Willow House Guidebook

Nicole Jose
Willow House Guidebook

Things to see, do & eat in the area!

There are so many local places to eat and drink but these are just a few of our "go to's" in the local area.
Right down the block! There is always a line when they open at 4 pm so try to go right when they open to avoid the wait.
Dirty Taco + Tequila
3261 Merrick Rd
Right down the block! There is always a line when they open at 4 pm so try to go right when they open to avoid the wait.
The food here is awesome and it's a 10-minute walk if you prefer not to drive.
Snaps American Bistro
2010 Wantagh Ave
The food here is awesome and it's a 10-minute walk if you prefer not to drive.
Great atmosphere and a 5-minute walk. Have a drink or bite to eat. Super close!
Shooters
2109 Wantagh Ave
Great atmosphere and a 5-minute walk. Have a drink or bite to eat. Super close!
The food here is super yummy. Located right by the LIRR about a 15-minute walk.
Thom Thom Steak & Seafood
3340 Park Ave
The food here is super yummy. Located right by the LIRR about a 15-minute walk.
Great local Seafood Restaurant. You can walk but it will take about 20 minutes.
New Wave Seafood
1847 Wantagh Ave
Great local Seafood Restaurant. You can walk but it will take about 20 minutes.
If you are in the mood for music, dancing, and drinks check it out!
Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
3232 Railroad Ave
If you are in the mood for music, dancing, and drinks check it out!
Super cute local coffee shop across from the LIRR. About a 15-minute walk.
The Cup Coffeehouse
3268 Railroad Ave
Super cute local coffee shop across from the LIRR. About a 15-minute walk.
If you want a NY bagel this is a great place to get one. Try the egg bagel it's my favorite!
Wantagh Bagels
3056 Merrick Rd
If you want a NY bagel this is a great place to get one. Try the egg bagel it's my favorite!
Great NY Pizza. Try the grandma or margarita both are AMAZING!
Stella's
2831 Merrick Rd
Great NY Pizza. Try the grandma or margarita both are AMAZING!
The Acai bowls here are Amazing!
SoBol Merrick
2058 Merrick Rd
The Acai bowls here are Amazing!
Great for a quick bite to eat!
Burrito Mariachi
2014 Wantagh Ave
Great for a quick bite to eat!
If you want a soft cone ice cream Carvel is right on the corner!
Carvel
3245 Merrick Rd
If you want a soft cone ice cream Carvel is right on the corner!
If you are looking to go shopping this mall has 270 stores and is about a 20 minute car ride away. The address is: 630 Old Country Rd Garden City, NY 11530 516 742-8000
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Roosevelt Field
630 Old Country Rd
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If you are looking to go shopping this mall has 270 stores and is about a 20 minute car ride away. The address is: 630 Old Country Rd Garden City, NY 11530 516 742-8000
If you prefer a diner for a quick bite we like to go here. It's about a 10-minute walk.
Lighthouse Diner
3240 Sunrise Hwy
If you prefer a diner for a quick bite we like to go here. It's about a 10-minute walk.
Awesome NY Pizza a 10-minute drive on Merrick Road. Family owned & operated La Piazza, "The upscale pizzeria," continues its tradition of "quality Italian cuisine" with La Piazza Caterers.
La Piazza
2191 Merrick Road
Awesome NY Pizza a 10-minute drive on Merrick Road. Family owned & operated La Piazza, "The upscale pizzeria," continues its tradition of "quality Italian cuisine" with La Piazza Caterers.
The BEST bagels in the area. Salads are awesome too!
Town Bagel
1239 Wantagh Ave
The BEST bagels in the area. Salads are awesome too!
A small hidden gem for takeout Thai food.
Green Thai Kitchen
4141 Merrick Road
A small hidden gem for takeout Thai food.
This is the newest Starbucks in the area. It's about a 5 min drive.
Starbucks
3870 Sunrise Hwy
This is the newest Starbucks in the area. It's about a 5 min drive.
Walking distance from Willow House
East Bay Diner Seaford
Walking distance from Willow House
Great place to watch sports games and some nights has live music. Great atmosphere!
Craft Kitchen & Tap House Wantagh
Great place to watch sports games and some nights has live music. Great atmosphere!

Transportation & Gas Station

We recommend Uber or Lyft to get around if you do not have a car. If you prefer a taxi here is one: LI Yellow Cab 3256 Railroad Ave, Wantagh (across from the LIRR train station) 516 221-1111 If you have a car the closest gas station is right around the corner: American 3287 Merrick Rd Wantagh, NY
If you are looking to travel to NY the LIRR is the best way to go and you will be in midtown Manhatten within an hour. Download the app here to purchase your ticket before boarding the train. http://www.mta.info/mta-eTix-promo For schedule information from Wantagh to Penn Station check here. http://lirr42.mta.info/
Wantagh
If you are looking to travel to NY the LIRR is the best way to go and you will be in midtown Manhatten within an hour. Download the app here to purchase your ticket before boarding the train. http://www.mta.info/mta-eTix-promo For schedule information from Wantagh to Penn Station check here. http://lirr42.mta.info/
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Your favorite convenience store is right around the corner for a quick snack or to fill up your gas.
7-Eleven
Your favorite convenience store is right around the corner for a quick snack or to fill up your gas.

Nearest Amenities

If you need a quick item or atm here are some local choices.
If you know what Dairy Barn is then you'll know what they have here. If not think a very small convenience store that is four houses down that most people drive through but you can walk up as well.
Lighthouse Dairy Mart
2257 Wantagh Avenue
If you know what Dairy Barn is then you'll know what they have here. If not think a very small convenience store that is four houses down that most people drive through but you can walk up as well.
A large supermarket that has pretty much whatever you may need.
King Kullen
27-30 Sunrise Hwy
A large supermarket that has pretty much whatever you may need.
Local pharmacy.
CVS
3491 Merrick Rd
Local pharmacy.
The closest bank which is a 10-minute walk if you don't have a car.
TD Bank
1200 Wantagh Ave
The closest bank which is a 10-minute walk if you don't have a car.
The closest bank which is a 10-minute walk if you don't have a car.
Capital One Bank
3230 Sunrise Hwy
The closest bank which is a 10-minute walk if you don't have a car.

Emergency Numbers & Addresses

Just in case! We want you to be safe and know ahead of time where to call or go.
The police!
Nassau County Police Department Seventh Precinct
3636 Merrick Rd
The police!
Closest hospital.
St. Joseph Hospital
4295 Hempstead Turnpike
Closest hospital.
The closest walk-in urgent care center.
CityMD Bellmore Urgent Care - Long Island
2459 Merrick Rd
The closest walk-in urgent care center.

Jones Beach, Theatre & Parks

There are quite a few outdoor spaces to visit in the area!
Famous Beach! Tip the locals go to Feild 5 or 6. Visitors from NYC go to Field 4. The boardwalk is a great site to see! There are beach chairs available to borrow if you'd like but please wipe the sand off before putting them away. Thanks!
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Jones Beach
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Famous Beach! Tip the locals go to Feild 5 or 6. Visitors from NYC go to Field 4. The boardwalk is a great site to see! There are beach chairs available to borrow if you'd like but please wipe the sand off before putting them away. Thanks!
There are many concerts with awesome acts throughout the summer months if you have the time to take in a show!
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Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
895 Bay Pkwy
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There are many concerts with awesome acts throughout the summer months if you have the time to take in a show!
The bike path to Jones Beach is located in the Park and is a 5-mile ride to the beach. It usually takes my family 1/2 hour to get there. Text or call us if you are interested in borrowing our bikes. We have a limited supply available.
Cedar Creek Park
Unnamed Road
The bike path to Jones Beach is located in the Park and is a 5-mile ride to the beach. It usually takes my family 1/2 hour to get there. Text or call us if you are interested in borrowing our bikes. We have a limited supply available.
Great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
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Parque Wantagh
1 King Road
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Great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Bethpage Golf Course only a 15-minute drive from the Airbnb. It is one of the most popular and cherished golf courses in the nation. Located in suburban Long Island in close proximity to New York City, Bethpage is a mecca for public golf featuring five 18-hole regulation golf courses, including the world-renowned Bethpage Black. In addition to Bethpage Black hosting the United States Open Championships, it will also host two Barclays PGA Tour events, The PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.
Bethpage Black Course
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd
Bethpage Golf Course only a 15-minute drive from the Airbnb. It is one of the most popular and cherished golf courses in the nation. Located in suburban Long Island in close proximity to New York City, Bethpage is a mecca for public golf featuring five 18-hole regulation golf courses, including the world-renowned Bethpage Black. In addition to Bethpage Black hosting the United States Open Championships, it will also host two Barclays PGA Tour events, The PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.
The Coliseum which hosts games and concerts is only a 20-minute drive from the Airbnb. In addition to being the home of the Long Island Nets, the New York Islanders will make their return to NYCB LIVE for 20 regular season games during the 2018-19 season. NYCB LIVE also hosts college basketball, championship boxing, family entertainment, and major concert events.
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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
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The Coliseum which hosts games and concerts is only a 20-minute drive from the Airbnb. In addition to being the home of the Long Island Nets, the New York Islanders will make their return to NYCB LIVE for 20 regular season games during the 2018-19 season. NYCB LIVE also hosts college basketball, championship boxing, family entertainment, and major concert events.