Super clean, adorable beach bungalow, exactly as pictured. Host answered questions quickly and his daughter met us. Really friendly neighbors. enjoyed the porch! Only drawback is you don't like neighbors very close to you but they were friendly !

my boyfriend and I stayed in this cottage for 3 nights and thought it was absolutely perfect! Doug did a great job with overall decorations/ambiance and the place was very clean, neat and cozy. We also loved the front porch for a nice BBQ or to just spend time outside in a cozy setting. The location was just a short walk to the beach which was very convenient. Doug was also very helpful in coordinating our check in and making himself available for any questions that we had- would definitely recommend a stay here!

Anna is a great host! She's very quick to respond to any questions and provided everything for us: pots, pans, plates, pitchers, cups, coffee machine, cutlery, candles, linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, plenty of chairs, wifi, deck umbrella, grill, etc. We didn't have to keep track of a key because of the key code door which was super convenient. There's one a/c unit which I was concerned about from other reviews but it kept the entire house nice and cool. There's also a ceiling fan and portable fan that kept the house plenty cool. The best thing is that the view from the deck is amazing!! It was so nice to wake up to the beautiful ocean every day. It's close to the house and the water is so clean and clear. One issue is that the hot water ran out quickly but it personally wasn't too big of a deal for us. We did have a small issue with ants but it was okay because we mostly ate outside and they were scarce as long as we put everything in the fridge. Overall, this is a perfect little beach house for a getaway. We had a great time!

The location is as good as advertised. The public stairs down to the beach is literally steps outside the house. You can be at the beach in 5 minutes (220 steps, to be exact!) There were plenty of local farmers selling their wares in road side stands nearby. The corn was sweet and fresh, as were just about anything else we found! We also loved that there is no extra charge for additional occupants! If you don’t mind being a little tight on space, this house can be a very affordable option! The Wi-Fi. It makes a world of difference, since telephone signal is extremely poor in this area. The kitchen is tiny, so plan on using the grill on the deck for most of your cooking. There is a very small electric stove, but basically no countertop space for cooking and prepping. We ran out of gas on our second night, in the middle of dinner, so be sure to check that the tank has sufficient gas when you arrive before you start grilling up a storm! The deck is spacious and has a large picnic table with lounge chairs and a parasol to provide some relief from the sun. But many of the guard rails surrounding the deck were loose and coming apart, so this is definitely a safety issue for small children/toddlers. Also, the sliding door out onto the deck from the kitchen is missing a screen door, so we were constantly invaded by flies in the house (I bought and left a fly swatter!). Also, there is a single window unit for A/C serving the entire house, so while it does provide some relief, it’s not quite sufficient to cool the whole house. There is a ceiling fan and other floor fans in the rooms to make it tolerable without A/C, however. The bathroom doesn’t seem to have sufficient hot water capacity, so after a shower or two, it takes a few hours until the hot water supply is replenished. The beach is very quiet and low key. Waves are almost non-existent. It’s great for children, but don’t plan on any wave related activities, such as boogie boarding! Also, the beach is quite pebbly. Water shoes are a must! Anna is a helpful and accommodating host, but she’s not so easy to reach sometimes. This is probably mostly due to the fact that telephone service is so spotty and text messages don’t go through.

We had a great time in this house. It has everything you need for a weekend away with friends, as well as an amazing view. Anna was great to work with, and we look forward to a return trip.

Anna was excellent to work with, very fair and responsive. View from the deck is great, beach is close, clean, large and private. Cabin is in a very dense neighborhood of small cottages. Neighbors can be heard talking, but many languages were heard so this was interesting. Due to position and landscaping unit felt fairly private though. Area is somewhat run down, and very dense. Cabin could use some up keeping. Paint, light repairs would go a long way. Just lots of little repairs needed. Overall a good place to rent but pics don't show the extreme closeness of neighbors and somewhat run down area. The beach is better than expected, enormous, beautiful and un crowded.

I enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. The deck had great views of the sound.. You do need water shoes to walk on the beach. I have AT&T so I had no problem with internet. Anna was helpful and quick to respond. The local farms had delicious corn, basil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and the pies at briemeres farm are a must.

Anna was a great host and we loved this beach house! We are definitely coming back again

The owner seemed nice via email & was responsive so I hate to leave this negative review (which I've never done) but I have to. The place advertised as "comfortably sleeping 8" which is very inaccurate as at most it would be 6. She counted the futon, which was stained, old & incredibly uncomfortable. Spending $500 to upgrade would go a long way. As would buying all new sheets plus extra sheets as there was only extra comforters/blankets and it was almost 100° so there were no sheets for the stained futon. The place was also extremely hot and it would be very helpful to get extra box and/or window fans to help circulate the air as there was only one barely functional fan and air conditioner upstairs. Additionally there was an ant problem plus stained towels in the bathroom. It would also be nice to have soap in the shower, though there was shampoo and conditioner. The cushions to the patio set outside were so old and dirty we just sat on the patio chairs without them. There was old food & drinks left in the refrigerator. Pluses were code access to the house plus short walk to a nice beach (bring chairs not towels as it's a rocky beach but beautiful)

Anna was communicative but left out the following: The TV did not work....the bathroom was dirty, i.e., the shower curtain pole bent and loosely affixed into a large hole in the plaster....both sink faucets delivered hot water??.....the futon was broken /did not flatten.....there was no table to sit/eat at.....microwave did not work.....there was no screen at all in the "screen door" slider....only one of the windows opened from small living area so the heat was unbearable.....(see: no screen).....the floors, walls, bathrooms, pretty much the entire place was filthy. Negative Stars

The host left us a nice bottle of wine and the home was clean and welcoming. The beach is reached by climbing down a number of stairs, a bit of a trek, but worth it - beautiful home; beautiful beach!

Really enjoyed East End Retreat, just wish we could've stayed longer. The house has pretty much everything you could need. We were there for 3.5 days, but I think you'd really want at least a week to get into the right rhythm (ie wake, swim, fish, grill, kayak, grill, swim, drink, sleep, repeat). In any case, a thoroughly enjoyable experience!

The house was just perfect ! clean, a chilled bottle of white wine was waiting for us

Amazing house in a great location! My family and friends had a fantastic weekend. The beach is directly behind the house down a couple sets of stairs and can be viewed on the backyard patio as well. The small community around the house was quiet and welcoming.

Alan was a wonderful host. He took great effort in making sure we were comfortable and accommodated and had everything we needed. He gave us thorough instructions, plenty of suggestions of things to do and made us feel very welcome, including a bottle of wine upon arrival. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again. We highly recommend a stay at the east end retreat! Thank you Alan! Best, Mei and Peter

Allan was a fantastic host. Not only did we get a bottle of wine, we got an entire welcome packet with winery, restaurant, and activity suggestions. The house is adorable - very coastal cottage chic - and it overlooks a small strip of beach. The deck was awesome for our bbq dinners and it's a short drive to the beaches of Westhampton, without paying the prices of the rentals there. I highly recommend staying here if you want to experience the North Fork.

Very cute house. It was great for our annual get together. We went here with a 8 group of women all in our mid 20-30's, all big wine-O's who definitely indulged at the vinyards. We chose this location because it was near all the NOFO vineyards- and man did we have a heck of a time at the food and wine festival. Two my cousins were pregnant so having the large deck overlooking the water was perfect because they we're able to hang back and still enjoy the house. It was a tough hike from the house to the beach for my one cousin who was 7mo pregnant - But worth it..... We grilled and ate at the house for just about every meal, kitchen was stocked with everything you could have needed- bathroom stocked with shampoo, conditioner and soap. It was really nice to spend the day at the bay (it's rocky so bring your flops for the walk)... House even had sunscreen stocked for us. Neighbors were great and we had incredible sunsets every night

Gorgeous and quaint location with easy access to the beach. Greeted with a bottle of wine.

The cottage was the perfect option for our family. We were in town for a wedding in Shoreham and the cottage gave us space to spread out and cook our own meals. We were there for the weekend and went to Smith Point Beach ~20 min away. The cottage is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood but close to a serene garden-nursery (walking distance), grocery store and an outlet mall (~4mi). The property has a great deck for sunning and meals, and the garden is beautifully maintained. Thankfully the cottage has A/C in every room and WIFI. Shirley and Everett were warm and friendly hosts and were a pleasure to meet.

Shirley and Everett were very accommodating and kind. We loved the cottage and it's beautiful and relaxing gardens. The honey, croissants, and homemade jam were such a lovely touch. Thanks so much Shirley and Everett!

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at this cottage. It was just as described, very clean, private and had everything we needed - and more. You will feel welcome as soon as you arrive. Shirley and her husband, Everett (who live on the property in the house next door) were awesome hosts. They take real care in satisfying their guests to make their stay a pleasant and comfortable experience. The grounds on the property are beautiful (their huge vegetable and herb garden is very impressive!) and the huge deck is great for relaxing with morning coffee or after a long day out. The location was perfect - literally just a few minutes off the LIE, very convenient to everything you'd want on both the North and South Forks. We will be back for sure! Thanks, Shirley and Everett! You rock! :)

We had a great stay! Shirley and Everett were warm and welcoming, and were happy to help with every question. The garden is beautiful, the house very functional with all necessary amenities, including a full kitchen in which we cooked throughout our stay. Shirley even threw in a sample of their own honey and homemade jam! The location is great if you're going for the wine trail.

Shirley and Everett greeted us warmly on the first day, and they had thought of everything at the cottage. It was beautifully furnished and decorated - a real aesthetic joy, just being in the space. And everything worked great. The perfect vacation getaway - we can't recommend it enough.

Shirley & Everett are awesome a hosts! The place is beautiful, exceptionally maintained with beautiful outdoors and indoor views. I had such a great time staying at their home, I will definitely return to their lovely cottage!

I cannot recommend Shirley and her husband highly enough as hosts! They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and responsive. The cottage is lovely and has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We especially loved the spacious patio, which is surrounded by a gorgeous garden.

Shirley and Everett were accommodating to our late arrival and departure. We were welcomed to the home by pretty bouquets of fresh flowers, gift bag and balloon that contained a pot of honey and jam that Shirley and Everett cultivated themselves. The home is surrounded by green spaces and gives a feeling of privacy. The living room/kitchen has a nice open floor plan. Really nice towels and clean spaces. Each room has lots of closet space and big windows. It is super close to the Peconic River Herb Farm where we got married over our weekend, it is also a short drive to Riverhead, the wineries and the hamptons, great location!

The house was amazing, spacious and well decorated just as described. Brian was a great and attentive. He greeted us and gave a tour of the house. He even let us borrow his condiments from the basement apartment. We enjoyed the mojitos and s'mores. The hot tub was perfect and the kitchen and grill saved us from eating out too much. Since Brian was staying in the basement apt he was on hand to help with anything we needed but we never saw him. Loved our stay and hope to come back.

This was an awesome Air Bnb experience! Brian's home is beautiful and even better than the photos. He greeted us and provided a tour of the home, with plenty of amenities, he even left ingredients for mojitos and smores! He was kind enough to offer a late check out without us even asking since the home was available! He gave us plenty of privacy but was available if we needed anything. We hope to go back!

Our family had a wonderful time in this peaceful oasis. The indoor and outdoor areas each have their distinctive vibe and charm. Close enough to beaches but away from the humdrum of traffic and noise. Local attractions were easy to get to and offered variety of activity for everyone. The host set the tone with his welcoming spirit.

Beautiful. The house was amazing - the landscaping and back yard with all the decks are... wow. A lot of thought has gone into this special place. Brian is very thoughtful. We had a wonderful time.

Brian was such an incredible host. I can't say enough. He was detailed in showing us around, made us a round of mojitos, and got the fire pit going for us. There was snow on the morning we left and Brian brushed off our car and shoveled the drive for us! He went above and beyond to make sure our experience was amazing-- and it was. The house was just as it looked in the pictures. All the amenities worked, it was clean, and the bed the super comfy. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Great place to stay for a long weekend near the beach and vineyards! I came here with my boyfriend and another couple. The house was very clean and comfortable. Brian made sure to greet us when we arrived and also gave us all the ingredients for mojitos, along with fresh mint from his garden. The best thing about this place were the backyard - so spacious and relaxing! All the flowers he has around are beautiful. Brian was very courteous and helpful with our stay. I highly recommend staying here.

The house was perfect for a family of four. My husband, two kids and I enjoyed the outdoor space every evening. We grilled and ate outside. The hot tub was wonderful. The house is close to many beaches... some are 10 mins away and others are about 20-30 mins away. Brian is a great host. We had a couple of small issues that came up and they were fixed within minutes. He is friendly and accommodating. The mojito and smores ingredients were a nice touch. Things we loved-- the great deck, hot tub, very private but close to many activities. We hope we can stay here again.

Amazing place!

We loved our visit to Wading River. Deborah was a wonderful host. The location couldn't have been better. There was a great beach within a 3 minute walk. One of our favorite moments of the trip was sitting on the back porch watching the sun set over the salt-marsh preserve. It was a perfect weekend!

Deborah was a great host! She was very generous and hospitable. Her house was very comfortable and we felt right at home. Our travel plans caused us to be delayed and we arrived very late into the night (after midnight), but Deborah was very understanding and had the house and room ready and accessible upon our arrival. We were provided with coffee and fruit each morning which was very nice and helped us get our morning started right. The room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. We had no issues at all. The location of the house near the beach and surrounding restaurants was a huge plus for us. We definitely enjoyed our stay and would stay with Deborah in the future! Thanks so much for everything!

Deborah's home is beautiful and charming and she is warm and friendly. The location is so perfect! Especially if you want peace and quiet, it's a 2 minute walk to the beach and you can enjoy the nature preserve from the back patio. I slept so comfortably, the room is light and airy and has plenty of natural light and windows. Also if you have time book a massage with Deborah, she's fantastic. It was like staying in a rustic spa in the woods by the beach.

Deborah was the perfect hostess! She made this Southern couple feel most welcome from the moment of our arrival. Her house and neighborhood were very quiet and located a short walk to the public beach area. Deborah provided fresh fruit and coffee daily, along with a variety of baked goods and snack bars. Even though we were late risers, everything was always available when we were ready for it. She even let us do a load of laundry mid week so we wouldn't have to go to a laundromat. The slow pace and lack of distractions (no TV) are a welcome change from the usual hustle and bustle. But never fear... There's wifi if you're just dying to keep up with the latest content on your laptop or other device. Thanks again for providing a great stay for these first-time New Yorkers!

I had a wonderful couple of days staying in at Deborah’s house. Deborah gave me a warm welcome and checked in now and then to make sure I had everything I needed. The room is nicely decorated and very clean, and has a comfortable bed that comes with lots of fluffy pillows. Every morning there was coffee and breakfast (muffins, fruit, eggs) waiting. Deborah has great suggestions for biking off the main roads around Wading River, and she knows exactly when the river is at high tide if you'd like to go swimming. I would definitively recommend staying with Deborah for experiencing the friendliness, nature and calm of Long Island.

Comfortable room in a nice, clean house, very close to the beach. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again!

Debra's place is really great. It's the perfect secret get-away, or it should be kept secret, it is just steps from the beach with a back porch overlooking a beautiful nature preserve. Debra left us freshly cut fruit cups for breakfast, and earl grey tea, almond milk, cherries, and granola bars to take to the beach, along with a beach bag, towels, etc. Debra really made us feel at home. If you're looking for a wonderful weekend getaway from the city, I highly recommend booking a room.

Deborah was excellent in her pre-arrival communications. She was also friendly and gracious. Her home is only 1 block from the water and during our stay, the vestiges of hurricane Hermine whipped up the waves, so we could hear the waters tossing in Long Island Sound as we fell asleep to the cool breezes coming through our second floor windows. The North Shore and North Fork area of Long Island is absolutely beautiful with small towns, a strong farm-to-table restaurant culture, lots of vineyards and independently owned restaurants, bakeries and ice cream parlors. Although we were there visiting my mom in Riverhead, this is an ideal vacation spot too. My husband woke up earlier than I did each day and he loved sitting on the back deck enjoying the serene beauty of the adjoining nature preserve while he sipped his coffee. Lots of nature here, including the many deer we saw as we drove around. Very tranquil retreat indeed.