The Ocean Bay House — Hotel in Town of Islip

I have stayed and worked at resorts/ Inn’s and didn’t expect a full bed and breakfast experience most of the amenities places should have. I had a funeral in Southampton and with traffic didn’t arrive till 8:00pm at OBH. Got a text message with all information and codes to get in with contact free entry. Plenty of parking pretty easy to get in large downstairs area ( check pictures on website) a large water cooler and tea area for guests. I spotted a candy dish with Hersheys and starburst’s how did they read my mind. Went up the very unique staircase I lived in a very old house and creaking staircase was expected but felt like a kid sneaking back in house without waking anyone 🤭 it was impossible not to make noise. My door was 2nd floor Ocean Ave. by stairs no problem entering the room was very large clean and bathroom was spacious. Can I also say decor was simple and not cluttered everything had a purpose. Small fridge with water and some treats after driving and not eating it was very appreciated. I laid on bed figuring out where to eat plenty of places near by but was so comfortable in the bed which was amazing and a pillow lover’s dream decided to stay put. When eating breakfast sit outside but first have cup of tea or coffee look around the butterfly’s dream garden around the house. People who stay at B and B are often very friendly so other guests will chit chat and it’s easy to meet new friends. I meet a lovely couple from England while eating fresh baked muffins, fresh fruit and scrambled eggs that day. I then changed because I wanted to go in the pool which was the cleanest pool and most comfortable! I kid you not it’s cushioned and smooth so no snagging on bathing suit or rough pool floor. Plenty of chairs and pool floats to use and beach towels on porch to use. The view of boats and trees 🌳 didn’t hear traffic. I can go on and on about this place but it is a true Bed and Breakfast. Wish all places would follow the ocean bay...

My wife and I stayed here for two nights and were pleasantly surprised about how much we loved this inn! Hosts Elizabeth and Jennifer were stellar hosts and have done a wonderful job taking care of this unique victorian home. ||||This inn served as a way station between going to and from Fire Island to visit our son who was staying with a friends family. This is a terrific option to consider if you need a day before or after to gather oneself before spending time either on Fire Island or exploring nearby Bellport or jetting off onwards to the Hamptons. ||||We stayed on the third floor, Watchogue Creek, which was a great choice to consider. It's nestled in a quiet corner , with Marina views and comfortable bed and well styled bathroom. The breakfast each morning ( 8-10am) consisted of great coffee, delicious omelette, fruit and a great porch to eat outside and enjoy the quiet surroundings. To top it off, an awesome pool and relaxing lounge chairs.||||It's either a 15 min walk to the ferry terminals or an easy 6 minute LYFT over. ||||All in all, we will be back for sure next Summer and will be mindful of who we recommend this place to- the best kept secret in Bay...

Amazing place to stay and we will be back !!! We got 3 rooms for 2 nights for friends and family while traveling to the area for a celebration of life for my father. We are from the area and moved to TX many years ago. We knew the area and this home had the charm of what we grew up with. Management was incredible form communication to hospitality and then top it off with a delicious home cooked breakfast. This home is absolutely beautiful and spacious with huge rooms and sparkling clean bathrooms. We enjoyed the monster front porch all night drinking beers by the fire pit as well as took advantage of the Huge table that sat 10 people and 3 extra large pizzas. We arrived a day to late for the newly redone pool. We will be back for sure as we didn’t want to leave. We took an Uber to JFK to head home and it was only 50 min away. Beaches are a speedy 15 min away to Robert Moss’s and fishing at Captree. Book now you will not regret it...