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Exterior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 104068.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Shelter Island, NY
  • Place, Menhadden Lane Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gardiner's Bay Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Hamptons Beaches
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪162 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach

Welcome! Steps from the beach, this beach house is the perfect destination to enjoy beautiful Shelter Island. Recently renovated summer home across a private beach with large windows, and a sizable garden. The property is a two-story house with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fireplace, two spacious private decks, within walking of the waterfront. Ideal for families, couples or single people. The Island has several several beaches, opportunities for boating, fishing, golf, rafting, tennis, music, etc. It is ideal for biking, bird watching, runners.

We have bikes, a grill, WiFi, games, TV, and internet. You wake up to the sound of birds chirping and nature.

Great promotion on prices for the months of July-November

Ask for the special prices and get a great place to stay.

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, sleeps 8-10 people
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet fee is required. owner responsible for damage
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Leave the house in the state you found it, clean and organized. Stripped beds and place all used towels and sheets in the laundry, run as many loads
Only toilet paper and no sanitary items. wipes etc. in toilets or drains. Take garbage to town dump Run dishwasher

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelter Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Hay Beach, a neighbourhood in Shelter Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Hamptons Beaches and Orient Beach State Park, while Havens House and East End Seaport Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Greenport Carousel. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Shelter Island, NY

What's nearby

  • Menhadden Lane Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gardiner's Bay Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Hamptons Beaches - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Greenport Carousel - 26 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kontokosta Winery - 27 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Greenport Station - 25 min drive
  • East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Claudios Clam Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Porto Bello - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪First And South - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Noah's - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach?

As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach on 24 Mar 2026 start from £472, 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.

How much is parking at Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Spacious Summer Home Steps from the Beach located?

This family-friendly Shelter Island holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Menhadden Lane Beach and Gardiner's Bay Country Club. Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Sylvester Manor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Kate’s house in Shelter Island. It was just what we needed while we were in town for a wedding. Plenty of space & bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

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

Great spot and comfortable house

We enjoyed the proximity to Hay Beach and the comfort of the house. We had everything we needed to enjoy our week on the island. A great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sioban T.

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

Vacation

Overall we enjoyed our time in Kate home. The bathing beach is a 10 minute walk, but you can purchase a day permit. The area is beautiful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Excellent location

Our family, including our dog, thoroughly enjoyed our week at this home on beautiful Shelter Island. This very comfortable property has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Although there is plenty to do on the island, we had our boat in Southold for the month, and enjoyed excellent weather during the week. So on most days, after a long day of boating and fishing, it was a real pleasure coming back to this home for a BBQ in the backyard and a nice evening spent with the family. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Conor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not again

It was only okay, a few reasons. Down stairs was musty, the office chairs had some mold on them. There was something leaking from above the washer/dryer. I told Kate and she said it was the A/C so we could not use the A/C the final day. And also could not start the laundry. None of the bedrooms had window screens in them, so you could not get any fresh air. I would not rent this house again, I also think it is to expensive for what I got out of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Beautiful Setting

Surrounded by evergreens, this roomy house accommodates a multigenerational group comfortably. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and comfortable. The two decks allowed us to enjoy the outdoors without being of top of each other. The beach across the street from the house is rocky and not conducive to swimming or sun bathing. However, a couple of sandy beaches are a short drive away. A parking pass for $50 is required. There are several good restaurants, but barbecuing and cooking is easy to do. We had six adults, two dogs, and a baby. All enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Trish A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Haybeach House summer 2020

The house was large enough for my group and clean. I have some concerns about renting again with this owner. The home itself needs attention. The outside decking is very weak and unsafe in areas and needs to be replaced immediately. The top step on the back of the house is breaking away. The gutters are clogged.And the house needs a good power wash. We couldn’t use the outside the picnic umbrella because it was broken. On the interior, The stairwell needs a railing. Finally there is mold in the lower half of the house. The smell is over powering and is deemed uninhabitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Better Upkeep

The house is lovely and has the potential to be an amazing vacation home on this magical island. However, during our stay we encountered many small challenges that could have been easily taken care of if someone was properly looking after the house. For instance, one of the bedroom doors locked if you closed it and could not be opened unless someone opened it from the outside. We tried to get this fixed during our two week stay but no one took care of this issue. Also a lot of the rooms did not have working lightbulbs, and there were no light bulbs in the house for us to replenish the dead bulbs. And lastly, a lot of the kitchen supplies were either outdated or just broken and did not work. Despite these "household" issues, we had a lovely stay in Shelter Island and were very happy to get some time in the sea.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Morgann R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost very good

The house is really as described, very well located and functional. Overall is good but we have been in bad luck with the cesspool that had problems. Kate sent plumber and reacted very quickly, which we did appreciate. The guys had to come back 2 times but the second time everything was in order and we have been able to enjoy the end of our stay. I say almost very good because the house is really nice, a lot has been done already in it, new bathrooms, doors, washing machines. The terrace outside needs some repair still and a deep cleaning and sorting of the closets has to be done. Also, needs more equipment to clean during the stay (broom, mop). We had to use the sleeping sofa and it hadn’t been open for a while and we had to deeply vacuum it. And under the sofa itself it needed also to be cleaned. Other than that, the overall cleaning was good (bathroom, rooms and kitchen) so if these little points were fixed we would be more than happy to come back !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn B.

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

Amazing secluded getaway with 3 kids, would definitely love to come back...

My family consists of myself, husband and three children ages 7, 5 and 3.. this house was close to perfect for us. The only reason I say 'close' is because it could use a swing set in the backyard to send them out to play on for a few hours.. they didn't really miss it, I did more so for the peace and quiet of the downtime I can enjoy at home with them running around outside. I have never done a vacation like this with everyone and this was the perfect spot for us. Secluded in the very beautiful Hay Beach section of Shelter Island. An easy ride off the Greenport/Shelter Island ferry and 10 minutes from town where we were able to go food shopping for things we forgot to bring at the local IGA. There are tons of options for beaches and the pass to park at all of these beaches is very affordable for the week. The island is very easy to navigate and the ferry is accessible at all times of the day to head to the mainland if necessary. The house was very clean and had absolutely EVERYTHING we needed to cook and clean up after ourselves. There is an amazing open space downstairs, access to laundry, fridge, dishwasher, stove and microwave. My favorite part was the island in the kitchen were I was able to cook in the kitchen and serve my three kids right across the table. It was VERY convenient. The bedrooms had great storage, the house had great climate control and having three bathrooms, two with full sized bathtubs, made the evenings when we returned home easy for everyone. Kate was very responsive to all my questions and made sure we settled in well and knew where everything we needed was in the house, almost like she was there with us. I definitely recommend this house if you're looking for a quiet, worry-free vacation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANA W.

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

Fall Escape

Wonderful nature beautiful sky and moon. We loved Shelter Island - Kate’s house is roomy with a large backyard to see deer and nature Close walk to beach where we could walk along and enjoy Would highly recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

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

Excellent location, very comfortable home

Had a wonderful stay, house was comfortable and roomy, woke up every morning with coffee on deck with lovely views! Walk to beach! Would definitely return, owner was great to deal with and accommodating.....
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

karen E.

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

lovely home

The pictures do not do it justice. It has new bathrooms and a new kitchen. there is no outside picture of the house on VRBO and it is very pretty and bigger than expected. The bathrooms were spotlessly clean when we arrived. Since it is a one block walk to the beach, we did not use the outdoor decks nor backyard. We hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

We liked this quite house and its proximity to the beach

Perfect for family vacation and Kate is very responsive. You always have tons of questions when it is not your house. Kate had the patience to answer them. Thank you Kate!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin A.

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

Proximity to the beach was key

The location of this house is great. Hay Beach is the best beach on Shelter Island and it was a quick walk from the house. While there were a few maintenance issues that popped up during our stay, Kate was always easy to reach. Even when the power went out in a storm. There was enough room for our party and we spent a lot of time on the back deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Second Stay, Great location

Peaceful and quiet location. Kate is easy to communicate with. House has plenty of space and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

My family and I enjoyed a relaxing 4 days at Kate’s place. For all of us it was not only our first time booking a home but also visiting Shelter Island. Both experiences exceeded our expectations. The house was great, open with great light, and extremely comfortable for our group of 8. The house is wonderfully located just mins from everything the IGA market, the town center and most importantly the beach. Kate was super prompt in her communications and We can’t wait to make another visit to this wonderful island and home. Kate thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Peaceful and quiet location

Plenty of space, quiet surroundings. Great location for walks. Easy access by car and by foot to various beaches. Kate is responsive and easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura O.

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

Nice getaway house

The house was a welcome break from the city. The location of the house to the beach is terrific. The house was in good condition, had enough space for us and was a good place to spend time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanie Y.

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

Shelter Island wedding

We just returned from a wonderful weekend on Shelter Island for my nephew’s wedding. This home was in a great location and served 7 adults very well! Never ran out of hot water! Good location and beautiful setting!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Roomy and comfortable.

My immediate family and extended family truly enjoyed their vacation here. Over the course of nine days, twelve people stayed here although not all at one time. The three bathrooms were tremendously helpful and the kitchen had everything we needed. Some renters have commented on the driveway. It is a challenge for typical sedans. The foot of the driveway is very uneven and not sloped like the rest of the driveway and after we scraped the bottom of those cars once we never went up again. Trucks and SUVs do fine. The location is lovely and the close by boat ramps make for a very nice beach walk or visit without having to take your car.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

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

July dtay

Problems with bathroom and front door addressed and recertified quickly by owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette S.

Wonderful property!

This property was beautiful, spacious, well-appointed, with a delightful walk to the beach. It was ample room for our party of 8, and we took home many wonderful memories. The bathrooms were clean and large. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked and we prepared most meals at home. We loved it!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sheila A.

House size was great, but had a lot of deferred maintenance and was dirty.

Driveway is dangerously sloped, broken concrete and overgrown with trees. Could cause damage to lower profile cars. Both front & back doors were broken and difficult to lock. Porch lights were out. Master bath sinks need to be snaked - super slow to drain. House had not been cleaned even though I was charged a substantial cleaning fee. Sour laundry was left in washing machine, that we had to re-wash. Dust on all ceiling fans was half inch thick. No carafe for coffeemaker. There was an envelope with a check for owner from prior rental. Could never reach caretaker and her voicemail box was full. Spoke with owner regarding my concerns. She said she'd reach the caretaker. I never heard back from anyone. This could be a great rental, but it needs a better caretaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Roomy house, great location

We were a family group that included 4 generations, and this house worked perfectly for us. It's got 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, a fully stocked kitchen, two big decks, and lots of amenities for visitors. There were 4 bikes with helmets in the garage, fishing rods, a barbecue with briquettes, lots of books and games, maps of the area and everything else you could want. The house is across the street from a walking beach, 10 minutes from a supermarket, 10 minutes from town.Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kate

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I came to the Island 20 years ago and have enjoyed spending time here with my family and friends. I have traveled a great deal to many countries and found the vibe on the Island special, its people, its tranquility, its history and beauty. I would like to share this experience with others and this house provides a home from home for you to enjoy this experience.

What makes this property unique

It is very modern, with decks at the front looking towards the sea and at the back looking to the forest. It is guest friendly and ready for you to make it feel like your home. It has beaches across the street and a dock for your boat.

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English, French
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