Breathtaking secluded resort property one block from ocean

Everything was even better than my friends or I could have expected! Just from walking in off the main road, you can easily see how secluded and private the house and pool are because of the amazing landscaping. Upon checking in, we were warmly met by the owner and promptly given a good tour of the property. Our groceries had already been delivered to the house, which made us able to get our vacation started!Twice we had quick questions for the owners, and they responded immediately and were able to come check on the house promptly when needed, too. We had absolutely no problems with the wifi—or any of the electronics—during our stay. It was awesome being able to easily connect our own music to the pool and jacuzzi speakers; it made our house our favorite place to hang on the island. There's ample storage at the house, and the washing machine, dryer, air conditioning, and dishwasher all worked seamlessly. The beds were comfortable, and the entire house was extremely clean upon check-in. All of the bathrooms were spotless, and the showers all worked well. We cooked each night at the house and we were never without the proper utensils or dishware. 10/10 stay, and we would love to come back!

Unfortunately, we were all disappointed. The pictures are not an accurate representation and, certainly, this is not a breathtaking property. The major problem was the pool which had a leak and had been re-patched except the patch kept coming off. It meant the pool needed constantly refilling with a hosepipe resulting in the water being consistently very cold (71 degrees). The timer had also been reset incorrectly which the owners acknowledged but the effect of both of these things meant that no one could use the pool at all during the week which was the whole point of choosing this property. This was pretty upsetting. The house has also seen better days. It is in need of a very deep clean (dust, cobwebs and grime everywhere). In some of the rooms, it looked like there were fire alarms missing. The waterfall and misters never worked. There is also an animal living in the walls - I joke not. It was very loud and kept us awake. Both ensuite bathrooms were particularly affected. I saw the animal through the fan in the ensuite master bathroom at one point. We also did not have a shopping cart all week despite me asking for it and asking for pictures of it. This is my third time on FI so I understand what the properties are like and some things should just be expected but this was the worst place I have stayed on the island. In the end we christened it the house of horrors and made the best of it but cannot recommend. For my 40th birthday, I was disappointed and embarrassed.

House was perfect for our group of 6 friends. Host was extremely attentive. Would stay there again.

The good: This property was in a great location on the island. The living area is fun upstairs and was perfect for cooking, dinner together, talking, games, and hanging out. The hot tub worked well and it was fun to be able to cast music both inside and outside. Having grills upstairs and downstairs by the pool was very convenient and we used those every day. Things to know: The house does sleep 8, but note that the 4th bedroom is a loft area open to the main living area and doesn't have much privacy. The pool is heated by a solar heating system so if it's cold or cloudy, you won't get much from it. To improve: Photos show the property in a little better condition than it's in now. There is some maintenance, upkeep, and deep cleaning on the house that needs some TLC but it didn't detract too much from the trip. Kevin and Tom were nice to work with, but the communication leading up to the trip could have been more proactive. Overall, a nice stay on Fire Island.

Close enough to the harbor for a quick walk to tea but far enough that you became immersed in the island. Fantastic pool setup that felt like a resort. Bluetooth outdoor speakers and in main part of the house. Incredible communication by hosts before stay and answered all questions during. Thanks for a great 8 days!

Outdoor space was great and convenient location for a week in the pines. Hosts were very easy to communicate with and made for a smooth stay.

We had a fantastic stay at this property. The pool was amazing and provided much relief from the heat. The home is a short walk to the beach, but still very secluded. Overall, the stay was amazing. We also brought our Frenchie and he loved every moment being at the house.

Absolutely loved staying here for the week with friends. The pool is amazing. Love the outdoor space. Inside was super nice as well. Above all, the owner was extremely helpful and quick to respond for any needs we had while staying there! Would definitely book again.

I stayed at Tom and Kevin's place with 7 friends. We all loved the house. Its backyard and pool are just amazing. When our friends stopped by for visits they all were jealous of the pool. It was very easy to communicate with Tom and Kevin. They answered all of my questions(and my friends had many questions hahahah) promptly and fast. I'd stay there again for sure, and I'd recommend the house to others too.

Tom and Kevin could not have been better hosts. And the photos of the pool area don’t do the place justice. You’re on FIP Blvd but you’d never know it because the house is set back and surrounded by trees. Will rent again!