If you have never visited Thousand Islands in Upstate New York, put it on your list. The over one thousand islands ranging from tiny ('One Seagull Island') to large ('Grindstone Island') and vast waterway (Saint Lawrence River) create an atmosphere of adventure and remoteness that is thrilling to nature-lovers as well as city-folk (like us) looking to disconnect from everyday life and relax in a beautiful setting.
The house easily accommodated our large group (6 adults, 8 children), with comfortable beds, enough bathrooms, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The property is reminiscent of an old summer camp, with the great room as Lodge/gathering place, and the kitchen small but functional, assuming most people will spend the majority of their time enjoying the outdoors, which we did.
Property highlights include the natural beauty of the island, and the novelty of having it all to ourselves. The kids spent hours exploring on their own, and kids and adults alike enjoyed many spirited games of Capture the Flag. The small sandy beach was perfect for our 3-year old to play and swim, and the older kids loved jumping off the dock and racing to the swim raft and back again. The water was clean but chilly (refreshing, we liked to say!). Property owner was friendly, very helpful, and always responded quickly to questions and requests. Areas for improvement include fixing the low water pressure in one shower, updating great room furniture (couch has seen better days), and adding a full set of plates, bowls, coffee mugs, and wine glasses to the property. There was not a complete set for our group, so we supplemented with paper and plastic products,
Overall, a fantastic summer get-away! Lots of great memories made here!