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 in the Thousand Islands region of N.Y. The home, built in 1838 for one of Napoleon Bonaparte's officers, has 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Maple Grove, in the charming Village of Cape Vincent, is less than a mile from the car ferry to Canada and 2 miles from Tibbets Point Lighthouse at the eastern end of Lake Ontario. Maple Grove is located in the Broadway Historic District of 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 for 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 on the property also available to rent) 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, river rafting, strolling in our beautiful gardens, walking to nearby Tibbitts Point Light House, or sitting on the front porch watching the ocean going ships as they pass to and from the Great Lakes. No-cost 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. In July, the Village of Cape Vincent hosts the French Festival. Maple Grove is the home of the annual Thousand Island International Piano Competition for Young People. Maple Grove is located on the mainland, not 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. This is a whole house rental. We have a property manager available to assist as needed. The home is located in the Broadway Historic District which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The home is in the charming Village of Cape Vincent, gateway to the Thousand Islands area of upstate New York, and home to the French Festival and the Thousand Islands International Piano Competition. The car ferry to Canada leaves from Court Street in the Village. You will need a car or bicycle to get around the area. All renters are required to sign as short term written rental agreement. Please make sure to read this agreement before you complete your booking.