Grindstone Island Waterfront Lodge, Cabin&Boathouse on 650 Acre Private Preserve

A very quaint, quiet location. The hosts were awesome in answering all of our questions before we ever arrived. It was just as described and likely a unique property with the private preserve. We truly enjoyed our stay.

We had the most amazing week. We watched sunsets from the porch, fished off the dock and kayaked almost every day. We road bikes and hiked on the island which is rich with history. There is a wonderful winery on the island open on weekends that is a short walk. We got a tour of the island in a car from the winery hostess. Clayton is only a 20 minute boat ride and Wellesley island state park is 30 minutes . We launched our boat from Wellesley and left the truck /trailer there for the week. The home and the owner couldn’t have been more wonderful. I was smitten as soon as I stepped off our boat. It was better than expected . It was very clean and had everything we needed. I don’t know how we could’ve had better week!

Beautiful views from this rustic vacation home. Enjoyed, kayaking, pattle boarding, fishing, swimming, site seeing in Clayton, Alexandra bay and bolt castle and yacht house. Beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by the beauty of the thousand islands.

We had a wonderful time as usual can not wait til next year.

There is not better equip house with endless trails and amazing sunsets. Incredibly cozy and perfect in every way.

Always great to stay at the Howard Smith property and now there is a winery close by. Rustic, fun, beautiful!

We love coming here every year The owners are great and the location is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait till next year.

Maybe our tenth visit here over the past 25 years- need we say more?

We have rented this property multiple times. It is so beautiful both inside and out. We spent most of our time jumping off the diving board and floating down to the boathouse. We also explored the island with a 6 mile walk, as well as a bike excursion around the island and over to the winery! We brought bikes, paddle boards and waterskis. The kitchen is small but quaint. The huge dining room table is perfect for big dinners and card games to follow. The beds are very comfortable, great living space and an incredible front porch with killer sunsets. Great hosts, as well!!

The property is very scenic and we were fortunate to catch a great week of weather including plenty of sunshine and calm seas 5 out of the 7 days we stayed. We chose the location based on the privacy and serenity it provides. That did not disappoint and the views of the river and surrounding islands is quite beautiful. The buildings are very rustic. If that is a quality that you appreciate, then you will be pleased. Frankly, the property was more rustic than we anticipated which is why I did not give the highest rating. A boat is a must have to stay at this property. We enjoyed numerous boat rides back and forth to Clayton, however it’s a fairly long ride so if the weather is not cooperating, it would be a challenge. The house is well stocked and clean (again for what it is). Overall, our extended family - including grandparents - had a great time!