I might be reading this different then you guys but the OP clearly states: "But they're looking for mainland on the east end" Red Hook is your best answer. Tons of restaurants, electric, if you have A/C, and pretty nice showers. We once had to stay at YHG due to AYH having an event. I wish I could post you a funny picture of Long Overdue sandwiched between a 125' and a 150' yacht. We looked like a sailing dinghy in there. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />