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♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡

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A wooden cabin with a porch, large windows, and a door.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area and a building with a porch.
A kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a dining area with chairs.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a wooden island with a sink.
A dining area with a round wooden table, four chairs, a lamp, a guitar, and a view of a fenced yard through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Ontario

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Gananoque, ON
  • Place, City Cruises Gananoque
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands Playhouse
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingston Waterfront
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frontenac Islands

Located in Frontenac Islands, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park. City Cruises Gananoque and Lansdowne Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gananoque, ON

What's nearby

  • Canadian Forces Base Kingston - 37 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Fort Henry - 41 min drive - 34.5 km
  • City Cruises Gananoque - 41 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Thousand Islands Playhouse - 41 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 42 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 52 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Nappo's Sports Bar - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Riva - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪The Old English Pub - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡ on 10 May 2027 start from AU$1,215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 12 miles (20 km) of Grass Creek Park and Glen Lawrence Golf Club. Colonnade Golf and Country Club and Military Communications and Electronics Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attentive owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The cottage was very comfortable...exactly what we needed for relaxation. Courtney was a very accommodating host and addressed our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time

Scenic views, friendly and comfortable in communication owners. It is not about luxury but about pleasant impressions, peaceful time and general enjoyment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Courtney was a sweetie. She supplied the answer to any issue. She made living off the grid fun with a great campfire at the end of the day. The cottage was decorated very cute. Cashe (son) made a cool industrial look kitchen island. It was our first trip to Canada. Thanks a bunch to our host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Howe Island

Beautiful sunsets. Hosts fun to talk with
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were great. Respectful of our privacy, yet always there to help when we needed it. We were super comfortable, inside the cottage and outside too. Everything was super clean and we had all that we needed. And much more. Great island off-grid stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very laid back relaxing stay. Nice BBQ, everything very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Lorraine! Hope to see you again in the future :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No hot water.

We loved the location but too many buildings feeding off same solar panels. Power was spotty at best, generator very noisy and adjacent to cottage we were in. We had NO hot water for 3 days with no communication by owner from initial advice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pour ceux qui aiment un endroit près du fleuve et qui s’accommodent d’un confort rudimentaire …

Nous recherchions un chalet près d’un cours d’eau et séjourner sur une île nous a attirés.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Off the start, Courtney was so quick to respond to any questions I had prior to booking. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable with everything. Courtney and Chris were both very welcoming when we arrived. One of the first things we noticed was how clean the cottage was. It had everything we needed in terms of dishes and the bed was very comfortable. There are also fans in every room, which was great for me who hates being hot. It is located on Howe Island, which makes it a nice cottage getaway, but also close enough to Kingston and Gananoque for easy access to museums and restaurants. You do have to take a ferry to get to the island, but they run quite frequently so we never had issues. Unfortunately their boat wasn't working when we were there, so we couldn't take advantage of their offer to take us around. We were also there in May, so a little cold for us to take advantage of the nearby water for a swim. The dogs and cats that live there are very friendly and was a highlight for our 19 month old son. The cottage is on a property with the owners' home and a couple of other cottages. So, if you are looking for something very isolated and private, this wouldn't be it. However, Courtney and Chris are not intrusive at all, and we always enjoyed chatting with them when we saw them. If we ever needed anything, Courtney was very quick to bring it over. Their son would also build our fire every night, which was great! Overall we had a great experience and look forward to going back when we have a chance!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING TIME

I can't say enough good things about this place. And the owners are TOP SHELF! We loved our stay so much that we are planning another trip in the Fall with friends. This time we went with our kids and they also loved the experience. Its quiet, its like you're on your own private island! You take a 3 car ferry to and from the island, it was quick and the longest wait was maybe 5 minutes. Cant wait to go back !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay Owners were amazing perfect spot if you want to relax go fishing very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thanks for your review, Sue! It was fun meeting you & your sisters. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owners dwelling is very close by but are very welcoming. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Too short!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just what we needed!

Looking to get away from it all? This is THE place. Rain or shine. My favorite moment was having my morning coffee on the porch overlooking the St-Lawrence and the white swans and smelling the clean air! The owner, Chris and Courtney are wonderful and so down to earth. We felt really welcomed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It is the perfect cottage getaway

5 star true cottage experience. Went on hikes through forest . Besides watching the gracefulness of the swans,the ducks,cranes,frogs,baby turtle amongst other wildlife truly replaced TV. It is soooooo quiet. Chris,Courtney and their family(even the 4 legged ones) are a breath of fresh air to see such a wonderful family dynamics working together. This vacation brought back alot of great childhood memories which all children should experience. My fiance lives for a chance to fish within the 1st 24 hours caught 82 perch. We really enjoyed the short trip to a very friendly Gananoque exploring all the unique shops
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is an awesome spot.

Property is amazing, hosts are even better. Will be back soon I hope! Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute quiet cottage

Owners very friendly and interested in our stay at their cottage and ensuring that we had an enjoyable stay. Beautiful waterfront cottage! Loved the screened in porch to enjoy the early evenings playing family games. Very close to the Gananoque ferry and short drive to downtown. Our daughters in their early 20's also enjoyed the cottage for family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Panorama extraordinaire

L’exterIeur du chalet est bien, mais l’interIeur est ordinaire. Manque de produits pour nettoyer. La propriétaire nous a bien accueilli.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect slice of the 1000 islands

Our family of 5 with 2 small kids stayed for 3 nights in Oct and had a fantastic time. Chris and Courtney were always around and have created a wonderful cottage retreat that gave you a plethora of activities with no restrictions on what you want to do, besides what common courtesy dictates. I was given the chance to grill, kayak or fish whenever I want. Its size and location gave us the privacy and freedom to enjoy our small slice of Canada without worry. From towels to firewood, everything was provided for. A highlight of our trip was making Smores on a campfire and looking up at the stars, which are fabulous as no light come from the island or Gananoque to wash them out. We even had a visit from their pet dog. Definitely not something that could be done at most motels in gananoque. Trips to gananoque are not long at all as the ferry is quick and gananoque close. We spent a rainy day in nearby Kingston and planned on a trip to Ottawa or Montreal, but changed as we were having a great time just at the resort. Just be sure to know what you're getting into before you visit. As it is on an island, there will be bugs and frogs galore. As long as doors are kept shut, bugs and mosquitoes were totally manageable. My kids found frogs the size of baseballs and loved it. Being powered by solar and wind, occasional power outages occur when energy isn't enough and before the generator kicks in, so bring a flashlight. We had 2 during our stay. Our biggest gripe was with the water. It smells of sulfur or heavy copper and isn't potable. This is common for most areas with groundwater and is in no way their fault. They do provide drinking water for you, but I would also recommend buying another extra litres a person for bathing, as the smell comes from the showers as well. All in all, we had a fantastic time! The location and freedom do do what you want with everything already included (even utesils and firewood) made for an unforgettable vacation. Why anyone visiting the 1000 islands would choose a touristy motel over this is beyond me. The sunsets from the dock alone is worth the trip. Just WOW!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Total Heaven with relaxing peace of mind

We had an amazing time. Great people, great views, awesome place.. We will definitely be back again next year.. Murray and Ann Marie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

amazing views, quite, access to hundreds of thousands of acres of beautiful water.

Amazing location......Did you ever wonder what you could do in a situation where you do not have electricity service provided? This is your opportunity to see exactly how to have all of the essentials, provide your own power (this cabin is entirely off the grid yet has power provided by wind, solar and generator as needed to run everything like you live in the city). The owners could not be more accommodating...anything that we asked for or forgot to bring they had for us....this cabin does not normally need air conditioning yet because of the heat wave while we were there, when we asked Chris (the owner) took the ferry to town, bought a new window AC unit and brought it back for us within hours. Bring a kayak, bring your boat (big or small) tie up at the dock, go fishing, or touring the islands....Just the ferry boat ride is an adventure the rest of the week great....go for a weekend, go for a week or go for a couple of weeks...well worth the investment.....they have larger accommodations for larger groups or use multiples for large family gatherings....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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