The Main House
at 88 East Lake

MONTAUK, NEW YORK

Views of Lake Montauk, minutes from town and the Point.

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THE HOUSE

Where East Lake Drive meets the water

88 East Lake has been a family treasure since the late 1970s, that the family is now sharing with the world. It's in a great location close to beaches, town, and all the other wonderful spots Montauk has to offer.

The main floor holds a queen bedroom, full bath, open kitchen, and living and dining rooms wrapped in sliding glass doors, so the lake, and Montauk's sunsets, are visible from nearly every room. Upstairs, three more bedrooms (two king, one queen) share a second full bath; two of the upstairs bedrooms open onto a private deck that faces the water, a favorite spot for a quiet morning coffee.

Downstairs, a wraparound deck runs the length of the main floor with a gas grill and outdoor seating, and there's a separate outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach. In spring, the cherry tree off the deck blooms so hard it turns the whole corner of the yard pink.

A note on privacy: the main house has three floors. Your stay is the entire 2nd and 3rd floors, private and self-contained, with your own decks, outdoor shower, entrance, and parking area. The ground floor is a separate owner's apartment with no interior connection to your floors, and its own private entrance and parking.
Sunset over Lake Montauk from the property
Sunset over Lake Montauk
GOOD TO KNOW

What's in the Main House

Sleeps up to 8. Pet-friendly, with a deposit.

4 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Two king bedrooms and two queen bedrooms — one queen on the main floor, three bedrooms upstairs.

Fully stocked, eat-in kitchen

A large kitchen with island seating, built for cooking and eating in as a group.

Living room

Open to the kitchen and dining area, with plenty of seating for the whole group.

Two decks

Both with BBQ and outdoor seating — one off the main floor, one upstairs facing the lake.

Outdoor shower

Rinse the sand and lake water off before you head inside.

Water views

Lake Montauk is right across the road, with sunset light hitting the water most evenings.

A/C & on-site parking

House offers central A/C and ample parking.

Pet-friendly

Up to 2 pets welcome with an additional refundable security deposit.

In-unit laundry

Washer and dryer on-site, so there's no scramble to pack light.

On-site property manager

A property manager is available on site for anything you need during your stay. See our VRBO listing for more details.

Large open lawn

A big stretch of grass on the property, room to toss a ball, set up a game, or just spread out.

GETTING HERE

88 East Lake Drive

Montauk, NY 11954

  • Gin Beach~2 min drive
  • Ditch Plains (via Uber)~5 min drive
  • Montauk Lighthouse~5 min drive
  • Montauk Village~5 min drive
  • Star Island~10 min drive
  • Gosman Dock~10 min drive
Exterior of 88 East Lake in summer
THE AREA

What Montauk offers

A working fishing village with a laid-back, end-of-the-island feel. There's more to do here than a long weekend allows.

Exquisite dining

From dockside seafood shacks to white-tablecloth spots overlooking the harbor, Montauk's restaurant scene punches well above its size.

Hiking trails

Camp Hero and Montauk Point State Parks are laced with bluff-top trails through moorland and scrub oak, with ocean views the whole way.

Ocean & beaches

Wide Atlantic beaches on one side, the calmer bay on the other. Surfers head to Ditch Plains, everyone else just picks a stretch of sand.

Montauk Point Lighthouse

New York's oldest lighthouse, still standing watch at the very tip of Long Island. Worth the climb for the view alone.

Weddings

Bluffs, barns, and waterfront lawns make this a favorite for destination weddings, several within walking distance of the house.

Fishing

Montauk calls itself the fishing capital of the world for a reason. Charter a boat out of the harbor or cast off the docks yourself.

Whale watching

Seasonal boat trips head out from the harbor for a chance at whales, dolphins, and seals just offshore.

Golf

Montauk Downs is a top-rated public course with ocean views on nearly every hole, plus a few classic Hamptons clubs nearby.

Nightly entertainment

Live music at the beach bars, sunset happy hours, and a downtown that stays easy and social well after dinner.

FROM PAST GUESTS

Reviews

On VRBO, 88 East Lake is rated 10/10 — "Loved by Guests," in the top 10% of homes in the area — across 150+ reviews, and carries VRBO's Premier Host badge. Read the full reviews there; booking here directly means the same house, the same hosts, and no VRBO service fee.

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10/10

"The house was just darling! Love how they kept the older features, which made it feel like a cute cottage. The decor was such a nice touch. Loved the location, and the ample towels, washer/dryer, and flexible parking were fantastic too."

Alex S. · Oct 2025
10/10

"My family and I stayed in Montauk for a friend's wedding. The house was perfect for us — clean and big enough for all 8 of us."

Karen B. · Jun 2025
10/10

"The house was amazing, very clean and spacious. The landscaping was great to take photos for my son the groom and his groomsmen. Thank you so much — we enjoyed our stay."

Joann C. · Sep 2026
10/10

"We had the best time at this gorgeous home!"

Katie H. · Aug 2026
10/10

"This was a beautiful, clean house in a perfect location!"

Rose C. · Jul 2026
10/10

"This house was great! Had everything we needed, very clean, and spacious bedrooms."

Olivia S. · Jul 2026

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AVAILABILITY

We're always open

See when the main house is available. Synced from our VRBO calendar — nights already booked are marked, everything else is fair game.

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How booking direct works: check the calendar above for open nights, then send your dates below — we'll reply with pricing, usually within a day. Let us know in your message if you are bringing pets, and if so, how many. An additional refundable deposit is required.
  • Check-in3:00 PM
  • Check-out12:00 PM
  • Minimum age to book26
  • PetsUp to 2, with deposit
  • PaymentCheck, Zelle, Venmo
Minimum stay:
  • 3 nights: last week of June – Labor Day
  • 2 nights: April, May, June, September, October
  • 1 night: November, December, January, February, March
  • Summer special: 2-night minimum on Tuesdays & Wednesdays*

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