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5 BR Water Front House on 700 Acre Nature Preserve on 1200 acre Private Island
Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre
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5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 14 4000 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
5 BR Water Front House on 700 Acre Nature Preserve on 1200 acre Private Island
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Cape Vincent
Located in Cape Vincent, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Rideau Canal and Kingston Penitentiary are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kingston Centre and King's Crossing Outlet. Travelling with kids? Consider Marine Museum of the Great Lakes and Saiff Charters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cape Vincent, NY
Getting around
Restaurants
- Channel Marker 243
- Snug Harbor Bar Restaurant and Marina
- Cape Vincent Brewing Company - 14 min drive
- Cup Of Joy
- Pw's Fire House Diner
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John Uhlein

My wife and I have four children (ages 31-37) and currently just one yellow lab We all love the thrill of a new adventure, and this island really helps bring the whole family together. We all become kids again
Why they chose this property
My family is originally from the area, and the Island has been in the family for over seventy years . My four kids still love the island(plus daughter in law and now two grand daughters!); so much that they have cross country skied across the lake to get out there in the dead of winter. There is so much that you can do out there, you will never have enough time to fit it all in... I am still trying.
What makes this property unique
I have just taken up mountain biking on the island, so if you don't want to rent the ATVs, bring your bikes....or just walk/hike. There is a LOT of history to the island which you can read about in The Bedford Journal(written in late 1800s) left in the house, or in the newly restored School House, mid island. Many renters tell me they stayed up late at night reading about life on the island in the 1800s. Half of our rentals are repeat renters.
Languages:
English
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