Imagine awakening in the morning to a sight like this
. . .
What a way to start the day! The freighter behind the island
above
is headed up river, and caused the first ripple of the day on a
glass-calm morning on the St. Lawrence.
Occident Island has been sharing the hospitality of a loving family since my Great Grandfather bought the island in 1900. Not much has changed since then.
Log books with original guest signatures and comments, dating back to the 1800s are a great source of interest, as are the old charts, photos, and paraphernalia. If you forget your bathing suit, no problem. We have plenty of old virgin wool suits dating back to the earliest of days.
On special occasions Great Grandfather Wilson would decorate the family
launch with Japanese candle-lit lanterns, flags and flowers. We found the
Japanese lanterns packed away in an old cupboard, like so many other old
treasures here.
You'll be staying upstairs in the boathouse, where you'll find two bedrooms, one large bedroom/sitting room with two double beds overlooking the magnificent St. Lawrence River, and a smaller private bedroom with yet another double bed. A private bathroom is provided, along with a microwave oven for light snacks and warm beverages. From your private deck you'll enjoy a splendid view of Rock Island Lighthouse, and a dozen other islands and shoals providing a new appreciation for sunrises and sunsets.
Downstairs is a refrigerator for cold drinks, ice, and other light provisions. You'll really appreciate the large walk-in shower and dressing room.
Fish from the boathouse dock or swim from the smooth granite shoreline of the island.
Explore the island shores in an early morning canoe ride as you build an appetite for breakfast, or paddle through a spectacular evening sunset.
Bring your own boat, rent one close by, or we'll be happy to provide transportation to and from the mainland. Either way, its only a two minute ride across some of the region's most scenic waters.
While staying at our Bed & Breakfast you'll surely want to sample the fine lunches and dinners served at many fine nearby restaurants.
The Island Boat House is open May through October,
with three double beds, private bath, private deck, large shower and dressing
room.
Our rates depend upon occupancy, $160 to $280 per day. Credit cards
are accepted with guaranteed deposits.
Before my Great Grandfather purchased the island, Occident
was a private fishing lodge
and retreat where some of the well-to-do of
the past century would
come to enjoy the spendor. Today it still serves
as
a comfortable haven far away from a hectic world!
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