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Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway

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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a pink sofa, wicker chairs, and a coffee table.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a rustic house with a porch, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
A cozy wooden cabin room with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outside through a window.
A wooden deck with bicycles, a small wooden structure, and a red fire hydrant.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a bookshelf, and a wall-mounted sign.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fair Harbor Fire Island, NY
  • Place, Atlantique Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jones Beach State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Blue Room

2 Single Beds

Guest House

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Red Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway


Newly redecorated and refurbished -Classic Fire Island Beach Cottage and Guest House (sleeps 6-8).

Perfect summer getaway for a family or group of friends that prefers bare feet, bikes, and an uncrowded beach.

Steps to Ocean and Bay beaches, ferry, and “downtown” Fair Harbor stores and restaurant..

Newly renovated this off-season.
Three bedroom (1 w/king, 1 w/ queen and 1 w/ e twins, + queen air mattress) , two bath (1 w/bathtub) , large deck, screened in porch, and spacious outdoor shower.

Washer/dryer, dishwasher, smart TV, wifi, barbecue, A/C in all three bed rooms, and a full selection of beach toys, towels, umbrellas, surf and boogie boards etc.

Surfers (or folks that want to learn to surf) are especially welcome.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Happy to make a deal for your family for the week.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2348747vb
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
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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Robert Moses State Park and Captree State Park. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts and Bay Shore Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Fair Harbor Fire Island, NY

What's nearby

  • Atlantique Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jones Beach State Park - 35 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 39 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Long Beach - 56 min drive - 58.0 km
  • Hofstra University - 60 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Babylon Station - 24 min drive
  • Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nickys On The Bay - ‬28 min drive
  • Sand Castle Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Tiki Joe’s - ‬14 min drive
  • The Schooner Inn
  • ‪George Martin's Strip Steak - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway located?

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great trip and everything went smoothly checking in. Will definitely look into returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve been to this house several times and always love the rustic experience. Michael is friendly and responds quickly to questions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was very close to ferry and to the beach. There were accommodations like usage of bikes and others when the weather was still bit cool for the beach. Host was nice to offer meeting at the ferry with a wagon to help with belongs and such. Would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic FI surf shack! As expected!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for hosting us.

The property worked well for us. Cleanliness was leaving, particularly in the kitchen, yet we were able to clean as we went.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach getaway

Ideal location in Fair Harbor! Beautiful beaches, sunsets and slower pace the minute you get off the ferry. House has all the essentials including fabulous outside shower along with plenty of rainy day games and reading activities. We had a great stay! Michael was a great host, providing helpful info ahead of trip and accessible during our stay as well. Check-in/out could not have been easier
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This is the perfect no frills house where you can relax and enjoy what really makes Fire Island great. Mike and Tessa are great hosts and the secluded back room is nice for mom and dad. Being close to Fair Harbor increases the freedom for the kids. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good family rental

The house is very typical of fire island. Beautiful screened in porch which was probably my favorite part of the house. Cute beachy decor. Host was very communicative and helpful. Bedrooms had air conditioning. Full kitchen and a gas outdoor grill. Fair harbor was a lovely town to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little beach house

Our second stay in Michael’s Fire Island house was as good as our first. We loved reading on the porch, sipping cocktails on the deck and (of course) the easy walk up to the beach. I don’t want a beach house with a millions bells and whistles — just a place to shower off the sand when I’m done swimming and a decent bed for sleeping. One piece of advice: Pack your bug spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This was a great location in a beautiful place. However the house is cluttered and very dirty with what appears to zero care or maintenance. All of the owners belongings are everywhere. Broken dishwasher, smelly bedrooms. Not a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Spartan

This property needs work
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Michael is an excellent host

Michael is an excellent host. The house is as advertised - 3 bedrooms, one of which is disconnected from the main house. We very much enjoyed the enclosed patio and the outdoor grill. Michael keeps the house well stocked with towels and pretty much everything else that you need. The only reason for the 4 star rating is that this is an older house, so it is a bit run down, particularly the kitchen. Bug spray is also a must as bugs do get in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxed to the max

This Fair Harbor cottage is on a great block with dune grass all around. The central rooms and screened porch are charming, vintage Fire Island, boho-surf style. The tiny kitchen is not easy to work in, and very disorganized, so you’ve got to put ideas of cooking like you’re used to aside and get into beach shack mode. This place calls for you to relax your expectations. It’s not very well maintained, there are traces of past renters everywhere, including trash, and debris so we did quite a bit of rearranging and tidying when we arrived. It’s great to have a separate room out back. The outdoor area is run down and swampy but you can have a good time hanging out in the house and at the beach, letting your cares slip away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was communicative, check in was easy. He left a handy beach cart for us to use. The area and neighborhood was lovely, everything you could want or need was nearby. Unfortunately, the property was spartan and rustic and run down. It was very dirty and it is doubtful that any area of the household has been cleaned for some time. There was not only sand and dust on the surfaces and on the floor, I also found a cigarette butt on the floor (we had alerted the host before hand that there would be young children in our party). There was sand in the bed and the sheets were musty. There were used towels in the bathroom, used soap bars, etc, old toothbrushes scattered about, etc. There were shorts left in the outdoor shower and a damp wetsuit in the in-law suite. There was apparently a washer and dryer on the premises but perhaps it was around the back, and made inaccessible due to a flooded yard. Also fairly sure there were cockroaches in the kitchen. We were there only for a short time and wanted to enjoy ourselves so didn't want to make a fuss, but will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This house was probably nice once

This house is not as pictured. Surfaces were littered with the owner's deodorant and cigarettes, a tattered blanket, and filthy throw pillows; the silverware, glasses, and pots and pans were caked with food; there was sand in the sheets; dirty towels and washcloths still hung in the shower and on the backs of doors. We lifted the grill cover and found a rotting raw hamburger. He sent a cleaner, who left the job after putting in a couple loads of wash. We came back from dinner to find the sheets still wet in the washer and had to make up the beds ourselves. This house needs a deep cleaning, inside and out. The kitchen sink empties right into the yard and coffee cups and orange rinds float in the muddy water that surrounds the house. I could go on. This was our first disappointing VRBO rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2024
The house is exactly as pictured, except a bit nicer as we redid the deck and replaced many electrical fixtures. This guest sent me 10 emails and texts before she showed up. When she found two slightly dirty towels among 30 clean ones and complained about sheets (that had been laundered) I sent over someone within 30 minutes to address all her concerns, including cleaning the grill that had not been used since last year. These guests left the house a mess. Beds not stripped, 30 dirty towels lying around. Ironic that the messiest guest ever complained about cleanliness.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Fair Harbor. Within walking distance of ferry, restaurants, coffee and grocery store. Very nice outdoor area. Plenty of room so everyone can have their own space!! Some of the decor and kitchen stuff (like throw pillows, bedding, wine glasses, pans etc.) could use a refresh but that is my only suggestion!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic Beach Cottage

Funky beach cottage with separate main suite, ideally located in Fair Harbor. Steps from both the beach and the bay. Great outdoor shower and all bedrooms kept cool with window AC units. Small outdated kitchen, but adequate for basic needs. Comfortable sitting area with a nice screened in front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

House is a real Nostalgic beach house . Very relaxed vibe . Location was excellent as were the on site owners of the house . If you are looking for the perfect family or friend group getaway this is the place for you .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great FI House in a Great Location

This is a great summer house with the perfect FI vibe. The hosts were very welcoming and communicative. The house was comfortable and easy. The location is great - close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of beach equipment and amazing island

The property was clean and had lots of toys and equipment for the beach. Kitchen had a good selection of tools. I loved the island and using the provided bikes. I would have liked to know beforehand that the island doesn't allow vehicles, but once I was on the island it was a great environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Strage

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Lifetime Fire Islander. House layed out for the perfect barefoot beach experience.

Why they chose this property

It's heaven.

Languages:

French
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