The Cottage At Sailors Haven
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 Off-Peak Season Opportunities During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage at Sailors Haven | Partial | 100 amp | Yes / – | Oceanfront | 4 / – | No | No | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
Beds included: one queen-size bed; one full-size sofabed. Pillows, light blankets, and fans are included. Bed sheets and towels are not provided. Kitchen is fully equipped including: microwave, oven, range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots/ pans, eating utensils, glasses and plates. Deck with an outdoor shower and grill.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Patchogue, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.6567° N, 73.1003° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- While the Recreation.gov system maintains standard stay requirements for continuity and fairness, park staff may be able to assist with modified reservations when availability allows.
- Visitors interested in requesting a stay shorter than the system minimum may contact the park directly by email: [email protected] Please include the following information in your request: Desi
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 12 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | W.E.S. Trailer Sales ↗ | 22.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Public land it sits in
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge begins about 6.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.6 miSeatuck National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 208 acres
- 9.2 miOtis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 1,381 acres
- 12.7 miWertheim National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 2,656 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The Sailors Haven Cottage is situated near some of the most astounding natural landscapes Fire Island has to offer. Notable features include the gorgeous and secluded Atlantic Ocean beach, the calm and bounteous Great South Bay, and the exceptionally rare "Sunken Forest," one of just two maritime holly forests on Earth. Enjoy the cooling breeze of ocean salt-spray as you observe deer, foxes, birds, turtles, and other wild animals.
Recreation
The Sailors Haven Cottage offers numerous opportunities for exciting and enjoyable recreation. Guests can utilize the nearby lifeguarded beach (lifeguard hours are seasonally dependent), hike through the swale or Sunken Forest, go clamming in the Great South Bay, join a Ranger guided program, and/or enjoy the nightlife of the historic nearby town of Cherry Grove.
Nearby
The Sailors Haven Cottage is situated near several popular attractions such as the Sassyfras Cafe at Sailors Haven Marina, the Sailors Haven General Store, Sailors Haven Visitor Center, the globally rare Sunken Forest, and the historic town of Cherry Grove.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at The Cottage At Sailors Haven?
Sites at The Cottage At Sailors Haven are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does The Cottage At Sailors Haven have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does The Cottage At Sailors Haven have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at The Cottage At Sailors Haven?
Deck with an outdoor shower and grill.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at The Cottage At Sailors Haven?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at The Cottage At Sailors Haven?
The Sailors Haven Cottage offers numerous opportunities for exciting and enjoyable recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to The Cottage At Sailors Haven?
Patchogue, New York. The Sailors Haven Cottage is situated near several popular attractions such as the Sassyfras Cafe at Sailors Haven Marina, the Sailors Haven General Store, Sailors Haven Visitor Center, the globally rare Sunken Forest, and the historic town of Cherry Grove.
Source: Getting there
What if The Cottage At Sailors Haven is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Watch Hill Campground (6.4 mi, first-come), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (41.3 mi), and Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (49.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is The Cottage At Sailors Haven in?
The Cottage At Sailors Haven is a Fire Island National Seashore campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Fire Island National Seashore