The Best Hamptons Airbnbs Are Modern Seaside Getaways Embedded in this vacation hotspot are hidden gems sporting seriously stylish design Courtesy of Airbnb Trading the city’s stifling summer heat for the balmy sea air and clapboard cottages of Long Island’s most picturesque tip is an enduring tradition among New Yorkers. Situated less than two-and-a-half hours from Manhattan by car, helicopter, train, or Jitney bus, it’s convenience that makes the Hamptons a go-to choice for weekend warriors seeking an escape, even if it’s just for two days and a sneaky summer Friday. While it might come as a surprise given its famed depictions in media like F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby , Sex and the City , and Succession , the region is actually much more pastoral and peaceful than expected. Picture tranquil afternoons spent in a reimagined fishing cottage, or an airy modern build within walking distance of the ocean.…