LONG ISLAND:
I’m not sure if I’m entirely shocked, but there was basically nothing available(other than 2 room-only rentals) in the entirety of the 5 Towns on AirBNB. I have a feeling that could change over time, but zip.
Great Neck had 5 options, only 2 were full houses or apartments, other 3 were just rooms.
Long Beach had a surprisingly low number of options, and all were room-only rentals. Perhaps this is because the houses or full apartments have already been rented out for the entirety of the summer? Choosing a slightly later non-summer date brought up only a few more options and a couple of houses. As a beach community, I was expecting more availability here. Perhaps it exists if you book far enough in advance.
It is important to be aware that rentals of less than 30 days are illegal in NY. ( and other areas have their own restrictive laws. You can read here
http://www.ag.ny.gov/press-release/ag-schneiderman-releases-report-documenting-widespread-illegality-across-airbnbs-nyc
or here
http://www.nysenate.gov/report/answers-new-yorkers-concerned-or-confused-about-illegal-hotel-law
if you want more clarification. Bottom line, unless it is a 2 family home, or the legal resident of the apartment is there with you, you are breaking the law. ( and don’t forget many condos, co ops, and rental unit owners also have their own rules.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5402691?locale=en
The Riverdale rentals are in the heart of the Jewish area, near half a dozen orthodox shuls and a few restaurants
In London you could add Elstree and Borehamwood..3 miles further north of Golders/ Hendon.. fastest growing community in UK.. we have everything here.. and more such as countryside on the doorstep.. we have quiet and hussle bussle…kosher apartment is listed on Airbnb. Free from September as I’m off to Montreal for chagim?
all the best