Island Luxury Retreat on St Lawrence River, in Thousand Islands near Gananoque

Osprey Landing, a classy Craftsman cottage is located in the Halstead Bay conservation area of the beautiful Thousand Islands. Here you will have unlimited access to all the Thousand Islands has to offer. Here you can relax and experience the diverse wildlife of this incredible area such as osprey diving for fish, bald eagles, loons, great blue herons, Trumpeter swans, Canada geese, ducks, and mink. The fishing is excellent for bass, Northern pike and perch. Boating in the Thousand Islands is unparalleled for both motor boats, canoers and kayakers. Explore the many Thousands Islands Park Islands in your own boat or take a big boat tour, with options to see such attractions as the Ivy Lea Bridge, Boldt Castle and Singer Castle. We have a boat to pick you up and also take you back to the Mainland-less than 1 km across Halstead Bay to Misty Isles Lodge where you have parked your vehicle. Close by, there is lots to do, with easy access to the Thousand Islands Parkway paved bike path or hike the nearby Landon Bay trails. Gananoque is ~4 km down the 1000 Parkway, where you can get groceries and supplies, check out the local restaurants, or head to the Harbour Front
and Public Marina downtown with restaurants, the Boat Museum and Store, or check out Gananoque's wonderful Summer Theatres. When you have finished exploring, text us and we will pick you back up at Misty Isles Lodge. Then you can relax and take it easy at Osprey Landing in the middle this natural paradise. Go for a swim and catch a few rays on our big private sandy beach. After dinner, enjoy watching the sunset from the porch or dock, and then S'mores cooked on the open fire.

Your Island sanctuary is fully equipped with a full kitchen, including dishwasher and laundry. The master bedroom with cathedral ceiling has an incredible view of the river. The living room has river views on 3 sides and boasts an oversized couch with queen size memory foam pull-out side sleeper. The loft has 2 single beds and is suitable for children or adults that can manage climbing a ladder.

The front porch has a cafe table and 4 chairs where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the river. In front of the cabin, towards the rocky beach, there is the firepit, a sandbox for the kids in an old rowboat near the firepit, 6 Adirondack chairs and a picnic table ; firewood is provided for you. There is also a BBQ gas grill at the kitchen deck.

In front of the Main Cottage, you will have full access to the big sandy beach over 25 meters wide , which is great for the kids to play on, easy access for swimming , and snorkling with swimming masks and flippers available. We provide a stable canoe , a 2 person ocean kayak, two "1 person sit in" kayaks, 2 paddle boards , and a variety of water sport life jackets. We also have some fishing rods and gear for you to catch "The Big One " !

To get to Hog Island, we provide water taxi to and from the island, which is less than 1 km offshore, from Misty Isles Lodge at 25 River Road (Lansdowne), just off the 1000 Islands Parkway , near Gananoque. You park your vehicle(s) , trailer and /or boat at Misty Isles Lodge on shore, text us, and we will pick you and your gear up there. Typically, we are staying in the Main Cottage , and are available to take you back and forth to the mainland as desired. Of note , you do NOT need a boat to stay with us , but bonus for you boat owners -- you may park your boat for free at our large dock. We have life jackets for the little ones, children and teenagers as well. We have childrens toys and games, and last year we set up a badminton net, and we have a portable soccer net too. If we dont have it , you probably won't need it.
Hope to see you soon !