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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Fair Harbor Fire Island, NY
  • Ocean Beach
  • Fire Island Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Robert Moses Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bay Shore

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Lighthouse Beach and Robert Moses State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Atlantique Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 10 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fire Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Robert Moses Beach - 14 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Robert Moses Water Tower - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Babylon Station - 24 min drive
  • MacArthur Airport (ISP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummier - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Joe’s - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Clam Bar & Grill - ‬34 min drive
  • Dive Ocean Beach
  • Flynn's

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Happy to make a deal for your family for the week.

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway Bay Shore

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the MacArthur Airport (ISP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Atlantique Beach and 1.7 mi (8-min drive) from Lighthouse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway to downtown Bay Shore?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Fair Harbor.

Fair Harbor Living - Barefoot Beach Getaway Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

janel m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Eric F.

Classic FI surf shack! As expected!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

anna k.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Anastasia A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Seth H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason S., Baker City, Oregon

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

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Harry D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spartan

This property needs work
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021