Holiday homes & rentals in the Thousand Islands

Thousand Islands holiday lettings range from the luxurious to the palatial. This part of the world has been the chosen haunt of America's elite, from presidents to senators. The islands are gilded with the reflected glow of these glamour pusses and by the late afternoon sun.

Dark Island

Singer Castle, located on the ominous sounding Dark Island is in fact a serene gem where you can tour the historic structure that served as the hunting lodge of Commodore Frederick Gilbert Bourne. Explore four intriguing floors of original furnishings, antiques and secret passages.

Rock Island Light

Rock Island's lighthouse sends a beam of welcoming light out over the water to guide you safely to land. From the top, you can see the spectacular Thousand Island coast and learn about the history of the island, the lighthouse keepers, and the St Lawrence River in the immersive museum located inside the lighthouse.

Thousands of attractions

Boldt Castle

The spires and turrets of this unique castle on Alexandria Bay, near New York, really are inspirational. Ornate oak interiors and formal gardens are elaborate almost beyond belief. Hotel magnate George Boldt was responsible for the construction of this fantastical palace in the heart of Thousand Islands. The Gilded Age's grandeur is discernable even in the architecture of the Yacht House which was built to house the family's yacht collection.

Wellesley Island

One of the largest islands, Wellesley is host to the Thousand Island Historic District where almost 300 historic buildings conspire to make this an unparalleled historical gem. The architectural styles of these Victorian cottages range from Queen Anne to neoclassical but all are imbued with incredible charm.

Deer Island

Deer Island is the last resting place of the famed Apache chief Geronimo. It is also the meeting place of Yale University's notoriously elite Skull and Bones society. Members included both Bush Presidents, the co-founder of Morgan Stanley, and a squad of senators and top-level executives. Come and explore the mystery.

Antique Boat Museum

Boaties will need to dock up at this incredible centre for the preservation and celebration of boating artifacts. The history of Thousand Islands shines through the exhibits in the collection, which stretches for over 20,000 square feet. The museum hosts the National Motor Boat Show and examines the technological history of canoe building.

Wellesley Island State Park

You can enjoy an almost endless list of outward bound activities at this famous State Park. Ice fishing, golf, and hunting are among them, though naturally, you can also avail yourself of facilities for picnicking, camping and boating. Play a game at the playing fields, take a dip at the beach, or explore a trail.

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