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Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"

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A covered outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and patterned outdoor rugs.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, two windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a fence and a sign that reads "IMAGINE".
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There are two windows with curtains, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kismet, NY
  • Place, Atlantique Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fire Island Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"

ACCESS TO FIRE ISLAND IS ONLY BY FERRY. NO CARS

Large Kismet 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home for Rent
Location is super convenient.
3-minute walk to beach, playground and town
Great for families, large fenced in yard
Dining table extends to 10 people.
Air Conditioning units in Home
Gourmet Viking Kitchen w/ all the bells and whistles
2 Family Rooms w/ Flat Screen Televisions - kids have their own area downstairs, while adults play upstairs.
Multiple Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Weber grill on top deck


All weekly rentals have access to beach chairs ( at least 6) umbrellas (2) boogie boards (2) few sand toys for children. 3 bicycles.
Wagons and coolers are available for transport items to/from ferry.

As far as house essentials we provide a few starters:
Dishwasher pods 3
Dish washing liquid
Bathrooms guest soaps 4
Kitchen garbage bags 3
Large trash bags 2
Laundry soap
4 rolls toilet paper
2 rolls paper towels

Paper napkins, plates, cups NOT provided. Guests need to bring their own paper products, and supply of garbage bags.

Several grocery stores located in Bayshore, NY deliver to Kismet. Check websites.

Kitchen is stocked with utensils, cookware.

Commercial ice machine on premises.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Please start a load of wash if possible the night before towels/sheets

Lock up/Secure wagon's down by the ferry

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Garbage must be secured in pails w/ lids in garbage shed located on side street of the property. Addtl. fee $200 if garbage is compromised.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1927804vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bay Shore

Located in Bay Shore, this holiday home is near the beach. Fire Island Lighthouse and Robert Moses Water Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts and Bay Shore Mini Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Suffolk Credit Union Arena, or consider a night out at The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Kismet, NY

What's nearby

  • Atlantique Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fire Island Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Robert Moses State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jones Beach State Park - 24 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Bay Shore Station - 21 min drive
  • Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Bill's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Nickys On The Bay - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Chowder Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Whalers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" on 13 October 2026 start from NZ$11,107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Lighthouse Beach and Fire Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful house. It was just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, easy to access. Host was available and responded quickly to texts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone was so friendly and helpful! I stayed here to celebrate my engagement for the weekend and it was well worth it! The place was huge, full of light, clean, and there was so much space to host and sleep my friends and family. It made a very memorable weekend that much better. The convenience to the beach and town is everything you can ask for as a guest. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Thank you, Brenden. Congratulations on your engagement. How exciting!! I hope you bring your bride back and stay with us at IMAGINE!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family staycation

Family staycation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing weekend at Imagine! The house was clean, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for the perfect beach getaway. Fran was wonderfully accommodating and made our stay so easy and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2025
Thank you, Leanne. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay on Fire island @ IMAGINE. See you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to come back!

The house is beautiful, great kitchen-love the fridge. Fran was available at every turn for any call I made before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home, great location

This is a cozy home that can sleep 10, is well set up with AC units and an incredibly well renovated kitchen. Classic Kismet-style place and just far enough away from town to avoid any loud noise. Francine was very responsive to texts.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family at the beach

Had a Great time. Dishwasher needs to be replaced and outside shower was dirty . Otherwise great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank You

Really enjoyed the home and outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Great size kitchen to entertain and oversized subzero fridge with plenty of room for everything, brought are little dogs that enjoyed watching everyone walk by to the beech from the upper deck, enjoyed our stay and look forward to future vacations at this great house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed it Joseph! Come back again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

Outstanding property. Prime location between the bay and the beach. We had some issues with cleanliness upon arrival but Fran was easy to reach and very responsive. We worked together to find a solution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect ‘FamilyMoon’!

To quote my son, our stay at Imagine was a “top-tier week”! Everything was perfect and as described. We thoroughly enjoyed the incredible kitchen and outside deck. Fran was helpful and attentive, a wonderful host. Our family was happy and comfortable all week. Thank you to the Cintorino Family for sharing your home with our family 💙
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you Patti for your lovely comments. We are so glad you enjoyed our home IMAGINE and hope you made happy memories. We look forward to you maybe coming back next year. The Cintorino and Tancredi families.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! It was my first time in Kismet and I loved it. The house is very nice and well equipped. And the owner was very helpful and responded immediately to a small problem I had when I checked in with the electricity. It was just a breaker that had tripped and she talked me through how to reset it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2025
Thank you Peter for helping out with that breaker. 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at IMAGINE. Hope to see you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kismet, Fire Island, New York

House worked very well for us and it was as advertised. The upstairs master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is unusual in a Fire Island rental house and is a very good feature. Kitchen was large and stocked very well with dishes, glasses, cooking utensils. Two very large grills were great. Subzero refrigerator and freezer very beautiful and large and spacious - a little hard to get used to the delayed opening once it has been open but then works fine. Outdoor deck off the kitchen is very nice. All in all a good stay for a family - grandparents, parents and children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property/location and only reason I can't do 5-stars across the board is ACCESS SHOULD BE CLEARLY DESCRIBED AT TOP OF LISTING! Even though Google Maps shows directions to/from, YOU CANNOT ACCESS THIS PROPERTY VIA AUTOMOBILE. The ferry schedule also changes and is not always accurately updated on the website. Future renters please do your thorough homework and confirm getting to/from! We completely bailed on the 2nd night due to these challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location are great. I never had been to Kismet prior and it was great for families. The only reason this is not 5 stars is because the cleaning crew did not do a good job at all. There was a random garbage bag filled with stuff on the back deck. The outdoor shower was pretty gross, there was a used razor and garbage in it. Lastly they did not leave us any garbage bags or paper towels or any extra supplies. They did note the cleaning crew was running late.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
We are so very sorry that you experienced cleaning issues at the home. I know there was a problem with the cleaning crew getting there that day however I wish you had told me when you were there. I would’ve had them come and redo the job. We pride ourselves on having quick turnovers and a very clean House for our guests. I do apologize that you experienced this and I hope you’ll give us another chance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

This was our first time renting a house in fire island and i must say we were not dissapointed. The "imagine" house was everything we had hoped for. The pictures were spot on. The amenities were exactly as stated- plus!!! Fran was very accessible to anything we needed. The microwave was not working when we checked in. I let her know and she immediately had a new one sent over. We will definitely be going back next year!! Thanks again fran.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
So happy you enjoyed IMAGINE Randi! Come back and visit us next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home, Great Stay! Highly Recommend

Over the years I've stayed in a few handfuls of homes across Fire Island and I can confidently say the Imagine home has been our best experience yet. Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived, and the owner/property manager even left us champagne in the wine fridge as a welcome! The bedrooms are all a good size, we comfortably fit 10 people with no problem. The backyard is huge, great for hosting a gathering/BBQ. Front top deck is an awesome spot with beautiful views to hangout with a crew. The kitchen was well stocked with all drink ware, coffee machines, and utensils. Wagons, towels, beach chairs all provided which made beach-going super easy. The subzero fridge kept our drinks perfectly chilled which was probably the most important part of the weekend! Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay here. Great location, close to the restaurants/bars, and a quick shot down the walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large, flexible house w/ great kitchen

We stayed 5 nights over Labor Day. The bedrooms are good, it was convenient to have an extra daybed for a kid who needed to switch rooms. All bedrooms had AC, and fans. Kitchen is excellent, thoughtfully designed and well equipped. Outdoor shower was typical of fire island, we love that. Kitchen is on 2nd floor along with a generous deck, which was really nice for grilling and relaxing, though not set up for outdoor dining. Mosquitos were mostly under control, some did get in every night but not a big deal, screens mostly in great shape. Wifi was good, we were able to spend one day working. While this house is close to the party hub in Kismet, the noise was minimal (I was surprised, to be honest) and overall it was a very quiet stay. The Kismet playground was nice to have for the 5 young children we had with us. We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location, short walk to the beach. Amazing kitchen!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kismet comforts

Had a great week in this house. Well appointed kitchen, a little tight for 8 adults and a dog but we made it work. Ran into some minor issues; host was responsive and helpful throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Kismet

The house was well equipped to provide a great stay for our family trip. Beach Chairs, Bikes, 2 Grills and a fantastic kitchen made for a great stay. The host was available and answered quickly when we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Beautiful home with an amazing kitchen. Great location to both beach and ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful home in a perfect spot

A beautiful home in a great location ! We even got great weather !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fran Cintorino

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LEFT Kismet stands for the 2 cousins and their spouses that own the home. Growing up on Long Island we were lucky enough to visit Fire Island many summers. As we got older and having our own families we knew we needed to be able to share the experience we had with our families. So we bought! The home hosts families quite well!

Why they chose this property

Kismet is the first of many communities on Fire Island. Great location, beautiful beaches and less populated than other communities on Fire Island. It's quaintness and small town feel makes it very inviting.

What makes this property unique

We have a great yard, 2 decks for entertaining or big families. Conveniently located near playground and ferry as well as a quick 3 minute walk to beach. Comfy and cozy!
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