The Cottage At Sailors Haven
Fire Island National Seashore — ocean access
Location: Patchogue, NY, NY
Price: From $250 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
The secluded Sailors Haven Cottage provides visitors with a unique Fire Island experience. Just a short walk from the beach, the nearby town of Cherry Grove, and the globally rare Sunken Forest, the Sailors Haven House provides for a sensational and rustic getaway. The Sailors Haven House is a small single bedroom, single bathroom cottage that can house 2-4 guests comfortably and requires at least a 6 night stay.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers
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Secluded Fire Island cottage within walking distance of the beach and the rare Sunken Forest, with a 4.6/5 rating from 66 Google reviews praising its spaciousness, cleanliness, and quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Virginia Opossum, Red Fox, White-tailed Deer, Great Black-backed Gull, Dunlin, House Sparrow, White-winged Crossbill, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Eastern Garter Snake
Insider tips for The Cottage At Sailors Haven: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring your own sheets, pillows, and cookware as these items are either not provided or worn out Access via Ferry from Sayville on Long Island to Sailors Haven
Skip The Cottage At Sailors Haven if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You prefer flexibility — 6 night minimum stay required. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit The Cottage At Sailors Haven: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: The Bayberry Dunes House (Patchogue, NY), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (Brooklyn, NY), Fort Tilden Picnic Pavilion (Queens, NY), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (Highlands, NJ).
Cell Phone Coverage at The Cottage At Sailors Haven
Cell signal at The Cottage At Sailors Haven (Patchogue, NY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The secluded Sailors Haven Cottage provides visitors with a unique Fire Island experience. Just a short walk from the beach, the nearby town of Cherry Grove, and the globally rare Sunken Forest, the Sailors Haven House provides for a sensational and rustic getaway. The Sailors Haven House is a small single bedroom, single bathroom cottage that can house 2-4 guests comfortably and requires at least a 6 night stay.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring your own sheets, pillows, and cookware as these items are either not provided or worn out
Access via Ferry from Sayville on Long Island to Sailors Haven
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessing the Sailors Haven Cottage is easy, but careful preparation will help your trip run smoothly. Visitors can catch a Ferry from Sayville on Long Island over to Sailors Haven. Once at Sailors Haven, follow the main walk South toward the public bathroom facility. Just after the bathroom head east on the concrete trail that bisects the main walkway. Follow that walkway until you reach another boardwalk trail on the right. Follow the second boardwalk trail around the corner until you come upo
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fire Island National Seashore fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fire Island National Seashore before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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