[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ♡Cozy Escape Farmhouse♡ Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22763300/22763229/906f3b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22763300/22763229/56b0be32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22763300/22763229/4914b8cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22763300/22763229/ef2c9209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22763300/22763229/9d31ba94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Hideout on Howe, a charming island cottage perfect for families and friends. Unwind with a bonfire, enjoy making tasty s'mores with the kids, or relax on the balcony listening to birds sing. With 2 cute bedrooms and 3 beds upstairs, this home-away-from-home invites you in to relax. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### ♡Cozy Escape Farmhouse♡ ♡ Looking to escape the hustle? Wanna chill out with friends for a weekend? Experience making tasty s'mores at the bonfire with your kids. Grab a bevy! Your tranquil cottage awaits. This charming space is bright & airy for your family's stay♡ Please read the description, as it has been written to help set expectations...or at least read the big bullet points ;) ●We have chickens, rabbits & a rooster next door. ● There is no Wi-Fi in the cottage. Well, it's not reliable. If that's a deal-breaker though, fret not, as there is Wi-Fi at the waterfront with a patio & table/chairs (my family lives here at the waterfront property just ahead). ● There is no TV. ● We live on-site with 2 friendly, off-leash dogs. No, you can't bring your dog. ● Bring water to drink (the water here is from a well; it's fine for dishes & showering). ● Located on an island. Access is by drive-on ferry. Getting on costs $10 but leaving the island is free. ● There are only houses on the island so please plan your trip accordingly. ▪︎Well-appointed & stylish, this home-away from-home invites you in to relax. ▪︎Live like a local! ▪︎ Curl up with a book or play a board game (remember those?) ▪︎2 CUTE bedrooms with 3 beds (1 full & 2 twins) combined, located upstairs. The bed linens are provided. ▪︎Bringing a baby? A Pack'n'Play (playpen) may be available if needed; just ask! ▪︎Listen to the birds sing on the balcony off the front bedroom with a small table & 2 chairs. ▪︎Pack light! 2 full bathrooms with 1 towel & washcloth/person are provided. ▪︎Enjoy cooking your meals in a small but full galley kitchen, equipped with gas stove & eating nook. ▪︎The barbeque is just a short dash away through sliding doors from the kitchen. We provide the propane :) ▪︎Chill out after a fun day in the sun! Grab a drink & gaze at the countless stars from a Muskoka chair at the fire pit (with FREE firewood!) in your front yard. ■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■ ▪︎Did you know that the 1000 Islands are a world renowned UNESCO heritage site? ▪︎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■ ▪︎Fish/swim on-site. ▪︎Let us take you to a nearby beach by boat. ▪︎Play volleyball or badminton in our sand court. ▪︎Walk or bike down the majestic tree covered, gravel lane. ▪︎Explore trails on the island. 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 is not waterfront but shares waterfront space. The volleyball court is shared among guests as well. ☆Located on an island serviced by two ferries, Hideout is just minutes from beautiful Gananoque (the "Gateway to the 1000 Islands"). Local attractions include the renown 1000 Islands Playhouse, the Gan Brewing Company, the 1000 Islands History Museum, the Joel Stone Heritage Park with public playground, splash pad & sandy beach, the Marble Rock Conservation Area, the 1000 Islands Boat Museum, 2 or 4 hour cruises on the Gananoque Boat Line, numerous galleries, helicopter tours, kayaking day trips, & so much more. Join us for lunch at one of our favourite waterfront restaurants! There are several family/group friendly activities available. While these experiences are not sponsored or endorsed by Hideout on Howe, photos have been included to give guests an impression of life in the 1000 islands ; )☆ X● Absolutely no dogs or fireworks permitted. ♡ Relax. Play. Enjoy.♡ Property located on Howe Island across from Gananoque This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date. A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request. Our house rules: not suitable for infants under 2, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets. No smoking in buildings. Campfires must be out by 11PM. Parents coming with children under the age of 12 must bring proper fitting life jackets for them. NO TAMPONS ARE TO BE FLUSHED DOWN THE TOILET. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Casino nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22732700/22732616/a62dace2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ♡Tranquil waterfront island escape♡ Gananoque - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=22732616&PinnedHotelID=22732616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34404700/34404663/0fc0d0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage For Rent-1000 Islands Gananoque - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=34404663&PinnedHotelID=34404663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96451600/96451553/361c22fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Season Waterfront Cottage - Private Escape | 3BR, 2BA | Howe Island Gananoque - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=96451553&PinnedHotelID=96451553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32067900/32067858/31e3f773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best view of the 1000 islands. 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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 ### Property is also known as Waterview 2 Bedroom Cottage @hideoutonhowe Garden Chalet Retreat W/1000 Isl. Waterfrontaccess Cottage Garden Chalet Retreat W/1000 Isl. Waterfrontaccess Howe Island ## 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%7C44.30215%2C-76.22069&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mhvy7ggH6xTXhjpqnv17nqB3Zr4=) Gananoque, ON #### What's nearby - Gananoque Municipal Marina - 20 min drive - 10.9 km - 1000 Islands History Museum - 20 min drive - 11.2 km - Gananoque Boat Line - 21 min drive - 11.3 km - Thousand Islands Playhouse - 21 min drive - 11.3 km - Thousand Islands OLG Charity Casino - 21 min drive - 11.6 km #### Getting around - Gananoque Station - 52 min drive - Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬42 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬43 min drive - ‪Riva - ‬40 min drive - ‪Bar Petunia - ‬41 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬41 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ♡Cozy Escape Farmhouse♡ pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ♡Cozy Escape Farmhouse♡? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ♡Cozy Escape Farmhouse♡? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is ♡Cozy Escape Farmhouse♡ located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 12 mi (20 km) of Grass Creek Park and Glen Lawrence Golf Club. Colonnade Golf and Country Club and Military Communications and Electronics Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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