Your laidback beach escape begins here. Just steps from 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.
Please note: Suffolk County recently implemented a 5.5% occupancy tax on all short-term stays under 30 days. While we understand this is an added cost, it’s a mandatory requirement :(
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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About the neighborhood
Bay Shore
Located in Bay Shore, this vacation 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.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 33 min drive - 39.1 km
Long Beach - 50 min drive - 58.0 km
Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course - 58 min drive - 51.7 km
Getting around
Babylon Station - 25 min drive
MacArthur Airport (ISP) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Rachel's Restaurant
Bayside Clam Bar & Grill - 35 min drive
Tiki Joe’s - 15 min drive
Captree Cove Restaurant - 15 min drive
Dive - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay?
As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay on May 31, 2026 start from $678, 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 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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bohemian Cottage - Steps from ocean and bay located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Lighthouse Beach and Fire Island Lighthouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Once again, we enjoyed our stay in the quaint bohemian cottage. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy all Fire Island has to offer. We definitely want to return again
Cute & cozy, we loved our stay! Jonathan has all the amenities available for an amazing beach weekend & was very accommodating & flexible with the check in/out. Outdoor shower only, but so nice during the summer time!
We just adore this retro chic little beach shack! It‘s the perfect laid back place for the barefoot vibe of Fire Island. The deck is magical with it‘s beautiful juniper tree. The owners are lovely people and very accommodating and helpful. This was our fourth stay and we hope to be back many more times.
This was our third and hopefully not last stay in this cozy beach shack. The location is fab, especially for sailing at the Dunewood yacht club and it's only minutes away from both the ocean and the bay. We love the beautiful deck with the juniper tree. I hope we make it back again!
We love Fire Island and this cottage! Great location, fabulous hosts and a super nice outdoor shower. All things supplied for lovely beach days. We will be back!
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.
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!
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).
We had a beautiful week at the cottage. Location is perfect. Lonelyville is our favorite spot in Fire Island and this didn't disappoint. Cottage is clean, well appointed and charming. Hosts close by and super responsive. We will be back!
We loved our stay at this vintage and iconic cottage in Lonelyville. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and in a great spot. It was fully stocked with everything you could want for a beach vacation, and the shady back porch was the perfect spot to relax with a book. The hosts were nearby and very helpful! We would definitely book this cottage again.