 View from picnic table and dining room - 1/39  deck with awning up - 2/39  Large riverside deck - 3/39  Cottage from riverside garden - 5/39  Living room with walkout to deck - 6/39  Living and dining areas - 8/39  Spacious well-equipped kitchen - 9/39  Kitchen looking the other way - 10/39  Spacious main bedroom with queen bed - 11/39  view from main bedroom - 12/39  Small bedroom (bed converts to two singles or king bed) - 13/39  small bedroom - bed configures as single, two singles or a king - 14/39  Main bathroom with shower/bath - 15/39  Second bathroom with laundry washer & dryer - 16/39  view from picnic table with sun awning out - 18/39  BBQ and picnic table - 19/39  Riverside terraces and patios - 20/39  St Lawrence river waterfront (river is 2-3 km wide here) - 21/39  Shoreline with small bay from riverside deck - 22/39  garden in front of deck - 23/39  Thousand islands from Gananoque - 24/39  blooms in the garden - 25/39  deck over the river in autumn - 26/39  shoreline (low water) - 27/39  house from the firepit - 28/39  1 acre of gardens around house - 29/39  double rainbow over St Lawrence river - 30/39  Looking west toward Lake Ontario - 31/39  looking out from the living room - 32/39  Books, cottage games, movies to relax with - 33/39  house from the river (high water) - 34/39  one of the ponds in spring - 35/39  fishing the St Lawrence - 37/39  Front entrance patio - 38/39  spring blossoms in woodlot - 39/39 $250 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 4 |
 | 2 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Read your favorite books on the riverside deck or patios, wander through Kingston and Gananoque, cycle the Thousand Islands Parkway, or fish from shoreline. Relax in the Thousand Islands this summer, wind down and enjoy tranquillity at Howe Island Haven. Or visit in the autumn to enjoy fall colours. Our house looks south over the Saint Lawrence toward Wolfe Island, with over 200 ft of shoreline, and has its own small harbour. After a short ferry ride and a 15 minutes drive, you're in the heart of historic Kingston, with excellent restaurants and shopping. Or drive 15 minutes and take a short ferry ride into Gananoque, with its small town feel and excellent theatre productions. The open plan living and dining room open onto a spacious deck with beautiful views of the river. The house sleeps up to four people, with two separated bedrooms (one with queen bed, the other with two stacking singles that can be joined together). Full and half bathrooms adjoin. The kitchen is well equipped with stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker, dishes, etc. Other amenities include a washer and dryer, BBQ, Smart TV and DVD player, plenty of books, DVD's and games. The house is relatively private on a 1 acre lot with plenty of trees, gardens and a couple of ponds. A waterfall runs after heavy rain. A second smaller building shares the property, but is not visible from the riverside garden. Other neighbours are 200-300 feet away. Please note during the summer months our rental period is weekly, Saturday to Saturday.
We enjoy pets, but unfortunately we cannot accept them at the house. Smoking is only permitted outdoors.
Enjoy the Thousand Islands, Kingston and Gananoque this summer!
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 1 Queen bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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There are cruise tours that depart from Gananoque, Rockport and Kingston that tour the islands, visiting attractions such as Boldt and Singer castles. Gananoque is a charming town with pleasant shops, waterfront parks, historic houses, restaurants, a fascinating boat museum and a casino. It is famous for its theatre, the Thousand Islands Playhouse. Kingston is a city with a rich history, with Fort Henry and defensive Martello towers along the water front, Museums and Penitentiary Tours + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Gananoque |
Note: Howe Island is amongst the Thousand Islands chain in the St Lawrence River. Nearby communities include Kingston and Gananoque. Highway 401 connects the area to Toronto (3 hours), and via Highway 416 to Ottawa (2 hours). The island is accessed from the Western end via a 15 car ferry running 24 hours a day, and at the Eastern end via a smaller 3 car ferry between 6am and 9pm.
Howe Island Haven is approximately 3 km from the main ferry, on a private cottage road. AVAILABILITYLast update: January 02, 2025 |
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RATESRates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $400 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Cancellation Policy | Flexible | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES Rental rates for 2024 will be posted in late December 2023 A $300 deposit along with a completed rental agreement is required to confirm a reservation. The final balance is due at least 30 days prior to arrival, along with a refundable security/damage deposit of $400, returnable 4 days after departure. Payment is preferred by e-transfer. Deposits are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to your rental period will be refunded only if the space is booked by another guest (a cancellation fee of $150 will still apply). We do our very best to re-book and certainly welcome any quality referrals you suggest. REVIEWS | | roberta |  |
| Two of us spent a relaxing week at this beautiful property. Expansive decks, secluded patios on the ever-interesting riverfront, and a frog pond too. The cottage was comfortable, clean, spacious, well-equipped - we couldn't ask for more. Our hosts provided lots of information and were very responsive. We hope to return next year!
Stayed: June 2024 Submitted: Jul 12, 2024
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| | Gillian | |
| Howe Island Haven was a wonderfully relaxing place to spend our vacation. The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed and the information in the renters' book was clear and comprehensive. The bottle of wine was a lovely touch. It was a little tricky to get into the water to swim because the stones were slippery, but once in, it was glorious and clean. We also cycled around the island on both shores and walked a lot, appreciating the views and the quiet. The deck overlooking the St Lawrence was a favourite spot to eat and hang out. Kingston and Gananoque are both within 15 minutes off the ferry but we preferred to stay on the island and luxuriate in its beauty and peace.
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 27, 2023
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| | kim | |
| We were very fortunate to have found Andrew and Barbara's place on Cottages in Canada: exactly what we were looking for. Their home/cottage on the St.-Lawrence was very well kept and comfortable, with beautiful views...I would say the inside and out were at least as beautiful as depicted in the photos. Hearing the waves much of the day/night was a highlight! We explored the island by "scenic driving", and saw sunsets, horses, islands, beautiful forests and fields and some older farms. Andrew and Barbara are accommodating and kind: thank you again for the welcome card and the bottle of wine! It was also nice to connect with Andrew at the end of stay. We so appreciated the opportunity to be at this escape and have plans to book it again.
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 25, 2023
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| | Tim | |
| This is the ideal location if you are looking for a quiet week to enjoy a slower pace of life! Such a serene and picturesque location with amazing views of the St. Lawrence. As a party of 3 adults, we appreciated the organized, uncluttered, bright and spacious living areas. The kitchen is particularly well-equipped. Having arrived without bed linens and towels, we were grateful that Andrew was close by to assist us with this critical piece for our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Howe Island Haven.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 08, 2023
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| | Marjorie |  |
| Our week at Howe Island Haven met our expectations! My husband and I were looking for a peaceful spot far from people, noise and internet; comfortable enough so we don't miss our amenities at home; not too isolated so we can make an easy daytrip or two if we feel like it. This cottage met all these needs. In addition, the owners are top-notch and responsive, from the first email, phone call, welcome gift and assistance while there. What makes it a 4 * instead of 5 * , for us, is that although we understand this is an older cottage, some simple TLC and minor investment would elevate the guest experience, for example a new kitchen faucet, kitchen bin, TV console, window tracks brush and a few dehumidifiers (especially if future summers are to remain as humid). Our favorite moments at Howe Haven : swimming + identifying the numerous birds + feeling the breeze on the riverside deck. Complete dis.con.nect. MERCI!
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Jul 30, 2023
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ANDREW SATTERTHWAITE Member since July 2019 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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