Oyster Bay vacation rentals

The charming city of Oyster Bay awaits you

Experience the unique character of Oyster Bay with a stay in a vacation home rental. Travelers to this romantic city praise the horseback riding, shopping and restaurants. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.

Fascinating historical attractions

This part of Long Island has some fascinating cultural attractions to visit. From your Oyster Bay vacation rental, you can drive to the Bayville Historical Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts depicting the region's past. If you like natural history, the Hicksville Gregory Museum features one of the largest collections of rock and minerals on the island, as well as 5,000 butterfly specimens, and is well worth an afternoon of discovery. So is the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, which is home to an enormous collection of freshwater fish and reptiles.

Kayak, bike or hike

After you've escaped the city, you can delve into this beautiful coastal region using whichever mode of transport suits you best. Maybe you'd prefer to hike along the rocky trails. Perhaps hopping on your mountain bike to ride along the pathways is more your thing. Some vacationers like to saddle up to gallop along the beach, while others hire kayaks and meander down the waterways looking for wildlife. It may surprise you, but thrill seekers can even strap on sand boards to ride down the beachy dunes. Everything's waiting for you at your Oyster Bay vacation rental.

Less extreme weather than NYC

The weather in Long Island isn't all that different to New York City. It's bordered by more sea and is less built up which means the summers are slightly cooler and the winters not quite as extreme. It won't come as a surprise that the summer break months are the busiest on Long Island, so book up your Oyster Bay vacation rental early to avoid disappointment. Otherwise, spring and fall can have arguably more comfortable weather and far fewer tourists to contend with. Don't discount winter. There are plenty of cozy spots to hole up while it snows outside.

Keep a lookout for pink ladies

Just a short drive from your Oyster Bay vacation rental is the Hoffman Center, a nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary that is inhabited by a surprisingly large number of species. What you'll see here very much depends on the seasons, but great blue herons and woodpeckers are commonly sighted. In the summer months, you'll see the bobbing of cottontail rabbits and dozens of species of colorful butterfly. It's also the nesting spot of nearly 150 resident and migrating bird species. Look out for the pink lady slipper orchids that were once thought to be extinct from the area.

Transportation options to and around Oyster Bay

The nearest airport is in John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), located 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), which is 36.1 mi (58.1 km) away.

If you'd rather travel by train, you can make your way to Oyster Bay Station.