The Madison is a MUST stay option if you're interested spending time in the Pines without…read morecommitting to a share. The house operates like a proper B&B - clean towels, toiletries, functional kitchen/BBQ, breakfast in the morning, fast WiFi, heated pool and an extremely courteous staff. It's centrally located to the harbor and the beach. The house also attracts a respectful group of patrons, which further adds to the comfort of staying at The Madison.

Interesting architecture in fire island, a 9 room guest house with pool…read more Our garden level room was freezing with no way to turn off the AC. Management is pretty unknowledgeable about running the place, property maintenance was almost nonexistent. Hot water failure for a day with no notice from mgr's. Pool, however, is a bright spot .

Tired building with leaking rooms when it rains, no communication while you are on the property…read moreaddressing any issues and the insults start after you leave regardless how much money they were paid, in our case we bought a second room for an unexpected fifth guest but was still charged the fifth over person fee?! The rooms look nothing like the website, there are no hardwood floors, rather pealing dirty painted cement. No comfortable throw pillows or ambient pendant lighting, no art, no fan in bath, no teak rain shower, instead you have mold, missing tiles, cracked plastic windows, doors that won't open, exposed metal on very tired make shift trundle beds ( be sure to wear shin guards ). The front desk keeper also is way too touchy feely we are still in times of COVID!

I'm not sure what I did in my past life to deserve this, but this is my own personal hell…read more This hotel is nothing short of a sh*thole. You'll freeze at night (thanks to the holes in the doors, and even if you use hair clips to close the "curtains," the air will still get in); leaks will wake you up at 5 in the morning; there are holes in the bathroom walls so you can see the guts of the building (and it's an easy entrance for bugs), it stinks of mold, the bathroom ceiling is caving in; the mattress is gross, there are enormous gaps in the ceiling, only some of which are sloppily filled with grout; there's no TV/phone/ anything (mind you the place cost about $200 a night); if you open the closet you'll add more mold funk to the space...and on and on. By the way, those little hairs and flecks of dirt in the shower in my photo? NOT MINE. (My products are in the shot. So I wanted to clarify.) Every time you tell someone in town where you're staying, their face falls and they offer pity and surprise. Since you can hear every conversation that people have while walking by, you may also hear someone say "it's the death hotel!" (True story) or its other nickname, "The ScareGurl." If you're looking for a cinder block dungeon with absolutely no comforts, amenities or pleasant environment, this spot is for you. I am not a person into camping but a tent on the beach would be better. I'm not joking. Or rent a house. Literally do anything other than stay here. My neighbor regaled me with stories of her flooded bathroom - straight up standing water throughout the entirety of her stay.

It is what it is. A room, a bed and that's it for $300 a night. Nothing like the website states…read more It's a crash pad and don't expect anything more.

wow what a place!!! i tell ya just by one sleep here you could feel the quality of the building and…read moreby quality i mean cinder blocks. i don't know what i remember more.....my enema the next morning or the fact that now i go to the chiropractor bi weekly to have the discs in my back adjusted.......

The size of the room was nice and good view. The cleaning wasn't perfection/spotless, but it was…read moredecent. I will say don't get a room on the side with the pool. It can be loud due the pool or the bar at night. No Netflix. The staff were very nice. Allen was great when checking in. Everyone was friendly. Overall, we were comfortable.

Yikes! It felt like I was staying in a cold camper that sat over top a pool and a bar w filled w…read morehouse liquor playing bad drag queen Karoke alllll freakin night!!!. I guess I'm past my prime to be into parties that end at 4am, but after my stay here it's official I am!!! The lamp inside the room didn't work so it was either all or nothing!! Ugh! So bad. Your room never was cleaned during your stay, that's YOUR job! The amour had scratch marks on the side like someone was dragged out by their claws!! Front desk gave wrong information on when the parties would end and sounded like I had the unmitigated gual to ask!!! The friendliest folks were the front desk guy and girl who checked up in. After that nahhh! I was happy when it was OVAH!

I just returned from a lovely off-season weekend in Fire Island and my accommodations were charming…read moreand lovely. Visible from a distance, The Belvedere Guest House stands out in Cherry Grove -- a beautiful eclectic castle. The interior matches the exterior charm -- various hallways and staircases and corners to get lost in. The rooms are all different from each other -- each with its own unique theme. There are a variety of room options -- from single rooms with shared bathrooms -- to luxury rooms with balconies overlooking the bay. I stayed in what they call a standard room -- it was cozy with its own bathroom, mini-fridge, and television. It was steps from the pool and Jacuzzi. The pool is not heated, but of course the Jacuzzi is -- a great place to mingle and meet other guests. There is also an outdoor gym and an outdoor shower. I particularly enjoyed the top floor of the property -- accessible only through a spiral staircase -- its quiet and peaceful with an outdoor deck and stunning views of the bay. It's a good place to curl up and read a book, or get to know a new friend more intimately (as seems to be encouraged by the porn-playing television). The entire property is clothing optional, but at least on this off season weekend, it was far more leisurely than lascivious. And while the property is generally only open to men -- this weekend it was open to everyone. The Belvedere would be a great choice on these weekends for anyone who wants to unwind, relax, and just be themselves. My only very minor complaint was the heat in the room and property -- on a relatively cold weekend, it was a bit chilly throughout the property, and while my room did have heat, it wasn't quite enough to warm it up properly. But other than that, I found the room, as well as the property clean and well maintained. The staff was cordial and friendly, but not intrusive. And there was coffee/tea and breakfast-type muffins, danishes, etc. available in the morning. None of it is fancy, but this isn't a 5 star midtown Manhattan hotel - The Belvedere doesn't advertise itself that way. It's a guest house on Fire Island -- a very good one.

If you like eclectic this may be the place. Replete with water fountains, Greek heads, and gardens…read morethis likely old mansion is unique. Staff were super friendly and relaxed giving guest that island vibe. The guest house is well located and extenuates the community feel of Cherry Grove. There could be some updating and inside the rooms are fairly rustic (and you may have to walk out of your room to enter your bathroom), but that may be part of the charm.

Best little boutique hotel! The room was nice, the friendly other guest that stay here as well. The…read moreisland is magical and this place will make your experience that much better!! Beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, patio, dishes, stove, fridge... Plus they'll hold your bags on check out for a few hours so you can enjoy the rest of the island and their facilities like the community deck and beach shower. Will be back for a lifetime!

Just got back from a weekend at Dune Point and can't wait to return! We had the studio with private…read moredeck, and although small, it was perfect. The hotel provides chairs and umbrellas for the beach They were very accommodating and friendly making traveling with our pet a breeze. While you're here check out Cherry for lunch and Sandcastle for dinner. If you're coming from Manhattan, select the "getaways" option when you purchase your train tickets. For $32.50 you get R/T LIRR, shuttle and ferry tickets. Couldn't have been easier getting out to Fire Island.. can't wait to return!

Perfect spot for a getaway on Fire Island! Great location. Very cute condo with very solid…read moreamenities. The owner was laid back and couldn't be nicer. Good times!

We rent rooms 21&22 they join together which we love - the doors open between them so we can all…read morehang out together or shut them for privacy..we really like that they are upstairs with a great view of the bay from the deck - we hang out and have cocktails and apps to watch the sunset - which is all you could want after a beach day and the nice hot outdoor shower. They are also decorated so cute and beachy. This place is a little slice of heaven with everything you need, we don't have to lug beach chairs, towels or bicycles on the ferry, they have BBQs if you feel like cooking but so many places near by to just relax with a cocktail and dinner - what a GEM!

Listen if you're looking for a 5 star resort then go to another part of the world. This is Fire…read moreIsland and expect anything to happen. For everyone complaining about px it's a 5 month a year business. Our experience was top notch, stayed at the main house employees were excellent, they provided a cart w chairs, umbrellas a lock, towels, bikes, free kayaking, water,ice free breakfast along with other locations you can use. Room was small but it's we just used it to sleep and shower. BTW shower was awsome. Spent time in the main courtyard with our friends, employees were attentive. I can also see an issue staying at the off site locations being loud. Looking forward coming back next year.

Nice staff and great text communication. Alarms went off in hallway outside our room both nights…read more Needs coffee maker in room. The restaurant (CJs) and mini bay club affiliated need serious cleanup. Nice people but room for serious improvement.

The room was clean and modern. Very overpriced…read more No one checks the room or removes wet towels; you have to get more at the desk. UNHEATED POOL. The main reason I chose it was for the pool. Ice cold, we couldn't jump in. Staff was nice.

I visited the front desk hoping to get directions to the Sunken Forest for my family. The street…read moreside was closed due to privacy, so I wanted to ask if the property had a pass-through to the beach. Unfortunately, the young blonde concierge was unhelpful. Before I could even finish explaining that it was right next to the town, she cut me off, repeated that she didn't know, and immediately picked up the phone to disregard me. While I understand prioritizing renters, an associate should know basic details about the surrounding area, or at least offer to ask another staff member--what if a paying guest wanted to visit the Sunken Forest? I was actually considering booking a family stay here in the future, but due to this poor customer service and lack of local knowledge, I will be looking elsewhere. Otherwise, to be fair, the hotel did look nice and had a bumping scene. Hopefully they can make a better first impression on other future renters.