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Shelter Island Hidden Waterfront Gem

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House front with circular driveway
Front entrance to the house
Living room overlooking the lake
Living room leading to the deck
View of the lake from the deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Shelter Island Historical Society
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gardiner's Bay Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • East Hampton, NY (HTO)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Shelter Island Hidden Waterfront Gem

Tucked on a hill and hidden from view, this immaculate, traditional home on 1.2 acres overlooking Fresh Pond has a sense of seclusion and tranquility, with prevailing southwest breezes and sunsets as a welcome backdrop. Well thought-out in every way, with double-height ceilings and a fireplace in the living room and an eat-in kitchen with a beautiful adjoining dining area. There's a brand new Weber barbecue on the expansive deck overlooking the water, where you can watch osprey hunt the pond and turkeys fly up to the oaks at dusk. The second floor has two bedrooms, both with queen beds, plus an additional twin bed in one of the rooms and a crib if needed. There is a wonderful screened gazebo for those lazy days with a good book or for entertaining by the water. A path leads down to Fresh Pond, one of Shelter Island's great hidden treasures. Fish off the dock, or take the kayaks and paddle boards out for a cruise on the lake.

Monthly summer rental rates are as follows:
July $32,500
June and July $59,500
August $35,500
August through Labor Day $40,500
July & August through Labor Day $72,000
Memorial Day through Labor Day $99,700

Property manager

philip rabito

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib, high chair, noisemaker, playpen, toys
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- No parties nor events allowed - No smoking allowed

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Shelter Island

Located in Shelter Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Havens House and East End Seaport Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sylvester Manor and Greenport Carousel. Travelling with kids? Consider Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Railroad Museum of Long Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Shelter Island Historical Society - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shelter Island Whale's Tail - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Wades Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gardiner's Bay Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Greenport Station - 25 min drive
  • East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sterlington Deli - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Stars Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucharitos - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aldo's - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelter Island Hidden Waterfront Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Shelter Island Hidden Waterfront Gem?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shelter Island Hidden Waterfront Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shelter Island Hidden Waterfront Gem located?

This family-friendly Shelter Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Havens House, Wades Beach and Sylvester Manor. Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Mashomack Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lawrence H.

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

Great retreat

Wonderful house on a beautiful hilltop overlooking a lake. Great outdoor space and well appointed kitchen. Perfect for a group of adult friends seeking a getaway holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Incredible stay in Shelter Island

My husband and I stayed here for a week and enjoyed every moment. The house was clean, well furnished and equipped, and very comfortable. We loved paddle boarding on the lake, the quick drive to the beach, and spending evenings on the beautiful deck. Philip was communicative and the perfect host. We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marilyne T.

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

Thanksgiving

Gorgeous spot with gorgeous view over Fresh Pond. The house is lovely and well designed so people and hence bedrooms are not on top of one another. Beautiful deck, large table and BBQ which we could not use because of time of year. Microwave did not work, nor did fireplace both of which we were counting on. Apparently owner aware of this. Great having a washer/dryer. Overall, lovely. Would love to come again. Shelter is fabulous for a family retreat. Thank you, Philip.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Spectacular

Stunning property, beautiful lake, fantastic homeowner communication, idyllic sleepy little island with postcard beauty everywhere. We already want to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

A Peaceful Retreat

I could write for a while but in the end it would all roll into the fact that Philips home was for our family a very "peaceful retreat." At any time of our stay we had great communication if needed with Philip. He was very accommodating. The home is absolutely beautiful. Well kept. Well supplied. Tremendous setting. Great lake living with easy access to the beaches of Shelter Island. On days when the sun was hiding, we enjoyed the peace and quiet of the home and we were able to read, work, or rest. Great amenities. Thank you Philip!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Port Jefferson Station

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

What a beautiful house and location!

This house is gorgeous on the inside! It is decorated and furnished so beautifully! What a kitchen, incredible and well stocked. The location is fantastic, sitting on a small lake, a half mile to the huge preserve and also a beautiful beach. House was immaculately clean. No long list of requirements to do at check-out, easy check-in. Only thing I would say could be improved is the outside of house and yard and deck needs some work, along with a few lounge chairs. There is even a hot tub, which was very nice. I would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

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

Fabulous getaway

Just great house, location, amazingly bucolic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Beautiful and Private Lake Home

Our family has been coming to Shelter Island for many years! Our host, Phil was extremely gracious and accommodating! Our family of 5 stayed for an extended weekend in July! The house was beautiful overlooking a freshwater lake. We truly enjoyed breakfast out on the large deck. The screened-in porch was a wonderful addition and we felt as if we were in a treehouse. The home was spacious, comfortable, well-furnished with a wonderful open layout. The bedrooms were large, clean and inviting. We truly enjoyed the paddleboards on the lake in the mornings! We look forward to our next visit and would recommend this beautiful home to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Spectacular home on a unique and bucolic island.

My wife and I recently spent a few days at this wonderful Shelter Island home, and we couldn’t be more pleased with our stay. To start with, the owner Phil is terrific with his responsiveness and in depth answering of our questions. Shelter Island was new to us, so he gave us great insider advice on local restaurants, events and helpful tips on the town. The island is a bucolic gem with a ton of small town events ......and plenty of opportunities to do nothing if you so choose. We had breakfast at a local pharmacy, went to a CSA farm to pick our own vegetables, lounged in the sun at Crescent Breach, had dinner at Vine Street Cafe and took in a concert at Itzhak Perlman’s music center on the island....that was just one of our days! The property is absolutely perfect. The house itself is impeccably appointed, well designed and furnished, and was absolutely spotless upon our arrival. Everything that we needed was in the home from beautiful linens and towels to a well stocked kitchen and beautiful and new monster Weber grill. The property is extremely wooded and private and the views of the lake from all rooms of the house and huge deck and screened gazebo are spectacular. The photos on the website really do it no justice. The lake itself is warm, clean and for our entire stay, extremely private...... except for the osprey, a blue heron and a fisherman in a rowboat.....all locals. Every night before dusk, we were amazed to watch turkeys fly into the oak trees beyond the deck to sleep for the night. I did not know that turkeys could fly!! There were several kayaks, paddle boards and a swim platform which we enjoyed for nearly our entire stay. This was the absolute perfect venue for our long needed restful vacation. I recommend Phil’s lake house on Shelter Island without reservation and an already planning a return trip this fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

What a BREATHTAKING property!

We are a young couple who recently stayed at the lake house. I have rented a few properties in Shelter Island through VRBO but hands down this is my favorite! The property is extremely private and quiet, and we did not see a neighbor for the entire week. There is nothing better than waking up and having a cup of coffee on the deck far above the lake. The lake itself is amazing. The owner has 3 kayaks that we used to fish off of and zip around the lake. Lake was warm and clean and is perfect for swimming. The house itself is beautifully decorated and very cozy. We love to cook and this kitchen was ideal for entertaining. The owner Philip was terrific. He made sure we had everything we needed, kept in touch throughout our stay, and gave us great recommendations on things to do on Shelter Island. We will be staying here again!

About the host

Hosted by philip rabito

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Languages:

English