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Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"

Bay Shore vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, towels, soap
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kismet, NY
  • Place, Atlantique Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fire Island Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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About the area

Bay Shore

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Also, Lighthouse Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Fire Island Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Atlantique Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fire Island Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 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

  • ‪Captain Bill's - ‬21 min drive
  • Rachel's Restaurant
  • ‪Bayside Clam Bar & Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ditch Kitchen & Surf Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"

ACCESS TO FIRE ISLAND IS ONLY BY FERRY. NO CARS

Large Kismet 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home for Rent
Location is super convenient.
3-minute walk to beach, playground and town
Great for families, large fenced in yard
Dining table extends to 10 people.
Air Conditioning units in Home
Gourmet Viking Kitchen w/ all the bells and whistles
2 Family Rooms w/ Flat Screen Televisions - kids have their own area downstairs, while adults play upstairs.
Multiple Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Weber grill on top deck


All weekly rentals have access to beach chairs ( at least 6) umbrellas (2) boogie boards (2) few sand toys for children. 3 bicycles.
Wagons and coolers are available for transport items to/from ferry.

As far as house essentials we provide a few starters:
Dishwasher pods 3
Dish washing liquid
Bathrooms guest soaps 4
Kitchen garbage bags 3
Large trash bags 2
Laundry soap
4 rolls toilet paper
2 rolls paper towels

Paper napkins, plates, cups NOT provided. Guests need to bring their own paper products, and supply of garbage bags.

Several grocery stores located in Bayshore, NY deliver to Kismet. Check websites.

Kitchen is stocked with utensils, cookware.

Commercial ice machine on premises.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Please start a load of wash if possible the night before towels/sheets
Lock up/Secure wagon's down by the ferry
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Garbage must be secured in pails w/ lids in garbage shed located on side street of the property. Addtl. fee $200 if garbage is compromised.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Kismet Fire Island 4 Bedroom Family House
Kismet, Fire Island 4 bedroom family house Ocean Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the MacArthur Airport (ISP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Atlantique Beach and 12-minute walk from Lighthouse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE"?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" to downtown Bay Shore?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Kismet.

Kismet, 4 bedroom Fire Island family house "IMAGINE" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELEANOR O.

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

Family staycation

Family staycation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing weekend at Imagine! The house was clean, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for the perfect beach getaway. Fran was wonderfully accommodating and made our stay so easy and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

The house is beautiful, great kitchen-love the fridge. Fran was available at every turn for any call I made before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

pascale H.

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

Family at the beach

Had a Great time. Dishwasher needs to be replaced and outside shower was dirty . Otherwise great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli M.

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

Cozy home, great location

This is a cozy home that can sleep 10, is well set up with AC units and an incredibly well renovated kitchen. Classic Kismet-style place and just far enough away from town to avoid any loud noise. Francine was very responsive to texts.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! It was my first time in Kismet and I loved it. The house is very nice and well equipped. And the owner was very helpful and responded immediately to a small problem I had when I checked in with the electricity. It was just a breaker that had tripped and she talked me through how to reset it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Thank You

Really enjoyed the home and outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph H.

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

Exactly what we needed

Great size kitchen to entertain and oversized subzero fridge with plenty of room for everything, brought are little dogs that enjoyed watching everyone walk by to the beech from the upper deck, enjoyed our stay and look forward to future vacations at this great house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Regina B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

Outstanding property. Prime location between the bay and the beach. We had some issues with cleanliness upon arrival but Fran was easy to reach and very responsive. We worked together to find a solution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

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

The Perfect ‘FamilyMoon’!

To quote my son, our stay at Imagine was a “top-tier week”! Everything was perfect and as described. We thoroughly enjoyed the incredible kitchen and outside deck. Fran was helpful and attentive, a wonderful host. Our family was happy and comfortable all week. Thank you to the Cintorino Family for sharing your home with our family 💙
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JH W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property/location and only reason I can't do 5-stars across the board is ACCESS SHOULD BE CLEARLY DESCRIBED AT TOP OF LISTING! Even though Google Maps shows directions to/from, YOU CANNOT ACCESS THIS PROPERTY VIA AUTOMOBILE. The ferry schedule also changes and is not always accurately updated on the website. Future renters please do your thorough homework and confirm getting to/from! We completely bailed on the 2nd night due to these challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location are great. I never had been to Kismet prior and it was great for families. The only reason this is not 5 stars is because the cleaning crew did not do a good job at all. There was a random garbage bag filled with stuff on the back deck. The outdoor shower was pretty gross, there was a used razor and garbage in it. Lastly they did not leave us any garbage bags or paper towels or any extra supplies. They did note the cleaning crew was running late.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilyne M.

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

Kismet, Fire Island, New York

House worked very well for us and it was as advertised. The upstairs master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is unusual in a Fire Island rental house and is a very good feature. Kitchen was large and stocked very well with dishes, glasses, cooking utensils. Two very large grills were great. Subzero refrigerator and freezer very beautiful and large and spacious - a little hard to get used to the delayed opening once it has been open but then works fine. Outdoor deck off the kitchen is very nice. All in all a good stay for a family - grandparents, parents and children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi R.

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

Awesome experience

This was our first time renting a house in fire island and i must say we were not dissapointed. The "imagine" house was everything we had hoped for. The pictures were spot on. The amenities were exactly as stated- plus!!! Fran was very accessible to anything we needed. The microwave was not working when we checked in. I let her know and she immediately had a new one sent over. We will definitely be going back next year!! Thanks again fran.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew A.

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

Beautiful Home, Great Stay! Highly Recommend

Over the years I've stayed in a few handfuls of homes across Fire Island and I can confidently say the Imagine home has been our best experience yet. Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived, and the owner/property manager even left us champagne in the wine fridge as a welcome! The bedrooms are all a good size, we comfortably fit 10 people with no problem. The backyard is huge, great for hosting a gathering/BBQ. Front top deck is an awesome spot with beautiful views to hangout with a crew. The kitchen was well stocked with all drink ware, coffee machines, and utensils. Wagons, towels, beach chairs all provided which made beach-going super easy. The subzero fridge kept our drinks perfectly chilled which was probably the most important part of the weekend! Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay here. Great location, close to the restaurants/bars, and a quick shot down the walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Large, flexible house w/ great kitchen

We stayed 5 nights over Labor Day. The bedrooms are good, it was convenient to have an extra daybed for a kid who needed to switch rooms. All bedrooms had AC, and fans. Kitchen is excellent, thoughtfully designed and well equipped. Outdoor shower was typical of fire island, we love that. Kitchen is on 2nd floor along with a generous deck, which was really nice for grilling and relaxing, though not set up for outdoor dining. Mosquitos were mostly under control, some did get in every night but not a big deal, screens mostly in great shape. Wifi was good, we were able to spend one day working. While this house is close to the party hub in Kismet, the noise was minimal (I was surprised, to be honest) and overall it was a very quiet stay. The Kismet playground was nice to have for the 5 young children we had with us. We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANN H.

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

Kismet comforts

Had a great week in this house. Well appointed kitchen, a little tight for 8 adults and a dog but we made it work. Ran into some minor issues; host was responsive and helpful throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asher P.

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

Great week in Kismet

The house was well equipped to provide a great stay for our family trip. Beach Chairs, Bikes, 2 Grills and a fantastic kitchen made for a great stay. The host was available and answered quickly when we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful home with an amazing kitchen. Great location to both beach and ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

A beautiful home in a perfect spot

A beautiful home in a great location ! We even got great weather !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce O.

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

Amazing stay at "Imagine"!

Thank you, Francine, for providing your beautiful home, so that my wife and our boys could create some extraordinary memories. From the cooling AC, to the outdoor grills and terrace, we could not have wished for anything more. Having spent many years in Seaview as a boy, it was great to be able to discover Kismet and share it with my family. The location to both town and the beach was ideal and was a great base for our adventures. We hope to return to "Imagine". Thank you for your gracious hospitality.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great location

Property is nice. Close to town and the playground and not a far walk to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N.

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

We shared happy days after so long a separation! Loved the Beach and convenience to Kismet.

Loved easy beach and ferry access. Wonderful layout for our family. We appreciate the carts, bikes, many features.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Imagine

Fran is a fantastic host! We had a wonderful time at Imagine. The house is lovely, great spot, and perfect for a cozy week with family. We love Imagine!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021