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Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island

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A covered patio with wicker furniture, large windows overlooking a lake, and a ceiling fan.
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A coastal property with a large house, a dock, and a small shed by the water.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gananoque, ON
  • Place, Grass Creek Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Canadian Forces Base Kingston
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingston Waterfront
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Waterfront Bedroom w/ Balcony

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 w/ shower

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 w/ Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Frontenac Islands

Located in Frontenac Islands, this cottage is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kingston Penitentiary, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Kingston Waterfront. City Cruises Gananoque and Marine Museum of the Great Lakes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Gananoque, ON

What's nearby

  • Grass Creek Park - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Glen Lawrence Golf Club - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Canadian Forces Base Kingston - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Fort Henry - 25 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 26 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 33 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Duchess Pub - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Startek Kingston 1 - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Ontario and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grass Creek Park and Glen Lawrence Golf Club. Kingston Waterfront and Colonnade Golf and Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with gorgeous views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive. It has a nice large and well equipped kitchen. The renovations and work that they have done so far are very nice. The location is wonderful and the ferry was no issue at all in going to and from the mainland. The proximity to both Kingston and Gananoque was nice.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Great place to stay……highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, beautiful views. Clean and upgraded, would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home to build family memories.We had a good time.Amenities were great: There are already 2 kayaks, badminton kit, 3 bikes.If you are a fan of pickle ball, tennis or basketball, there is a court 5 minutes away (or 15 by bike). Bring your equipment!Wifi is good.There is no AC, but the house can be internally ventilated easily and stay fresh even during hot days.There are 2 bathrooms, but water pressure can be really low.Overall we had a great time.Thanks for hosting us and responding fast to any of my messages
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake views were stunning. Kitchen was reasonably equipped. We enjoyed the large eat-in kitchen. Local hiking was appreciated. Host responded very quickly with generous check in and out times. We were not aware that drinking water would be bottled. Extra blankets would have been appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super family time

Great time at this location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious beautiful property

Quiet, clean and beautiful. Worth the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views!!

Views are absolutely amazing! Islanders friendly. Would most definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfectly located to enjoy the beauty of the 1000 Islands region, and the old farmhouse is a wonderful place to stay. The large grounds are private, and the views are breathtaking. I am already planning to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Get Away!

Had the best week in 🇨🇦. House was quiet and had a beautiful view! Great area to dock your boat and enjoy the water’s cool breeze. Recommend for a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely view

The property had a lovely view. The kitchen was equipped. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were well taken care of from start to finish, quick response responses to questions, beautiful property farmhouse/Cottage… It is obvious to see that they are making renovations and improving things… We anticipate going back, it was exactly what we were looking for …room to move, a good amount of privacy, walking trail around the property is phenomenal, boat launch is extremely handy. We have a 22 footer. Bring what you need. Or you will be spending more time than you want to to get to the mainland and pick up whatever you forgot. Swimming off the dock is good. Fire pit is exceptional… We enjoyed ourselves… Perfect place to bring your grandchildren and let them be a bit wild.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Howe Island Stay

When you arrive to the house your greated by a beautiful view of the St. Lawrance River. The house has everything you could need to enjoy the trip. It was nice to have the boat launch on site, use cation as its very steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Waterfront cottage

Our family enjoyed 5 beautiful days at this waterfront cottage. The inside has been nicely remodeled. We launched our boat at the private ramp with no issues. Great quiet place to experience nature!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great weather and were outside all weekend. Great site. Easy access with ferry. House has been partially renovated. Host was great. Allowed to stay few extra hours on the Monday since it was no rented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

By the Seaway

We enjoyed a relaxing time on the seaway. The neighbourhood was friendly, the house has lots to offer and was very clean! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An ideal getaway, away from the crowds.

This is a beautiful property overlooking the St Lawrence on Howe Island. Very accessible, clean, comfortable, and the owners thought of everything to accommodate our stay. Good wifi speed, fishing off the dock, bonfire by night. It was ideal for our family getaway. The longer we stayed, the more we fell in love. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your family getaway. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous island retreat

Absolutely perfect little spot with great views and a lake ambiance that is perfectly setup with all the right sounds of nature. The house is well equipped with spices, pots and pans, and most other necessities. The renovations that have been done are
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoy

Beds were squeaky, dining table chairs needs replacement. Kitchen fully equipped and utensils were clean, overall cleaning is really good. Well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a great location and great place. The only thing better we would have expected is to receive our rooms in an even more cleaner condition. It was cleaned up, so no mess or dirt etc. just could have been a better job as we could see still dust and sand around. However, it was easy to communicate with and the lake view and kayak facility etc added to the experience and beauty of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a beautiful area

We stayed at this cottage for a weekend in August. The island was beautiful and it had all of the amenities listed. The host communicated very promptly and helped us at one point with a water filter. There are kayaks provided and the dock was a good place for reading and relaxing. Be warned that there’s a lot of bugs in the area but none of us got any bites, and it didn’t bother us at night. Overall we enjoyed our stay and I’d come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Property was perfect for our family of 7 coming from across Canada for a Celebration of Life in Kingston. Ferry was fast and easy. House is very well equipped with anything you may need. Beautiful kitchen and fully stocked and labelled so easy to find everything. Very clean, private cottage and the views are breath taking! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

It was a nice surprice to see that the photos did not do justice to the property. The view was amzing, sitting at the porch or at the top floor balcony is a million dollar experience The host was very accomodating and communication was very smooth Overall saty was AMAZING!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Countryside beauty

Our family of four really enjoyed our getaway at this beautiful spot. A charming country house with a terrific, terrific view of the St.Lawrence. Fun to get to the island with the ferry. We had an easy check-in and easy communication with the responsive host. The home is quite large and was nicely renovated with a great kitchen. We ate our meals on the patio. Clean comfy bedrooms. Perfect for families and friends who want to relax and spend some quiet low key time. Little tricky to use the TV but-who needs TV on vacation anyway. Easy to get to downtown Gananoque for other activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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