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Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet)

Vacation home in Bay Shore with kitchen and patio

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Get away to the charming, retro-inspired Kismet on Fire Island, a hidden gem near two restaurants and a market. Unwind on the private deck under starry skies or take advantage of bikes and beach chairs for island adventures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet)

This is a classic, 70's modern open spacious home that is about a minute from the beach on foot. People who stay here love it and part of that is that they do not come with expectations of a 5star luxury resort. It's a super cool home, a little on the older side. But packed with character and charm. We have also done a lot of improvements which the current photos don't reflect
A great place for groups and families! Kismet is such a great place- 2 restaurants, a market, ice cream shop , play ground, tennis courts and of course the 24/7 beach just steps away!

4 bedrooms. (5 beds, one of which is a king, the others are queens). It sleeps 8 and is priced for 8. Someone must be over 21. Guests above 8 will have a per person up charge .


There are no cars allowed on Fire Island so it's all about the ferry from Bay Shore, which is a 20 minute departure from stress into the dreamscape that is Fire Island! The house is great for families (including smaller kids but it isn't totally 'kid proofed' with outlet covers (for example). We get a lot of 20 and 30 something friends, as well as wedding party guests and the occasional writer! We rent by the weekend, the mid week, or by the full week (Fri to Fri).

There's a private deck (with a table and chairs) open to the stars, a full kitchen, BBQ, outdoor shower, house wagon, some bikes, and some beach chairs.

We don't provide towels, but we do provide fresh linens. The house is professionally cleaned for each guest.

If you really need towels, we might be able to do something but there will be an extra charge- House keeping needs to focus on things other than towel cleaning!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please read the welcome notes ! All is explained . Nothing asked of renters is unreasonable for a home rental vs a hotel!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Short Term Fire House Kismet
Short Term Fire Island Beach House
Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) Bay Shore

About the neighborhood

Map
NY, fire island

What's nearby

  • Atlantique Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fire Island Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Robert Moses State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Robert Moses Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Bay Shore Station - 21 min drive
  • MacArthur Airport (ISP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiki Joe’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yummier - ‬8 min drive
  • The Schooner Inn
  • Cj's
  • Maguire's Bayfront Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Lighthouse Beach and Fire Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and stay. Overall wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kedar T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, communicative host. Property was clean and close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Beach house

Amazing stay amazing host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne A.

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

Fire Island Perfect!

Perfect location. Wonderful host. Very comfortable. Felt so taken care of the whole time. Truly an iconic old school Fire Island experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F., Mastic, NY

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

Wonderful House

My group and I had a great time staying in this house. The outdoor shower was handy after the long days at the beach. The property manager was accommodating throughout our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Summer fun

It was great beach house. First time at Kismet we loved it. The welcoming bottle of wine was a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

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

Great mom/daughter weekend

We had a great stay at Motel-O for a mother/daughter weekend. Plenty of space for hanging out together - the living room is spacious and comfortable, there is a large outdoor dining table and the covered porch downstairs was a great retreat from the sun. Wally was super responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Kismet Wedding weekend/Ophelia

Very unique, historical beach home. We had a fantastic time despite Tropical storm Ophelia. A very special thanks to Wally who was so attentive & accommodating, knowing the storm was coming. Beautiful wedding, Kismet is a gorgeous location. We want to go back to experience the home in good beach weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful experience

Our stay at the Motel-O was great. Wally was very accommodating and pleasant to work with. It is an ideal rustic beach house with charm and character, super comfortable with everything you would need on your beach vacation. Adult kids loved the outdoor shower and the eclectic charm of the place. Easy walk to beach and bay just a little disappointed the bikes were not in great condition but so many other things to do it didn’t change our opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karan K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disgusting - avoid at all costs

By far the worst vacation rental experience ever. The best I can say for this property is it is well located and the outdoor shower worked. House itself was absolutely unlivable. The walls are infested with mold, resulting in an awful odor. There is no gate, as a result the stairs between first and second floors were covered in animal feces while we were there. The doors don't lock, so we never felt safe, nor did we feel comfortable leaving our belongings in the house while we were away. The toilets barely flushed. The owner was also a nightmare to deal with. There are plenty of other properties in Kismet - avoid this one at all costs.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Great experience

Easy check in and great location! Overall had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Beautiful beach home

Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Beautiful, unique home and Wally is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Great Kickoff to Summer Weekend

Recently my girlfriends and I rented this beautiful Kismet home and we could not have been more thrilled with the outcome. Not only was the house gorgeous, spacious, and aesthetically pleasing, but the beach is a short walk away and the private dock at the end of the street is a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Wally was an amazing host and was always available if there were questions. We will remember this weekend forever, thanks Motel-O hope to be back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Comfy, casual relaxation in very unique home

First of all, thank you for offering a short term rental during the height of the summer- really rare and so very appreciated! The house was just as described in words and photos, and then some. The kitchen/living room area was larger than we expected, and very well appointed with quality cookware, plenty of utensils and even a good set of knives, which is another rarity in any rental! I could actually slice tomatoes. ;-) When we settled into bed after a full day of sun, surf and sand, I was so pleasantly surprised that we had a memory foam mattress, which was really comfy and I slept like a baby. Kismet is a nice town that has a family friendly feeling to it and was perfect for us with our teenagers. There is a market that had what we needed, but we did bring some groceries and staples with us, and we tried both of the restaurants as well. We enjoyed exploring on the bikes, playing LPs on the record player, and having sunset cocktails on the dock at the bay end of the 'street.' Outdoor shower was key! Wally is a very attentive and easy-going host, and he answered all of our questions. If you seek R&R in a unique home with a very cool vibe, look no further. We hope to return again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Great house! Very Generous Owner and awesome neighbors!

A group of friends and I rented This house for MDW. We all had a great time. What made things even better the owner Wally was very generous and accommodating with making sure our experience was a great one. The neighbors were very friendly as well. This is something for my friends and I to Consider in the future when looking to rent on Fire Island again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018