Freeport is a housing village located in New York. Freeport is along the coast of South Long Island, within the town of Hempstead. The city is suburban with a few resort hotels along the water and some convenience stops within the village. Freeport has separate amenities from the surrounding areas so it is much like a separate city. The homes for rent in this area are reasonably priced and many find townhouses, apartments and some houses as well. Folks also tend to search Baldwin, NY townhouse rentals. Freeport is most well-known for the "Nautical Mile" strip of cafes, bars, boutiques and markets, which are all in a row along the ocean. Every year this area has a festival that brings in people from all over New York.