Located just to the west of Ocean Beach, Corneille Estates is accessible by winding boardwalks and defined by lush wooded areas that provide shade from the summer sun. Corneille Estates residents have easy access to downtown Ocean Beach, as well as, the Fire Island School’s baseball field and basketball courts.
Only one and a half residential blocks in size, the developer of this diminutively sized community was once in a business partnership with John Wilbur, the entrepreneurial founder of Ocean Beach, it's much larger and more powerful neighbor directly east. However, with different visions and business philosophies, they parted ways prior to 1912. This vision is still apparent today as Corneille is quite lush with its very natural appearance and understated architecture.
Close enough to enjoy all the amenities Ocean Beach has to offer, but far enough away to enjoy the tranquility. Corneille Estates residents have easy access to the downtown Ocean Beach with just a short stroll or bicycle ride away. Woodhull Elementary School is the only public school facility that is part of Fire Island Union Free School District is also located in Corneille and offers a baseball field, basketball courts, and a public library that offers computer use and Internet access at no charge. There is no direct ferry line, water taxi landing spot, or community marina in Corneille Estates.