it lacks the quaint town vibe of Hamptons with Main Streets that are more geared towards pedestrians. East Hampton is further inland on the peninsula, and thereby takes much less time to reach — especially considering the egregious traffic that backs up on the one-lane-each-way road. Plus, it has a nice downtown area where the Memorial Day Parade takes place. It might make sense to stay in neighboring Amagansett, though, as East Hampton hotels are largely B&Bs with few amenities. Amagansett's Sea Crest on the Ocean is within walking distance of the beach, and has an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a playground, and condos with kitchenettes and full kitchens.

If you're planning a girls' getaway...

Southampton is a great stay for a truly unique Hamptons experience — it has the party vibe of Montauk, but one that's slightly more refined. It has the shopping of East Hampton, but there are fewer boutiques so it's not quite so overwhelming. And it has the easy access to great dining and sandy shores that every area of the Hamptons can boast. Plus, a beloved SoulCycle studio can be found in neighboring Water Mill.

We love the Capri Southampton in particular for a girls' getaway since numerous rooms have double beds, decor is bright and cheery, the outdoor pool — surrounded by cabanas — is a classy spot for cocktails, and there's free coffee and pastries every morning. Rooms lack TVs, but when you've got a gal group, you likely have a break from chatting anyways!

If you're taking a romantic trip...

The Hamptons truly are primed for romance: fine dining, gorgeously manicured streets, and quaint B&Bs (many of which don't allow children) all contribute to the vibe. The Hedges Inn is about as iconic East Hampton as you can find. Built in 1870, it still retains its original Victorian charm while also offering modern comforts such as free Wi-Fi, contemporary bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs.

With a total of 12 unique rooms, this hotel also has several inviting common spaces, including a sunny breakfast room/bar and a bright den area with a computer and jars of sweet treats. A perfectly manicured garden has an expansive terrace and the lobby has a fireplace. The homemade free daily breakfast is creative and top-notch, served with pride by the caring staff. For larger rooms (many with deep soaking tubs) and a pool — although also a location removed from town -- The East Hampton Art House Bed & Breakfast is a great pick.

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As a Frenchman, Michelin-starred chef, and practicing Buddhist, living the good life comes naturally to Eric Ripert. The man is a study in zen, elegance, and good manners. 

Come summertime in the Hamptons (Sag Harbor to be exact), Ripert can often be found with a glass of rosé in hand, whether at home or on the sunsplashed patio at Pierre's restaurant (aka the unofficial French embassy to Bridgehampton). To boot, last September he opened a wine bar, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, next to his much-lauded midtown Manhattan restaurant, Le Bernardin. 

Here, Ripert tells Business Insider about the rosés he likes to drink. 

What Ripert looks for in a bottle of rosé: 

As for his personal taste in rosé wine (she of youth, myriad hues, and diverse grape varietals), Ripert says, "I like rosés that are light in color — mineral, dry with little acidity." 

Advice for anyone who's new to rosé: 

"Over the years, Provence has become the world capital of rosé. Look for something not too strong in alcohol and not too inexpensive. There’s no such thing as a good bargain for a good bottle of wine," he tells us. 

The bottles he buys at home in the Hamptons: 

"For myself, my favorite rosé is the one and only Domaines Ott," says Ripert. Hailing from Provence, the label's current vintages can be difficult to find, even in New York City. We found the 2012 Chateau de Selle Rosé Coeur de Grain Côtes de Provence on InternationalWineShop.com for $95 (that's for a 1.5-liter bottle). It's a pale, bone dry rosé with notes of lemon, peach, vanilla, and cinnamon. 

Given the amount of time he spends in the Hamptons, Ripert has also familiarized himself with the many Long Island rosés. His favorites are from Wolffer Estate and Channing Daughters. 

"For myself, my favorite rosé is the one and only Domaine Ott."

The $18 Wolffer Estate rosé is easy enough to find locally (try the Whole Foods Wine Store), but you can order it straight from the winery, too. It's crisp, balanced, and extremely easy to drink (just add porch chair and sunset view).      

Channing Daughters has seven different rosés ($20-$25 per bottle) to choose from and they can also be ordered online. The 2014 Rosato di Cabernet Franc — with its floral, fruity aromas and long finish — is an excellent choice for seafood pairings; it'll certainly step up your next takeout sushi dinner.  

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Traffic is a given in the Hamptons, where the summer months see an explosion in not only full-time population but also weekend visitors.

Luckily there’s Main Street Drivers , James Hirtenstein’s year-old service that pairs experienced East End drivers with your own car to take you out on the town.

“I’ve done the drive from Montauk back to East Hampton so many times and you see people pulled over left and right,” Hirtenstein says.

“I saw that for so many years and I decided to stop talking about it and do something.”

Launched in May, 2012, Main Street Drivers provides a driver to take clients and their parties anywhere they might need to go, from restaurants to bars, the beach or even back to the city.

“The majority of the clients who utilize the service on weekends start out at a nice dinner in town and then head to a nightclub to have some fun,” Hirtenstein says. “We’ll make sure they can party in a responsible way.”

With that in mind, Hirtenstein shares his tips for maneuvering traffic as you head out East.

Leave Early

“The early bird gets the worm is always true when it comes to transportation in the Hamptons,” he says. “A lot more people now are coming out on Thursday, most of the time in the late morning.” And the advice also applies to going out: What might seem like a 20-minute trip can take a lot longer on a busy Saturday night.

Avoid Crowded Beaches

“If you want to have a nice time, the best bet is to avoid Sag Main and the Atlantic or East Hampton Main,” Hirtenstein says. “The beaches get overcrowded with car congestion. A beach like Cooper’s is more intimate and off the beaten path—you might not have the permits to do so, but with our service you can go.”

Learn the Back Roads

Relying on the perennially congested Route 27 is no way to spend your time. Grab a map—or just use an app—to learn how to navigate the Hamptons’ windy back roads to reach your destination. “They’re not as empty as they used to be,” Histenstein notes, “but compared to what you’re going to be dealing with on 27, they’re certainly the way to go.”

Make Reservations

To avoid driving around all night looking for a place to eat, Hirtenstein recommends making sure wherever you’re planning to go is expecting you. “Try to make a reservation ahead of time and you’ll save a lot of time running around,” he says.

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Summer in NYC means one thing: getting out of town. For most, that means going "out east" to the Hamptons, where the air is cooler, the dress is tonier, and the ritzy parties never stop.  

As once-quiet hamlets like Montauk have become hotspots, the droves of Manhattanites making the Friday afternoon pilgrimage has multiplied, creating insane levels of gridlock on the unavoidable, two-lane Montauk Highway. In truth, the only drag about going to the Hamptons is actually going to the Hamptons.

With Memorial Day weekend — the biggest travel weekend of the entire Hamptons season — upon us, this NYC to East End cheat sheet will help you decide which mode of transit is best for you. 

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Montauk has long been regarded as a casual beach town with a decidedly bohemian vibe—and it still is—but the easternmost point of Long Island is also flush with an impressive culinary scene, chic waterfront bars and more.

We asked five loyal Montauk lovers to share their local recommendations.

Here’s what they came up with. 

Dario Wolos' picks: 

Owner of Montauk’s La Brisa, a restaurant serving up traditional coastal Mexican dishes

Brunch: I know I’m biased, but after I get an acai smoothie at Happy Bowls, I head to La Brisa for my favorite brunch in Montauk: a double espresso, fresh pineapple and ginger juice and a breakfast taco. 

Nighttime haunt: Liar’s Saloon

Beach: There are a lot of incredible beaches all over the Peninsula of Montauk, like Camp Hero.

You have to walk to the southernmost part of the park and take the path down just before the cliffs. 

Daytime hangout: Melet Mercantile and then a walk down to Surf Lodge for early afternoon drinks.

Drink: Montauk Brewery

Restaurant: Crow’s Nest 

Coffee: La Brisa has the best coffee for my taste. 

Lobster Roll: St. Peter’s Catch 

Place to Watch the Sunset: Montauket and Duryea’s 

Montauk’s Best Kept Secret: Everyday, especially weekends during September and October. The water is really warm and the temperature is perfect. 

Jennifer Oz LeRoy's picks:

Food and Beverage Director at Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Brunch: Swallow East 

Nighttime haunt: The Harbor is a new favorite spot, especially on Sundays!

Beach: Gurney’s hands down the most gorgeous beach around. 

Daytime hangout: Navy Beach 

Drink: The Montauk Vice, a piña colada and passion fruit cocktail with a rum float—at Gurney’s Beach Club, or Montauk Brewery Beer- delicious and local! 

Restaurant: Swallow East, Navy Beach

Coffee: I’m off coffee, but I love Sweet ‘Tauk lemonade as a pick-me-up in the morning!

Lobster Roll: Dave’s Grill 

Place to Watch the Sunset: Navy Beach

Montauk’s Best Kept Secret: Calypso for shopping—they have everything you would want for a weekend in the Hamptons!

Randi Lee's picks: 

Director of Operations at Bond Street Hospitality, the company behind Ruschmeyer’s hotel and restaurant in Montauk

Brunch: Ruschmeyer’s about is amazing in the dining room or outside in the magic garden. I always start off with the Bloody Caesar (gin, clamato juice, celery salt, spicy pickles), banana pancake, (rum banana sauce, whipped crème fraîche, walnuts), the Black Seed wood-fired bagel, (smoked salmon, lemon-caper cream cheese) or eggs benedict (blue-claw crab, poached egg, hollandaise, chives).

Nighttime haunt: I love Liars Saloon for a nightcap. It’s a locals-only hang out—don’t go there if you’re looking for a scene or anyone dressed in heels.

Beach: The great thing about Montauk is that you are surrounded by beaches. I usually go to Ditch Plains to surf and hang out, or the lighthouse in the afternoon for a beer and sunset.

Daytime hangout: Surfing!

Drink: Rosé, Rosé, Rosé! There are a number of Long Island wineries on the way out to Montauk. Channing Daughters in Bridge Hampton or Wolffer Estates off Highway 27.

Restaurant: Ruschmeyer’s for all the local dock/farm-to-table eating. Chef Roy Wolhars knows his way around the local farms and has daily deliveries from the farmers directly. I also enjoy The Dock for lunch and a beer. It’s right in the harbor next to Gosmans. Or Crow’s Nest for a romantic setting.

Place for coffee: Ruschmeyer’s joined forces with Stumptown this year and we have an amazing barista, Emily Dunn, that oversees the coffee program.

Lobster Roll: St. Peter’s Catch next to the brewery.

Place to Watch the Sunset: Anywhere with a glass of rosé in hand, but Hither Hills overlook is pretty special.

Montauk’s Best Kept Secret: At heart it’s still a fishing town.

Seth Levine's picks: 

Chef, The Seawater Grill at Gurney’s, an oceanfront, seafood-focused restaurant 

Brunch: Montauk Yacht Club

Nighttime haunt: Ruschmeyer’s

Beach: Ditch Plains. It’s great for families and I love playing with my niece and nephew at the beach there. 

Daytime hangout: Surf Lodge because they have a great venue and it’s always a fun party with the classic laid back vibe of Montauk

Drink: Cyril’s

Restaurant: Crow’s Nest

Place for coffee: Bliss Kitchen

Lobster Roll: Duryea’s

Place to Watch the Sunset: Navy Beach

Montauk’s Best Kept Secret: Realizing what may no longer be a secret: Gurney’s would be the best answer to all of the above questions. 

Ian Gerard's picks: 

Founder of Sound Waves, an invitation-only event series that takes place each summer in Montauk

Brunch: The Gulf Coast at Montauk Yacht Club…it’s a Ham, Cheddar and Bell Pepper Omelet with Hash Browns. Great way to start the morning looking out on the sunny Marina.

Nighttime haunt: The Heaven & Hell party at Sloppy Tuna’s. Where else can you dress up like it’s Halloween during the summertime? 

Beach: Main Beach in Montauk. There’s free parking and nearby watering holes. What more could you want?

Daytime hangout: Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Sea Water Spa.  Especially in July and August when “Sound Waves @ The Beach” is happening! Where else can you get your dance and drink on while partying on a private 30,000 square foot deck overlooking the Atlantic.

Drink: It’s still the B.B.C. at Cyril’s, a Bailey’s Banana Colada. And despite the rumors, Cyril is still alive and kicking.

Restaurant: South Edison

Coffee: Coffee Talk. Perfect to re-energize from day-drinking pre-dinner.

Lobster Roll: Duryea’s Lobster Deck. It’s A Montauk staple of decades and this is the last year as the property has been sold so make sure to stop by!

Place to Watch the Sunset: Crow’s Nest waterfront bar area. It’s so fun to waltz down the back lawn to find this secret bar/lounge area with amazing view.

Montauk’s Best Kept Secret: Anything that happens at Memory Motel after 2am. Need I say more? With kegs in the parking lot, it’s only downhill from there.

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There's nothing that can stop these rich kids of Instagram from pursuing the pleasures of the 1% lifestyle. As the summertime approaches, the coolest of the cool head out East to the Hamptons.

Dom bottles, perfect tans, Dior sunglasses, and private yachts are just some of the things on the checklist for a proper summer vacation à la these Hamptonites.

Storey Schifter

Born and bred in New York City, Storey Schifter is the daughter of Helen Lee-Schifter and Timothy Schifter. When your mom is a fashion writer and your dad is a senior advisor to a large fashion industry, you're bound to be raised with a lavish closet. If she's not partying with bottles of Dom at New York's most elite clubs, Storey can be seen retreating to the Hamptons during her breaks for some R&R.

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Morgan Halberg

From lounging in the Hamptons to tanning on the rooftop of the Soho House in New York, Morgan Halberg is a globetrotter - one of the perks of being part of the #RKOI squad that we all envy. Another thing we envy? Her pool toy collection.

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Serena Marron

Serena Marron is a real-life Gossip Girl, only smarter. She's blonde, beautiful, skinny, rich, and attends Columbia University. The daughter of Donald Marron, a Wall Street financier, Serena lives a $$$ lifestyle. Private jets, many private beaches, and 62m motor yachts that cost£350,000 a week to charter. Despite having to attend classes during the weekdays, Serena doesn't let that stop her from enjoying her youth. You can spot her at the most exclusive bars, restaurants and nightclubs in New York and the Hamptons this summer.

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Aaron Sperry Mckallor

Aaron Mckallor is a working #RKOI, specifically a realtor at Brown Harris Stevens who graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design. Outside of his busy working schedule, Aaron makes time to travel.

You can tell by his Instagram account that he's a regular world-traveler (one of the requirements of the RKOI squad). Next destination for Aaron? The Hamptons!

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Alex Chunn

A regular in the Hamptons, Alexandra Chunn is an interior design/modern art enthusiast. After being debuted at the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria in 2008, Alex has been pretty much attending every exclusive socialite event. Flowing champagne, ballgowns, and men in tuxedos? It's all banal when you're part of #RKOI.

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Owning a big apartment in New York City is great, but having a mansion in the Hamptons is a privilege only the 1% of the 1% can enjoy.

And there may be no more exclusive place to own an East End home than Southampton's Meadow Lane, which Forbes once dubbed "billionaire lane."

Not only do Meadow Lane residents have access to a long stretch of private beach, but the median sale price of a home there was just under $18 million in 2012, according to PropertyShark, making it one of the most expensive streets in the US.

The five-mile road even has a helipad to whisk its famous residents off to Manhattan.

Julie Zeveloff contributed to this story.

Meadow Lane is one of the most expensive addresses in the country, and no wonder — it runs along a coveted beachfront strip in one of the most exclusive towns in the Hamptons. The millionaires and billionaires who live there all reside within throwing distance on the same stretch of road.

Source: Forbes

They also live within easy access of the Southampton Heliport, useful to anyone who travels from Manhattan to the Hamptons by helicopter.

Source: Forbes

In mid-2014, the Hamptons home where Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson holed up in "Something's Gotta Give" sold for $41 million to hotel mogul Jimmy Tisch of Loews Corp. The 8,000-square-foot mansion has 11 bedrooms.

Source: New York Daily News

Art parties, swanky magazine soirées, and Ja Rule — that about sums up this past Memorial Day Weekend in the Hamptons.

Oh, and a DJ set by Vice President Joe Biden's nephew, Jamie Biden. Can't forget that. 

The 2015 summer season got off to a roaring start as scenesters like Mia Moretti and Jessica Hart congregated in Montauk while lifestyle gurus and old money RSVP'd to quieter affairs in Southampton and Sag Harbor.   

Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, was spotted at Jason Binn's annual Hamptons kick-off party.

But Binn's party wasn't all young blood. Former NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly also turned up at the venue, Richie Notar's Harlow East in Sag Harbor.

And since no Hamptons party is complete with out an appearance by a "Real Housewife of New York," Ramona Singer showed up.

Getting to the Hamptons can be hard for the 1%.

A sort of "Uber for helicopters,"Blade, lets you book short flights between Manhattan and the Hamptons and to any of the New York City area airports using an app.  

It costs $575 a seat to fly to the Hamptons; between $800 and $900 for a flight to the airport.

Last summer, Blade partnered with Liberty Helicopter to charter 800 trips to the Hamptons in just 16 weeks.

Here's what it looks like to try Blade.

Before the flight, users can hang out in one of the three luxury lounges Blade operates in Manhattan.

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The lounges have lots of swanky leather seating.

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There are lots of "customer experience" representatives handing out free drinks and snacks.

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