Impeccably Restored & Charming Victorian Summer Cottage-5 Bed, 4 Bath, Sleeps 10 | House in Shelter Island Heights
5 Bedroom House in The Heights, Shelter Island Heights
Please contact us if you are interested in booking a month or longer stay for the 2025 summer season.
An impeccably restored and charming Victorian summer cottage originally built in 1876 and located in the heart of historic Shelter Island Heights, Gingerbread Cottage is a five bedroom, four bathroom vacation rental that is fully furnished and beautifully appointed. With over 3,300 square feet of living space to spread out, this is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The property features a wrap around porch with outdoor living and dining areas in a private setting behind a mature hedge. Perfectly situated amidst the best of Shelter Island, you can walk or bike to beaches, shops, the public golf course and Mashomack Preserve.
The classic comfort of this home welcomes you with period details such as gingerbread gothic carpentry details, white picket fence, hedge arches, gabled roofs, a famous leaning tower, and plenty of nooks throughout the house to enjoy. Hide away in one of the five bedrooms, enjoy an evening cocktail on the wraparound porch looking out to Greenport Harbor, or lounge around the property with your favorite book.
When the mood strikes and you are ready to venture out, you are only a few minutes walk from the conveniently located Heights shops, restaurants, hardware stores, yoga, pilates, and nearby golf course. The Shelter Island Heights Association tennis courts are directly across the street, and the beach club is a three minute walk away.
Swing by the Shelter Island Pharmacy for basic sundries and an authentic egg cream from the “gooseneck” dispensers at its century old lunch counter. Grab coffee from Stars Cafe or takeout from Isola, with its modern take on Italian cuisine. Down the street, you can find the popular Marie Eiffel Market. All are a short walk from Gingerbread Cottage. The Sunset Beach Hotel, operated by André Balasz, with famed sunset views, and the Perlman Music Camp with world class young musicians performing camp are a ten minute bike ride. Or walk across the lawn to the North Ferry and you are an eight minute ferry ride away from the walkable main streets of Greenport village with award winning restaurants such as Barba Bianca, Frisky Oyster, Aldo’s Coffee, Bruce & Son’s, American Beech, 1943 Pizza and Brix & Rye speakeasy.
Like a pearl between the pincers of Long Island’s North and South Forks, Shelter Island’s easy, natural rhythm and pristine beauty keeps the island one of the last great beach towns in the United States.
Sleeps 10 guests
Five bedrooms, four bathrooms
Indoor dining room, living area, and great room
Outdoor entertaining and hang spaces including wrap around veranda and balcony overlooking Greenport Harbor
Stocked kitchen, and outdoor gas BBQ
Complimentary WiFi
Washer & dryer
Centrally located in the historic Shelter Island Heights neighborhood
Guests receive access to Shelter Island Heights Property Owner’s Association tennis courts and beach club
Two week minimum stay during summer season; Nightly rental available after Labor Day
Porch furniture and cushions removed after October 31
SI Heights Association Beach Club closed after Labor Day; tennis court closed in autumn TBD
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Impeccably Restored & Charming Victorian Summer Cottage-5 Bed, 4 Bath, Sleeps 10 is located in The Heights. Impeccably Restored & Charming Victorian Summer Cottage-5 Bed, 4 Bath, Sleeps 10 provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Oceanfront, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Impeccably Restored & Charming Victorian Summer Cottage-5 Bed, 4 Bath, Sleeps 10 has 5 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the The Heights has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in The Heights, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation