 Emerald Acres Retreat at daybreak. - 1/40  Emerald Acres Retreat Logo. - 2/40  Sunset at the Stella Ferry dock. - 6/40  Living room and dining area from kitchen. - 8/40  Ensuite bathroom. - 12/40  Main floor bedroom. - 13/40  Main floor bathroom. - 14/40  Upstairs bedroom. - 16/40  Upstairs loft/sitting room. - 17/40  Upstairs Bathroom. - 19/40  Main floor laundry. - 20/40  Staircase for easy water access for swimming or launching a kayak or paddle board - 21/40  Staircase for easy water access for swimming or launching a kayak or paddle board. - 22/40  White tailed doe. - 23/40  Black capped chickadee. - 25/40  Northern cardinal. - 26/40  White tailed buck. - 30/40  Topsy Farm Sheep on our property. - 33/40  White tailed deer tracks. - 35/40  Shoreline looking west. - 36/40  Shoreline looking east. - 37/40  Fresh deer tracks. - 39/40  Ice fishing off Amherst Island. - 40/40 $475 - $565 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms : - 3 Queen beds - 1 King bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
Summer Activities (nearby) | | | Winter Activities (nearby) | | |
We have waterfront access that allows for launching of such things as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards. If you bring your own seadoo or boat, there is a public launch at the Stella Ferry Terminal. You can launch & park your vehicle there. We have no dock access to tie your boat or seadoo at our location. Amherst Island has 3 public beaches and depending on your endurance level they can be accessed by bike as the island is only ~ 5kms by ~19kms. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Amherst Island, Kingston, Lake Ontario |
Note: Set on the shores of the Bay of Quinte, only a 15 minute ferry ride and another 10 minutes drive to our location from the Stella Ferry Terminal once you are on the island. AVAILABILITYLast update: September 11, 2026 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $150 per night per additional person. | $475 | $565 | - | $3500 | $15000 | - | 5 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $750 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 25% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View | Fees- Cleaning fee : $400.00
- Administration fee : 3.00%
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NOTES Please note that the cleaning fee is $400/week and the house will be cleaned at the end of each 7 day cycle. REVIEWS | | Lise |  |
| The house is a gem, really clean and well-equipped, furnishings all very functional and attractive. Super-spacious! The outdoor trails on the property and firepit - all great to have and very much enjoyed! The location was private and in a nice location. Mike, it was enjoyed by all 6 of the ladies - thank you!
Stayed: August 2026
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Owner response: Lise, thank you for sharing such kind feedback! Providing a clean, comfortable, and well-equipped space for our valued guests is always our top priority, so we're delighted to hear that you and the group enjoyed the entire property and its surrounding private trails to explore. Thank you for staying with us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Best regards, Mike | |
 | | Eric |  |
| Great Stay at a Beautiful Farmhouse
Our family had a wonderful time at Mike's new farmhouse. The house was clean, comfortable, finished to a high spec throughout, and really well set up for families, with great 360-degree views of the surrounding land. Highlights included seeing deer right outside the house from the kitchen window almost every day, as well as enjoying clear views of the sunrises, sunsets, moon, and stars.
The property sits on historic family land with peaceful walking trails right in the backyard, including the Maple Trail, making it a lovely spot for quiet walks and birdwatching. It's also in a convenient location near local spots like Topsy Farms.
Mike was a very helpful and responsive host. He checked in with us throughout our stay, helped us adjust the smart blinds remotely, arranged garbage pickup, and shared great local tips that the kids enjoyed, like the sheep-shearing nearby. He even left us a bottle of home-tapped maple syrup made right from the property's trees, which was a very thoughtful touch.
Everything ran smoothly from check-in to check-out, and the deposit was returned promptly. It was a great venue for our family trip, and we'd definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed: August 2026
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Owner response: Eric, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It certainly was a pleasure welcoming you and your family to Emerald Acres Retreat, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the farmhouse, the trails, the nature and the beautiful views surrounding the property. Seeing the deer outside the kitchen window and experiencing the island's sunrises, sunsets, and star-filled skies are some of the things that make this property so special and they are some of the reasons we built this home so that it could be appreciated by others. We love that you cherished these moments and we hope that it made lasting memories for both you, your partner, your parents and your children. We're also glad the children were able to participate in the nearby sheep-shearing event at Topsy Farms and that the maple syrup from our own trees added a special, local touch to your stay. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of the house and for recommending us to others. We would be very happy to welcome your family back to Emerald Acres Retreat in the future and please feel free to mention us to others in the UK. We'd love to see more overseas visitors in the future! Warm regards, Mike | |
 | | Roger |  |
| What a beautiful cottage. Clean, modern, spacious, with all the amenities. If you're looking for peace and solitude this is the place to go. Acres and acres of private, untouched wilderness. You can literally walk for miles and never meet another person. Just listen to the bird call and watch the deer. Our nieces visited and we all went to Sand Beach Wetland for a day at the beach. Great waves. Lots of fun just 15mins away. Make sure you grocery shop on the mainland because there is nowhere on the island to buy food (besides a convenience store). Great time had by all and the host went out of his way to be helpful. Thanks Ps. And everyone on the island is so friendly too.
Stayed: July 2026
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Owner response: Roger, thank you so much for this glowing reviewing. What you have described is exactly how we envisioned others enjoying this property like you did. Peace, tranquility, the ability to see nature in it's natural form and a real place to escape the hustle and bustle of city/work life. Also, it is great that you were able to share this with your extended family as well and to be able to take in the Sand Beach on the back side of the island. Yes we do admit that the grocery shopping is limited but for others reading this review there is a grocery store (Schell's Market) just moments from the ferry located in beautiful little Bath, ON (no need to go all the way to Kingston) and as he owner I am also willing to drop by with any emergency items you may have forgotten and leave them at the house if required. I love the fact that you also had some great interactions with other islanders as well because you are correct, they are a very friendly bunch that are always willing to help. You were great guests and we'd love to have you and your family back again anytime!! | |
 | | Paul and Barb |  |
| Our stay was an exceptional stay. It's a beautiful facility, clean, tidy, very well equipped with spices, kitchen supplies, linens, bathrooms and very big comfy beds. It was quiet, private had hiking trails and good to access to a multitude of habitats with birds and wildlife. The island is famous for birds, often with the less common species seen. The host was accommodating and helpful. We strongly recommend this place for a place to stay for bird lovers hikers and bikers.
Stayed: May 2026
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Owner response: Paul and Barb, thank you for your kind words and positive review. Thank you as well for treating our place with love and respect. It was as clean as the way we left it for you. Cathy and I have worked very hard on this property house and property and we are so glad you enjoyed it and the rest of what Amherst Island has to offer. We look forward to hosting you again in the future and we hope that your positive review helps others come and enjoy the birding, hiking and biking on the island. Until next time... :-) | |
$475 - $565 / night $3500 / week $15000 / month MIKE WILSON Member since January 2026 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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