Waterfront, private beach, ready for adventure, light & bright!

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Rear view from northeast corner of property.

Relax under the shade of perimeter trees.

One acre of property with waterfront on two sides including private beach

Only a few steps to beach, swimming, boating & kayaking.

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

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Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Southold, NY

Sparkling Pointe
5 min drive
Croteaux Vineyards
6 min drive
Railroad Museum of Long Island
8 min drive
East Hampton, NY (HTO)
75 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Floor Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

2nd Floor King

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

First Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

1st Floor Powder Room

Toilet

2nd Floor Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Set on a magical one-acre promontory, jutting into beautiful Long Creek with spectacular water views from every room, this light and airy 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath property is the perfect North Fork retreat! Coastal furnishings, with a large deck and grounds, enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, and swimming right from your own beach. Or take a bike ride or short drive to hamlet shopping, restaurants, transportation, award winning wineries, and Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound beaches. The ultimate North Fork vacation awaits!
4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3200 square feet
• Great room with cathedral ceiling and direct views of Long Creek
• Family room/den with 65” smart TV with Netflix/Amazon/Disney access and 300 Mbps wireless Internet (includes Eero mesh network for full house/deck WiFi coverage and 3 desk work spaces)
• Newly renovated well-equipped kitchen with eat-in counter space including new gas Wolf 6-burner range and built-in Bosch dishwasher, refrigerator and speed oven.
• Dining area off Great Room with direct access to deck and stunning views of Long Creek
• 540 square foot wooden outdoor deck, new Fortunoff outdoor teak dining furniture, 3 umbrellas and Weber propane grill
• 1st floor Master with king bed, smart TV and two walk-in closets, ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi tub, twin sinks and walk-in shower
• Separate powder room
• New 1st floor washer/dryer in mud room with access to garage
• 2nd floor King Bedroom with smart TV and water views in two directions
• 2nd floor Queen Bedroom with optional extra twin bed
• Separate 2nd floor bunk room with 4 twin beds and walk-in closet
• 2nd floor full bath with twin sinks and separate room for toilet and bath/shower.
Other:
• BYO dinghy or kayak, steps down from property to beach and Long Creek access
• Great walking/biking neighborhood for the family
• Potential access to Kenney's Beach, Goose Creek and Southold Town Beach
• Outdoor deck chairs, 4 Adirondack chairs, 2 teak recliners, outdoor 8 person teak dining set with oversized umbrella, two other family seating areas on deck, fire pit, wide hammock and separate kid picnic table.
• Baby crib, Pack-n-Play and bedrails available
• 1 mile to Southold Village (easily accessible on foot or bike)
• Walk/bike access to local vineyards, farm stands and fresh seafood market
• Additional kayaks, sail and power boats available for rent at nearby Port of Egypt
• Hampton Jitney Stop and Southold train station less than 5 minute drive from house
• Greenport Village with ferry to Shelter Island ~ 3 miles east
• Orient Point with ferry to New London ~ 12 miles east
Two-week minimum by town ordinance.
Cleaning fees, security deposit and insurance required.

Property manager

John & Wendy

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets 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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number Town of Southold Rental Permit # 0359

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southold

Located in Southold, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Railroad Museum of Long Island and East End Seaport Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Greenport Farmers' Market and Harbes Family Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Greenport Carousel and Norman E. Klipp Marine Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southold, NY

What's nearby

Sparkling Pointe - 5 min drive
Greenport Carousel - 7 min drive
Railroad Museum of Long Island - 8 min drive
Kontokosta Winery - 9 min drive
67 Steps Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Southold Station - 4 min drive
East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sterlington Deli - ‬7 min drive
‪North Fork Roasting Co - ‬3 min drive
‪Michelangelo Southold - ‬4 min drive
‪Southold Fish Market - ‬3 min drive
‪East End Bagel Cafe - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, private beach, ready for adventure, light & bright! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, private beach, ready for adventure, light & bright!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, private beach, ready for adventure, light & bright!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, private beach, ready for adventure, light & bright! located?

This family-friendly Southold holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Old Field Vineyards, Sparkling Pointe and Horton Point Park. Horton Lane Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Southold Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

30 Aug 2024

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

Amazing stay in the North Fork!

This was our second time spending a month at this beautiful house in Southold. We love it. The house is gorgeous and so well kept and clean. We love being on Long Creek which is so serene and pretty. We saw a lot of bird life which was peaceful with our morning coffee sitting outside. The listing is completely accurate and the photos show the house as it is. Everything was so clean and there is anything you would need for a great stay. Wendy and John the hosts are wonderful and so responsive. Would highly recommend this property and we will be back!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn V.

19 June 2024

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

Great place & location!

We spent 3 weeks loving this place! If you want to have a brilliant experience in a relaxing getaway, this is the place for you!

Stayed 24 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

17 July 2023

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

Amazing home and location!

We stayed at Long Creek for a month and it was absolute heaven. We would give this home more than 5 stars if we could. Wendy and John are amazing hosts. They are the most responsive and helpful people we have ever rented from. They were always accessible and willing to help. The home looks just like the photos and is beautiful. It’s airy and bright and you immediately exhale upon entering when you see the view of Long Creek. The outdoor setting is completely idyllic. We loved sitting outside particularly for our morning coffee and enjoying all the birds in the yard and the swans, egrets and osprey around the creek. The house is also in a perfect location. Feels completely remote when you’re there and then you’re only a 5 minute drive from Southold which is a great little town as well as a nice farm stand. We were central to beaches and vineyards. We did not want to leave and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

9 Oct 2022

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

Peaceful Oasis at Long Creek

My stay was absolutely perfect ! John and Wendy have a beautifully appointed home that has everything you could ask for. Their attention to detail made my stay with friends and family extra special. For example, when I asked about the bird feeders, they had a bag of birdseed delivered to the house the next day so I could feed the birds! I have rented several homes during the pandemic, and none of them can compare to Long Creek. I will definitely return to this 5 star home.

Stayed 56 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leni F., New York City

3 Aug 2022

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

Idyllic house

Our month-long rental was something we’d been seeking for many years, after several “suboptimal” summer houses. This house is by far the best we have ever rented. John and Wendy, the owners, have made every effort to equip the place with everything they would want for their own home—which it is. The kitchen is especially well equipped with two coffee makers and myriad sharp knives – an anomaly in a rental. The expansive deck, with BBQ below and large umbrellas, offered many hours of viewing the wildlife - many different birds and even visiting families of wild turkeys, with additional entertainment provided by Kona, the charming, playful mutt from next door (available only if you want her). The setting is gorgeous and we spent many hours kayaking along the creek and pond (the owners even supplied three kayaks – one double and two single). The house is centrally located with plentiful beaches, restaurants and farmers markets nearby, but the house and its surroundings are so pleasant that we were reluctant to leave often. We were so sad to leave and hope to return again soon.

Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

20 June 2022

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

Don't even know where to begin...

From the moment we pulled into the property (and certainly when we opened the door) my husband and I simultaneously exhaled and knew we had made the right choice. We are from the Cleveland area and had never been to Southold / The Northfork and knew nothing of the area. However, our son was getting married there and we needed a home base. We arrived 6 days before the wedding and stayed 8 days after, and it couldn't have been a better home away from home/vacation place. Prior to the wedding, our son stayed with us and also my daughter, their husbands and each of their children (a 6-month old and a two year old). Not only was there plenty of room, John & Wendy went above and beyond in making the nicest set-up for the children possible and even offering suggestions on room configurations based on brightness and quietness of rooms. Beyond that, their home is simply beautiful. Elegant, full of light, comfortable, incredibly clean and tons of room for enjoying company or peaceful "just being". Great kitchen, living space, bedrooms, baths. Just perfect. And then, the icing on the cake... what great outdoor space! The deck is gorgeous, with 3 separate seating areas (or pull it all together for a big gathering space!) Expansive grassy area for games and shenanigans - and really lovely waterfront with a small beach and great place for kayaking or paddle-boating and doing a bit of exploring. We walked to breakfast (Northfork Roasting), we walked to a nearby winery (Old Fields) both excellent - and everything that we did outside of day trips (from rehearsal dinner in Greenport to reception in Southhold to dinners, shopping etc.) was between 1 to 3 miles away! A truly special place and the perfect home base for us. As I mentioned, we rented blindly not knowing the area and it turned out so perfectly, my husband says I should always just make the call and let him know where to be and when! :) John and Wendy were the best hosts - spent time with us getting to know the nuances of the house and the area once we got settled and even sent us a terrific Google Doc of recommendations for the week after the wedding, when all the kids had gone, and it was just my husband and I on an extended vacation. Thank you - if I could give more than 5 stars, I would. If we ever find ourselves back in The Northfork, this is where we will stay.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen H.

19 Oct 2021

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Wonderful 2 weeks! The house is lovely, very comfortable, and well equipped in all respects; the property is awesome - great water views of Long Creek, spacious yard, and peaceful! Loved having coffee on the deck in the morning and watching the sunset in the evening. The neighbor is nice and quiet, close to everything. John and Wendy were terrific hosts - so nice to deal with. Made sure we had all the information we needed about the house, the area, etc. And were very quick to get back to us when the occasional question came up. We hope to return in the future!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

23 Sept 2021

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

Nice property to get away from it all & chillax.

Love the location and property ... bring your fishing rod, you are right in the water. This area of the North Fork is great and this house is a good home base for a family getaway focused on activities by the water (several beaches nearby) and around Greenport/Southold. Owners were excellent hosts, responsive and helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

20 Sept 2021

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

Another Great Summer in Southold

We had another great summer staying at John's house. The kitchen renovation is amazing. The appliances are all modern and brand new and there is plenty of counter space to cook/prep. We loved spending time on the water and evenings sitting outside on the new comfortable porch furniture. The house is in a great location and we love walking into town and around the neighborhood. Looking forward to returning again soon!

Stayed 85 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

12 Jan 2021

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed at the house over the holiday break - we needed a place to quarantine and later, safely gather with family and friends. We had a terrific experience. The house is incredibly comfortable and warm. It was super clean and obviously set up to make renters’ lives easy - the whole house is very well appointed and stocked. John and Wendy did a terrific job of helping us settle into the house and gave us lots of great local tips and ideas. We would absolutely rent the house again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a rental on the a North Fork!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carly J.

31 Oct 2020

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

What a lovely home for a month

We had a fantastic October enjoying all the North Fork fall offerings, and feeling so at home here. We had up to four kids under four at one point and everyone had space and all we needed to feel at home. John and Wendy were communicative and so helpful. They made sure we had everything we needed, and truly went above and beyond. Their home is lovely, and the property is perfect. The location was great for everything we wanted to do all month. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

11 Oct 2020

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

Amazing Summer in Southold

We had a great experience staying in Southold this summer. The location is perfect and walking distance into town. We enjoyed endless kayaks and swims in the creek and hanging out in the backyard. John and Wendy were so easy to communicate with and were great owners. The rooms were beautifully furnished with comfortable beds and great tvs. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 84 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa h.

3 July 2020

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

Magical Place to Stay in the North Fork (Great for kids or adult group)

John and Wendy might be the most thoughtful and kind hosts we have EVER had renting (and as NYC residents, we have rented homes many many times are we are hard to impress). Weather you want the beautiful water views, a great yard, a fire pit for enjoy at night... this house is so great (and better than the hamptons rentals we did for years, thanks to the location and great hosts). First - the home. Spacious and airy with beautiful decorating. This house is GREAT if you have a few kiddos or a group of adults and you want to not feel like you're on top of each other. - bedrooms are all big. Almost all of the bedrooms have views of the water which is so beautiful and peaceful. The house is on saltwater inlet from the Peconic which means saltwater which is so cool for swimming, fishing or just putting your toes in the water. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely - perfect for taking our 3 year old on bike rides without worrying about fast cars. You're 5-10 minutes from everything - Greenport, wineries, grocery store. There's an awesome farm stand at the end of the road so you could even bike there. The owners - John and Wendy are truly the loveliest hosts/owners. They went out of their way to make the house kid-friendly, to tell us about great events in the area...they even offered to help move things if we needed after our 6 week stay. Just kind people who love the North Fork and what makes it special. Can't recommend this place enough. I just hope this review doesn't make it too popular so we can't rent again.

Stayed 43 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

29 May 2020

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

A once-in-a-lifetime find!

We were lucky enough to stay at this beautiful seaside home for two full months during the onset of the pandemic. Knowing that we were taking a break from the small confines of our NYC apartment, John & Wendy could not have been more accommodating to our family of three -- from leaving two bottles of (much-needed) wine, to rush-ordering a high chair, to setting up a crib, to sharing their top pick-up recommendations for local restaurants, to checking in throughout our trip with helpful tips on how to best utilize their birdhouses & kayaks -- they truly could not have been more hospitable. We feel incredibly lucky to have stumbled upon such a wonderful home, with equally wonderful owners. The house itself is nothing short of a dream -- beautifully designed & immaculately maintained, with massive windows inviting in bright light & views of the surrounding pond at every corner. It's also laughably idyllic -- we woke up to swans circling in the pond almost every morning! The neighborhood itself is also very sweet, with lovely neighbors and daily sightings of deer & bunny rabbits (which our baby adored). It was the perfect home for us to escape to, and we cannot wait to visit with the rest of our family next summer. Simply put, this house is a GEM. It will exceed all of your expectations and more!!!

Stayed 58 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

10 Dec 2019

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

Another wonderful weekend in Southold

This was our second year renting from John and Wendy over Thanksgiving. Their house is beautiful and immaculate, and they went out of their way to accommodate us. They contacted us before arrival to ensure things were set up properly for our extended family, and they checked in during our visit to make sure everything was going well. Their house is calm and relaxing. We love to watch the ducks and swans swimming on the creek in the morning out the window. And walk around the neighborhood at dusk to see deer. The kitchen is very well appointed, with lots of pots and pans for cooking big family dinners. And I should note that they went out of their way to buy the omelette pan that my Dad was lacking last year. The beds are comfortable, and the linens are lovely. The bathrooms are large, and work well for extended family staying together. The location is fantastic, close to Southold, a 10 minute walk to the bagel store, the blue duck or Southold fish. We hope to return next year, and highly recommend others stay here! This is a truly relaxing and beautiful property with lovely owners.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

23 July 2019

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

North Fork Gem

My family had such an amazing time at this property. It is as beautiful as the pictures depict. My husband and I stayed here with my 2 adult children, son-in-law and 10 month old granddaughter. The owners, John & Wendy were super nice people, were easy to communicate with and were so accommodating and eager to make our stay a great experience. The home was very clean, well stocked with all the comforts of home. The beds were very comfortable with beautiful linens and they even had a beautiful crib which they put together for my granddaughter. We loved the views of the water from the deck, especially in the morning with a cup of coffee in hand. The yard is spacious, the neighborhood is clean and quiet and nature is abundant. We all enjoyed kayaking on the creek and even made it out to the bay, which looked out to Shelter Island. We also enjoyed walking and bike riding around the area. There are many restaurants near by to dine in or order takeout. We visited a couple of wineries and really enjoyed the family friendly Greenport Harbor Brewery in Peconic. Many beaches nearby to enjoy. In summary, my family had a wonderful time in this beautiful home and property and would love to stay here again in the near future.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 May 2019

Everything about this home is perfect!

What a wonderful stay we had at this beautiful home & property! First of all, the location is fantastic, easy access to everything the east end has to offer. The property is just fabulous, the most beautiful views of the water from everywhere. We spent most of our time in the yard, which is a little piece of heaven! My 2&1/2 year old grandson loved croquet, the hammock, kayaking &'playing with the dog next door. My cousin brought over her kayaks and that was fun to do everyday. Life jackets were there to use, nice! Inside is super clean , great beds, bedding, linens, towels etc.. Kitchen fully stocked with all you could need! Everything in the house is new. TVs in the family room & 2 of the bedrooms, great! Nice new bikes to go for a ride in a beautiful neighborhood. There was bocce ball, ping pong, games, puzzles etc.. The owners John & Wendy are super nice and there was great communication before , during and after our stay. I highly recommend this home, its beautiful and you will just love it! We look forward to coming back again! Thanks John & Wendy for sharing your home for a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

9 Dec 2018

Relaxing and beautiful property

We stayed at the house over the long Thanksgiving weekend. John was very helpful prior to our visit, answering questions about the property and setting things up to suit our needs. The house is beautifully situated on the creek and has beautiful views. The furnishings are classic and conducive to relaxing. The many couches were excellent for curling up with a book. The linens were all very nice and plentiful. We had 2 families with toddlers and the grandparents. Everyone had a great time. The toddlers spied on the adults from the balcony overlooking the living room and the property was large enough for a good soccer game outside. The house is close to lots of convenient amenities such as Southold fish market, the IGA grocery store and downtown Southold. It is also convenient to vineyards and the Geenport brewery. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to return!

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by John & Wendy

We have recently become empty nesters and wanted to find a get away property that our family could enjoy ... and one that we could selectively rent to others.

Why they chose this property

We love the North Fork of Long Island! Having immediate water access is a huge plus, plus the home is on a private acre of property and we were able to upgrade it with clean and bright furnishings and a new/modern kitchen.

What makes this property unique

We are within biking distance of both Southold and Greenport, and walking distance to Old Field a great local family winery and farm stands. Easy access by the Orient Point ferry, and love to be able to kayak to Hashamomuck Pond and even Shelter Island for the more adventurous.