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Bayview on the Water

4.6 ★★★★★ 256 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Freeport, New York · 0.1 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Wedding destination featuring rooftop views, an indoor ballroom and delicious food.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.1 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity hosts up to 400 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 200–200-guest weddings in reviews
  • Phone +1 516-623-2022
  • Website bayviewonthewater.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Bayview on the Water and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 20 mentions

“If you need a place or restaurant to celebrate any kind of party or celebration, you can count on Jesse, the manager of bay view Freeport.”

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Dock or Marina 2 mentions

“The perfect atmosphere for our day, with the added bonus of yacht availability for our after-party.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 256 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 24 mentions

“had my daughter’s baby shower here everything was superb from the beautiful room and views to the food and the staff you’re looking for a top-notch celebration.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 9 mentions

“They made sure the groom and I were having a good time and wrapped up so much food for us - they truly went above and beyond.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“What can I say other than the staff and venue made the process of planning this shower from another state stress free.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 5 mentions

“The food was incredible, and so many of our guests told us it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had.”

💵 great value for a beach venue 2 mentions

From the reviews

Our wedding at Bayview on the Water was everything we could have hoped for and more. From the very beginning, the staff made us feel supported, organized, and genuinely cared for. Every detail was handled so professionally that we were able to relax and truly enjoy every moment of our day.

★★★★★ — Brianna, Jul 2026

We had our wedding here in September 2023. It was just wonderful. The perfect atmosphere for our day, with the added bonus of yacht availability for our after-party. The food was absolutely delicious.

★★★★★ — Sabrina, Sep 2024

We had our wedding at this venue, and I cannot say enough good things about this place. Their space is beautiful and their food is incredible. But their underrated strong-point is how organized and accommodating they were. The weeks leading up to my wedding, they were so organized.

★★★★★ — Sierra, Feb 2025

Had my wedding here and have nothing but amazing things to say! The staff was amazing! The food was great.the Venue is gorgeous! So happy we had a nice day and we were able to have our ceremony on the roof with the most gorgeous view! All my guests had the best time!!

★★★★★ — Katie, Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 256 reviews →

Getting married at Bayview on the Water

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.