I rented this beautiful spot for my 40th Birthday celebration with my three best girlfriends. It was everything I dreamt it would be and more--the house was steps from the beach. I could see the boardwalk and the ocean from the bed in the master bedroom, and hear the waves crashing all night. The house was decorated in my favorite style--as if Domino had a baby with Dwell. Clean, comfortable, beautiful, Zen--and beachy, without being remotely cheesy. *Stylish.* Everything worked perfectly, and was intuitive to find and use. So many thoughtful touches--sweet little plants, carefully curated books to read, a tarot card deck (for Queens natives like myself, who now live in California ;)), clean and soft sheets and towels. The common space is perfect for everyone to hang out in together, and the two bedrooms under the eaves are just wonderful for sleeping. OMG, THE OUTDOOR SHOWER. It's the BEST. And there is a sweet little picnic table to have birthday cake. The neighborhood is amazing--it's one of the most happening parts of Rockaway, trendy spots galore to enjoy, and great recommendations from the host. But I just ate everything on boardwalk and hardly left the beach. A true gem. A BEACH HOUSE in QUEENS. As my best friend's niece once said, when she was a toddler, "I always dreamt it, but I never knew it." Rockaway Beach is one of my favorite beaches in the world, and this little spot is now one of my favorite places in my favorite place.