Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island

Gananoque, Ontario
$340 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Goodfriend Cottage, a charming, century-old 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home nestled on the south shore of scenic Howe Island in the heart of the 1000 Islands region. Ideal for families, couples, or small groups looking for privacy, comfort, and a true Canadian cottage experience—all just a short drive from Ottawa, Toronto, and Kingston.

Property Highlights
• 3 Bedrooms (Queen & Double beds)
• 2 Full Bathrooms
• Sunroom, Deck, Outdoor Firepit
• Private Waterfront, Dock, Boat Launch
• Kayaks Available for Guest Use
• BBQ & Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Washer & Dryer
• Year-round access via 24/7 car ferry (5-minute crossing)
Inside the Cottage

The cottage features a bright and cozy interior, with a sun-filled living area, fully equipped kitchen, and three comfortable second-floor bedrooms. Enjoy meals in the sunroom or unwind with a board game by the fire. Linens and drinking water are provided, and rural Wi-Fi is available for your convenience.

Sleeping Arrangements:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Double bed
• Bedroom 3: Double bed

Outdoor Living

Relax on the spacious deck, roast marshmallows around the outdoor firepit, or sip your morning coffee as the sun rises over the water. The property offers clear, shallow waterfront access—great for kids—and a private dock and boat launch for your kayaks or watercraft.

Local Activities & Attractions
• Fishing, swimming, kayaking right from your private shoreline
• Explore the 1000 Islands National Park (short paddle or drive)
• 30km+ island road biking loop and walking trails
• Baseball diamond & pickleball court nearby
• Gananoque (20 min) & Kingston (30 min) offer shops, restaurants, and more

Note: There are no stores or restaurants on Howe Island, so plan ahead. The ferry operates 24/7 and costs $10 per car.

Getting Here
• 15 minutes from Hwy 401
• 2 hours from Ottawa
• 3 hours from Toronto
• 5-minute ferry ride (runs 24/7, year-round)

Long-term rentals are available, contact us for details.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Purvai K.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    It is a great location and great place. The only thing better we would have expected is to receive our rooms in an even more cleaner condition. It was cleaned up, so no mess or dirt etc. just could have been a better job as we could see still dust and sand around. However, it was easy to communicate with and the lake view and kayak facility etc added to the experience and beauty of our stay.

  • dina v.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Great stay, beautiful views. Clean and upgraded, would recommend to anyone!

  • Christian G.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We had great weather and were outside all weekend. Great site. Easy access with ferry. House has been partially renovated. Host was great. Allowed to stay few extra hours on the Monday since it was no rented.

  • Stephen S.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    The location is perfectly located to enjoy the beauty of the 1000 Islands region, and the old farmhouse is a wonderful place to stay. The large grounds are private, and the views are breathtaking. I am already planning to return next year.

  • laurent c.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    The house is spacious, well equipped, with a beautiful view of the river and Wolfe Island. The rental included the use of 2 single person kayaks, which we used often. We got a big bass from the river bank in front of the property. We got a lot of pike, bass and perch on the island (Ferry area at departure and arrival sites) but not near the property. The owner left plenty of wood for us to make a fire in the pit as well lots of drinking water. There is no AC but fans are available when there is no breeze. Our only negative is the lack of water pressure for general usage and showers.

  • sanjay m.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Beds were squeaky, dining table chairs needs replacement. Kitchen fully equipped and utensils were clean, overall cleaning is really good. Well maintained property.

  • Mike S.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Great place to stay……highly recommended

  • Gabby N.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Quiet, clean and beautiful. Worth the stay!

  • Sebastian L.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    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!

  • David J.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    The property had a lovely view. The kitchen was equipped. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay!

  • Joaquin B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Great time at this location

  • Jeanny F.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    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!

  • Franca D.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    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.

  • Dalton L.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    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.

  • Serge M.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    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!

  • Sherif H.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    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!!

  • Kimberley J.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Views are absolutely amazing! Islanders friendly. Would most definitely stay again!!!!

  • Kiera B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    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!

  • Betty S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    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!

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$340+
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