The Wooden Tent

Owner's Comments

The Wooden Tent is actually a 16' X 24' two level cabin overlooking the beautiful Bateau Channel in the 1000 Islands. The Wooden Tent combines the best features of the early days of cottage life in the 1000 Islands. On the main level is a kitchen/common room area as well as a fully screened porch, ideal for eating or relaxing. There is a sleeping loft on the second level with five built-in bunks - 3 wide, and 2 narrow.
The Wooden Tent is on a private, wooded one acre lot with 200 feet of river frontage. Most is a fine pebble beach. There is a private elevated sun deck as well as a large sunning and swimming dock at riverside. The Wooden Tent is located on Howe Island, half way between Kingston and Gananoque, Ontario and accessible by a 24 hour car ferry. You are a short 20 minute drive from both Kingston and Gananoque.
For a copy of the rental agreement:

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What's There:

  • hydro
  • full size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and filters
  • BBQ and double hot plate, sink
  • plates, cutlery, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils, salt and pepper, limited spices
  • CD, Tape and Radio 'Boom Box'
  • screened in porch with large table
  • lots of chairs
  • open concept sleeping up stairs....three wide and two narrow beds
  • rock and wooden stairs to the decks
  • stairs to water are lit at night and there is a street lamp at the lower deck
  • upper sun deck overlooking water
  • lower deck with ladder into water
  • lounge chairs
  • deck chairs

Children's Play Equipment:

  • child and infant swings
  • slide

What To Bring:

  • food and drink
  • bedding (sleeping bags, pillows)
  • CDs and tapes
  • books and games
  • clothing
  • towels, toiletries
  • toilet paper, paper towels
  • fishing poles and equipment
  • cellular phone if you have one (the neighbours phone can be used in an emergency)
  • bikes etc.

Water:

  • you can fill the water jugs provided at the neighbours. (you could call it running water -- you have to run 2 minutes across the lawn to the neighbours for fresh water)

Toilet:

  • A brand spanking new outhouse with 'biolet toilet'

Boat Rentals:

  • there are a number of marinas close by for boat rentals
  1. Brennan Marie Ltd. (613) 382-3137
  2. House Boat Holidays (613) 382-2842

Directions:

From Toronto, take highway 401 East past Kingston (approx. 3hr trip)
From Syracuse, take highway 401 West past Gananogue (approx. 3hr trip)

  • exit at Joyceville Side Rd. South, there is a Husky station here with enormous Canadian flag.
  • it is the closest place to the cabin for ice and the basics
  • this road will take you directly to the ferry, you will cross highway #2
  • for trip into Kingston take highway #2 west, for Gananoque take #2 east.
  • once on the island you will go up a small hill and turn left (east) onto North Shore Road
  • continue along this road for about 10-15 minutes
  • we are on Byrne Point on a private road
  • you will come to what looks like the end of the road with a row of mail boxes
  • continue along the road to lot number 1255
  • there is a gravel parking pad just past the sign 1255, You're here!
General Information

Location:  Ontario                     Nearest Town:  Kingston/Gananoque, 20 km
Water:     St. Lawrence River          Hospital:      Kingston, 20 km

Children: Yes      Guests: Yes       Smoking: No        Pets: No 

Waterfront Property: Yes
Beach:               Pebble, Rock




Rental Information
Home Phone:        613-484-9537
Fax:               613-484-9537

e-mail:            fivearmstrongs@ripnet.com
Availability:      May 15 to September 15
                  
Price/Week:        $650.00, $1,200/2 Weeks
Price/Month:       $2200.00





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