Brightwaters, NY

Resting along Great South Bay, Brightwaters is an upscale waterfront village on Long Island. Brightwaters features lavish mansions, rustic-chic farmhouses, and upscale apartments with great views. There are a few small businesses in Brightwaters, but the village is predominately residential so residents have to travel to nearby communities for a wider variety of retail and dining options. Conveniently, Brightwaters is within close proximity to several commercial centers. Great for families, the village has access to great parks and excellent schools. Along with admiring the several lakes in town, locals also love to spend their time at Walker Park and Gilbert Park, two scenic bayfront green spaces. By living in Brightwaters you’ll be able to experience the best of both worlds. You won’t want to leave your pastoral abode, but you can also travel to one of the iconic boroughs in about an hour or less, including Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.