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If you value privacy, you’ll love these Thousand Islands getaways

Post author By Cottage Life
Post date 28 January 2022

Photo by Cottage Ivy Lea/VRBO

Cottages in the Thousand Islands easily rival its central Ontario neighbours. The area, perched on the picturesque shores of the St. Lawrence River, is home to over 1,800 islands with many bordering the U.S.

If you’re looking for outdoor adventure consider a boat cruise along the St. Lawrence or a dip in one of the area’s surrounding lakes. It’s the ideal place to hike with over 50 kilometres of trails. If the outdoors isn’t your thing, shopping and fine dining are only a 30-minute drive away in Kingston.

If you do choose the Thousand Islands for your cottage getaway, make sure to visit the soaring turrets of Heart Island’s Boldt Castle and the Gothic architecture of Dark Island’s Singer Castle.

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Julia Hou/VRBO

Grippen Lakehouse

Cottage Exterior

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Grippen Lakehouse

Cottage Deck

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Grippen Lakehouse

Cottage Kitchen

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Grippen Lakehouse

Cottage Bedroom

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Grippen Lakehouse

Cottage Fire Pit

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Grippen Lakehouse

Thirty minutes from Kingston, the newly renovated Grippen Lakehouse offers 2,000 square feet of living space, vaulted ceilings, and a wraparound deck with serene lake views.

Location: Grippen Lake, Ont.

Price: Averages $367 per night

Sleeps: 10

Bedrooms: 4

Notes:

Internet included
Laundry on site
Lakefront property
Canoe and kayak available for use
Pets welcome
Outdoor fire pit
Guests must remove their own garbage at checkout

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Cottage Ivy Lea/VRBO

Sunset Cove

Cottage View

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Sunset Cove

Cottage Dock

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Sunset Cove

Cottage Deck

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Sunset Cove

Cottage Loft

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Sunset Cove

Cottage Bedroom

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Sunset Cove

With a view of the Thousand Islands bridge connecting Canada to the U.S., Sunset Cove is the perfect island getaway offering shoreline access to the St. Lawrence River.

Location: Ivy Lea, Ont.

Price: Averages $295 per night

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 3

Notes:

Located on an island, you need to take a boat or taxi to access
Pets welcome
Outdoor fire pit
Steep stairs, ill suited for those with limited mobility

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Morris/VRBO

Howe Island Cottage

Cottage Kitchen

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Howe Island Cottage

Cottage Dining Room

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Howe Island Cottage

Cottage Living Room

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Howe Island Cottage

Cottage Bedroom

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Howe Island Cottage

Cottage Deck

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Howe Island Cottage

Cottage Dock

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Howe Island Cottage

Perched on the Bateau Channel, this Howe Island cottage is the perfect getaway for sightseeing and boat tours.

Location: Bateau Channel, Ont.

Price: Averages $563 per night

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 3

Notes:

Accessible by ferry
Outdoor fire pit
Kayaks and canoe available for use
Linens and towels not provided

Click here to book

Cottage Dock

Photo by Christen Desilets/VRBO

Birch Island Cottage

Cottage Exterior

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Birch Island Cottage

Cottage Fire Pit

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Birch Island Cottage

Cottage Deck

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Birch Island Cottage

Cottage Bedroom

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Birch Island Cottage

Cottage Kitchen

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Birch Island Cottage

Nestled in a quiet cove on Birch Island on Bobs Lake, this cottage is accessible by boat. It is the perfect wilderness retreat with 640 kilometres of shoreline to explore.

Location: Birch Island, Ont.

Price: Averages $185 per night

Sleeps: 9

Bedrooms: 4

Notes:

Launch your boat and park your car and trailer for free at the marina.
Kayaks, canoe, and paddle boat available for use
Cottage is accessible by boat only
Guests need to bring their own drinking water
Linens and towels not provided

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Marla Isaacs/VRBO

Bobs Lake Cottage

Cottage Dock

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Bobs Lake Cottage

Cottage Deck

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Bobs Lake Cottage

Cottage View

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Bobs Lake Cottage

Cottage Kitchen

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Bobs Lake Cottage

Cottage Bedroom

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Bobs Lake Cottage

Cottage Living Room

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Bobs Lake Cottage

Another Bobs Lake property, this cottage has16-foot high ceilings and comes with two bunkies—enough room for the entire family. Throw in a basketball court, hot tub, and boats, and you’ll never be bored.

Location: Bobs Lake, Ont.

Price: Averages $1,003 per night

Sleeps: 15

Bedrooms: 6

Notes:

Lakefront property
Kayak and canoe available for use
Pets welcome
Hot tub
Basketball court on the property
Two bunkies (one is a treehouse)
Cottage is on an island

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Ernesta/VRBO

Lazy Loon Lakehouse

Cottage Waterfront

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Lazy Loon Lakehouse

Cottage Kitchen

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Lazy Loon Lakehouse

Cottage Living Room

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Lazy Loon Lakehouse

Cottage Recreation Room

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Lazy Loon Lakehouse

Cottage Bedroom

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Lazy Loon Lakehouse

Cottage Fire Pit

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Lazy Loon Lakehouse

With 10 acres of property and 500 feet of western exposed shoreline, privacy is not a problem at the Lazy Loon Lakehouse. Enjoy the 50-foot deck, hanging hammock chair, or crisp waters of Wolfe Lake.

Location: Wolfe Lake, Ont.

Price: Averages $530 per night

Sleeps: 8

Bedrooms: 5

Notes:

Lakefront property with western exposure
Kayaks and rowboat available for use
A/C
Outdoor fire pit
Towels not provided

Click here to book

Tags affordable cottage rentals, Bateau Channel, Bobs Lake, Grippen Lake, private rentals, real estate, St. Lawrence River, Thousand Islands, VRBO, VRBOrental, Wolfe Lake

Cottage real estate region: Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence River

Post author By Cottage Life
Post date 9 December 2021

Photo by Russ Heinl/Shutterstock

Ontario’s portion of the mighty St. Lawrence River has two vastly different stretches. East of Brockville, the river flows wide and almost island-free. From Brockville west to Kingston and Lake Ontario, it flows even wider around a bewildering maze of islands. The Thousand Islands archipelago is the eroded remnant of billion-year-old mountain peaks, where the Canadian Shield lifts its ancient backbone through the rolling plains of Southern Ontario.

There have been cottages on the Thousand Islands for more than 100 years, and many are under fifth- and sixth-generation ownership. Communities date from Loyalist and American Civil War days, with strong ties across the border. Summer people today, just as in decades past, cottage on both mainland and island shores. They’re drawn to the granite landscape, the rich forests, and the myriad channels, large and small.

This area has perhaps Canada’s richest ecology: five of the continent’s forest regions converge here. The islands, more than 20 of which are in the Thousand Islands National Park, attract visitors from around the world and boaters from all over Lake Ontario, who camp on them or drop anchor in their sheltered bays, making the area boisterous on summer days. A downside for cottagers is that security along the Canada-U.S. border means mandatory government check-in on both shores, no matter how short the visit. Regardless of this inconvenience, a large number of Canadian waterfront cottages are sold to Americans. Many properties, particularly on the mainland, are year-round homes.

Tags brockville, cottage, kingston, Lake Ontario, real estate, St. Lawrence River, Thousand Islands, VRBO