Just back from 2 great days staying in Roberts house on the beach. The first thing to say is that it is literally a 3 min walk from the lovely sandy beach and boardwalk. The house itself is perfect - very clean and comfortable, great rooms, TV and everything you need! It is also a 5 min walk from the supermarket.
The beach is lovely and it is only a 15min walk along the boardwalk to Rippers kiosk for beers n burgers, or slightly further for the next kiosk (on 97th I think) which has several different food counters and live music at night, right on the boardwalk.
Other places worth visiting are the Beach Bungalow Bar and Thai Rock which are great restaurants/bars on the Jamaica Bay side and only 20-30min walk from the house - good food and service. Also next to the Thai Rock is a jet ski and paddle board hire pace which also has a boat moored in the bay which you dive, slide and trampoline off! Great fun!
Another good bar which has excellent views of the sunset over Manhattan is the Wharf which is further west along Jamaica Bay although the food isn't very good.
Finally a big mention for the host Robert who couldn't do enough to make us welcome, to stay in touch and to make our stay so enjoyable - if only we could have stayed longer!!