My husband and I met three other members of our family in New York for spring break. We decided on this beach house in Arverne as it was conveniently located by everything we needed: JFK, transit to the City, and the rest of Long Island.
The house is wonderful, just the right size for three adults and two teenagers. It has modern styling, excellent amenities (FiOS Internet, decently appointed kitchen, three parking spaces, easy beach access, super pet-friendly, fenced-in yard, walking distance to groceries & restaurants, etc.), and the owners were very responsive. We didn't have a single issue for our entire stay, yet the owners still called us mid-trip to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction and that we were completely comfortable.
Other reviewers have mentioned that due to its proximity to JFK, the sound of airplanes was a minor distraction (and yes, the planes fly *right* over the house), but honestly, the house is constructed with high quality, noise dampening materials, because we didn't really even notice much noise when we were inside. It honestly wasn't ever an issue for us. Everyone in our group had a fantastic time, and the house was absolutely perfect. We would definitely come back again.