Title: Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34434512&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) ## Photo gallery for Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) ![Interior - Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) (fire island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434600/34434512/2d202d0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) (fire island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434600/34434512/1a133bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) (fire island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434600/34434512/ce89bc72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) (fire island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434600/34434512/270-5d828072.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player - Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) (fire island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434600/34434512/f9d61dcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351300/114351206/a1bb4ab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seashore Condo Hotel Two Bedroom Suite, Spacious Fire Island Escape, Near Ferry - With Bay Views and Steps from the Beach. 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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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 area Located in Bay Shore, this holiday home is near the beach. Sagtikos Manor and YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fire Island Lighthouse and Robert Moses Water Tower. Bay Shore Mini Golf and Monster Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Bay Shore travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bay-Shore.dx55573) [View more Holiday homes in Bay Shore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bay-Shore-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55573-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.63518%2C-73.20523&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9Lndxab_-PUicwraWUAMWj6-niM=) fire island, NY ### What's nearby - ![Life is a journey.#Trivel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183671/4877b4a4-a3bd-42a8-a1a2-bcad6ca1fbf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lighthouse Beach 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Fire Island Lighthouse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183671/c53b747b-5829-48ec-8476-e872d93dd2eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fire Island Lighthouse 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Beach and museum. Long Island is full history. Robert Moses has a beautiful boardwalk, bird sanctuary and museum. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183671/e896c33d-60f0-4028-8085-127eec3ddca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Robert Moses State Park 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Atlantique Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Robert Moses Beach 6 min drive \- 2.3 miles ### Getting around - Bay Shore Station 21 min drive - Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Captain Bill's 22 min drive - Tiki Joe’s 11 min drive - Yummier 8 min drive - Bayside Clam Bar & Grill 29 min drive - Nickys On The Bay 23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet)? ### What time is check-out at Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet)? ### Where is Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Short term Fire Island Beach House (Kismet) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kedar T. 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great, communicative host. Property was clean and close to the beach ##### Kedar T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roseanne A. 15 Jul 2024 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! ##### Roseanne A. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen J. 2 Aug 2023 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. ##### Eileen J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William F. 28 Sept 2023 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. ##### William F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and stay. Overall wonderful experience! ##### Kim M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect beach house! ##### Michael P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach house Amazing stay amazing host ##### Jason S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandria F., Mastic, NY 17 Jul 2023 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! ##### Alexandria F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen L. 14 Aug 2023 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. ##### Maureen L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 6 Jul 2023 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. ##### Amy B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Karan K. 21 Oct 2019 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. ##### Karan K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda L. 28 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Easy check in and great location! Overall had a great experience ##### Amanda L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. 5 Sept 2019 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. ##### Laura C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget B. 10 Jun 2019 #### 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!! ##### Bridget B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol C. 15 Aug 2018 #### 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. ##### Carol C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew N. 29 May 2018 #### 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! ##### Andrew N. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ---