Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island
Welcome to Goodfriend Cottage, a charming, century-old 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home nestled on the south shore of scenic Howe Island in the heart of the 1000 Islands region. Ideal for families, couples, or small groups looking for privacy, comfort, and a true Canadian cottage experience—all just a short drive from Ottawa, Toronto, and Kingston.
📍Property Highlights • 🛏 3 Bedrooms (Queen & Double beds) • 🛁 2 Full Bathrooms • 🌅 Sunroom, Deck, Outdoor Firepit • 🌊 Private Waterfront, Dock, Boat Launch • 🛶 Kayaks Available for Guest Use • 🔥 BBQ & Fully Equipped Kitchen • 🧺 Washer & Dryer • 🚗 Year-round access via 24/7 car ferry (5-minute crossing) 🛋 Inside the Cottage
The cottage features a bright and cozy interior, with a sun-filled living area, fully equipped kitchen, and three comfortable second-floor bedrooms. Enjoy meals in the sunroom or unwind with a board game by the fire. Linens and drinking water are provided, and rural Wi-Fi is available for your convenience.
Sleeping Arrangements: • Bedroom 1: Queen bed • Bedroom 2: Double bed • Bedroom 3: Double bed
🌳 Outdoor Living
Relax on the spacious deck, roast marshmallows around the outdoor firepit, or sip your morning coffee as the sun rises over the water. The property offers clear, shallow waterfront access—great for kids—and a private dock and boat launch for your kayaks or watercraft.
🛶 Local Activities & Attractions • Fishing, swimming, kayaking right from your private shoreline • Explore the 1000 Islands National Park (short paddle or drive) • 30km+ island road biking loop and walking trails • Baseball diamond & pickleball court nearby • Gananoque (20 min) & Kingston (30 min) offer shops, restaurants, and more
Note: There are no stores or restaurants on Howe Island, so plan ahead. The ferry operates 24/7 and costs $10 per car.
🚗 Getting Here • 🛣 15 minutes from Hwy 401 • 🚗 2 hours from Ottawa • 🚗 3 hours from Toronto • 🚢 5-minute ferry ride (runs 24/7, year-round)
Long-term rentals are available, contact us for details.
Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter
Internett
Tilgjengelig i cottagen: wi-fi (inkludert)
Parkering og transport
Parkering på stedet
Kjøkken
Brødrister
Kaffekvern
Kaffetrakter/tekoker
Kjøkkenutstyr
Kjøleskap
Komfyrtopp
Krydder
Mikrobølgeovn
Oppvaskmaskin
Stekeovn
Vannkoker
Bespisning
Spisebord
Soverom
3 soverom
Sengetøy
Bad
2 bad
Badekar eller dusj
Hårføner
Såpe
Toalettpapir
Oppholdsområder
Peis
Separat spiseområde
Spisebord
Underholdning
Bøker
Smart-TV
Utendørsområder
Balkong
Grill
Hage
Ildsted
Utemøbler
Klesvask
Vaskemaskin
Vaskeritjenester
Komfort
Oppvarming
Kjæledyr
Kjæledyrvennlig
Det er kun tillatt med hunder
Ett kjæledyr totalt
Tilgjengelighetstilpasning
3 trappetrinn til inngangen
Tregulv i fellesområdene
Røykfritt overnattingssted
Beliggenhet
Nær havnen
Ved en elv
Ved vannet
Opplevelser
Kajakk
Sykler
Fiske i nærheten
Kajakkpadling i nærheten
Kasino i nærheten
Svømming i nærheten
Sykling i nærheten
Turer med motorbåt i nærheten
Sikkerhetstiltak
Karbonmonoksidalarm (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet)
Røykvarsler (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
Informasjon fra overnattingsstedet kan bli oversatt ved hjelp av automatiserte oversettelsesverktøy
Husregler
❖ Please wear Indoor shoes inside the house.
❖ Pets are not allowed on couches and beds.
❖ Firewood is not supplied.
❖ Recommend bringing in own mosquito head nets for outdoors.
Kjæledyr
Kjæledyr er tillatt
Servicedyr er velkomne og fritatt fra gebyrer
Hunder er de eneste kjæledyrene som er velkomne
Maksimalt 1
Barn og ekstrasenger
Barn er velkomne
Arrangementer
Ingen arrangementer tillatt
Røyking
Røyking er ikke tillatt
Viktig informasjon
Viktig å vite
Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en privat vert (som ikke har som jobb å tilby overnattingstjenester). EUs forbrukerlovgivning, inkludert retten til å trekke seg fra kjøpet, gjelder derfor ikke for bestillingen din. Det er den private vertens avbestillingsregler som gjelder.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Det er ikke tillatt å arrangere fester eller andre arrangementer på stedet
Langtidsleie er mulig
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som brannslukningsapparat og førstehjelpsskrin
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.
Om området
Denne hytta ligger ved vannkanten i Frontenac Islands. Er du på utkikk etter vakre naturomgivelser, kan du ta turen til Lake Ontario og Kingston havn. Marine Museum of the Great Lakes og Gananoque Boat Line (båtturer) er også verdt et besøk. Området byr på vannaktiviteter som kajakkpadling, båtsport og fisking, men du kan også oppleve den flotte naturen gjennom sykling. Se vår reiseguide til Frontenac Islands
Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?
Ja, dette overnattingsstedet tillater hunder (maksimalt 1).
Hvor mye koster det å parkere på Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?
Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.
Når kan man sjekke inn på Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?
Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 15.00.
Når må man sjekke ut på Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?
Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 12.00.
Hvor ligger Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island?
Denne cottagen ligger ved vannkanten, ikke langt unna Lake Ontario og 10 km unna Grass Creek Park og Glen Lawrence Golf Club. Dessuten ligger Colonnade Golf and Country Club og Military Communications and Electronics Museum 20 kilometer unna.
Anmeldelser av Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island
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Likte: Innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten og annonsens korrekthet
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.
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!
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!
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!
Beds were squeaky, dining table chairs needs replacement. Kitchen fully equipped and utensils were clean, overall cleaning is really good. Well maintained property.
Superbe endroit avec une vue magnifique, maison très bien équipée, tout ce qu'il faut...petit hic...pas beaucoup, voire même plus de pression dans la douche au 2e étage et invasion de fourmis dans la cuisine, mais sinon tout etait parfait
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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!!
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.
The house is spacious, well equipped, with a beautiful view of the river and Wolfe Island. The rental included the use of 2 single person kayaks, which we used often. We got a big bass from the river bank in front of the property. We got a lot of pike, bass and perch on the island (Ferry area at departure and arrival sites) but not near the property. The owner left plenty of wood for us to make a fire in the pit as well lots of drinking water. There is no AC but fans are available when there is no breeze. Our only negative is the lack of water pressure for general usage and showers.
This is the perfect vacation spot for those wanting quiet, natural beauty, and relaxation. The home is spacious, clean, and equipped with all that you will need for a short or long stay. The hosts thoughtfully filled the kitchen with tools for cooking, eating, and drinking; prepped the laundry room for washing and drying; placed linens and toiletries in accessible areas; labelled drawers for easy location of various items throughout the house; provided ample lighting for indoors and out; wrote out helpful mentioned the available kayaks, fire pit, and walking trails.
Neighbors were very nice. The view of the St. Lawrence was stunning! It snowed one day and to awaken to that scene was such a blessing! We saw geese, ran the trails, and experienced such glorious wildlife.
I can state without reservation that the hosts deserve a outstanding rating! 10/5 :) They answered all of my questions from beginning to end - very responsive AND kind. I would love to return for future stays.
A S.
Bodde her 4 netter i desember 2023
Verifisert
4/10 – Dårlig
Deanna P.
18. okt. 2023
Likte: Innsjekking, kommunikasjon og beliggenheten
Likte ikke: Renhold og annonsens korrekthet
Unfortunate Condition
The physical location of this property is very nice and 1000 Islands is a place I will visit again. Weather was rainy, windy and cold (which I had expected), but unfortunately, when this occurs it makes the quality of the lodging of greater importance. This property is still being renovated. There are a couple of rooms that might be considered by some to be renter-ready, but; the remainder of the home is not in a condition that I would charge people to rent. Having rented through VRBO multiple times previously - this property did not measure up to others I have rented for similar or greater cost. The television is streaming only and no local channels or major networks are available. The owners seemed nice, friendly and were prompt with replies to questions. Overall, the property has potential and is located in a beautiful area, but; I feel it was described/advertised in a more positive light than it currently deserves.
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.
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.