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Charleston Lake Blue Heron

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Wake up to lake views from every bedroom, living room, dining area, and kitchen at this fully equipped apartment-style vacation home. With a large deck and BBQ just metres from the water's edge, it's perfect for canoeing or kayaking enthusiasts.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 679 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charleston Lake Blue Heron

.This is our third successful well rated property. Easy access drive to the door - Ten minutes from the 401. The property is near "The Outlet" - A well known boat launch on the South end of the lake. This property is fully equipped - Apartment style vacation home - All the amenities of a home as it is a year round property. - Wake up to spectacular views from each bedroom - Living Room - Dining area and Kitchen all overview the lake - Full kitchen with all the tools - Large deck - BBQ and easy access to the water just metres from the deck - Ideal for canoe / kayak - Small boat - Great fishing - Hiking - There are three bedrooms and two baths with ensuite off the grand 3rd br ... There are amenities nearby to shop for groceries as well as LCBO. There is an ice cream shop at the end of the lane as well as coffee shop with superb breakfasts . The building was a very large home professionally divided into two totally private suites both with separate entrances at opposite ends of the structure... As guests you have full use of the entire space described, decks and lawns - The dock area is shared . In the past two years we have hosted hundreds of guests booking almost all dates. We attempt to please everyone but that is not always possible as some people forget it is a rural setting not a hotel in a city or tower condo ..Wifi is good but we do not assure office quality and cel reception is good but not all over the property so ask.. Last year we had more people commenting that it is a cottage not a hotel. And some reviews seemed to expect what we cannot and do not offer . . Swimming off the dock suits many but not all so I provide a park pass where there is a superb sand beach . I state this is not a "beer commercial" dive off the dock venue but it certainly is lovely . Guests from around the world are stunned by the view. - No Toddlers 2-5 - Under 2 over 5 are welcome .. The new dock extension 10 x 28 feet has been built and ready for summer

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Charleston Lake Blue Heron
Charleston Lake Summer Retreat
Charleston Lake Blue Heron Apartment
Charleston Lake Blue Heron Leeds and the Thousand Islands

About the area

Located in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Boldt Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thousand Islands National Park and Lake Ontario. Gananoque Boat Line and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Lansdowne, ON

What's nearby

  • Charleston Lake Provincial Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Thousand Islands National Park - 21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • 1000 Islands Tower - 23 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Thousand Islands Bridge - 24 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Smuggler's Glen Golf Course - 25 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petra's Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Spuds On Wheels - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rapid Valley Restaurant & Esso Service - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charleston Lake Blue Heron pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charleston Lake Blue Heron ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charleston Lake Blue Heron ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charleston Lake Blue Heron located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is steps from Charleston Lake Provincial Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Grippen Lake and Furnace Falls Park. Leeds and the Thousand Island Public Library - Lyndhurst Branch and Saint Lawrence River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Charleston Lake Blue Heron Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the deck was outstanding - looking out over a beautiful bay. A great blue heron landed on the dock and spent over an hour preening ... the loons would call to each other - my husband saw the sunrise over the bay and said it was lovely. We were five people and there was room for everyone - two bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lovedeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely, ideally placed, well equipped, comfortable apartment, everything you need is there and our host Greg a wonderful host leaves plenty of useful information about the area and points of interest. The house is at a wonderful spot with great views of the lake. Each and every room is equipped with everything you need. We loved our Patio. The house is the cleanest one I’ve ever been to with real wood all around the house and everything is so unique and antique about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Renée M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok stay for the money

Would have given a better rating if we had not had the basement shower leak all over the floor and the coffee machine break on us the first morning only to be replaced by a 5-cup machine. Just really inconvenient. But the location was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lieu paisible et vue sur le lac magnifique mais propreté laisse à désirer

A notre arrivée nous avons été super bien accueilli par Greg qui a pris le temps de nous faire visiter. Il a fourni beaucoup d’équipements, condiments, café, épices, etc pour nous faciliter la vie et tout ça avec une grande gentillesse. Par contre nous avons rapidement remarqué que le ménage semblait avoir été fait en surface car il y avait de vielles toiles d’araignées a quelques endroits, des restants de nourriture sous le divan et des miettes au fond des armoires. Ca nous a un peu déçu mais nous avons été particulièrement surprises que la douche au sous-sol ai une fuite importante et qu’il ai omis de nous en informer. Quand nous l’avons avisé il nous a indiqué être au courant et que le plombier passerait sous. Considérant qu’il y a deux salles de bain complètes, nous avons été surprises qu’il ne nous ai pas simplement avisé de ne pas l’utiliser plutôt de d’avoir a gérer le dégât d’eau. Globalement ça reste un endroit très correct et le lac est magnifique. J’ai quand même trouvé ça dispendieux vu l’état des lieux mais je me dit qu’on a payé surtout pour l’emplacement et avons été ravies de l’accueil de Greg. Je recommenderai cet endroit mais avec des warning…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

Great place to relax, looking for a quiet place in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Location to Camp

Loved the fact they provided all the amenities necessary ~ right down to towels ~ bedding ~ coffee etc etc ~ all you have to do is bring food ~ That is super nice !!! We just had a little miscommunication on the firewood , but it all worked out . Only thing is ~ on Website he says he lives on the premises ~ very true ~ he lives above on the left side with a birds eye view of everything going on .. personally didn’t like that as there was no privacy when outside ... other than that it is a beauty spot ..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

France G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of paradise location wise.

Beautiful view. Breath taking. A place to really get away from it all. Place was older but clean. The owner lived upstairs in one part of the house but kept to himself. It was like we were alone with the place to our shelves. Going to book again next year and bring my dad. He will love it. Thanks Gregory.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Christina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Fun weekend

My family and our friends stayed at this cottage. We had a good time and Greg (owner) was helpful. However, the fridge was not clean, it felt that the cottage needed a good clean all over. Also, broken tiles in one of the bedroom closest Beautiful view, however, we decided not to swim in the water because we were in an area that had a lot of Lilly pads and weeds. Something we were also not aware of is that the owner lives in the cottage, upstairs with separate entrance but we felt uncomfortable. Overall it was a fine experience but not worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host

Cool property with great master suite with comfortable queen bed/couch/TV/ensuite, with decent beds in other bedrooms. Very well equipped kitchen and both eating areas (inside & out) overlook the lake, as does the large lower deck and fire pit area. Best part was that host is very friendly and helpful. We're fairly new boaters and he's a super experienced one who was happy to provide helpful lessons to speed up our learning curve greatly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok

We met a problem with the diswacher the last day (leak). Coffee machine has been changed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Arlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September Getaway

The views of the lake out of the dinning room and living room never get tired. The kitchen is well supplied with everyday items such as salt, pepper, spices, coffee, tea etc. The owner even had eggs, bread, and cream to start you off if you didn't bring breakfast. A bottle of wine was also supplied . It was on the cool side for swimming but the lake has lots of lily pads and lake weed so I'm not sure how the swimming would be. We enjoyed out time visiting near by Thousand Islands taking a cruise to Boldt Castle, a very worthwhile trip. We enjoyed a great fire in the fire pit overlooking the lake. Bring your own wood or buy it locally. The cottage is a work in progress with a few things needing finishing but overall it is very livable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Gregory was very personable. Told us all about local places to go. He even gave us a bottle of win

It needed cleaned better but it is in the woods so I understand how difficult that is. Little things need completed but overall we loved the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

NICOLE C.

Beautiful view

The view is absolutely beautiful from the main living area. The home owner is nice and very welcoming. I would have liked to have known there is a charge for firewood prior to going as I could have brought my own. 2 of the 3 bedrooms are dated and I think some furniture throughout the house could use an update (the couch swallows you up when you sit on it). Overall though it was a great place to gather and enjoy a fire with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Greg was a great host! Very helpful and available whenever we had any questions!

The property is a nice, hidden away place with a lakefront view and lots of privacy. We enjoyed canoeing on the lake right in front of the cottage. We were six people and the three bedroom unit was the perfect size for us. Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna A.

Great spot with amazing views of the lake. We will be sure to return.

We were a group of 6 just away for a weekend escape. Weather was amazing and the lake was the perfect temperature. The cottage is simple but has everything you need for a family getaway. We rented canoes from the next door house. Very welcoming host who goes out of his way to make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018