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 .

I love staying here whenever I want to stay the night on Fire Island. Jeff is an absolute pleasure…read moreand more than accommodating. The room is cute and always clean and the price is reasonable for the island. Also it's in prime area so whats not to love about that? I will be returning ! The negative reviews here make me smile at how much people complain :)

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!

Ok Chad must work for botel to write such a gleaming review on such a lodging scam, since when was…read morea cinder block room 10'x10' with a non functional air conditioner, noisy surroundings (expected), severely decayed shower, sink with a trash can under the drain to catch the leaking water, shower that has consistently inconsistent temperature, an owner too cheap to get even basic ikea items like a bath mat and in the end have the nerve to charge $300 for a room or $100 a night for a shared dorm a "deal", if you plan well you can get your share in a house for less than that. This hotel is a scam of epidemic proportions. People will pay for mediocrity, so why try aanything else.

Some facts about Botel: 1. It is constructed completely out…read moreof cinderblocks. That includes the inside of your room, which might remind you of your dorm room in college, but with less personality or comfort. 2. Even though the Botel is a couple years old, it looks and functions like a 60s-era motel, with attendant rust stains. 3. They aren't big on privacy at the Botel. Like most Fire Island hotels, the bathroom is shared, which is expected. But your room may or may not have a lock with a key. If it does have a key, you might find your door opened anyway by another befuddled guest who was given the same key to the same room. In fact, the door to your room might not even close all the way. And if it does, someone might wander in and then try to suavely pretend that is normal and, "Nope, don't need anything, bye." 4. Your manager will claim this is not a big deal, because everyone is cool here. Residents of the island claim that stuff gets stolen from the Botel all the time. Who to believe? Nothing was taken from our room, but maybe that's because we left all of our valuables at a friend's house. 5. The beds are pretty comfortable and big. 6. The club gets quiet at 10, so thumping house won't be a problem. I'm not giving this place a one star, because I'm sure many people arrive and all they want is a place to pass out after partying until 6 am, and don't mind strangers wandering in and out. No hate on that, do your thing, but if you're wondering why this place is $100 cheaper than everything else, that's why. If you're looking to save a buck but want comfort/privacy, try AirBnB and Craigslist.

I'm hoping this is the right place to review the location is not accurate and the name is slightly…read moreoff. Also, am I the first person to review since the aughts? Is this a case of What happens on Fire Island stays on Fire Island? Well, its called the Grove Hotel now and the Ice Palace is still going strong. First well discuss the accommodations and then the infamous Ice Palace. The hotel "is what it is". Its a perfect place to throw your shit (have a few pre-party drinks), shower off the sand and rocks from your body and sleep. Its not luxurious accommodations by any stretch, nor does it aim to be. The place is the definition of beach-y. I love the wooden plank floors and the slightly aged pain on the exterior. All i have to say is that the A/C worked the mirrors behind the bed gave it this whole tacky late 70s vibe (I'm sure the place's heyday). As far as the staff they were ok. I didn't get the whole $10 deposit thing for your room key until after a day at the beach nearly made me loose not only trusty cap but my cute MJ sunglasses. I didn't get the whole having to go the front desk for ice thing though. I'm like are you monitoring my drinking? Are you trying to get me to go to the Ice Palace do do all of my imbibing. If so, I would go gladly. I liked it. It was a great be achy (i'm using that word again) joint: a nightclub where people came in shorts and their flip-flops and it was actually acceptable. We saw the Porsche show and the Taylor "Hardcore" show. Both were great we sat cabaret style and had way too many of their mudslides. The bartenders outshine the hotel staff. Then we stayed for the under ware party which was fun (i don't want to tell you how many mudslides it took to get me to go out nearly naked). It was a fun time all over. Didn't do the pool b/c for most of the day it was more occupied and at capacity than i like. I traded that experience in for wide open space at the beach. Seriously the water was cool but there were few people out there. All in all i can't wait to go back. I'll go during off season though, b.c the prices (for weekend stays) are way too high. This time i stayed during the week the 2nd weekend in June and it was very cheap. Actually most Motel 6's are more expensive and i bet they don't have a beach a block away and easy access to Mud-slides.

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.

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!

Love the place. Been there a few times. A little pricey? Heck it's Ocean Beach, everything is…read morepricey. Breathing the air is pricey there. But we get clean, great rooms with comfortable beds, great air conditioning. The last couple of rooms we took seem to have been renovated so they are sparkling new. The grandkid says he wants to move into the Palms, I had to tell him that's impossible. But apparently he gives it 5 stars too. Great experiences at Ocean Beach, and the Palms is a good part of that.

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.

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.