Aerial view

Reviews of Thousand Islands Home w/ views of Boldt Castle


Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Girls weekend spot
Beds were comfortable Home was beautiful Would go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Faith H.

Nice view, fair on the inside
The view was absolutely stunning. The internet of the house needed some remodeling. Bedrooms could’ve been nicer. Master bedroom and one bedroom with bunks had televisions but the others didn’t. Several light switches didn’t work and several light bulbs were blown. Couldn’t access the freezer well. Door doesn’t open all the way. Bathroom in master bath toilet paper holder was falling off the wall and the other full bathroom didn’t have a toilet paper holder at all. Outside was wonderful and kitchen was fully stocked except for a cookie sheet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reset
Needed a get away after death in my family. It was a perfect reset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded all our expectations
This was the perfect setting for our family retreat. The property was spacious enough to accommodate our whole family, including our dog! The layout allows for both communal family time and quiet moments of solitude. The views and neighborhood were spectacular. Everyone on the Island was friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed morning walks with the dog and had delightful conversations with neighbors who were out and about. The property was spotless and well-maintained, making it instantly inviting. All amenities were in excellent condition, from the kitchen appliances to the comfortable beds. And to top it off, thoughtful extras like dish detergent and hygiene products were also provided, making our stay even more convenient. It really felt like a home away from home. It's not often that a vacation rental checks all the boxes for cleanliness, comfort, location, and pet-friendliness, but this property managed to do so effortlessly. We left with our hearts full and minds already planning a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Baldwinsville, ny

Liked: Cleanliness
Wellsley
Wonderful !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
View is better than pictures!
The view was even better then the pictures in the listing. The home was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The property manager proactively reached out to be sure we had information we needed to check in. Had a wonderful birthday dinner at the 1000 Islands Club about a mile down the road. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you had a great birthday! Please come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in 1000 islands for family
I recently stayed at your lovely accommodation and wanted to share my overall positive experience. Amazing views and really stunning location! The attention to detail in the common areas and the small touches left for guests truly enhanced the overall experience. Additionally, the cleanliness of the property, especially as a dog-friendly accommodation, was great. However, there were a few issues that arose during my stay. Firstly, the upstairs AC unit was out of order, leaving that area without air conditioning. Secondly, the shower drain in the downstairs bathroom was draining slowly, making it inconvenient to use. Lastly, the mattress in one of the bedrooms had noticeably caved in the middle, making for an uncomfortable sleep and kept us rolling into the middle. I want to commend you on your responsiveness and commitment to resolving these issues. Your approach reassured me that the concerns raised would be taken seriously and addressed promptly. I am confident that future guests will have an even better experience with your attentiveness. Despite these concerns, I genuinely had a wonderful time during my stay. The well-maintained property and delightful surroundings made for an enjoyable visit. Thank you for your understanding and for showing genuine care towards the concerns expressed. I wholeheartedly recommend your accommodation. Thank you again for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you for your honest feedback! We have made corrections to make sure that these issues are addressed. Please come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing 1000 Island Getaway
Our stay was amazing. Everything we could’ve hoped for our family during our son’s birthday getaway. The host was accommodating, communicative, and extremely user friendly. Would absolutely stay here again or recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
You were an amazing guest! Please come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Lois G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful property. Very comfortable and wonderful view. Great place to stay. Host was very quick to respond when a question was asked. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
We appreciate your business! Please come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Long Weekend
It is a beautiful property in a great location! We really enjoyed our stay, and the property owner was tremendous to work with - hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
We hope to see you again! Please reach out anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Visit
Property was accurately described, fit our family nicely. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
Thank you for sharing your review! We're thrilled to hear that the property lived up to your expectations and was accurately described. It's wonderful to know that it fit your family nicely and provided a comfortable space for your stay. We appreciate your positive feedback, and we would be absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Should you plan another trip to the area, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to assist you. Thank you once again for choosing our property, and we look forward to welcoming you back!

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering for memorial service
Rented this home to accommodate family travelling from out of state to attend a memorial service for my mother. The thoughtful host had fresh flowers and a beautiful card expressing condolences for us in the home. The house was perfect for our needs with plenty if space in the backyard for the kids to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
We want to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Thank you for choosing our home to accommodate your family during such a challenging time. We're truly touched to hear that our small gestures, like the fresh flowers and condolence card, brought some comfort to you and your loved ones. It's important to us that we provide a welcoming and thoughtful environment, especially during difficult moments. We're glad to know that the house was perfect for your needs and that the backyard provided plenty of space for the kids to play. We hope it allowed for some moments of respite and togetherness during your stay. If there's anything else we can do to support you or your family, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our thoughts are with you, and we appreciate the opportunity to be of service.

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Upon arrival we had no wifi as soon as I reached out to owner he messaged back right away to help us get it fixed. We never had to wait hours for them to reply it was always with in a few minutes they got back with us. The kitchen was stocked (tools/appliances) well enough the we were able to make meals every day. Rooms worked out for everyone we had myself and husband in one room our 4 littles in the 4 bunk room and the other rooms were taken by our older 3 teens. The kids loved the property it snowed while we were there the kids had a blast with all the space and the view was amazing. Looking to hopefully be able to book for the summer Down fall was the toll bridge you had to pass through when traveling to places that weren’t going towards Canada. With it off season we had to pass the toll many times. A toll pass is a must.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my place, especially the responsiveness of the owner and the well-stocked kitchen. I'm also glad that the kids loved the property and that the view was amazing. I understand your complaint about the toll bridge. I'll be sure to mention that in my listing so that other guests are aware of it. I hope you'll be able to book for the summer!

8/10 Good

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend getaway
Great place to stay on the north end of Wellesley Island. Everything you need to be comfortable. LOL - you won’t find an olive fork, cigar humidor or wine chiller. We’re coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my place. I'm especially glad that you found everything you needed to be comfortable. I understand your joke about the olive fork, cigar humidor, and wine chiller. I know that those are some specific items that some guests might want, but I didn't want to clutter up the place with things that most guests wouldn't use. I'm glad to hear that you're coming back! I hope you have an even better stay next time.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
No problems, satisfied
In the area for ice fishing, so we spent the day on the ice. Only slept at the house. Served us very well, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my place, even though you only slept here. I know that you were in the area for ice fishing, so I'm glad that the house served you well. I'm glad to hear that you had no complaints. I always strive to provide my guests with a comfortable and convenient stay, so it's great to hear that you were satisfied. I hope you had a great time ice fishing!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Comfortable and Great location,
We had a group of nine and enjoyed our stay, love the location’ we were a bit nervous about bunk bed shacking, house in need of minor repairs, some light we couldn’t figure out, maybe switches could be labeled’. Could not find a write up on house rules. Overall great time together, great view, could cook nice sit down meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my place, even though you had a group of nine. I know that it can be a challenge to find a place that can accommodate a large group, so I'm glad that you were able to stay with me. I understand your concerns about the bunk beds and the minor repairs. I'll be sure to have those addressed before the next guests arrive. I'll also see about labeling the switches so that it's easier to figure out which one controls what. I'm sorry that you couldn't find a write-up on the house rules. I'll be sure to add one to my listing so that future guests are aware of them. I'm glad that you had a great time together and that you were able to cook nice sit-down meals. I put a lot of work into making the kitchen a comfortable and convenient space, so it's great to hear that you were able to use it to its full potential. I hope you have a chance to stay with me again soon!

4/10 Poor

jeffrey b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
not as expected
when we arrived house was very hot. Ended up buying a/c the first day. Home was not very clean. Nice yard for kids and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2022
A two star review? You came at a very abnormally hot day. It cooled off immediately after the first day. And you’re saying it wasn’t clean? You left the place trashed and broken a handful of items ( toaster, toilet paper holder, ect.). It’s guests like you who ruin the short term rental experience for everyone else

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious, well stocked
Owner very responsive. Beautiful place overlooking St. Lawrence and Boldt Castle. Amenities in bath, bottled water, spices, even coffee. Screened in porch was relaxing, part of house, but separate, quiet. Garage was a plus with corn hole and tennis rackets. Fire pit and outdoor seating was relaxing. Air conditioners in bedrooms. Only drawback, air conditioning is weak in living area. No dock access or boat launch. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at my place. I'm especially glad that you found the location to be beautiful and that you appreciated the amenities that I provided. I'm also glad that you found the screened-in porch to be relaxing and that you enjoyed the garage and the fire pit. I put a lot of work into making the property a comfortable and convenient place to stay, so it's great to hear that you were able to enjoy it. I understand your concern about the air conditioning in the living area. I'll be sure to mention that in my listing so that future guests are aware of it. I'm also sorry that there is no dock access or boat launch. I know that some guests would like to have that option, but I'm not able to provide it. I'm glad that you loved your stay. I hope you'll have a chance to stay with me again soon!

6/10 Okay

Jack R.

1000 Islands
Property was nice. Was a bit "used" as there were nitpicky things that should be better in a nice home like this and for the price - e.g. AC units were old and noisy and didn't come close to cooling the whole house, fridge door needed extra effort (and easy to get left open slightly), drains didn't drain very well, or barely at all in one of the showers, and I could go on. Would have been nice if there was whole house AC also. It's really a 10-person unit as sleeping on the couch isn't very comfortable. Owner/cleaning person did come up with a nice inflatable bed which brought us up to 12-person, but had to use in the middle of the floor! Owner was VERY responsive to our requests (except when VRBO emails didn't go through - grrr). He even delivered missing bags for the cornhole games - Nice! View was great. Yard was great. Access to water didn't really exist. Overall, a nice property and location but needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for your review! I'm glad that you found the property to be nice overall. I appreciate your feedback on the nitpicky things that could be improved. I understand your concerns about the AC units, the fridge door, and the drains. I'll be sure to have those things addressed before the next guests arrive. I also understand your concern about the sleeping arrangements. I'll be sure to mention that the couch is not very comfortable in my listing so that guests know what to expect. I'm glad that you found the owner to be responsive and that he was able to deliver the missing bags for the cornhole games. I'm also glad that you enjoyed the view and the yard. I'm sorry that there wasn't more access to water. Overall, I appreciate your feedback and I'll be sure to use it to improve the property.

8/10 Good

Christy S.

Checked one off the Bucket List
Overall, the house and property was nice and the location was ideal with views of Boldt Castle and the large ships on the River. However, there were a few minor issues ... one was with the cleanliness, we had to wipe down some areas of dust and dead bugs (A/C units, sinks, light fixtures), and had bath rugs that were still wet and soiled. Our kids also found whole eggs and egg shells scattered in the backyard and there was some litter e.g. corks, tobacco tin around the fire pit. There was also an incident on the first night with one of the bunk beds where one of the slats on a top bunk fell off and hit the person sleeping on the bottom bunk; I believe the slat is a bit short and probably should be replaced with a longer one to avoid a serious accident from possibly happening. Another thing to note was although it was mentioned that the house has A/C, it wasn't in all the bedrooms. Two bedrooms did not have an A/C unit, but did have a desk fan. Thankfully, the evenings were cool during our stay. The house in some spots needs a little TLC and repair i.e. holes in the ceiling in some closets to make it look better and living room TV wall bracket needs to be a bit more secured/attached to the TV or else it's going to fall off. Now even with all that being said, our family did have an enjoyable and relaxing time, and Michael was very responsive to all our questions. House amenities were plentiful, the views from the upstairs was exceptional and we enjoyed playing in the backyard and using the fire pit in the evenings (fyi, firewood not provided and bring ThermaCell or mosquito repellent). We even saw a doe and her fawn several times in the mornings. The location was private and convenient to get to the State Park, shuttle for Bold Castle, and to make short trips to Price Chopper, Clayton, and Alexandria Bay. All in all, we would recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2022
Thank you for your review. There was a week of the house sitting before your reservation. Unfortunately in the summer, that's the right amount of time for dust and a couple bugs to accumulate in the house. We will take your feedback into consideration and do anything we can to make sure the house is in good order for future guests.

8/10 Good

Uma Y.

Good
Michael is very friendly and very fast in communication. Place is comfortable. Except cleanliness everything else is 5 stars. I am assuming this is the first rental after Christmas, and thats the reason for little tidiness in living room and balcony area. Kitchen is clean and restrooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for your review! I'm glad that you found Michael to be friendly and responsive. I'm also glad that you found the place to be comfortable overall. I understand your concern about the cleanliness of the living room and balcony area. I'll be sure to have those areas cleaned more thoroughly before the next guests arrive. I'm glad that you found the kitchen and restrooms to be clean. I'll be sure to continue to keep those areas clean and tidy. Overall, I appreciate your feedback and I'll be sure to use it to improve the property.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice Fishing Stay
Good stay. Everything was as expected, but we werent looking for much, just a place to sleep since we were on the ice all day. I'll be looking up this property again for or fishing trip next winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for your review! I'm glad that you found the stay to be good overall. I understand that you were not looking for much, as you were spending most of your time on the ice. I'm glad that you will be looking up the property again for your fishing trip next winter. I'll be sure to have the property ready for you and your group.

10/10 Excellent

keith w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with space
Beautiful home decorated nicely, located off the beaten path with no traffic noise, with ample parking, large yard and stunning back drop river views. Sunrises are spectacular. It's well maintained and equipped with everything you need for peaceful and comfortable stay. Very, very enjoyable! Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay at my place and that you found all of the descriptions to be spot on. I'm also glad that you mentioned the sunrises, as they are truly spectacular. I'm always happy to hear that my guests have a good time and that they would recommend my property to others. I'm always looking for ways to improve my property, so your feedback is very helpful. If you have any other questions or requests, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm always happy to help!

10/10 Excellent

Albert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thousand Islands in the winter
Great place for our family to gather for an early Xmas. Plenty of room for our group of 8. Owner had added some Xmas decorations. Nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 8, 2021
Thank you Albert. I'm sorry that you didn't have a 5 star experience. Please send us an e-mail if you see this. We'd love to know how we can improve to make sure all of our guests have the best possible experience at our home