Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10168556
When The Cottage at Sailors Haven reopens
The Cottage at Sailors Haven's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 17 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 1 open for online reservation · 16 reserved.
Where the open windows are
94.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1 of 17 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online94.1%
Open site-nights1 / 17
Reserved (of online inventory)16 / 17
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings0
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September is fully reserved. 0 of 11 tracked site-nights are open there — 11 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| The Cottage at Sailors Haven | 1 |
This cabin currently has 1 cabin-night available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Oct 12
September0 of 11 · fully reserved
The next bookable night is Oct 12. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1 open cabin-night across 1 cabin at The Cottage at Sailors Haven, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage at Sailors Haven | Not recorded | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Oct 12 |
About The Cottage at Sailors Haven
Overview
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 a 6 night stay. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Fire Island National Seashore visitors are bound to enjoy this relaxing stay.
Off-Peak Season Opportunities
During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis. 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:
fiis_information@nps.gov
Please include the following information in your request:
Desired unit (if known)
Requested arrival and departure dates
Number of occupants
Contact name and phone number
Requests are subject to availability, operational considerations, and park approval. Submission of a request does not guarantee a reservation.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
1 monitored cabin1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontOceanfrontMax party 4
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. Just after the bathroom head east on the concrete trail that bisects the main walkway. Follow that walkway until you reach another boardwalk trail on the right. Follow the second boardwalk trail around the corner until you come upon the fenced in house on the right side of the trail. Ferry access is also available from the opposite direction at Cherry Grove. Sayville Ferry Terminal is located at 41 River Rd in Sayville, New York, 11782. By Train: Take the LIRR to Sayville Station. Take a shuttle or taxi to the Sayville ferry. Additional information is available here.
Division Of Administration, Patchogue, NY 11772631-687-4750
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at The Cottage at Sailors Haven?
Reservations for The Cottage at Sailors Haven are made through Recreation.gov. 94.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 1 of 17 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at The Cottage at Sailors Haven?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at The Cottage at Sailors Haven in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 1 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at The Cottage at Sailors Haven?
October 2026, with 1 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 6.
When is the next open date at The Cottage at Sailors Haven?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Oct 12. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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