This refurbed Airstream & 1930s fishing station evoke endless summer
Summer without borders
On the coast of New York’s Long Island, Silly Lily Fishing Station is a second-act adventure for former advertising exec Jay Scott. The property’s vintage Airstream—made modern with a sleek reno and space-saving, Cali-cool decor—lets him and his partner head West and live summer year-round when Labor Day marks the boatyard’s seasonal closure.
Jay, right, and Steve Chiros see Silly Lily as a community hub—its docks, dories and lobster rolls attract locals and city dwellers alike for good old-fashioned, quintessential summer fun. “It was a community effort to put this together,” says, Jay, who spent months restoring the property for its Memorial Day 2016 debut. “They own it in a way.”
A place in the sun
A go-to for fishermen and beachgoers since 1932, the fishing station is now a deep dive into maritime nostalgia, where Jay’s favorite childhood memories meet contemporary design touches. “Most East Coast fishing stations went by the wayside of motorboat loans and condo developments,” he says. “I feel an obligation to protect this sense of history.”
“Silly Lily makes you feel like a kid again, when summer is always just around the corner.”
That golden hour glow
From crabbing to clamming to kayaking, this seasonal oasis offers something for everyone. The best part? Silly Lily is more an ethos than a place. From Sante Fe to Palm Springs and beyond, Jay and Steve will take the summer spirit on the road and get inspired for next year’s run.