Watch Island, New York
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Watch Island is one of the 1000 Islands set in a tranquil bay overlooking the
St Lawrence Seaway. It is a newly restored 100 year old Victorian home built in
1901 with spectacular views of the ships, sunsets, 1000 Island Bridge, and Rock
Island Lighthouse. The dining room is a large gracious room that seats 6 to 16+
with 12 windows overlooking the seaway and evening sunsets. Comfortable living
room furnished in antiques with piano, fireplace and views of the river.
Country-size, full-service, eat-in kitchen and pantry. The house is surrounded
by four furnished porches with breathtaking views - one enclosed in glass/
screens. All baths have claw-foot soaking tubs/ showers. Boathouse with deep
water.
Rental of the house in Upstate New York, New York, USA is available weekly &
monthly for up to 2 families - additional families at extra charge. A family
= 2 adults & children under 18
A charming and unique part of the world nestled among 1,800 enchanting
islands in the St. Lawrence River. Rich in history and exciting historical
activities such as a French Festival, tour & enjoy tea in lovely castles, ride
in antique boats, partake in boat auctions, picnic on island parks where
children play on old fashioned playgrounds, stroll through villages with
gingerbread houses that take you back to the turn of the century, dine on the
front porch of grand old hotels. Delight in the stories of people who lived
year-round on islands... who went to school in a school boat or ice skated
across the frozen river to school, visit one of the oldest post offices in the
US which is on an island. Share in the excitement of Pirates Weekend, the Poker
Race of the roaring cigarette boats, delight in the parade of antique boats,
visit wonderful art galleries, restored opera house, antiques shops, watch the
islanders come by boat to get their supplies at the town dock in Clayton, NY.
Accommodations and Amenities
Floor Area: 6500 sq. ft.
General:
Air-conditioning, central heating, linens provided, telephone, and towels
provided.
Kitchen:
Clothes dryer, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dish washer, freezer, grill, iron
& board, microwave, oven, refrigerator, toaster, and washing machine.
Living Room:
Fireplace and comfy seating for 18 people.
Dining:
Child's highchair, dining room, and eating seating for 16 people.
Bedrooms:
10 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 20 people. 5 rooms with one double bed, 2 rooms
with one king/queen and child beds, 2 childrens beds, 1 baby crib
Notes: 1 king, 1 queen, 5 double, 1 crib, 1 bassinet, 4 twin, 2 youth beds.
Bread Machine, blenders, propane steamers (2), picnic table, 2 dishwashers, 2
washing machines, 2 clothes dryers.
Bathrooms: 4 bathrooms
Entertainment: CD, satellite or cable, stereo system, TV,
VCR, internet access.
Outside:
Barbecue, canoe, outdoor grill, 2 bicycles.
Suitability:
Children welcome, long term renters welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed.
Local Adventures
Antiquing, cycling, fishing, golf, horseback riding, hunting, roller
blading, sailing, scuba diving or snorkelling, skiing, swimming, tennis,
walking, water skiing, wind-surfing, touring castles, boating, island hopping,
camping, relaxing in the hammock antique boat museums, restaurants, visit
Catherine Hinds Spa in Clayton.
Price: From $4000 USD per week
Size: 3 Acres
Location: 1000 Islands, New York
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