Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay - Lonelyville

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bay Shore, NY

Fire Island Lighthouse10 min drive
Fire Island Lighthouse10 min drive
Lighthouse Beach16 min drive
Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay

NEW LISTING!

Your laidback beach escape begins here. Just steps to the sand, our one-of-a-kind beach cottage in Old Lonelyville embodies the spirit of Fire Island and aims to give guests an authentic local experience.

With eclectic finishes & a laid-back vibe throughout, the cottage is a short walk from the ocean and the bay. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private deck in the shade of a beautiful cedar tree. Soak in the sun and cool down in the ocean waves. Hop on a beach cruiser bike and set off to explore the historic Fire Island Lighthouse. Cap off the day at the dock with a glass of wine as you watch the sunset over the bay - It’s all in a day’s work.

Cottage Includes:

⁃ A beautiful private deck to enjoy your morning coffee, a good book, or a grilled meal under the canopy of a cedar tree.

⁃ Three bedrooms with plush bedding: Queen, Queen, Full,

⁃ Brightly lit living room, including two comfortable sofas and an armchair, opens into the dining area with a table that can comfortably seat 6 people.

⁃ The checkerboard kitchen includes a new refrigerator, gas stove/oven, toaster, and coffee machine - along with good knives and basic supplies like olive oil and spices.

⁃ There is a half bath within the house with a large newly built outdoor shower on the deck a few feet away. The new washer and dryer are easily accessible but out of the way in an outdoor shed

⁃ The cottage is also well equipped with a Weber Gas Grill, bikes, a wagon, beach chairs, and beach umbrella.

Property manager

Jessica

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bay Shore

Located in Bay Shore, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Robert Moses State Park and Captree State Park, while Sagtikos Manor and YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights. Bay Shore Mini Golf and Sky Zone are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Bay Shore, NY

What's nearby

Atlantique Beach - 2 min walk
Fire Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive
Fire Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive
Lighthouse Beach - 16 min drive
Robert Moses Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

Babylon Station - 25 min drive
Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Nicky's On The Bay Gas - 29 min drive
Low Tea
Bayside Clam Bar & Grill - 35 min drive
Maguire's Bay Front Restaurant - 3 min drive
Ice Palace Nightclub

Frequently asked questions

Is Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Lighthouse Beach and Robert Moses Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANN H.

31 August 2023

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

Simple summer pleasures, throwback vibe

My favorite thing about Fire Island is how quickly you disconnect from 'real life'. The frequency drops, the energy settles, and you sleep to the beat of the ocean. This town and this house fully embodies that spirit. You'll love your visit here if you want the simple pleasures - a great outdoor shower, a sea breeze through the window, a tree for shade. The house has what you need, nothing fussy, plus tons of vintage charm. There's no TV but enough internet to fulfill real life's inevitable requirements and get your social media/news fix. Great washer/dryer. Weber grill. The beach and the bay are both in spitting distance. Bikes, beach chairs and umbrellas are all functional. Recs: Bring a powerful bug spray, develop an ant strategy, find a spider stick. Should you need anything, the hosts are responsive and helpful plus they're close by (at the property next door). We've rented 2x and we'll definitely be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 August 2023

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

The donkey house

Our stay here was very nice. We really enjoyed the house and especially the rear deck. A simple, cute, vintage beach house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

30 June 2023

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

Perfection

We loved our stay, can’t wait to book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

9 September 2022

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

Classic Fire Island

We loved this charming, tidy home in Lonelyville . We try to take at least one vacation in low key Fire Island annually, and this has been one of our favorite rentals to date. You are transported back in time in this cottage (but you still have all the essentials). Back deck and new outdoor shower are awesome! Grill, washer/dryer, beach chairs, umbrellas and other essentials are allprovided and the hosts are friendly, helpful and responsive. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

K H., Westchester County, New York City Suburbs

23 August 2022

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

Perfect rustic cottage in Lonelyville

If you are looking for a simple, old-time, rustic cottage in the quiet part of Fire Island, then this is it. The “Donkey House” is pretty much untouched by time and offered my adult kids a look at what I remember of 60s and 70s vacations with my family in the OBX—albeit with updated kitchen and a new outdoor shower and back deck. The new W/D is a bonus. Bikes, walks, beach and bay swimming, sail/kayaking, puzzles, games, reading, conversation, simple meals, sunrises and sunsets. No TV (thankfully). Stunning architecture next-door and down the lane will impress with all the bells and whistles (definitely walk down the many lanes to see the houses/gardens), but this cottage is not that. It is quaint, small, basic. The back deck is quiet and private. You will see and hear people in the front, especially just before and just after the ferries arrive/depart, as the main “walk” is immediately adjacent. We took great delight in little children biking, playing, enterprising everywhere. Bring small bills for painted shells, bracelets, lemonade. Summer kids also offer wagon service and dog walking if you need. By the end of 2 weeks I’d met a number of the neighbors from forays to the bay beach, the docks at sunset and just walking. Lonelyville/Dunewood is idyllic. Livelier Kismet (and our fave, the Kismet Inn) and Saltaire are a 30-minute walk/10-minute bike ride. The Shack at Atlantique is a 10-minute walk; Ocean Beach is 40 minutes walking on the beach if you really want to see people and shops or if you desperately need something not at the Fair Harbor market/store. The cottage is exactly as described—basic. You wash towels, put the garbage and recycling out yourself per the weekly schedule, for example. I needed to grab ant traps at the FH market the first day (tiny ants are par for the course on FI and the market has traps in generous supply). I’d brought 2 quiet cooling tower fans and procured some Damp Rid at the “Bike” shop in FH. I’m sure the lovely homeowners (who are very near) would have done so had I asked, but it was not a bother to me, not expensive. This and keeping windows open with fans on low definitely helped air things out as the weather was 90s the week prior to our 2-week stay. There is a terrific cleaning crew between renters, of course. We stayed until 11am and had washed sheets, blankets, covers, towels ourselves before they arrived to facilitate. Suggest a mini microwave for reheating. +Chess and Jenga (I’d forgotten to bring).

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022