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Unique waterfront house with private beach

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Cedar Hottub
water's edge
Clear water
Primary Bedroom with King Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Unique waterfront house with private beach

The "Hangar on Howe"

Make some memories at this brand new, unique, and family-friendly place. Sit on the deck and enjoy the stunning views or venture to the private beach and enjoy the waterfront. This one of a kind property features 2 bedrooms and sleeps 6 comfortably. There is a full kitchen for indoor cooking and BBQ for outdoor cooking. There is a paddle board, kayak, firepit located beachside and another top side. There is a beautiful Cedar hot tub for those colder evenings and winter months, several firepits (waterside and topside) and beautiful views year round.

The building is located perched on top of the hill, overlooking the waters of the St Lawrence river. A roadway down provides access to a private pebble beach, firepit, chairs, and water activities. The water in this area is protected by a natural cove, and you can wade out 50 feet before it goes above 6 feet. Although water shoes are recommended, a short distance out you will find a sand bottom. The waters warm up enough to swim by July and stay warm well into September. This is a no smoking property.

Guests will have full access to the property, including the building, beach, bathroom bunkie and provided water activities.  There is also a pool table, 2 TV's, PS4 gaming system (with several games), board games, cards, and larger indoor and outdoor activities to keep everyone occupied.



Howe Island is on the gateway to the thousand island area. It is popular amongst tourists for it's stunning water views, and relaxing rural life. Farms and cottages dot the island, which can be accessed by two ferries which serve it year round.

Cycling is common on the island. The township ferry is a five minute drive to the east, while the County ferry is 10 minutes to the west. The fee for either is $10, which covers the return trip off the island. The ferries offers seamless drive-on, drive-off access to the island 24/7/365.

The roadway down to the water is fairly steep and not recommended for anyone with physical limitations. There are stairs down to the water as alternate access, with 77 steps in total.

This is a no smoking property

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About the area

Frontenac Islands

Located in Frontenac Islands, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Grass Creek Park - 21 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Canadian Forces Base Kingston - 30 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Gananoque Boat Line - 34 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Thousand Islands Playhouse - 34 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Thousand Islands OLG Charity Casino - 34 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 38 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Bar Petunia - ‬35 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthijs en Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay during the Easter weekend. It is a nice, peaceful house in a quiet area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this very unique spot ..a hidden gem for sure!! We would love to come back in summer months. Thank you for sharing your awesome space with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to come back in the summer. The water is beautiful and the area offers lots to explore.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

great place

Nice property, wonderful view, fun to be on the island, well appointed, overall excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2023
We were happy to have Steve and company,. They were great guests and welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Unique and cozy

My husband and I stayed at this property with our two dogs. The property is beautiful, cozy, clean and unique! We really enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay Michelle, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

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

Prime Location

Very clean and cozy place! By the water, nice open living room with plenty of space and owner responds very quickly to messages. I strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of positives - pool table, 2 televisions, a/c, dishwasher (which was a bonus) private location, firepits at all levels on property made for an enjoyable stay. Host was always prompt at answering all questions. Access to the water was steep but with the stairs it was doable. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

An enjoyable stay at the Hangar

A fantastic place to stay while enjoying the Thousand Islands. Beautiful accommodations with everything you need to enjoy your stay. We enjoyed paddling around the island and having watching the sun rise on their front deck. The path to from the house to the river is quite steep so may not be great for those with mobility issues. Owners were very responsive and we look forward to seeing what they do with the place over the upcoming years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Thanks Bruce, glad you guys had fun. We have lots of stuff we hope to get done to improve the experience for guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Cozy and Clean

Beautiful surroundings and everything you need to enjoy the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Our extended family was up and our cottage down the road was full. This was a wonderful space to be close to family and still have privacy, quiet, and all the conveniences of home. Well appointed, clean and very responsive host. If the situation arises again and we love our family so we hope it does - we won't hesitate to return. Well done!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Harbor House

Had a lovely time. Property was very clean and kitchen was well stocked. Wanted a quiet getaway away_and this was near perfect. Reviewers are correct that there is a steep incline to the water which may not be for everyone but the deck with water view was great. And the waterfront was worth the hike if you can. Water so clear and temperate. Kayak/paddle boarding great fun, particularly for our twin 18 year olds. Gananoque is a quaint little town, a ferry ride 20-30 minutes away, nice to window shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great place!

I came with my wife, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. The rental was great - place was clean and we felt right at home for our week-long stay. We especially loved the hot tub and inflatable paddle board. They provided hours of entertainment! It is a fairly big and steep hill to the water, but the owners are in the process of installing stairs which was very helpful. The water was beautiful and it’s a great spot to swim or paddle around Howe Island. Highly recommend bring groceries to the house. Getting into town requires a quick ferry ride (which is very neat and the town of Gananoque is lovely to walk around and they have a nice beach) but just takes an extra step to get there. Speaking of, we also highly recommend the boat cruise in town :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Glad you guys enjoyed your stay, you are welcomed back anytime. Happy to hear the stairs are helping, hope to get them finished up shortly.
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