Jamesport vacation rentals

The quieter side of Long Island

With an enviable location on Long Island and close to New York City, your Jamesport vacation rental has lots to offer. A quaint hamlet near the town of Riverhead, Jamesport's population swells in the summer months as vacationers take advantage of the beautiful beaches surrounding Great Peconic Bay. Taking its name from the first settler, James Tuthill, Jamesport was a fishing community until the Long Island Rail Road extended the line, transforming it into a popular summer resort. Today the area is known for its vineyards, restaurants and bars, meaning you'll never be far from a good bottle of wine.

Sightseeing in and around Jamesport

Are you searching for top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Jamesport a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Jamesport Vineyards (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
• Martha Clara Vineyards (2.3 mi / 3.8 km)
• Macari Vineyards (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
• Shinn Estate Vineyards (5.2 mi / 8.3 km)
• Out East Family Fun (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
• Peconic Bay Winery (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)

Visit the overlooked North Fork

Jamesport has a very easygoing, laidback atmosphere. Less expensive that the neighboring Hamptons and still retaining a rural feeling, with farmland and beaches surrounding the hamlet, Jamesport inspires outdoor activities like boating, swimming and cycling. Relax in the sun on either Iron Pier or South Jamesport Beach, take a dip in the bay or rent bikes to cruise the local area and take in the sight of vineyards, pumpkin patches and commercial flower farms, as far as the eye can see. Head back into town for a selection of restaurants serving organic food and a well-earnt glass of wine.

Cool off in the summer sea breeze

Recognized as a mainly summer retreat, Jamesport is at its most popular during the high season. While New York City melts in the August heat, those clever enough to escape to a Jamesport vacation rental will find the sea breeze and sheltered beaches of Great Peconic Bay the perfect place to cool off. In spring and fall, when the prices dip, so too does the weather. Those who don't mind the odd drop of rain can enjoy Jamestown without the crowds. The fall season brings the grape harvests and is a much more affordable time for wine tasting.

Seal spotting on sunny days

Hallock State Park is a 225-acre shorefront preserve set just north of Jamesport on Long Island Sound. With meadow, forest, a couple of lakes and the shorefront, Hallock is home to an abundance of plant and animal species. Long Island has very few large animals, other than white-tailed deer, but the park is home to opossum, mink and weasels. There are also several different species of bats who call the preserve home. The visitor center and noticeboards dotting all the trails are full of information on the wildlife present. Lucky visitors to the shore may spot seals in the bay.

Traveling to and around Jamesport

Fly into MacArthur Airport (ISP), the closest airport, located 29.2 mi (46.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Westhampton, NY (FOK-Francis S. Gabreski), which is 8 mi (12.9 km) away.