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Four Season Waterfront Cottage with firepit/private boat launch

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gananoque, ON
  • Canadian Forces Base Kingston
    22 min drive
  • Kingston Waterfront
    24 min drive
  • Queen's University
    26 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    48 min drive

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About the area

Frontenac Islands

With a stay at this cottage in Frontenac Islands, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Ontario and Grass Creek Park. .This cottage is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Queen's University and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Rideau Canal.
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What's nearby

  • Canadian Forces Base Kingston - 22 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 24 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Kingston City Hall - 25 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Fort Henry - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Queen's University - 26 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 33 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Duchess Pub - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Startek Kingston 1 - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Four Season Waterfront Cottage with firepit/private boat launch

Welcome to our 3 bedroom/2 bath century old Goodfriend Cottage on South shore of beautiful Howe Island. Easily accessible by car or private boat during summer months on a totally private property. This 4 season Cottage is located in a convenient location, under 2 hours drive from Ottawa, 3 hours from Toronto. 15 Minutes from 401, 24/7 ferry will take your vehicle to the Island in 5 minutes. Lounge in the sunroom, deck, light up the outdoor fire-pit, play games on the open lawn, fish from the dock, kayak, or enjoy your morning coffee as the sun rises over the nearby islands, all in total privacy. The waterfront offers clear shallow entry, dock and private boat launch. Second Level features 3 bedrooms with queen/double beds. Linen and drinking water provided. The kitchen is well equipped with stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker, dishes, etc. Other amenities include a washer/dryer, BBQ and rural WIFI. Note: Howe Island is one of the largest of the 1000 Islands, serviced by 24/7 drive on ferries. Ferry entry fee $8 per car. The 1000 Islands National Parks are a short paddle, boat ride or drive away. Howe Island offers excellent road biking with a 30km + loop, as well as walking trails, excellent fishing spots, baseball diamond and pickleball court. There are no stores or restaurants on the island, but The Town of Gananoque, with shops and restaurants is a 20 minute drive from cottage, while Kingston is 30 minutes.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Nanj

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (148.6 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Four Season Waterfront Cottage with firepit/private boat launch Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabby N., Etobicoke

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious beautiful property
Quiet, clean and beautiful. Worth the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a beautiful area
We stayed at this cottage for a weekend in August. The island was beautiful and it had all of the amenities listed. The host communicated very promptly and helped us at one point with a water filter. There are kayaks provided and the dock was a good place for reading and relaxing. Be warned that there’s a lot of bugs in the area but none of us got any bites, and it didn’t bother us at night. Overall we enjoyed our stay and I’d come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
The property had a lovely view. The kitchen was equipped. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super family time
Great time at this location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanny F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront cottage
Our family enjoyed 5 beautiful days at this waterfront cottage. The inside has been nicely remodeled. We launched our boat at the private ramp with no issues. Great quiet place to experience nature!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside beauty
Our family of four really enjoyed our getaway at this beautiful spot. A charming country house with a terrific, terrific view of the St.Lawrence. Fun to get to the island with the ferry. We had an easy check-in and easy communication with the responsive host. The home is quite large and was nicely renovated with a great kitchen. We ate our meals on the patio. Clean comfy bedrooms. Perfect for families and friends who want to relax and spend some quiet low key time. Little tricky to use the TV but-who needs TV on vacation anyway. Easy to get to downtown Gananoque for other activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howe Island Stay
When you arrive to the house your greated by a beautiful view of the St. Lawrance River. The house has everything you could need to enjoy the trip. It was nice to have the boat launch on site, use cation as its very steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Serge M.

Liked: Cleanliness
By the Seaway
We enjoyed a relaxing time on the seaway. The neighbourhood was friendly, the house has lots to offer and was very clean! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherif H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
It was a nice surprice to see that the photos did not do justice to the property. The view was amzing, sitting at the porch or at the top floor balcony is a million dollar experience The host was very accomodating and communication was very smooth Overall saty was AMAZING!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!!
Views are absolutely amazing! Islanders friendly. Would most definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiera B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Property was perfect for our family of 7 coming from across Canada for a Celebration of Life in Kingston. Ferry was fast and easy. House is very well equipped with anything you may need. Beautiful kitchen and fully stocked and labelled so easy to find everything. Very clean, private cottage and the views are breath taking! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away!
Had the best week in 🇨🇦. House was quiet and had a beautiful view! Great area to dock your boat and enjoy the water’s cool breeze. Recommend for a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous island retreat
Absolutely perfect little spot with great views and a lake ambiance that is perfectly setup with all the right sounds of nature. The house is well equipped with spices, pots and pans, and most other necessities. The renovations that have been done are
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

A S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place for Peace and Quiet
This is the perfect vacation spot for those wanting quiet, natural beauty, and relaxation. The home is spacious, clean, and equipped with all that you will need for a short or long stay. The hosts thoughtfully filled the kitchen with tools for cooking, eating, and drinking; prepped the laundry room for washing and drying; placed linens and toiletries in accessible areas; labelled drawers for easy location of various items throughout the house; provided ample lighting for indoors and out; wrote out helpful mentioned the available kayaks, fire pit, and walking trails. Neighbors were very nice. The view of the St. Lawrence was stunning! It snowed one day and to awaken to that scene was such a blessing! We saw geese, ran the trails, and experienced such glorious wildlife. I can state without reservation that the hosts deserve a outstanding rating! 10/5 :) They answered all of my questions from beginning to end - very responsive AND kind. I would love to return for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Deanna P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunate Condition
The physical location of this property is very nice and 1000 Islands is a place I will visit again. Weather was rainy, windy and cold (which I had expected), but unfortunately, when this occurs it makes the quality of the lodging of greater importance. This property is still being renovated. There are a couple of rooms that might be considered by some to be renter-ready, but; the remainder of the home is not in a condition that I would charge people to rent. Having rented through VRBO multiple times previously - this property did not measure up to others I have rented for similar or greater cost. The television is streaming only and no local channels or major networks are available. The owners seemed nice, friendly and were prompt with replies to questions. Overall, the property has potential and is located in a beautiful area, but; I feel it was described/advertised in a more positive light than it currently deserves.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An ideal getaway, away from the crowds.
This is a beautiful property overlooking the St Lawrence on Howe Island. Very accessible, clean, comfortable, and the owners thought of everything to accommodate our stay. Good wifi speed, fishing off the dock, bonfire by night. It was ideal for our family getaway. The longer we stayed, the more we fell in love. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023