The island is relatively narrow at most points, so no property is too far from our beaches.
Of those not in the beachblock or on the bay, a small rancher typically runs from $800 per week in early June and late September, to a high season price of $1,000 to $2,500 per week. Most of our owners define high season as early July until late August.
Many of these properties are available for single week rentals and do require a security deposit. There are many Cape Cods, Studios or two-stories in the mid-island areas. These homes are typically well maintained but not ultra modern or air-conditioned.
The weekly rates range from $650 in June and September, to $1,800 in July and August. There are also several modern, air-conditioned larger (4-6 bedroom) houses available at a short walk to the beach. Some run as much as $3,000 - $7,000 per week in high season, down to under $1,700 in the off season.
Beachblock Properties:
Locally, eachblock is defined as a location where you do not have to cross a street to access the beach. Here and there, a home may be called beachblock because the only street to cross is a slow traffic road and there are few or no houses across the road to walk past on the way to the beach. Usually a beachblock house will enjoy some ocean view, at least from the deck(s).
In the beachblock there are still a few very simple, small, one floor homes, usually with three bedrooms. They may run as low as $1,300 per week, early and late in the season. The high season weeks run $1,900 to $3,500 per week.
Moderate, mid-range beachblock houses, usually with four bedrooms or more are listed at $1,000 to $1,300 per week in early June and late September. In season, a house like this will be $1,900 to $3,600 per week. (Central air conditioning always adds $200 to $400 per week to the price).
There are a select few large, modern, air conditioned homes available in the beachblock. One could run as much as $8,000 per week in mid-summer, with early and late season rates proportionately lower. Many of these top-end properties require a greater than usual security deposit, and may require a minimum stay of two weeks or more.
Only where a tenant would have direct access to a canal, harbor or open portion of the Intracoastal Waterway would be described as Bayfront. Bayfront in Avalon and Stone Harbor usually faces West, frequently providing a sunset view. Most bayfront properties include a dock and/or a boatslip. The price range for a week at a Bayfront house is just below the prices quoted for the beachblock.
There are some beachfront owners who are willing to accept rentals in their properties. Obviously, these are the most expensive rentals in the towns. Most rent for about $5,000 per week in early June and late September. In high season it could be over $14,000 per week. The minimum rental period may be two weeks or longer and frequently security deposit requirements are proportionately higher than other homes.
There are a few condominium complexes scattered over the island. None of the complexes are very large. A couple are beachfront, more are bayfront. Some include a pool or other amenities. There are efficiencies to 4-bedroom units available. Some condominium associations have a two-week or more minimum rental requirement. Prices will vary according to season, location, size and amenities.
There are a number of two-family houses on the island. These
usually run just a little less per week than a single house of
comparable location and features.
Seasonal Rentals:
Some of each category of property are offered for rent for the full Summer season. In most cases these rentals run from late May to early September. Seasonal tenants put utilities in their own name for the Summer. Security deposits are higher for full season rentals. Seasonal rentals range from $6,000 and under to well over $30,000 for the entire period.
