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9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Wellesley Island, NY

Boldt Castle14 min walk
Heart Island14 min walk
Scenic View Park19 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)41 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Painless

Kevin G.

Aug 8, 2022

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Boldt Suite

1 King Bed

Clover Suite

1 Double Bed

Hart Suite

1 Queen Bed

Innkeepers King

1 King Bed

InnKeepers Twins

2 Single Beds

Kashmir Suite

1 King Bed

River Suite

1 Double Bed

St Lawrence Suite

1 King Bed

Sunset Suite

1 Queen Bed

Sunset Twins

2 Single Beds

7 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bolt Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Clover Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Foyer

Toilet

Hart Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Kashmir

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Living Room Bath 2

Toilet

Living Room Bathroom 1

Toilet

River Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

St Lawrence

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Sunset Suite

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

3 minute walk to the water, rent boats, kayaks, golf and more.

The Thousand Island Hart House is the perfect setting for an exclusive destination vacation retreat. Coming in at just under 10,000 square feet, this grand home allows guests ample cozy spots to enjoy each other's company for the holiday. Whip up your delicious meal in our chef's dream kitchen, which includes large stainless steel prep space, wood chopping block and a center island for grazers to come and go all day long.
Seating isn't limited in our substantial dining room overlooking the golf course. After meals, have wonderful fireside conversations, head out to the fire pit and enjoy the beautiful river sunsets, put on a family classic movie or simply explore the grand home that is all yours for your stay.
This all-inclusive destination experience can be as simple as whole property rental cooking your own meals or as luxurious as a fully catered add-on with music and entertainment options. The choice is yours! Your magical holiday awaits you at the Hart House. Treat your family or group to an exclusive historic property. Part of the Boldt Castle lore, in a property once owned by George Boldt. DON'T share your room! We have 10 rooms for 20 people.

You can reserve the entire house for a long weekend or a whole week!

Before George Boldt transformed Heart Island into the famed Boldt Castle, there was the Hart House. A portion of the mansion was carefully slid across the ice to it's current home on Wellesley Island's Thousand Islands Country Club golf course. The Hart House is being brought back to it's earlier Victorian grandeur for guests to enjoy. It features ample living space with a grand living room, long sitting room, a warm and inviting tranquility reading room and eight beautifully appointed bedrooms. Two large rooms on the first floor (one wheelchair accessible) welcome you to the Hart House. A beautiful staircase whisks you past a grand fireplace to the six second floor bedrooms. The commercial style kitchen is huge with lots of room to work. We have relationships with several chefs should you desire to have your meals prepared for you - leaving more time to spend with family and friends.

Property manager

Jamie and Marianne Kalousdian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Millionaires Row on the St. Lawrence River, including our island.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lots of Lawn to play on. Playgrounds nearby.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

But feel free to check with us. 10 pm curfew

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking in or within 25ft of any window or door

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: But feel free to check with us. 10 pm curfew

About the area

Wellesley Island

Located in Wellesley Island, this bed & breakfast is next to a golf course and on a river. Lake Ontario and Dewolf Point State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Gananoque Boat Line. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wellesley Island, NY

What's nearby

Boldt Castle - 14 min walk
Heart Island - 14 min walk
1000 Islands Tower - 13 min drive
St. Lawrence Islands National Park - 16 min drive
Scenic View Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

Gananoque Station - 31 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Riley's by the River - ‬19 min drive
‪Boldt Castle Food Concession - ‬14 min walk
‪Coleman's Dock Of The Bay - ‬18 min drive
‪The Gal's Place - ‬13 min drive
‪Northstar Family Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 minute walk to the water, rent boats, kayaks, golf and more. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 minute walk to the water, rent boats, kayaks, golf and more.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 minute walk to the water, rent boats, kayaks, golf and more.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 minute walk to the water, rent boats, kayaks, golf and more. located?

This family-friendly Wellesley Island bed & breakfast is located on the riverfront, within a 15-minute walk of Saint Lawrence River and Boldt Castle. Heart Island and Boldt Yacht House are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent host

Painless

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

7 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hart house vacation

We had an absolute wonderful experience staying at the Hart House! We especially enjoyed the large kitchen, it was a gathering place for all ages. Thank you Jamie for a great experience! Sue

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory P.

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space

Hart house was a great place for our family gathering. Plenty of space with a full commercial kitchen. The property is being upgraded, and the owners are doing the right things to make this a potentially great place to enjoy time in the Thousand Islands. Keep up the great work Jamie and Marianne.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille K.

1 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a big group

Owners were so attentive in making sure we were happy and property was working out for our group. Beds were super comfy and bedrooms were beautifully appointed .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a large group

The owners were extremely helpful through the rental process and gave a really nice tour upon our arrival. The house was very comfortable for a large group and was a nice location right across from the river and TI Club.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jamie and Marianne Kalousdian

Jamie:
Jamie’s background in Hospitality began in California growing up in the resort town of Lake Tahoe. Working in ski resorts, restaurants, casinos and hotels gave him a wide spectrum of experiences catering to guests. In the San Francisco Bay Area he worked for several corporate restaurant chains and was even part of the opening team for the San Francisco Ghirardelli Square location of the Chart House, a national restaurant chain. Jamie stepped away from proper hospitality work to pursue a media production career. After meeting Marianne, getting married in the 1000 Islands, they eventually relocated to Ithaca His evolving passion for entrepreneurship led him back to his hospitality roots. In 2019, he obtained his masters in Hospitality Management with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration. In his last semester he was awarded the contract for The Wellesley Hotel Restaurant and opened the weekend he graduated. He continued to run the Wellesley summer 2020 and has truly found a calling in hospitality operations.

Marianne
Marianne’s passion for the Hart House property stems from a longtime vision and affinity for the grandeur and beauty of the river and its history. The elegance of an antique Garwood or Chris Craft wooden boat slicing through the sunlit blue river waves embodies the feeling of tranquility and a time of slower pace. Marianne has practiced a professional career as a Registered Nurse and licensed Acupuncturist. She holds a Masters Degree in Education and has been a long time teacher and community educator in the fields of health and wellness. She has entrepreneurial experience owning and operating her own Montessori school for 15 years. Her background in western and eastern medicine drives her interest to serve people and the community. Her desire is to create spaces that offer a place of respite and escape from daily stressors to allow for balance and connection to healthy values of both mind and body.

Why they chose this property

The Hart house is in the heart of the 1000 lslands. Easily get to Clayton, Alex Bay or even Canada (when they let us back in) within minutes. This central location gives you access to 1000 Island activities.

What makes this property unique

Nearly 10,000 square feet of peacefulness. Situated between a golf course and a marina. A commercial kitchen outfitted with a few standard household appliances to ensure ease of use. Period antiques appoint each room. Whirlpools in most bedrooms and private decks and sitting areas on some. We have a large water feature (falls and fountain).