♡Looking to escape the hustle? Wanna chill out with friends for a weekend? Experience making tasty s'mores at the bonfire with your kids. Watch as the kids put their screens down, hunt for frogs & get back to life. Grab a bevy! Chill out after a fun day in the sun. Gaze at the countless stars from a Muskoka chair at your fire pit in the front yard. Your tranquil island cottage awaits. A charming waterfront space that is bright, open & airy for your stay♡ Please read the entire description. It will help set expectations. Or at LEAST read the big bullet points ;) ● We live on-site with 2 guardian dogs (a maremma sheepdog & a maremma/border collie). They will more than likely make their way over for a quick visit during your stay. They're well-trained & very friendly. ● Bring water to drink...♡Looking to escape the hustle? Wanna chill out with friends for a weekend? Experience making tasty s'mores at the bonfire with your kids. Watch as the kids put their screens down, hunt for frogs & get back to life. Grab a bevy! Chill out after a fun day in the sun. Gaze at the countless stars from a Muskoka chair at your fire pit in the front yard. Your tranquil island cottage awaits. A charming waterfront space that is bright, open & airy for your stay♡ Please read the entire description. It will help set expectations. Or at LEAST read the big bullet points ;) ● We live on-site with 2 guardian dogs (a maremma sheepdog & a maremma/border collie). They will more than likely make their way over for a quick visit during your stay. They're well-trained & very friendly. ● Bring water to drink (the water here is from a well; it's fine for showering & doing dishes). ● Located on an island. Access is by drive-on ferry. Getting on costs $8 but leaving the island is free. There are only houses on the island so please plan your trip accordingly. Be sure to bring all your groceries with you! ☆FEATURING:☆ ▪︎2 bedrooms with 2 beds combined (queen & double). All bedding & linens are provided. Bringing a baby? A Pack'n'Play (playpen) may be available if needed, just ask! ▪︎An amazing screened-in front porch...a place where you can retreat, listen to the birds, watch the river, feel the breeze, catch up on some reading. ▪︎A stocked kitchen (pots/pans, dishes, cooking utensils, glassware, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, etc.). ▪︎1 towel + washcloth/person, shampoo, conditioner & handcrafted body bar are provided. ▪︎Has a BBQ at the door & a fire pit near the dock. ▪︎Free BBQ propane & firewood. ■If you plan on doing some fishing here during your stay, you need to have a valid fishing license (can be purchased inexpensively online for weekly use) & your own equipment (rod, lures, worms, etc.). ■OUR PROPERTY■ ▪︎Off-grid experience! (Solar/wind energy) Brief power outages are part of the experience ;) , although we added to our house-battery supply in 2021 to ensure these outages happen less often. ▪︎10 minutes to Gananoque. ▪︎30 minutes to Kingston. ▪︎Boat launch & dock on-site. ▪︎Family-based. ■AREA ACTIVITIES■ ▪︎In 2002, the Ontario 1000 Islands were designated as a UNESCO biosphere heritage site. There are many provincial islands close by where you can explore/picnic! ▪︎Fish/swim/kayak on-site. ▪︎Check out local attractions in Gananoque, including: 1000 Islands Playhouse (theatre), 1000 Islands History Museum, Joel Stone Heritage Park with public playground, splash pad & sandy beach, Marble Rock Conservation Area, Gan Brewing Co., 1000 Islands Boat Museum, 2 or 5 hour cruises on the Gananoque Boat Line, numerous shops/galleries, helicopter tours, kayaking day trips, Brockville Aquatarium, Brockville railway tunnel, & so much more. Join us for lunch at one of our favourite waterfront restaurants! With 4 other rental cottage spaces on the surrounding properties, Hideout on Howe is set up to entertain many guests at the same time. This cottage has its own dock & waterfront space. The volleyball court is shared among guests. ☆ X● Absolutely no dogs or fireworks permitted. (Deal breakers without refund.) ●X ♡Relax. Play. Enjoy.♡More