Weekends, midweeks and full weeks available! Steps to Beach, town and ferries!

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7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 24220.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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Kismet, NY

Fire Island Lighthouse
‪19 min walk‬
Ocean Beach
‪36 min walk‬
Robert Moses Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

UNLESS they are part of a family unit, All guests must be at least 24 years old (not negotiable). I rent several ways. A full week is either Friday 5 pm till Friday 10 am or Monday 2 pm till Monday 10 am. A weekend is Friday 5 pm till Monday morning at 10 am. The last way I rent is a Monday 2 pm till Friday 10 am midweek. This slice of paradise has all the bells and whistles with 2 full bathrooms, ac, wi-fi, 2 flat panel SMART tv's, and 2 washer/dryers. The galley kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender and other amenities. The large dining room and huge living room are great for entertaining. There are 4 bedrooms on the first floor and 3 bedrooms on the second floor. Each of the 7 bedrooms (all 12" memory foam mattresses) have a full and a twin bed with the exception of one bedroom that has 3 twin beds and 2 others with 2 full beds in each. The upstairs den and bar area with extra fridge and sink comes in handy as well. Special reduced off season rates!

Property manager

Greg

Languages

English

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay Shore

Located in Bay Shore, this holiday home is near the beach. Robert Moses State Park and Captree State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bay Shore Mini Golf and Monster Mini Golf. Sky Zone and Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kismet, NY

What's nearby

Atlantique Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Lighthouse Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Fire Island Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Robert Moses Water Tower - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Robert Moses Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

Bay Shore Station - 20 min drive
Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Captain Bill's - ‬22 min drive
‪Nicky's On The Bay Gas - ‬23 min drive
‪Islip Town Beach - ‬28 min drive
‪Chowder Bar - ‬22 min drive
‪Nicky's Clam Bar - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Weekends, midweeks and full weeks available! Steps to Beach, town and ferries! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Weekends, midweeks and full weeks available! Steps to Beach, town and ferries! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Atlantique Beach and Great South Bay. Lighthouse Beach and Fire Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER M.

29 July 2023

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

Kismet Get Away

Great time...close to the beach or the bay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean C.

4 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for young adults

Greg, the owner, is easy to work with and close by if issues It’s the perfect place for young adults who are looking for lots of comfortable sleeping and space to spread out and hang out It’s no frills and clean and comfortable. Location is perfect My children and their friends want to come back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

grace k.

26 July 2023

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

nice home

everything was fine but having stayed at many other fire island properties we expected bikes to be available and basic spices and things like that in the kitchen. might be nice if you warn people ahead of time just so they are prepared. but everything else was just fine.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

17 Aug 2022

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

Greg Was Great!

We had a group for a birthday stay at Greg’s property. It is excellent for large groups, close to the beach and ferry’s. 10/10!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

30 Aug 2021

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

Great for large groups

Great spot for a large multi-family group. Good location mid-point between the bay and the ocean, with a nice large outdoor area for hanging out. We gave the kids the upstairs 3 bedrooms, and the adults the downstairs 4 bedrooms, which worked out well. Basic and clean accommodations that worked well for our group.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maja A.

28 June 2021

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

Everything we hoped for

We had a large reunion after a horrible COVID year and 1/2 of not seeing anyone. The owner was fantastic, and responsive to my communications, and did everything possible to make our stay a great one. He also rents bikes next door which was very convenient. We would absolutely stay again. Very spacious. Upstairs deck and extra kitchen were really helpful with a large group.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

12 Aug 2020

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

Review

Fantastic experience. Close to the ferry, beach, all restaurants on the island. Greg was super responsive and met all our needs. Very happy and look forward to staying again soon!

8/10 Good

Nicole N.

21 July 2020

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

The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal at Kismet was as advertised by Greg. There were plenty of beds and seating for our large group. It is a great location with easy access to both the bay and the ocean. Greg was very responsive to any questions we had or anything we needed (e.g. he quickly brought over a full propane tank for the grill when we needed a refill). He let us borrow his wagon to haul all of our stuff to and from the ferry which was super helpful. Central air worked great. Having a second fridge in the upstairs kitchen space was awesome. There are two stackable washer/dryers that generally worked well except the downstairs dryer was quite squeaky and may need repair. Adding a fence or something to close off the patio would be a big plus for families with young kids. Including some additional kitchen utensils and serving dishes would be a big perk. Other things that could be helpful at the house would be board games, beach chairs, and a beach wagon. Greg was a very responsive, helpful host, and a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

neal f.

18 Aug 2019

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

Hosted my daughters 16th birthday celebration.

For the price of an average 4 hour party we had a week long experience. Beautiful area with easy access.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

24 June 2019

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

Great stay for large groups!

We were extremely happy at the Kismet Taj Mahal. The location was great and the size was more than enough for our group of 20+. On top of this, Greg was a great host and was very responsive anytime we needed something. To be fully transparent, I'll warn that the beds are not the comfiest, but overall the accommodations for a group of our size were perfect. Highly recommend and hope to stay again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arielle F., Long Island, NY

10 Sept 2018

Great trip!

We had a great time at this house! We stayed with 24 people for Labor Day weekend. There were enough beds for everyone to sleep comfortably. The outdoor area was great and we got plenty of use of the 2 BBQs. The location was perfect. We were a few blocks from the beach and also a few blocks from the ferry and restaurants. Greg was a great host and was available to help with any questions or issues that came up. We would definitely come stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil F.

25 July 2018

GONEBEACHIN

Perfect location in Kismet that accommodated our large group of four families. The house is a conveniently short walk from the ferry, The Inn and Surfs Out, Margaritavillas wine-bar and the deli on the bay side. It is also a short two block walk to the beach where most of the time is spent. The only walkway with a ramp onto the beach which was great. The house had plenty of room on the inside in addition to the outside with three decks, two BBQs and plenty of tables and seating. The owner is friendly, close-by and accommodating to any needs. One of the BBQ tanks went empty the first night and was replaced first thing the following morning without asking. I would recommend this house and we would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

27 June 2018

Great property! Close to the beach and spacious!

Had a wonderful stay! The Kismet Taj Mahal is close to the beach and to the local restaurants. Plenty of bedrooms and space. The owner could not have been nicer. Would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

31 Jan 2018

Great Family Getaway House

We had 5 families, A total of 19 People meet up at the Kismet Taj Mahal for a family reunion. The ferry ride over was great, and the house was a short walk from the ferry dock. The beach was also a short walk from the house. We rented bikes to check out the Island and beaches. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable, The house had all the amenities of home. Greg made sure we were had everything needed for our family to be comfortable. I highly recomend the Kismet Taj Mahal for a quiet, relaxing, multi family getaway. Thank You Greg, 2 thumbs up !!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

27 Dec 2017

Wonderful Time! Lots of great memories made.

This was our second time to stay on Fire Island in Kismet. We had a group of 10 that stayed at Kismet Taj Mahal for 4 days. The place was very clean, convenient access to the marina and beach. Greg was wonderful host. We rented bikes from him to explore the island. On Saturday evening we had more friends show up and the private area beside the home was perfect for entertaining. Two gas grills, 3 picnic tables and lots of chairs. Highly recommend this place for a great get away from the big city hustle. Laid back atmosphere. Just plain fun. Thank you Greg! we will be back next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

25 Aug 2016

Great House & Great Host

We stayed at the house at the end of August and it was the perfect fit for our large group. We were arriving a little early with all of our food, and Greg was very accommodating in making sure we were able to store things in the fridge. Also, our first night we noticed the propane tanks for the grill were empty, and Greg fixed the problem immediately. He was helpful with any questions we had and was easily accessible. The house was air conditioned and clean. We were 24 people and all slept very comfortably in the house. This was our first trip to Fire Island, and we can't wait to come back next year and stay at the Kismet Taj Mahal again. Thank you, Greg!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D., West Babylon, NY

19 Aug 2016

Saved our family vacation!

Clean, clean, clean!!!! Greg saved our family vacation. He provided this beautiful home after our initial rental at A different property didn't work out. Not only that, he helped us move three families items from one property to another and answered any questions we had right away! The home is set up to perfectly accommodate two families because the upstairs has a separate kitchenette and semi-private entrance with three bedrooms and central air with a beautiful deck. Downstairs has a wonderful living space with four bedrooms and is also fully air-conditioned. The air is a big deal for us and not many rentals on the island provide central air. I will definitely rent from Greg again. This home is a home run!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

11 Aug 2016

Perfect house for large groups!

We stayed at this house in the beginning of August for a bachelorette party (15 people total). None of us had ever been to Fire Island before, so we didn't know what to expect. We were all so impressed with the house and with Greg. The house was clean, spacious, air conditioned, in a perfect location (minutes from beach, ferry dock, market, restaurants/bars), and we all slept very comfortably. When we arrived, Greg met us at the dock with a trailer for our luggage and then he brought us to the house. He told us to let him know if we needed anything and we took him up on that offer. We called him a few times and he was always quick to respond. One time, we called to let him know that we forgot to bring garbage bags and he was kind enough to bring some over immediately. He even brought us some beach chairs, which you usually have to rent. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and we hope to come back next summer! Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable, Greg!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 July 2016

Wonderful home for family reunions!!

We stayed at his house in July. WE were a large group on a family reunion -24 of us in all. Excellent location and the house accommodated us all. Greg was WONDERFUL. He was right there to make sure our stay was pleasant- even to bringing spices when needed! We will surely rent again from him. Tanks Greg for making our vacation fabulous!

About the host

Hosted by Greg

Seasoned Owner/Operator whose specialty is chilling!

Why they chose this property

This IS the Taj Mahal!

What makes this property unique

Fire Island Baby!

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property