Title: Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96967900/96967831/21ad4723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96967900/96967831/666396c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96967900/96967831/79a44c8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96967900/96967831/7b4e26fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96967900/96967831/d3ffa684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the historic 'Idle Hour' section of Oakdale, this six-bedroom home boasts serene views of Connetquot River and Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Enjoy paddle boarding or kayaking on the river, then unwind in the hot tub or by the fire pit with peaceful views from almost every room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! Stunning water views of the Connetquot River. Located in the “Idle Hour” section of Oakdale (originally created by Alva & William Vanderbilt in 1878). All six bedrooms have amazing views. The home is a close distance by paddle board down the river from the stately Vanderbilt mansion. Across the river is the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, providing amazing serene views of nature from inside house, the deck, backyard, and dock. Bird watchers delight! Photographers delight is some of The house has a hot tub, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, 2 surfboards (take to Fire Island!), dock for your boat (or a rental boat), peaceful views from almost every room! For more historical information about the area, google “Idle Hour Wikipedia”. The house has just been “placed in service” by an experienced operator (check out the reviews of our other VRBO listings #168476 & 7702998). The best sunsets around! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 30 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.743,-73.15373&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ynuwFxyn%7DL%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40S%40S%40UBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDQDSDQFSDQFQDQFQFSFQFOFQFQHOHOFQHOHOHOHOHOHMJOHMJMHOJMJMJMJKJMLKJKJKLKJILKJKLILILILILGLILGNGLGLGLGNELENELENELENCNCLCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFLHLHLJLFJJLJJHLJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLJLHNJLJLHNHLHNJNFNHNHNHPFNHNFPFPFNHPDRFPFPDPDPFRDPDRDPBRDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATARATARARARCRATCRCRCRCPCRCRERERCREPEREPGREPEPGRGPEPIPGPGPGNINGPINIPILGPKLININILKNKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKJMJKJMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODOBMDOBMDO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOAOEMAOEOCMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKIMKKKMKKKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMIMKMIOKMIOIOIMIQIMIQGOIQIOGOGQGQGQGQGQESGQEQGSEQESEQCSESESCSCSCQCSCSCSAUASCSASASAUASAU%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G9rd9dS3EAblgAKM1hfueda7hzo=) Oakdale, NY #### Getting around - East Islip Great River Station - 5 min drive - Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fatty Mc Gees - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tasty House II - ‬6 min drive - ‪Jackson Hall American Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Wharf - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! ? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Waterfront home, deck, bbq, fire pit, boats, hot tub, and more! located? > Situated in Oakdale, this holiday home is steps from Connetquot River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Great South Bay and Connetquot River State Park. Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Oakdale Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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