My husband and I relocated to Long Island a few months ago (February 2017). While searching for a house to buy, we rented this beautiful, furnished home for 3 1/2 months. We had a wonderful time! We could not have possibly asked for a better place to live during the transition. The house, the location and the prompt, attentive and friendly service from the owners (Hans and Rita) were fantastic!
Let's start with the house. It looks exactly as pictured. It's so comfortable and cozy. The open kitchen is great for having conversations while cooking, eating, watching TV, or having a glass of vino while looking out upon the lovely back yard. Unfortunately, it was cold when we were there so we didn't get to enjoy getting in the pool, but I can say that the backyard is beautiful and there's plenty of privacy owing to the tall, thick trees that surround it.
Second, you can't possibly get a better location. It's quiet and close to everything. It's right between the dock and the Village strip which is where you will find the restaurants and shops. The water/dock is two short blocks south and the strip is a couple of short blocks north. It's about a 5-minute walk to the strip, so we could pop into Porter's or Avino's for dinner, or grab a breakfast sandwich at the Village Bistro, quite quickly, easily and spontaneously. We absolutely loved walking down to the water. It's just a quick walk - very relaxing and peaceful, especially at dawn or sunset. Because the house is directly across from a church, you get the experience of being on vacation in a lovely home, combined with the charm of small, village life.
Last, but not least, is the service from the owners. We had no problems whatsoever with the home, but we did contact them a couple of times and they responded quickly. One time, I accidentally locked myself out. I called Hans from the church across the street. He was there in less than 5 minutes. When we were having problems with the washing machine, they replaced it within just a couple of days. Other than that, we had no issues. We had dinner with Hans and Rita at The Bellport (my favorite restaurant in the village) on our last night. They are very good people. All in all, I highly recommend renting this house owing to it's beauty, comfort, location and owner responsiveness. Enjoy your vacation!
