Historic Waterfront Mansion

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Historic Maple Grove mansion on St. Lawrence River

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Cape Vincent, NY

Cape Vincent Village Green
‪10 min walk‬
Queen's University
‪66 min drive‬
Kingston Waterfront
‪88 min drive‬
Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Chopin

1 King Bed

Elizabeth

1 Double Bed

Giard

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Madeline

1 Double Bed

Marianne

1 Queen Bed

Peugnet

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Chopin

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Giard

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half 1

Toilet

Hall

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Maple Grove is a majestic Greek Revival home located on 7 acres of beautifully landscaped property with 700 feet of waterfront on the St. Lawrence River.The home is located in the Broadway Historic District which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is in the village of Cape Vincent, gateway to the Thousand Islands area of upstate New York. Built in 1838 by Theophilus Peugnet, a distinguished officer in Napoleon's Army, this spacious home (over 4000 square feet) will accommodate a maximum of 14 guests, including children, in 6 bedrooms. (Please see separate carriage house also available on property, No. 3480374)

The expansive lawn area on the grounds can be tented for large functions such as weddings, receptions, musical concerts, and parties.

Maple Grove is the ideal location for exploring both the Canadian and U.S. sides of the famous Thousand Islands Region. Guests may enjoy swimming, sailing, boating, kayaking, bicycling, snorkeling, scuba diving, strolling in our beautiful gardens, walking to nearby Tibbitts Light House, or sitting on the front porch watching the ocean going ships as they pass to and from the Great Lakes.

No-cost 48 hour boat tie up may be available at the village dock and the dock at the State Department of Environmental Conservation Research Station. There is a public boat launch ramp in the village.

The vehicle ferry to Kingston, Ontario leaves from Cape Vincent. Boat tours of the islands and castles are available from nearby Clayton, Alexandria Bay, and Gananoque, Ontario. Cape Vincent is home to the annual French Festival. Maple Grove is the home of the annual Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People.

Maple Grove is located on the mainland. It is not on an island. You will not need a boat as you would for almost all of the islands. You will not have to deal with the weather and logistics problems of being on an island.

Property manager

Bruce or Lynn Taylor

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

There is an event fee for more than 25 people.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

An event fee and separate agreement are required for weddings with up to 150 guests held outside on the lawn surrounding the Maple Grove House.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: There is an event fee for more than 25 people.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Vincent

Located in Cape Vincent, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rideau Canal and Kingston Penitentiary are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Kingston Waterfront. Marine Museum of the Great Lakes and International Hockey Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cape Vincent, NY

What's nearby

Cape Vincent Community Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape Vincent Village Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Anchor Marina - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Queen's University - 66 min drive - 21.3 km
Kingston Waterfront - 88 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

Kingston Station - 84 min drive
Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Coal Docks Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min walk
‪Snug Harbor Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Cape Vincent Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
‪Millens Bay Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Taste Of Design - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Waterfront Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Waterfront Mansion?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Waterfront Mansion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Waterfront Mansion located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Ontario and Cape Vincent Community Library. Cape Vincent Historical Museum and Cape Vincent Village Green are also within 15 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aditya Shiv K.

1 Sept 2024

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

Great stay

Lynn was great host. Location is great and nice view of river. We all had fun staying in historic home.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

12 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful House!

The house is absolutely beautiful. My husband and I treated our adult children to a week long vacation (8 adults) and there was plenty of room for us all. The location is perfect! We visited Clayton, Alex Bay and Kingston!! All just a short drive (or ferry ride) away! I would highly recommend this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

25 July 2023

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

Beautiful historic property on the river

Our family spends one week each year at a different location. Maple Grove was the perfect place for us to relax and watch the freighters. The location was perfect- we were able to walk to and from the French Festival in Cape Vincent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

21 Aug 2022

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

Excellent stay.

Our stay at Maple Grove was excellent. It has been several years since I have had the opportunity to stay in Cape Vincent and the house made it more like coming home rather than just a stay. The house is beautiful, well-kept, and comfortable with plenty of room for the eight of us that stayed. We will defiantly book again for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

18 July 2022

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

Beautiful location for our family reunion

Maple Grove is a beautiful home full of history, art, books and music! The property manager, Liz, is welcoming and very knowledgeable about the house and the surrounding area. And after check in, she was quick to respond to texts. We were not wanting for space and it had everything we needed, including toiletries, laundry detergent, etc. It is an old home, so it has it's quirks like steep stairs and wonky doors, but nothing off-putting and that's part of its historical charm. Regardless, it's a comfortable home and it It's conveniently located to all the Thousand Islands have to offer, but the best part is just rocking on the front porch, watching the ships go by and the kids play in the front yard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

1 June 2022

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

The Maple Grove Experience

Lovely home located on the St. Lawrence River; great space to enjoy family, great location to downtown, the river, the lighthouse, Canada.....

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Livonia NY 🇺🇸

16 May 2022

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

Staff River Retreat

Awesome property for a 9 person staff training retreat…plenty of beautiful space to feel comfortable in while learning and laughing . The staff felt so special and valued to be able to stay in this gorgeous well appointed place. Everything we needed was there! ( would love an electric tea kettle for us tea drinkers) …truly a Mansion!💕

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Swati A.

20 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful property

Great location! Lovely home by the river side.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee S., Richmond, Vermont. USA

14 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful riverside property

Coffee on the front porch every morning watching the boats on the river. Beautiful sunsets every night. Great wineries and distilleries nearby. Lovely local coffee shop. Beautiful historic home with large tables and lots of room for families or friends. Great for our pianist with views of the river while they played . Took a few boat trips to explore the islands. Gardens on property and benches along water to reflect , read or meditate. A great getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA B.

9 July 2021

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

Maple Grove Manor, Cape Vincent NY

This house was built in 1838 and is full of history, antiques and was breathtaking. This property also hosts a world renowned junior piano competition in the summer. We were unaware of the incredible history associated with the stunning place, What a wonderful vacation we had. Just one recommendation, any food left by previous renters should be discarded.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

8 Sept 2020

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

Peaceful and beautiful!

Charming, relaxing, great people.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B., Auburn N.Y

14 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful lodging and location

This was our second stay at Maple Grove and it was every bit as good as the first time. The beautiful house and grounds are in the perfect location to enjoy all of Thousand Islands summertime fun. The caretakers, Liz & Mike, were so nice to have as a resource during our stay. Maple Grove is as advertised and did not disappoint!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

22 July 2020

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

Four Generations Gathering

Maple Grove was perfect for our large, four generation family gathering. The home is beautiful. The location is beautiful. Check in and check out were convenient and easy. The home is well suited to host a crowd: multiple spaces to gather, a well-supplied kitchen, laundry facilities, bathrooms, etc. The village of Cape Vincent is within walking distance, and makes provisioning or souvenir shopping easy. It's a small, quiet village, and within a few miles of bigger towns if you want more action before retreating back to the solace of Maple Grove. And, of course, the River...! The 1.000 Islands area is rich with opportunities to be as outdoors-active as you like. Or, you can rock on the front porch and watch the world go by (literally, as you can watch pilots board and disembark from passing freighters on the seaway). The property manager, Liz, is gracious and warm. She was quick to respond to any questions and to make sure any of our needs were met. Owners Bruce and Lynn were gracious and accommodating. (For example, when I asked if we should bring our own crock pots, they purchased an InstaPot so that there was one available). The grounds are meticulously kept. We played yard games, daily. Sunset and stargazing are spectacular. A wonderful spot to gather for warm, playful family time, or just to exhale...

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., I

13 Nov 2019

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

Great for family/friends

We had an amazing time at this beautiful residence. Bedrooms were all nice size. Large king room upstairs is tremendous. Perfect for gathering with large group of family and friends. Walkable to Roxy!

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

23 Oct 2019

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

Fantastic house!

Amazing house in a stunning location! Pics don’t do it justice :). We had a wonderful thanksgiving there and would definitely go back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jammie S., Blandon

6 Aug 2019

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

Great Vaca

My family truly enjoyed vacationing at Maple Grove. We had plenty of room for our 11 family members. The location and views were wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Shelley R.

9 July 2018

beautiful

The property is beautiful along with the views. Watching the sunset over the water was breathtaking.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Brooklyn, New York

4 Dec 2017

Beautiful Home!

Absolutely Perfect! Cozy and elegant. Will definitely rent again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

27 Aug 2016

Beautiful Historic home in a perfect vacation setting!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Maple Grove this summer. Chose this location so our entire family could gather to celebrate our son's wedding and to enjoy the area. The historic house is such a gracious, historic, comfortable place. Whether it was for hosting the groom and his groomsmen for breakfast or the family for dinner, enjoying quiet moments reading in the living room or relaxing on the porch (wonderful views of the beautiful blue St Lawrence River), gathering in the family room for conversation and viewing photos, or as a home base to see the many things in the area, it was just perfect. Photos of the garden do not do it justice. Kitchen may be small, but it is very well equipped and you will find everything you need to make meals for a large group. Double washers and dryers and 3 ½ baths were an added plus for our large group. As for sightseeing, you could go to Alexandria Bay to see Boldt Castle or take a cruise of the 1000 Islands, or go to Clayton and visit the charming shops (be sure to include the River Rat Cheese Store) and restaurants, but you could also take a ferry (May to October) directly from Cape Vincent to Canada's Wolfe Island (remember your passports!) and from there (at no extra charge) to Kingston, Ontario, very easily and what a pleasant ride! You can walk on the ferry, bicycle on, or drive your car. Another local attraction is Tibbett's Point Lighthouse and there are a few restaurants, a park, and a very nice grocery store right in Cape Vincent. If we did have concerns about the house or area, the caretakers were readily available and answered our questions. We enjoyed every day of our stay and would highly recommend both Maple Grove and Cape Vincent as a vacation destination.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

6 Oct 2014

perfect summer wedding venue

We had a fantastic week at Maple Grove. The property is gorgeous and provides the perfect amount of space to spread out and relax. We hosted a 50 person wedding on Labor Day weekend and utilized the incredible garden for the ceremony, side lawn for our catered BBQ dinner and a tent for live music and dancing. The private access waterfront allowed ample opportunity to enjoy the picturesque St. Lawrence River and its many big ships. We could not have asked for a better venue. The town of Cape Vincent welcomed us warmly and our guests enjoyed the local restaurants, bars, and charming shops. Truly fantastic.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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27 Sept 2012

Warm and Gracious Hospitality

We were fortunate to be able to stay a week at Maple Grove. What a beautiful historic house. The history alone is a reason to visit this majestic home built in 1838. The photos don’t do it justice. The setting for this regal home on the banks of the St. Laurence is so peaceful, the gardens so beautiful. There are many places to sit and relax either inside the house, outside in various areas of the lawn, a bench on the river bank, or our favorite the front porch with its rocking chairs. Its a perfect place to just sit and watch the ships and boats glide by. The hosts Bruce and Lynn Taylor are gracious and welcoming. Breakfast included lively conversation about the area and its history, the sights that are a must see, which restaurants to try and where to shop. We ate breakfast in the large and elegant dining room in the main house. The house is very spacious with various places to sit and relax, the living room, the family room, the screened in porch on the side, or the small deck off the family room We were able to see all the bedrooms of the main house as well. Each has its special charm. Do not miss the opportunity to visit this scenic spot in Cape Vincent and enjoy the 1000 Islands area.

About the host

Hosted by Bruce or Lynn Taylor

Bruce and Lynn Taylor
Bruce's mother was a 4th generation Clayton resident. His family spent summers in the area. Bruce & Lynn have a cottage on Grindstone Island.

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous unique 1838 Greek Revival home in historic Cape Vincent in a pristine waterfront location.

What makes this property unique

This exquisitely beautiful property is unique in the Thousand Islands. Maple Grove is located on the mainland. It is not on an island. You will not need a boat as you would for almost all of the islands. You will not have to deal with the weather and logistics problems of being on an island.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Chopin

Elizabeth

Giard

Madeline

Marianne

Peugnet

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Chopin

Giard

Half 1

Hall

Spaces

About this property