Gananoque, Ontario
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. 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, new dock and private boat launch. The newly renovated 3 rooms 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.
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.
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.
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.
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