Florence Island
It's one thing to be able to rent a stunning, homelike private island as a retreat for your family or group. But rarely does the opportunity come along to rent this same island for an extended period every summer, letting you build lasting memories in the same cherished setting year after year. Located on the American side of the gorgeous Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, Florence Island is an approximately 2.75-acre gem set j ...
It's one thing to be able to rent a stunning, homelike private island as a retreat for your family or group. But rarely does the opportunity come along to rent this same island for an extended period every summer, letting you build lasting memories in the same cherished setting year after year. Located on the American side of the gorgeous Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, Florence Island is an approximately 2.75-acre gem set just two islands over from the famed Boldt Castle on Millionaire's Row, an area developed by Gilded Age industrialists at the turn of the 20th century. The island's main house was completely remodeled in fall 2021 to include the addition of a master suite with an outdoor deck, as well as two ensuite rooms also with outdoor decks, for a total of five bedrooms and four full baths. The sunroom also has a daybed with trundle, allowing the home to comfortably sleep 12 guests. The island additionally features a guesthouse that sleeps five in a loft, and has a small living and dining area, kitchenette, and full bath, so you can share your home away from home with more loved ones.
Florence Island's grounds are beautifully landscaped with flower beds, a water feature, stone pathways, two outside sitting and dining decks, a fire pit area to watch the ships go by, and a manicured vineyard where the owners produce delicious wine and/or jelly every season. The boathouse can accommodate two boats up to 32 feet in length, and the outer docks can handle any size boat or yacht within reason. Two kayaks are available for guest use, as are life jackets, some fishing gear, and many lawn games. A caretaker watches over the grounds three days a week, and a cleaning person comes once a week. The owners are seeking guests who will rent this special island for a month every summer but are open to shorter weekly or biweekly stays.
It's one thing to be able to rent a stunning, homelike private island as a retreat for your family or group. But rarely does the opportunity come along to rent this same island for an extended period every summer, letting you build lasting memories in the same cherished setting year after year. Located on the American side of the gorgeous Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, Florence Island is an approximately 2.75-acre gem set just two islands over from the famed Boldt Castle on Millionaire's Row, an area developed by Gilded Age industrialists at the turn of the 20th century. The island's main house was completely remodeled in fall 2021 to include the addition of a master suite with an outdoor deck, as well as two ensuite rooms also with outdoor decks, for a total of five bedrooms and four full baths. The sunroom also has a daybed with trundle, allowing the home to comfortably sleep 12 guests. The island additionally features a guesthouse that sleeps five in a loft, and has a small living and dining area, kitchenette, and full bath, so you can share your home away from home with more loved ones.
Florence Island's grounds are beautifully landscaped with flower beds, a water feature, stone pathways, two outside sitting and dining decks, a fire pit area to watch the ships go by, and a manicured vineyard where the owners produce delicious wine and/or jelly every season. The boathouse can accommodate two boats up to 32 feet in length, and the outer docks can handle any size boat or yacht within reason. Two kayaks are available for guest use, as are life jackets, some fishing gear, and many lawn games. A caretaker watches over the grounds three days a week, and a cleaning person comes once a week. The owners are seeking guests who will rent this special island for a month every summer but are open to shorter weekly or biweekly stays.