Climate Controlled storage spaces provide a temperature controlled environment for your belongings. These spaces keep your items cool in the summer and heated in the winter, and are ideal for protecting items such as wood, electronics, and plastic that can be damaged from temperature changes and extremes. Learn more about the benefits of climate controlled storage here.
Rent our Moving Van or Truck with your Storage Rental!
When you rent storage, you can rent our moving van or truck! Rental times will vary based on time slot availability, and we allow one use per storage space rented. For further details contact your local storage manager or read our van and truck rental guide here.
Surveillance Cameras
Smile, you're on camera! Surveillance cameras are positioned throughout the facility to create a safer environment by monitoring traffic in and out of the facility and deterring trespassers.
Fenced & Lighted
Fencing around this facility is designed to limit access only to customers with assigned electronic access codes. Grounds, aisles and interior hallways are lighted for safety and convenience.
Vehicle/Boat Parking
This facility offers month-to-month rental of parking for cars, trailers, and larger vehicles such as boats and RVs. Some spaces offer covering for protection from the elements - see specific space details for features. For a quick intro to vehicle storage, click here.
54' Truck Access
The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 54' tractor trailers.
Boxes & Packing Supplies Sold Here
This Life Storage location carries a full line of moving and storage supplies such as boxes, packing tape, packing materials, and more! Our supplies help move awkward items like wardrobes and big screen TVs and keep delicate items like dishes safe during moving and storage. Stop in our office before the big move for your supplies! For helpful moving and packing tips, visit our guide here.
Customer Reviews - Life Storage #279, Bay Shore
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Bay Shore, and in every city where we do business. That's why we routinely ask our customers about their experience with us and challenge ourselves to make it better. You can read what customers think about us here on our website - over the past four years, we've had over 100,000 customers respond to our surveys and tell us what they think. We publish their reviews here, and we're proud of the result!
Overall Rating for Life Storage in Bay Shore (#279)
4.84 out of 5
based on 22 of our most recent Reviews
Matthew from Central Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"My overall experience at Life Storage is beyond satisfactory and expectations. I have no problem with recommending Life Storage to any family, friend and/or business for a safe, clean and secure place to store property. Great staff and excellent service."
Review posted on April 25, 2019
James from Bay Shore, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Halima was quite professional in her assistance with us. She knew what was expected. Halima explained what the policy was. She told us what she could offer to us. Our questions were met satisfactorily and with much respect.
Thank you
James Cxxxxxxx"
Review posted on February 18, 2019
Stacey from Bay Shore, NY
5.0 out of 5
"There is a very professional site manager on premises. She has made every step of the process easy. "
Review posted on February 27, 2018
Armando from Bay Shore, NY
4.9 out of 5
"Everything was laid out expertly and done promptly."
Review posted on October 22, 2017
Thomas from Great River, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Service was professional
Young man who helped me was excellent
I feel safe and relieved because of this decision
Young man was a big part of this comfort "
Review posted on September 20, 2017
Annette from Islip Terrace, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Very attentive. Very friendly. Recommended alternatives. It's been a pleasure at Life Storage. "
Review posted on August 27, 2017
Juana E. from East Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"the gentleman who assisted me was a professional from the beginning to the end. Wonderful service. Clean and secure place. As a result, I recommended my family member to use this storage at another location. Great service. Thanks, J"
Review posted on August 01, 2017
from New Yore, NY
4.8 out of 5
"It would be awesome if you considered some kind of discount reward incentive for clients who have rented more than 6 months or a year with good payment history?
Ellen"
Review posted on April 20, 2017
Mary from Brentwood, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Halima was courteous, knowledgeable, informative and friendly. The facility appeared clean and secure. "
Review posted on March 27, 2017
Carol from Bay Shore, NY
5.0 out of 5
"The entire indoor and outdoor spaces were nicely kept, clean and neat. "
Review posted on December 21, 2016
Jane from Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Storage space is convenient to get to and clean. Associate at desk was very helpful and polite."
Review posted on October 25, 2016
Shannon from West Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"The manager at the Bay Shore store was so sweet. She went above and beyond for me and a friend of mine that I had recommended to use this location. I would never store my things anywhere else!"
Review posted on July 23, 2016
Laurie from Brentwood, NY
5.0 out of 5
"I absolutely love the managers and staff at my location. Wouldn't go anywhere else and always recommend to anyone inquiring about a storage facility. Thank you. "
Review posted on February 26, 2016
Barbara from Bay Shore, NY
4.3 out of 5
"I recently forgot to properly lock my unit. I was called by your staff to alert me to the situation. I was very thankful and impressed that they took the time to do that."
Review posted on February 25, 2016
Barbara from Lindenhurst, NY
4.3 out of 5
"Some times the doors were hard to open maybe a little oil on the latch to slide open easier thanks"
Review posted on March 23, 2015
John from Bay Shore, NY
4.8 out of 5
"I expected a clean and safe storage unit at a reasonable price."
Review posted on November 26, 2014
Elaine from Massapequa, NY
3.7 out of 5
"The free moving truck offered as part of the special was never available. It was very misleading advertising on the part of Uncle Bobs [Life Storage]. Something else should have been offered in its place. "
Review posted on November 20, 2014
Daniel from Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Very good experience with Uncle Bob's and the employees. Thanks"
Review posted on September 11, 2014
Edward from East Islip, NY
4.6 out of 5
"Ricky was your associate who assisted me. He made the experience quick and easy. He provided me with several options and pointed out the benefits and any drawbacks of each unit.
You are lucky to have him on board."
Review posted on July 25, 2014
Robert from Brightwaters, NY
5.0 out of 5
"I have rented storage at Uncle Bob's for many years, I am very satisfied with every aspect. Both Halima and Ricardo at the Bay Shore facility are great !! They are friendly and knowledgeable. The facility is always clean and well taken care of. I never hesitate to recommend it to others."
Review posted on June 26, 2014
Mary from Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Much easier and more hassle free than I had expected. Very friendly and businesslike."
Review posted on June 03, 2014
Mary from East Islip, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Associate was very helpful and friendly and answered all our questions and concerns and the unit was easily acceptable and clean. And with the added benefit of being able to use the moving truck that was great."
Review posted on April 27, 2014
*Storage unit size is approximate. Offers and promotions are restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability. Offers and promotions may not be combined with other offers or promotions, and are limited to new rentals - space transfers and additional rentals are excluded. Pricing and discounts may exclude fees and costs for additional services.
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Tips for packing your storage unit
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Serving Bay Shore and Islip
Our self storage facility on Saxon Ave is located south of the Sunrise Hwy, between Delaware St and Sunrise Hwy South Service Rd, near Bayshore Marine Corps League Detachment #247. Click here for directions.
At Life Storage Facility #279, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Islip, Brightwaters, North Bay Shore, and other neighborhoods in Bay Shore, NY. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Bay Shore.
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