Title: Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/700a3c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/658fb146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/3d14348e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/fc8ccec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150800/34150773/dd589375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On a 1.8-acre private island in the Ossipee River, this historic c. 1924 John Calvin Stevens cottage offers a tranquil getaway with original doors, woodwork and stained glass features. Take morning coffee in the cozy breakfast nook overlooking waterfalls or relax on the large screened porch during Happy Hour. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Laundry - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! Enjoy your own private island get away! This 1.8 acre island, surrounded by water in the middle of the Ossipee River is yours's for a week or the entire summer. Drive across the sturdy cement bridge and feel your cares slip away. You can fish for Bass, kayak or canoe up to the Parsonsfield/Porter Covered Bridge, walk to the local donut shop or ice cream hut or attend an auction in the village of Kezar Falls. This historic c. 1924 John Calvin Stevens designed cottage has original doors, woodwork and stained glass. Built for the local mill owner's family as a getaway, it still has a lot to offer. There are sweeping cathedral ceilings, a fireplace for ambiance.. a woodstove for comfort, and a heat pump for easy heat and cooling. . Have morning coffee in the cozy breakfast nook overlooking the waterfalls. The modern kitchen has a microwave, coffee maker and all the dishes, pots and pans you will need. The large bath room has a separate tub and shower. There are two queen sized beds, a sofa bed for 2, a folding cot, plus a blow up bed for company if you need it. Bring your own linens and towels or use ours; there's a laundromat close by. Relax in the rockers for Happy Hour on the large screened porch or have a nightly campfire at the outside fireplace, fire wood provided. You can fish, swim and boat in the clean Ossipee River. And it is actually warm as it comes from Ossipee Lake! Bring your own kayak or use ours. On the north side of the island the sound of the waterfalls will lull you to sleep! On the south side you may see almost perfect reflections in the water although it does have a gentle current. Use our inner tubes and just float for hours, and the village church bells may wake you every morning. There is no beach or shallow entry for very young children. There is very little TV reception so we over 200 DVDs and VCR tapes, I hope you like the oldies. We also have cards, puzzles and board games and an assortment of books. Outside is badminton or horse shoes. Enjoy a church supper nearby. Drive 4 miles to Cornish to visit 12 Antique shops. Fine dining are close by in picturesque Cornish village. The White Mountains and major outlet shopping in North Conway are 30 minutes away. Ocean beaches and Portland, Maine's largest city, are a one hour drive. LL Beans in Freeport is an hours drive. Come visit our island paradise! You'll want to return. Keywords: historic bungalow, private island with bridge, walk to village amenities, sleeps 6 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on the island ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83332800/83332783/ee8f0eff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded waterfront cabin with private dock, kayak, canoe, gas grill & deck Parsonsfield - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 7.4 Good 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=83332783&PinnedHotelID=83332783&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103710000/103708200/103708102/6470e17a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DIRECTLY ON THE SACO RIVER. 5500' of Frontage Hiram - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=103708102&PinnedHotelID=103708102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119446600/119446513/b1a5b47f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Basecamp - Province Lake Wakefield - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=119446513&PinnedHotelID=119446513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130400/27130320/3d9fa852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Cabin on 400 Acres: Swim, Hike, Fish, Relax, PLAY! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Island Paradise Historic Cottage Waterfalls Great Swimming! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.80585%2C-70.88854&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rv5v6vg_dJlhFrwjh2pfJzfRvDM=) Parsonsfield, ME #### What's nearby - Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours - 17 min drive - 15.8 km - Ossipee Lake - 21 min drive - 22.1 km - Sebago Lake - 29 min drive - 29.6 km - Stone Mountain Arts Center - 29 min drive - 27.2 km #### Getting around - Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fairground Pizza & Pub - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bay Haven Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sacopee Valley House Of Pizza - ‬6 min drive - ‪Krista's - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and within 9 mi (15 km) of Saco River and BackCountry Excursions, LLC - Day Tours. Horne Pond and Limerick Public Library are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island Paradise: Historic Cottage, Waterfalls, Great Swimming! Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness ### 4/10 Poor #### Martha L. Jul 28, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Vacation We were disappointed. The house was unkept. There were unecessary cob webs that could have / should have been taken care of. It was dusty. We ended up leaving early due to 2 of the guests having medical issues. Thank you. ##### Martha L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carole C., Garberville CA USA Sep 6, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Picturesque, but not too clean There are a lot of positive aspects to this property. The setting is beautiful, the house is quaint, there are kayaks provided. On the negative side, there is a lot of deferred maintenance and it is not properly cleaned. When we arrived, I pointed out clumps of dirt and dog hair in the corners, and a couch so filthy, I would not sit on it. I spent a couple of hours vacuuming, and found that furniture had not been moved to clean. It was fijlthy ##### Carole C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori R. Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our own Island! It should be on everyone's bucket list to rent an island! This one use to be the town park with weekly concerts at the bandstand. The stained glass windows in the spacious cottage were beautiful! The bedrooms were comfortable, and the breakfast nook adorable. The property was well maintained and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our evenings by the fireplace or on the wonderful porch.. We were lucky enough to stay during peak foliage. We have amazing pictures that we'll keep forever. ##### Lori R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie H. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### pretty island The island is very pretty, there's easy access to the river for swimming and kayaking (I put in to the right of the bridge by the trees with faces and paddled upriver). The riverbottom is rocky / muddy, water shoes recommended. We saw lots of trout and a few turtles in the river. There is at least one hummingbird who visits the flowers on the island. Our dog passed away between booking and the trip happening, but he would have loved it. The house has some quirks, the furniture is older, and there are signs there is maybe a renovation being planned (what I assume are test tiles leaning against the wall of the bathroom). I'd advise you bring your own linens and if you like to cook, bring a knife. The kitchen has a stock of vintage cookbooks, we spent a couple hours trying to find the most bizarre sounding recipe. The hosts were responsive, we discovered the grill was out of fuel one evening and they had a canister delivered the next morning. I wasn't going to say anything about the cleanliness, the floors and tables are clean and it's a dog friendly house on the water so I don't expect much more but I just saw the review from Jul 28, 2022 and the host response. I checked in July 31, 2022. The assertation of 15 hours of cleaning in the week before I checked in boggles the mind. There were cobwebs in the windows and some of the corners, a layer of dust on the knickknacks on display and the tops of the mirrors, the baseboards and ceiling fan likely haven’t been cleaned in years. ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic Cottage Getaway....Must See....When you go to Maine We had a wonderful time in Parsonsfield ME.....We had not had a vacation in 3 years and we benefitted from the time away. Jim and Linda were wonderful hosts.....Were very helpful finding things.... We loved our surroundings in the Cottage at the Island and in Parsonsfield.....What blew me away is how our Dog Daisy reacted from the start till the last day For the first time I saw my dogs real smile.....She was the one I think who benefitted the most from our stay.... If you have a dog and your dog is like mine (a country girl from Tennessee), your will find out real quick how much they really enjoy to island....Daisy had no anxiety and was extremely calm the whole time...She loved the island....explored and was very tickled by not being on a leash at all..... I was so grateful to provide my family and our Daisy the time away to re-connect and for Jim and Linda for being good hosts ##### Robert B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher N. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great place to stay. There is some road noise during the day, but we had left to go sight seeing so this was not an issue. Conveniently located making it a short trip to the mountains or coast. We really enjoyed coffee on the shore of the Ossipee river every morning. The cottage has everything you need to cook, grill etc. The hosts could be reached easily, and everything was answered when we needed to contact them. ##### Christopher N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori G. Sep 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great vacation This home is unique and one of a kind. It was a treat staying on our own island. We got to bring the dog and cat with us. The owners are very kind and genuine people and contact with them was easy and a pleasure. This is an older home with a sense of history and living back when life was more simple. The town that the house is located in is small and there are only a few stores or restaurants, no major box stores close by, fine by me. Just get in The car and enjoy the scenery on your way to the good eats. My favorite part of the home is the screened in porch on the front of the home. I spent many hours on the porch feeling a fresh breeze blowing through the window screens. ##### Lori G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R. Aug 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private (but not isolated) retreat Linda & Jim were lovely--kind, easy-going and very accessible. The property was spacious and pretty. The cottage was comfortable, well-stocked and had tons of historic charm. No beach area but plenty of places to get in the water with only minimal effort. ##### Megan R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Arielle J., Boston Jul 16, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Terrific Island Location It was amazing to have our own island getaway in Maine! Terrific location, great for the dogs to run around. Nice spacious island with lots of trees for privacy. I would return. ##### Arielle J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jodi W. Jul 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cottage Nice and quiet area. Was a cute little cottage with wonderful views of the river. ##### Jodi W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isaac B. Sep 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and fun getaway This is a beautiful cottage and property. As others have said, the pictures don't capture just how charming it all is. The house is well stocked with everything we needed to be self sufficient for two weeks (linens, soap, dishes, etc) and we were very comfortable. Jim and Linda were very responsive to any questions, as well. We enjoyed kayaking and campfires on the island, and found lots of neat local hikes and lakes for trips nearby. We would absolutely return! ##### Isaac B. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. Sep 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation Ever!!! I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful this property is. We are already planning to come back. We felt the cottage was clean, yet appropriate for our dogs. We do not travel anywhere without them in this island was definitely the best place we could have brought them. We all enjoyed our morning walk around the island watching the chipmunks play and the gray herons swoop away. They even provide you with two people kayaks and canoes. We had a blast exploring the river. All of the surrounding towns have cute little shops and yummy restaurants. We really felt like we were able to relax and unwind here at this historical cottage. Having a private island for a week was the best decision we have ever made. Thank you so much to the property owners for being so available. We love the history in this cottage And appreciated all of the fine details. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette B. Sep 17, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice open space, indoor and out. Loved waking up to see the Blue Herring every morning on the dam! Our girls and dogs had such a fun time exploring the island and numerous swimming holes on and around the property. The nightly fires were great while winding down listening to the river. The hosts are super sweet and full of knowledge of the historic town and house. Overall, my family enjoyed our time together at this cozy island on the river. ##### Annette B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel P. Aug 25, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### private place to play on the river We really enjoyed our time on the island, there was plenty of space for the kids to play and ride their bikes around. We fished, swam and kayaked every day and the kids are asking when we can go back. The cabin is dusty but we spent most of our time outside. ##### Rachel P. Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric H., South Windsor, CT Jul 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cool location We had fun at the property. ##### Eric H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sarah F. Jul 12, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great location for a cottage The location of the cottage is historic and charming. The river was lots of fun for kids and dogs alike. We enjoyed the fire pit as well. Unfortunately, the cottage is not cleaned thoroughly and that impacted our enjoyment indoors. ##### Sarah F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kristen D. Jun 29, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice cottage, but dirty Great location, nice historic cottage but needed to be cleaned. Bathroom, sinks, floors, pretty much every surface needed to be wiped down and cleaned. This would have been a game changer for our family if the cottage would have been clean. We ended up leaving early. ##### Kristen D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen A. Aug 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical stay at this special cottage! Photos absolutely do not do justice to this very special cottage and property. Once you enter the island, you're in your own world. The cottage is beautiful, with a huge great room perfect for hanging out with a long dining table along one side. It's larger than it appears in the photos, plenty of room. Loved the screened porch. There are breathtaking views of the river from every room. Grounds are spacious for exploring and relaxing. Fantastic fire pit is so easy to use with plenty of wood. Great swimming and boating. The river is pristine and changes every day. Perfect location for walking into town as well as jumping in the car to explore the area. Nearby Cornish is very cute with an Inn, restaurants and antique shops. Limerick is gorgeous with old houses and barns. Make sure you get the Shopper newspaper to find out all the events in the area! We found so many events, and places to explore, attended a fair in Limerick, totally charming. Very close to route 25 and route 16 for lakes and mountains, short drive into Portand. Jim and Linda were great hosts, very welcoming. We had a tiny issue with the circuitbreaker and they were totally responsive and took care of it. My husband and daughter absolutely loved it and we can't wait to visit again. ##### Kathleen A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### William K. Aug 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island Paradise Great place - historic home some would call it rustic. The place was stocked with every thing, right down to a loaded spice rack, rolling pin and A/C. The Ossipee River is beautiful. We went up to the covered bridge and took a lazy paddle board ride back to the island. Excellent place for kids and dogs. We plan on going back next summer. ##### William K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry B. Jul 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Natural light galore accented by beautiful stained glass windows. Pictures donot do property justice We were greeted at this adorable cottage by the owner Jim. The property was stocked with everything you could need - and if it wasn't there - Jim was ready to provide it with a smile. Tons of movies and a couple of TV stations, but we weren't there for TV - there was so much to do on the island - we didn't have to leave if we didn't want to. We kayaked and canoed with our puppy in tow...island is perfect to bring your fur baby..just block off the bridge and unless they swim away - they will be able to roam freely and safely. Campfire at night around the fire pit. There is a horseshoe pit and croquet mallets and a ball. This is not the place for you if you are looking for a house to rent..although the house is great and has all of the comforts of home - this is more for the outdoors/adventurous family - think camping. There are bugs, there is dirt, its not perfect - but it was perfect for us - A GET A AWAY TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY, PLAY GAMES, LAUGH, AND EAT GOOD FOOD. We all loved it and would definitely return and highly recommend !!! ##### Larry B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Jun 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island home Nice place to stay. My wife,our two small Dodd had a great time. ##### John G. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Hadley H. Aug 15, 2018 #### Relaxing getaway Our family had a lovely time in this interesting, historic house. We loved swimming and paddling the Ossipee river. We appreciated the AC, since the first half of the week was unusually hot for Maine. Games and puzzles on the screened in porch, naps and novels on the couches--we had a great time! There was a little more traffic noise than we had anticipated, but the sound of the river was soothing and masked most of the car noise. Thanks for the wonderful stay! ##### Hadley H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia C. Aug 1, 2018 #### Beautiful location! The property is lovely. Plenty of room to play yard games and let the dogs run to their hearts content. We spent our nights on the lovely screened porch and played board games. It was very relaxing, just what a vacation should be! Walking distance to a gas station/variety store that has very good pizza . Sugar-N-Spice Bakery is a terrific bakery. Homemade soup,cakes,breads and muffins etc..... Linda and Jim are very nice and informative. We didn't lack for anything but if we had they were just a phone call away. ##### Patricia C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine J., East Providence Jul 26, 2018 #### Beautiful and peaceful island We stayed here for a week in July. We have two daughters 8 and 10. We loved this house. The stained glass windows were beautiful at all times of the day with different light patters coming through. The Island is gorgous and fun to explore. We fished and boated down the river. It is hard to find an easy place to swim for the kids but we did manage to get into the water which was nice and warm. The house itself has everything you need for cooking. We loved our time here. ##### Christine J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Jun 13, 2018 #### Nice country getaway We had a wonderful stay at the john Calvin Stevens home at kezar falls. The only issue we had were the mosquitoes. Myself being in the construction business, can offer a solution to 90 % of the problem. The stagnant water behind the house next to the river must be routed into the river to keep the water moving. Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Other than that,we had no other issues and enjoyed our stay. ##### John G. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018