Classic, well equipped Fire Island house in an excellent location to access beach and town. Perfect for a family reunion. Responsive owner.

The house is in an excellent location - very close to the town and ferry and a short walk to the beach. The house is also very spacious and is charming. The owner is extremely responsive. The kitchen is very well equipped (there does seem to be an extraordinary amount of spoons for some reason). However, even with the understanding that this is a beach house and beach houses are by definition prone to get worn and sandy (I live a block from the beach myself), this house could use some tender loving care (it is certainly not immaculate as the title of the listing says). The listing says there are two full bathrooms - one with a shower and one with a tub and a shower. This is not true. There is only one bathroom with a shower - it is downstairs and the door to that bathroom has no doorknob - there is just a hole where the doorknob used to be (it has a lock you can use though). Just a note - the lack of doorknobs in this bathroom was also previously mentioned in an August 2019 review. The other bathroom, which is upstairs, just has a tub (there is a shower curtain but no shower attachment at least while we were there). The sink in the upstairs bathroom did not drain (we had to use a plunger and when we plunged it, the water came up in the tub). The owner did try to have it fixed while we were there but it didn't work out (we definitely realize that the handymen on the island seemed to be extremely busy given that it was the start of the season - the plumber did show up on the morning we were checking out despite the owner having called him days before). The doorknob for one of the master bathrooms kept falling off (the only reason I raise this was that it was also mentioned in an August 2019 review). There was only one bike in usable shape. Bring flipflops to wear in the outdoor shower (which was very spacious) as the deck is worn and splintering in places. Like I said, the owner was very responsive and tried to get the items we raised fixed. The caretaker of the house came by a few times to try to help us as well and was very kind and helpful. We were only there a week so we realize it is not always possible to address things that quickly in a rental house. I am only writing this review to put other renters on notice as to what to expect, especially since we experienced some of the same issues that were raised in a previous review from almost 2 years ago.

Classic, well equipped Fire Island house in an excellent location to access beach and town. Perfect for a family reunion. Responsive owner.

The house is in an excellent location - very close to the town and ferry and a short walk to the beach. The house is also very spacious and is charming. The owner is extremely responsive. The kitchen is very well equipped (there does seem to be an extraordinary amount of spoons for some reason). However, even with the understanding that this is a beach house and beach houses are by definition prone to get worn and sandy (I live a block from the beach myself), this house could use some tender loving care (it is certainly not immaculate as the title of the listing says). The listing says there are two full bathrooms - one with a shower and one with a tub and a shower. This is not true. There is only one bathroom with a shower - it is downstairs and the door to that bathroom has no doorknob - there is just a hole where the doorknob used to be (it has a lock you can use though). Just a note - the lack of doorknobs in this bathroom was also previously mentioned in an August 2019 review. The other bathroom, which is upstairs, just has a tub (there is a shower curtain but no shower attachment at least while we were there). The sink in the upstairs bathroom did not drain (we had to use a plunger and when we plunged it, the water came up in the tub). The owner did try to have it fixed while we were there but it didn't work out (we definitely realize that the handymen on the island seemed to be extremely busy given that it was the start of the season - the plumber did show up on the morning we were checking out despite the owner having called him days before). The doorknob for one of the master bathrooms kept falling off (the only reason I raise this was that it was also mentioned in an August 2019 review). There was only one bike in usable shape. Bring flipflops to wear in the outdoor shower (which was very spacious) as the deck is worn and splintering in places. Like I said, the owner was very responsive and tried to get the items we raised fixed. The caretaker of the house came by a few times to try to help us as well and was very kind and helpful. We were only there a week so we realize it is not always possible to address things that quickly in a rental house. I am only writing this review to put other renters on notice as to what to expect, especially since we experienced some of the same issues that were raised in a previous review from almost 2 years ago.

We enjoyed our stay at this beachouse Would recommend for any family

We enjoyed our stay at this beachouse Would recommend for any family

Home was exactly as advertised. Located in a great spot at Ocean Beach. Would recommend to family and friends and would rent this home again!

My family of 3 had a wonderful time entertaining family and friends in this charming Ocean Beach house. We, and our guests, stayed cool and comfortable all week, thanks to window a/c’s, ceiling fans, and a breezy front porch. The location is perfect, close to town for restaurants, shopping and nightly ice cream from Scoops. It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach, made easier if you bring a folding wagon and lock, with plenty to look at along the way (many deer, beautiful mosaics and cool garden art). I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking to enjoy all that Ocean Beach offers for a great family vacation.

We were so pleased with how centrally situated we were; the house was only about 3 minutes away from the ferry, shops and restaurants, and 5 minutes from the beach. After spending a day on the glorious beach, we would come back for a quick snack, relax on the deck, and then walk back to the beach to watch the sun set- Pure Heaven! Dawn was a gracious and attentive host. She was flexible about time conflicts and answered phone/emails promptly, checked in to make sure all was fine. It’s clear that she was willing to go the extra mile to make sure her guests were happy.

We were so pleased with how centrally situated we were; the house was only about 3 minutes away from the ferry, shops and restaurants, and 5 minutes from the beach. After spending a day on the glorious beach, we would come back for a quick snack, relax on the deck, and then walk back to the beach to watch the sun set- Pure Heaven! Dawn was a gracious and attentive host. She was flexible about time conflicts and answered phone/emails promptly, checked in to make sure all was fine. It’s clear that she was willing to go the extra mile to make sure her guests were happy.

My family of 3 had a wonderful time entertaining family and friends in this charming Ocean Beach house. We, and our guests, stayed cool and comfortable all week, thanks to window a/c’s, ceiling fans, and a breezy front porch. The location is perfect, close to town for restaurants, shopping and nightly ice cream from Scoops. It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach, made easier if you bring a folding wagon and lock, with plenty to look at along the way (many deer, beautiful mosaics and cool garden art). I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking to enjoy all that Ocean Beach offers for a great family vacation.

We had a great time at this house, and it worked really well for our family of 5+1 friend. Sleeping was great, each bedroom has a ceiling fan and a window a/c and although I was skeptical, they were very cool and comfortable, even in 90F weather. Bed configuration was great, with two rooms for couples and two rooms for kids. Kitchen is well equipped, we did cook a few times, and I can't think of a thing we needed that we didn't have. Outside BBQ worked perfectly too, and is very big. A/c in the kitchen made it comfortable, even in the full heat of the day. Living room was very comfy, also with an a/c. Lots of games, puzzles, stuff for a rainy day. Although there are two full baths, only one of them has a shower (the other has a tub). I thought this would be a problem, but most of my family really enjoyed the outdoor shower (as did I!), so it wasn't a problem at all. The screen porch in the front is really nice, great afternoon breezes, we hung out there every day. Very comfortable, but furniture could use a cleaning, we threw towels over the chairs and it was fine. There's one wagon which is huge and enough for all our needs, and it had a lock. Overall, there's a beach house feel, not luxurious, but definitely comfy and homey. The town is really nice, great restaurants and cute shops. It's a long-ish walk to the beach, but totally manageable, especially with the backpack beach chairs.

We had to call VRBO to get the owner’s number since two days before we had no check-in information. She was friendly and sent it right away. The house is charming with a lighthouse theme and very close to town and the ferry. It was well stocked with supplies and children’s items. However the only bathroom with a shower had no doorknobs, and the outdoor shower floor was dirty and had random pieces of trash and debris in it. The doorknob for the master bedroom came off in my hand and all the chests of drawers had loose knobs. The kitchen light over the kitchen table was broken. None of the 3 bikes were operational. The tires were flat and the chain was off one. One cart was completely rotted and in pieces. We contacted the owner but she had had a death in the family and was out of town. She sent a repair man- but it was already late in the week and some repairs were never done. The bikes and master bedroom knob were fixed. We get the impression the maintenance of this nice house has slipped- other lights and a towel ring were broken. We hope the owner will make the necessary repairs and bring this nice house back into the great condition we read about in other reviews.

This is our 2nd time staying here and we love it. The location is so convenient and the house has everything you need to relax and enjoy all of the wonderful things Fire Island has to offer.

The house was perfect for our holidays. Two minute walk to town and 5 minutes to the beach. Everything worked as it should. There were plenty of towels and beach chairs and other amenities. The owner was very accommodative. Wonderful experience.

What a wonderful house this is! Just 30 seconds from the town and ferry! There was plenty of space, clean, cool, and perfect for our needs. They even have a Coffee Keurig which I didn’t expect. You will not be disappointed with this house!!

This rental was fantastic! It was right near the town n beach . Beautiful home and fully air conditioned.. I can't wait to rent this home again! Great for multiple families to create n cherish memories forever! Plus very very clean!💕🌴

A great location near town and a short walk to the beach. The house is well suited for multiple families. Lots a great space. This house just makes you feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment you walk up to the door. Great outdoor area for meals and family time. Screened in porch is perfect for enjoying an evening drink and a book. And the outdoor shower is just heaven on a hot day. Our family loves this house and hopes to come back every summer.

Great location right in the heart of Ocean Beach Fire Island. 2 minute walk to town and 5 minute walk to the beach. Perfect location. Updated kitchen and entire home air conditioned. 4 bedrooms sleeps 8 very comfortably. Great outdoor living with outdoor shower. Looking forward to renting the home again next summer. Highly recommend.

Great location right in the heart of Oceanside Fire Island. 2 minute walk to town and 5 minute walk to the beach. Perfect location. Updated kitchen and entire home is air conditioned. 3 bedrooms sleeps 6 very comfortably. Great outside living with outdoor shower. Looking forward to renting it again next summer. Highly recommend the home.

I have stayed here several times and was particularly impressed with how comfortable and welcoming this place is. It is unusually spacious for a beach house, with lots of nooks and crannies to read, relax and accommodate a large family. It is like a real home, built solidly and fully equipped. The very private outdoor deck with pretty landscaping is large and the place to hang in good weather. You could spend hours there and not even notice the time has passed. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable and a place to get away from it all with plenty of room for spillover guests. Add to this a large , renovated eat-in kitchen and plenty of downstairs living space and there really is nothing more you could ask for. The owners are terrific and eager to make your stay as comfortable as possible.