Escape to Cayuga Street Sunshine Retreat in the heart of Ocean Bay Park, where you can enjoy a laid-back island lifestyle. Relax on the wraparound deck with an umbrella and beach towels provided or take advantage of bikes for exploring. Unwind in the sun-soaked living area or cook your favorite meals in the well-equipped kitchen.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12445 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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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.
Designer beach cottage & studio with bikes, outdoor shower, deck - walk to beach
Cayuga Street Sunshine Retreat
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Experience the laid-back island life at this beautifully styled beach home, located in the heart of Ocean Bay Park and within easy walking distance from the ocean and the bay. Explore the island on the provided bikes or walk less than 100 feet to Fire Island SUP Co. - a one-stop-shop for watersports lessons and parasailing, paddleboard, and tubing rentals.
This unique property is comprised of a main home and detached studio, you'll love the brand-new furnishings, high ceilings, white shiplap walls, and plenty of designer touches. The well-equipped and updated kitchen comes with everything you need to prepare your favorite recipes, while resulting meals can be enjoyed at the breakfast counter, the stylish dining table, or alfresco on the wraparound deck. Kick back in the sun-soaked living area and stream TV shows, or relax on the deck with a cool drink and listen to the breezes playing through the high grasses. For sleeping options, the main house includes four well-appointed bedrooms, while the studio offers ultimate privacy and features a bed plus a TV. Extra perks include beach towels and an umbrella, an outdoor shower to rinse off the beach sand, a washer/dryer, and partial air conditioning for added comfort.
WHAT’S NEARBY Ferry service from Bay Shore lands you in the heart of the Ocean Bay Park commercial district, which gives off a bohemian and breezy vibe. Downtown Ocean Bay Park features bay front dining at Schooners and Flynn's, a pizza parlor, ice cream shop, bagel store and deli, a grocery store, and a bicycle rental shop. And when you want to hit the beach, this home is just a short walk from the surf and sand.
THINGS TO KNOW - High-speed WiFi (speed can be impacted if several devices are accessing it at once). - Four adult bicycles. - A wagon is available at the Ocean Bay Park ferry terminal. - This home is only accessible via ferry. - This home has a strict 30-year-old minimum age requirement. This rule does not apply to groups with young children. - All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am Vacasa is a registered New York State sales tax vendor. And if Vacasa is the merchant of record will collect sales tax and applicable unit fees on all sales of short-term rental unit occupancy within New York State that it facilitates.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: No parking available.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 30 years of age to book. Guests under 30 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 40 lbs each.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Ocean Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Cherry Grove Community House and Theatre and Sagtikos Manor are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fair Harbor Ferry Terminal and Bergen Point Golf Course. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts and Bay Shore Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our Ocean Bay Park travel guide
Is Designer beach cottage & studio with bikes, outdoor shower, deck - walk to beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Designer beach cottage & studio with bikes, outdoor shower, deck - walk to beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Designer beach cottage & studio with bikes, outdoor shower, deck - walk to beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Designer beach cottage & studio with bikes, outdoor shower, deck - walk to beach located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Great South Bay and Ocean Beach. Sunken Forest and Sailors' Haven are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Designer beach cottage & studio with bikes, outdoor shower, deck - walk to beach Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherri A.
18 September 2024
Great Beach House
This house was perfect for our weekend gathering with our adult children!! The house was very comfortable & had everything we needed for a great weekend!
Fantastic house in a great location. Everything is clean and comfortable. The house has more supplies than expected from the listing such as blender, toaster, cooking supplies, and a large igloo cooler.
Jonathan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
11 July 2024
Perfect house for Fire Island
This was our 3rd trip to Fire Island and this house was by far our favorite! Perfect size for group of 8 (3 families). All rooms were a good size with comfortable mattresses. 2nd half bathroom was helpful to have as well. Up to date kitchen with large table for dinners and games. Outside porch was also perfect for hanging out in the afternoons and evenings. Would definitely book again!
We enjoyed our stay. The house was set up perfectly for two families traveling together. The beds were comfy and we loved the outdoor showers. There were only two bikes for 9 of us so we ended up renting. There were also not enough beach chairs and some were not in great shape. The fridge in the kitchen needed to be replaced and there were not enough coffee cups and dishes.
Julie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alexander L.
30 June 2024
Lovely house for a wonderful family vacation
I stayed in this home with my family (wife, two toddlers age one and three, and my French bulldog) during the middle June. I can’t express properly how amazing this property was but I’ll try.
The house is located is a quiet family centered part of fire island away from the teens and commotion - the beach and town was so quant and calm and lovely. This house is under a two minute walk from the restaurants and ice cream parlor and five minutes walk from the beach. Location truly couldn’t be better. The main town is a short 25 min walk but we only went to refill on some groceries we needed.
Bring protein as the markets don’t have much but they have all else like vegetables and snacks and such.
The house was clean. The bedrooms were spacious and perfect. Two outdoor showers and one indoors was perfect. We mainly showered outside as it was so nice. Great grill, well sized kitchen and new appliances.
More than anything our house manager Carrie was out of this world. Helped bring fresh towels regularly and even offered to walk my dog while we were at the beach. She was so helpful and responsive instantly upon texting her for anything we needed. I’m grateful she was assigned to us and she made the trip so perfect.
Thanks to you all - we will be coming back to this house next year and likely make it a new family tradition. Such a perfect week away from home.
Alexander L.
Verified
8/10 Good
Rose A.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
5 Cayuga
Pros: The decor is very nice. Rooms are stocked with both bath/beach towels. There is AC in every room. Lots of room on the deck & 2 outdoor showers were fantastic!
CONS:
The house came with 4 bikes but only 1 was working. It wasn't great for our large party that only 1 person at a time could go for a ride.
On the 1st evening, we wanted to start dinner & the gas tank was close to empty. Luckily, we got through dinner, but I had to text and was given the option of "purchasing a new tank" and sending in a receipt for reimbursement. Fortunately, someone locally was contacted and a full tank was dropped off the next morning.
The1st morning we were looking forward to the beach but noticed there was not a beach umbrella. A house with room for 12 people should come equipped with at least 2 umbrellas, so the fact that there wasn't even one was unexpected and inconvenient. Again, we needed to reach out and wait for a delivery. We got the umbrella the next day. Strangely, on our 4th day, the umbrella was missing from the deck. We've summered on FI before and nothing like this has ever happened. We don't know where the umbrella disappeared to, we called and explained, and were told another one would be dropped off. It never was, so we spent 4 of our 7-day vacation without an umbrella. Not the worst thing to happen, but it did mean we spent less time at the beach because the sun was just too strong. Overall, we enjoyed the house, but definitely not a 5 star experience.
Rose A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie A.
24 July 2025
Beautiful Beach Home
This home is beautiful inside and out. Boho chic design, lots of sunlight and a short walk to everything Ocean Bay Park has to offer!
This was our second year in this home and it is just spectacular!!! We’re making it an annual thing now!!! The house is perfect - huge, comfy, quiet, close to the beach, ferry, and restaurants!!! The management is amazing - always avail and fast to respond. The bikes are always a huge hit - my kids love the freedom to just ride around everywhere - super safe area and everyone we encounter is friendly and kind. If I could live here - I would!! We love, love, love it!!
The property was spacious, well laid out with lots of privacy. We did need to contact the manager since it was a cold weekend and bedrooms were quite chilly. They responded and provided space heaters to supplement. Even though it rained almost constantly the property was a cheerful place to be. I would suggest grab bars in the shower for a more stable feel. I would rent this again.
Pat B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rajive M.
5 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful Home Bad management
The home we stay was beautiful. I wish that that the management was more responsive and understanding. I understand that this may have been a new rental for them and things not being prefect but not getting back to me 2-3 days about issues was not acceptable in my books.
The house had very nice decor but was dirty. AC units, carpets, thro pillows, grill.filthy. Many things broken, esp bikes and outdoor chairs, simple hooks by showers. Not enough cookware. NO BLOW DRYER! Alot of standing water under the house and laundry room. Management said they would come back to throw sand on water. They did not.
Janet M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth N.
28 July 2024
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great location, but lackluster Vacasa
Stayed here for a girls trip. We were a group of 11. Most of the beds are doubles so probably can’t actually sleep 12 unless you’re a kid or on the smaller side. The way the beds are arranged requires one person to crawl over the other to get out of bed since they’re pushed up against the wall. (Not a dealbreaker but something to consider for guest comfort).
As others have mentioned, feels bigger than it looks in the photos.
The bathrooms were ok. To break it down: there’s 1 half bath indoors, 1 full bath indoors, and 1 toilet in a shed with the laundry machine.
Reason for Lowe rating is Vacasa who are kind of the worst. Not sure I’ve ever had a good Vacasa experience, so wasn’t all that surprised that my stay here was more of the same. Half the rooms didn’t have pillowcases on the bed and none anywhere in the house. We had to call them late at night to get them and their response was, “if you checked in last night, why are you just calling about it now?” Nice, Vacasa.
For the price I would have expected pretty excellent host management, but communication was next to non-existent. But assuming you have no issues, you won’t need to contact them anyways
Great location near lots of restaurants.
More guidance on ferry details would’ve been helpful.
Beautifully appointed house. Modern finishes and had everything u need.
Dry good
We will rent it next year !!
Dawn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin R.
25 August 2022
Beautiful home for 12 people
We had 12 people and fit perfectly in here. It actually felt bigger inside than the photos looked, which is rare! 1.5 bathrooms inside and two outdoor showers were a plus. AC's worked great in every room, including the living room. Perfect location a few steps from the market, Flynn's and the Schooner Inn, and a 5-minute walk to the beach. We'll be coming back!
Kevin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Don P.
20 August 2022
5 Cayuga
Great house, clean and great amenities, Also support service quick to respond for any questions. Had a fun week.
Don P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony T.
17 July 2022
Pristine and perfect
Our stay with 4 adults and 5 kids was absolutely perfect. The house was immaculate and very well-appointed. Plenty of bedrooms to spread out and the location in Ocean Bay Park is so convenient, just a short walk from ferry, restaurants, a market and, of course, the beach. We would have loved to stay longer!
This place is an absolute gem!!! It was so, so perfect!! I’m already looking to book it again next summer!! So comfortable, so big, so charming! The management company was so nice and professional. The bikes were a blast. So close to everything!!! Might be my favorite place I’ve ever rented!!!
This was one of our best vacations!!! The house was amazing and everyone we worked with was so helpful and fast to respond. Highly recommend!
Sarah R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John Marcotrigiano and T.
27 June 2021
Beautiful and comfortable!
A very relaxing place to stay. Very clean and well maintained. Also a great location! Close to the beach, the ferry and convenience stores and great restaurants. Highly recommend this place!
John Marcotrigiano and T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John Marcotrigiano and T.
11 June 2021
Perfect rental in Fire Island
How was outrageously beautiful. Everything was just Perfect. Completely renovated.
Highly recommended.