5 BR Water Front House on 700 Acre Nature Preserve on 1200 acre Private Island | House in Cape Vincent
5 Bedroom House in Cape Vincent
Escape from the crowds! . This is a well maintained four bedroom cottage, with AC (an additional stone cottage, with AC, houses the 5th bedroom, but has no bathroom) with a barn(with 'game room' on second, unfinished, floor with ping pong, foos ball, weights) and dock(holds four boats) at the foot of Grenadier Island(no bridge!), which is at the mouth of the St. Lawrence Seaway and is a part of the Thousand Islands.
All the rooms offer a spectacular view of Lake Ontario, including passing freighters in the distance, and/or Basin Harbor. The house sits on approximately 700 acres of private preserve, on a 1200 acre island great for exclusive nature adventures. You are renting much more than just a house! The house itself is on seven acres of lawn, with stone fire pit by shore. There are over 15 miles of maintained trails through the dense woods and fields for hiking, ATV riding and mountain biking. You will see a variety of wildlife, as well as numerous wildflowers.
The house has the charm of an old stone house with the comforts and conveniences of a new home. There is a large master bedroom with a private balcony and ensuite tossed marble bathroom, a bedroom with a queen bed and another with a pair of twin beds and lounge area(including pull out sofa), as well as a 4 bed bunk room with a loft.
The separate stone cottage contains a full size bed. The two other bathrooms(all bathrooms have at least a shower) are relatively new, and tiled in marble as well. The full kitchen has almost every convenience; including a kitchen aide, ice cream maker, warming drawer, waffle iron and new Thermidor range.
On the island you can hike, swim (use of a private beach at the head of the island as well as, flat stone beach by the house), boat, bird watch, mountain bike, fish, water ski, tube, and more! (provided with rental are: canoe, 2 kayaks, and a paddle board .There is even a restored 19th century one story school house on property with original desks which kids and adults love. All other pictures are on the island or beach on west side.
In September/October, there is still plenty to do, from apple picking(numerous apple trees on property, hiking, bon fires by newly renovated fire pit, or just reading by the two fireplaces.
If you choose to leave this bit of paradise, then you can go ashore where you can find tennis, golf, shopping, movies, museums, bars, restaurants, etc., or head over to Kingston, Canada which is about 40 minutes away by boat. (It's a bit longer if you take the Ferry from Cape Vincent), or go to Cape Vincent by 15 minute boat ride, to visit one of its stores or restaurants
USE OF BOAT REQUIRED to get to and from the island(5 to ten minute boat ride). Boat rental possible with owner but proven experience required. Possible to arrange transportation by caretaker(email owner). Caretaker will meet you at marina when you first arrive and follow you out in your boat and show you around. Options: 2 ATVs($875/wk plus security deposit), 4 seater Polaris, with 4 person trailer($975/wk plus security deposit)(discount if combined) and boat(22 foot Grady with 250 HP 4 stroke)rental($1,500/wk plus security deposit) also possible.
Rental is based on 10 people(includes children and babies), with $100 added per person over 10 up to maximum of 14
$75 per week per dog. Maximum of 2 with limited exceptions.
7 day minimum for July and August; 4 days during most of June and September.
New for 2025: Starlink satellite internet offers excellent WiFi and ability to stream all your favorite subscriptions (NetFlix, YouTube,etc) New sound system installed. WiFi now in guest house.
Keywords: House on Thousand islands, with all amenities, including Internet, landline, sat tv, on 1000 acres. Pet friendly
5 BR Water Front House on 700 Acre Nature Preserve on 1200 acre Private Island is located in Cape Vincent. 5 BR Water Front House on 700 Acre Nature Preserve on 1200 acre Private Island provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
5 BR Water Front House on 700 Acre Nature Preserve on 1200 acre Private Island has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cape Vincent has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Cape Vincent, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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