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CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE

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View from the upper deck with Kayakers & Paddle Boarders enjoying the water
View of The Great Peconic Bay & Robins Island from the upper deck of the cottage
View of the front side of The English Cottage with flower boxes
The 2nd Bedroom with views of the Bay & Beach with access to the upper deck
Back garden with entrance onto the porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Flanders, NY
  • Place, Suffolk Theater
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Hamptons Beaches
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE

Charming Waterfront English Cottage on a private Bay Beach. Surrounded by a nature preserve. The Upper deck has 400 sq ft off of both bedrooms that offer spectacular views of the bay. Lovely heated outdoor shower. Private and peaceful with abundant flora/fauna makes this setting something very special. Stunning sunsets and sunrises. Just 15 minutes to the village of Southampton or Westhampton and the Hampton Beaches. The wineries and farm stands in the North Fork are also just 15 minutes away, making for a rare LOCATION. The Location offers the best of both worlds. Tour the Vineyards and have lunch at a local farm stand then head over to Southampton Cooper's Ocean Beach voted the # 1 beach in America or just swim at your own
private bay beach right out the front door and then head out for dinner for some local fresh caught seafood all in a day. The swimming at the cottage is outstanding for young ones because of the gentle bay. We also have a 3 person ocean kayak with life jackets. Renters and their guests will use the kayak at there own risk. You can explore the beautiful bays and the estuaries. The wildlife is wonderful, especially the birds.There are many farm stands in the area offering fresh vegetables and flowers and delicious baked goods and kid's activities. Lots of golf courses close by and if you like shopping you are close to the Tanger Outlet Malls, a big shopping haven. There are many local restaurants with fresh caught seafood which are outstanding.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Riverhead

Located in Riverhead, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Hamptons Beaches and Cooper's Beach. All Star Bowling and Suffolk Theater are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Flanders, NY

What's nearby

  • Regal UA Hampton Bays - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Suffolk Theater - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Meschutt Beach - 8 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • The Hamptons Beaches - 8 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Riverhead Station - 8 min drive
  • Westhampton, NY (FOK-Francis S. Gabreski) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverhead Brew House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪On The Docks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cliff's Rendezvous - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE ?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE on 16 May 2026 start from AU$769, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING WATERFRONT ENGLISH COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE BAY BEACH IN A NATURE PRESERVE located?

Nestled on the beach, this Riverhead cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of All Star Bowling, The Hamptons Beaches and Good Ground Park. Suffolk Theater and Safari Adventure are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage for the last 2 weeks of August. Our dogs were the happiest being able to swim in the Peconic bay. Having the beach and the point being a quick walk outside your place was great, and still a close drive to the Hampton beaches.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Quaint English Cottage

We had a wonderful stay here while visiting for a wedding. the bedrooms were both upstairs, FYI which I wasn't aware of from the listing but we made it work. The grounds were beautiful and lots of birds to enjoy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enchanted April. Beautiful home - exponential romance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseneia L.

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

Amazing!

We had a fantastic weekend at Nancy’s cottage in Flanders! The cottage is extremely comfortable - a nice sitting room, an open and well-lit kitchen, eating area, a spacious deck, and an incredible backyard (the best part). The bedrooms are comfortable as well. The backyard is set with a lovely deck We had a truly amazing time at this home! When we arrived we were greeted by Rick( the caretaker)with a helpful welcome binder and a truly beautiful house. It was clean, spacious and exactly what was advertised. It was well worth the money. It was close to town (only 15 minutes away from everything) and had so many additional amennaties (smart tv with access to most steaming sights, fire pit, hammock, comfortable beds and so much more). So much better than a hotel. We cannot wait to come back! Thank you Nancy and Rick
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda P.

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

Lovely break

This little cottage is delightful. Beach a short walk away. Garden lovely. My best was sitting on porch or the deck and overlooking the garden or bay. Air conditioning was a life saver too. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Flanders beach cottage

The cottage and garden are very special: it felt like the English or French countryside. Plentiful flowers and old trees with character. The cottage is tastefully furnished and very comfortable. There are pleasant porches on both floors. The Bay beach is just a few steps from the cottage. There is a kayak. Southampton is a twenty-minute drive away.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Oasis close to the city

Nancy’s house is great. The location is convenient but feels miles away. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephan M.

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

Lovely Cottage

We enjoyed the unique character of this enchanted cottage by Flanders Bay. The privacy, lovely deck, views and adjacent beach made the week fly by. We all enjoyed the experience and the puppies loved the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Magical

The house is charming. The backyard is magical and is just feet away from a beach that feels like it's all your own.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Beautiful rustic cottage in idyllic setting.

Very much enjoyed a relaxing stay in this delightful cottage which is nestled in a beautiful peaceful garden and artfully and comfortablely decorated. Perfect location - a minute walk to private beach and close proximity to all other local beaches and national park walks. Nancy was very helpful and communicative - and neighbor Rick was a perfect host. Perfect peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

Sweet summer days at a cozy beach house

For several weeks from mid-June to July, this cottage was our paradise. Just perfect romantic relaxation for the two of us (while sure to accommodate a small family as well). We were positively surprised as the cottage was a bit larger than we would have expected from the pictures. Also, the pictures do not really show the garden which is wonderful as there are some trees to provide shade plus lounge chairs and hammock. The garden really is superb, and well enjoyed by the local bunny rabbits who like to munch on the clovers and grass. Watching their antics while sunning on the balcony is very relaxing. With the wonderful garden, the porch and the balcony, we were basically outside enjoying ourselves all the time we were at the cottage and awake: sunning and relaxing on the balcony, either under the sun or using the sun umbrella. If it got too hot, we moved to the porch which is in the shade. Or, to the garden chairs. Dining on the porch. Food shopping: Hampton Bays stores are 10 minutes by car. We also visited a farm market nearby in the North Fork - about 15 minutes by car. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils etc. and there is an electric grill on the porch (plus the gas stove inside, and oven). As a result, we made tons of farm-to-table food which we enjoyed on the porch in the warm summer evenings after having watched the sunset from the balcony or from the beach, drinking North Fork wines, watching the warm night get dark, plugging in the twinkle lights on the balcony support beams, waiting for the stars to come out... The local beach is right there. At the end of the garden, there is a 5 meter (15 feet) path to private road (leading to one property). Immediately on the other side of that road is a small dune, behind which is the beach. However, the best place to cross the dune is down the road some 15 meters (45 feet). Just like that, you are on the beach. The cottage location provides for easy access to make day trips to the North Fork and the South Fork. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet mainly because the houses nearby are actually lived in by real people day by day. This is not a crazy party vacation house neighborhood in any way. The owner Nancy was very helpful and pleasure to communicate with. The same goes for the concierge Rick. A+ grades all around. The cottage deserves more than 5 stars and we are already thinking about coming back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great private location and perfect for families

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage, which was very clean and spacious for our family of 5 (4 plus our dog) – our kids enjoyed the large, private backyard with our dog, which was great amenity coming from the city. We spent a lot of time on the private porch enjoying the outdoors/scenery and grilling. The owner and property manager provide up-to-date resources on activities in the local towns and are accessible to address any questions. Overall, the location was great – safe, secluded and quite. The bay beach was just beyond the backyard, across a private gravel drive (literally a five minute walk to the bay) and towns offering a variety grocery stores & restaurants were about a 10-minute drive. We are already looking forward to a return trip to the cottage and would highly recommend it for anyone seeking a relaxing, private getaway to the Hamptons. Thanks so much to Nancy and Rick!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Bryan and his family were wonderful guests. They were very respectful of the cottage. They left it clean. They followed the house rules and were very communicative. We would be delighted to have them back anytime. Nancy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

Enchanted Bayfront Cottage

The setting was truly beautiful. The private beach had lovely soft sand and the water was warm enough to swim. We also walked to the sandbars at low tide with incredible views of the Peconic Bay. We also used the kayak and explored the bay which was very exciting. The inside of the cottage was very charming and warm. The living room was open and spacious . The bedrooms were lovely and had beautiful views of the bay and we fell asleep to the sounds and breezes of the bay. Everything was very clean and organized. We really loved the hot out door shower . We enjoyed going into the village of Southampton which is a short drive away but our favorite thing to do was to sit under the big umbrella on the deck and watch the sailboats and birds go by. We have been renting in the Hamptons for 10 summers and this is our favorite setting so far. We highly recommend this place and hope to return soon .
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Stefanie was a wonderful guest. We would be so glad to have her come back. She left the place clean communicated very well and followed all the house rules. Nancy
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel P.

Stunning bayside cottage for unbeatable price!!

I was looking for a weekend rental on the water with solitude and within proximity to fun day trips. The cottage provided ample silence and included stunning water views from the upper deck. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and I was able to prepare full course meals after shopping at nearby farmer stands and vineyards. Day trips from the cottage were amazing! It's incredible that within a 1.5 hour drive from NYC you can find open fields, farm-to-table food, windy roads through vineyards, and secluded beaches. The rental comes with a kayak that I used in the quite bay just behind the cottage and paddled around to several estuaries. The cottage decor is lovely and charming. It's comfortable throughout and the linens were fresh. The mattresses were cozy and the bay breeze flowed all night through the bedroom's sliding doors to the deck. The hospitality was accommodating and helpful with special request. I'm pretty sure that Nancy would extend arrangements for a private couples weekend or a family with kids. Overall, this is an incredible find. I'll be going again and bringing friends. At this rental price, I'd suggest that you book a weekend before it's fully discovered!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Gabriel was a wonderful guest. He left the place clean. He followed the house rules and was very communicative . We would be delighted to have him back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jud Parker

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I am a psychoanalyst and mother of two sons. I live in NYC and have a beach house in Flanders, New York, 15 minutes from the town of Southampton or Westhampton and also the North Fork. Offering a one of a kind location. I am an avid reader, love good food and enjoy travel. My favorite places to visit are Italy and France.

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed in this area for many years. We bought the cottage because of its lovely English charm, beautiful foliage, bay beach front, very private and peaceful with wonderful wildlife, especially birds. The LOCATION offers the best of both worlds. Just 15 minutes from the Village of Southampton or Westhampton and the world famous Hampton Beaches and just 15 minutes to the wineries and farm stands of the North Fork. A rare LOCATION!! Sitting on the upper deck is truly mesmerising overlooking the Bay and Beach with all the fauna and wildlife especially the birds and being able to look over the Great Peconic Bay and see Robins Island and watch all the sailboats go by. The large umbrella with the steamer lounge chairs, food and drinks and books makes it a hard place to leave.
Falling asleep to the sounds of the bay is so enchanting especially when the bay breezes are blowing. We love going to buy fresh vegetables and flowers at the farm stands, yummy baked goods and delicious pies at the family-owned bake stands, enjoying the Village of Southhampton and touring the wineries in the North Fork, spending days at the beach exploring the bays and estuaries with our 3 person ocean kayak. Renters and their guests will use the kayak at their own risk. We also enjoy the fresh-caught seafood at the local restaurants. We know you will love it as much as we do! If you like Boysenberry you have to try the Boysenberry Pie at Briermere Farm. Yum!!!!

What makes this property unique

Your own private Beach. Spectacular Bay views from all rooms. (Location) Property situated between the Hamptons and the North Fork makes for easy access to both Forks. Very peaceful and quiet and lots of wildlife, especially birds.15 minutes to the village of Southampton or Westhampton and the world famous Hampton ocean beaches and15 minutes to the wineries and farm stands on the North Fork makes for a rare location. Explore the bays and estuaries with our 3 person ocean kayak. Renters and their guests will use the kayak at their own risk. Enjoy all the farm stands with fresh vegetables, flowers and delicious baked goods and activites for the kids .Spectacular sunrises and sunsets, romantic walks, water sports, swimming, picnics. Spectacular setting from the upper deck. Looking out over the The Great Peconic Bay all the way to Robbins Island. Watching all the wildlife especially the birds and sailboats go by. With the grand umbrella and lounge steamer chairs with some books and food & drinks by your side makes it a very hard place to leave.

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