Ontario vacation log cabin near St. Lawrence River - Canada holiday log cabin

Honey Bee is a beautiful, historic, private island rental nestled in the very heart of the 1000 Islands (1865 enchanting islands to be precise) which dot the shores of St. Lawrence River. It is reachable by boat in 10 minutes from Boldt Castle and eight minutes from the quaint town of Ivy Lea, Ontario . Boat rentals are available locally at a reasonable cost. Set in a tranquil bay, bordered by the St. Lawrence Islands National Park, the newly restored 134-year-old hand adzed log cabin enjoys spectacular sunsets and views in all directions. The property is very upscale with your own 2 story, 2 bedroom cabin with all the comfort and amenities of a luxury home, yet on your own private island. It provides a unique holiday off the beaten track in a charming part of the world, an experience of complete relaxation where you are the master of your own time and space. It is the perfect remedy for anyone seeking adventure and escape with utter privacy yet without isolation. The river is lovely for fishing and swimming, with summer water temperatures usually in the mid 70s as there are several natural underwater warm water ‘springs’ near the dock. At Honey Bee, you enjoy water so clear you think that you are swimming in an aquarium. If you are looking to rough it, this is the wrong place.

Views:Full river view, forested islands, wildlife such as ospry, beaver, otter, mink, deer, ducks, geese,

Floor Area:1200 sq feet

Within boating distance you can visit Fort Henry in Kingston Ontario, where the Rideau Canal has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Once the British fort that protected Britain’s ships in the war of 1812, it is now Canada’s West Point. This area is rich in history and exciting activities such as a weekly military parade with long rifles and fife and drum. On the US side of the border, Sackets Harbor N.Y. Battlefield—site of one of the most crucial battles in the War of 1812, provides a day’s outing as well. At the French Festival, you can take a boat tour & enjoy tea in 2 local castles and picnic on island parks where children play on old fashioned playgrounds. On the US side, Alexandria Bay hosts an annual cigarette boat Poker Run, Fourth of July Fireworks over Boldt Castle and Pirate's Week complete with re-enactments on the river. On the Canadian side try the new Casino in Gananoque for entertainment.

Rental notes: Fee: $2,500 per week. There are no hidden extras. Honey Bee is only rented for 2 weeks total per year, requests after it has been booked for the current season will go toward the next calendar year. Upon acceptance of your request, we will mark the dates as reserved. A non-refundable deposit of 25% should then be made within 10 days to secure the booking. The remainder of the payment must be made 8 weeks before the starting date of your holiday. A security (breakage) deposit of $500 will be required to be paid with the final payment. This sum will be reimbursed within 1 week of your departure after a satisfactory final inspection of the property.

Enjoy the huge native granite fireplace, satellite TV, CD, telephone, stereo system, DVD, VCR, built in maple bookcase, comfy seating and Island wide wireless internet access. All windows are double glazed, maple finished and decorated with buckskin window dressings. Fox pelts hides, snowshoes and forged accessories on the hand-hewn log walls add to its rustic décor. The floors are finished with oversized slate throughout the downstairs and carpeted for comfort upstairs. The natural maple log and branch staircase is a work of art in itself. The kitchen lets out onto a deck with seating to oversee the cook at the large stainless BBQ. The kitchen is a cook's dream with stainless frig/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, double stainless sinks, disposal, trash compactor, glass range top, oven, microwave, all stainless pots and pans, full drawer of spices, designer tableware, linens. Front load washer and dryer. Upstairs are two bedrooms with queen beds, single captain's bunk under the Red Cedar eaves. Each room has a maple vanity with glass vessel sink, decor rustic and charming. Full river views with the added choice of sleeping/napping downstairs on the victorian day bed trundle on the screened porch, just above the river.

Outside Area:A 14-foot aluminum fishing boat with 9HP motor as well as numerous water toys such as swim floats, water tube floats and an assortment of life jackets are provided at your holiday cabin. Boats, Jet Ski’s, kayaks and canoes are available for rent nearby for our guests' enjoyment. Paddle your own canoe or kayak through wilderness routes in the nearby wildlife refuge or fish in a world-class angler's paradise on this huge body of water. The Cabin is tucked away under pine and oak trees. Waken to the songbirds and watch the sunrise over Hill Island while sipping your morning coffee out on the deck. Hearing the water lapping on the rocks through the open screened windows at night, makes for a restful sleep. Relaxing on your own private Island, it's just ..ahhhhhhhh! Yet, all conveniences are just minutes away. Supermarkets, restaurants, liquor stores, post office, churches, pharmacy, just everything including a hospital is available within minutes in Alexandria Bay directly by boat to their respective docks or by car to Gananoque.