Island Waterfront w/Pontoon boat, HotTub, Dogs Lv!

Escape to Grant Island Main Cottage, a boat-in private-island stay for up to 8 on Brantingham Lake. Why guests love it: • Private pontoon boat with fuel included • Private hot tub • Private dock, fire pit + swim-entry area • Dog-friendly • Full kitchen • 4 bedrooms • Canoe, pedal boat + 2 kayaks included • Seasonal natural lake cold plunge • Fast Wi-Fi + Roku streaming apps . • Adirondack lake views, fishing + stargazing • 420-friendly outdoors Pets: Allowed (maximum 1). Smoking: Allowed. Events: Allowed. Suitable for: children and infants 2027 PEAK-SUMMER BOOKING RULE: From Saturday, June 19 through Saturday, September 11, 2027, the Main Cottage is offered only in full 7-night, Saturday-to-Saturday blocks. Peak-season check-in dates are Saturdays from June 19 through September 4, with the final weekly checkout on Saturday, September 11. Please do not request a shorter stay or midweek arrival within this period. Outside the peak-summer window, stays generally have a 2-night minimum. The live booking calendar controls exact availability, minimum stays and any approved exceptions. AS FEATURED ON ABC AND BUZZFEED Grant Island Main Cottage is your next Upstate New York and Adirondack lake getaway. This rustic 4-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is located on Grant Island in the middle of Brantingham Lake. The approximately 1,500-square-foot cottage has a front porch, open-concept living area, full kitchen and comfortable sleeping space for up to eight guests. Your stay begins at our mainland parking area, where we meet you with the pontoon boat included with your reservation. We load your belongings, bring you across the lake, and introduce you to your private-use section of Grant Island. The Main Cottage combines the feeling of a classic Adirondack camp with the rare experience of arriving by boat and having your own pontoon, hot tub, dock, shoreline and watercraft during your stay. MAIN COTTAGE AMENITIES: • Accommodations for up to 8 registered guests • 4 second-floor bedrooms • 1 private in-house bathroom • Full residential kitchen • Stove and oven • Microwave • Two refrigerator/freezer units • Filtered drinking water • Coffee maker • Toaster • Cookware • Plates, bowls, glasses and utensils • Indoor dining table • 40-inch television • Roku with streaming apps • Super Nintendo with a large collection of classic games • Fast and stable Wi-Fi • Pellet stove • Ceiling fans and portable fans • Fresh sheets and towels • Front porch • Private BBQ grill • Private hot tub • Private dock • Private fire pit • Private outdoor seating and hammocks • Private-use shoreline and swim-entry area The Roku provides access to streaming apps. Guests may sign in to their preferred streaming services using their own accounts. There is no air conditioning. Ceiling fans and portable fans are provided throughout the cottage. There is no dishwasher. BEDROOM LAYOUT: All four bedrooms are located on the second floor. • Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed • Bedroom 2: 1 full-size double bed • Bedroom 3: 1 full-size double bed • Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds Bedroom privacy differs by room: • Bedrooms 1 and 2 have curtain entrances instead of solid doors • Bedrooms 3 and 4 have solid sliding doors Please make sure this bedroom arrangement is appropriate for your group before booking. PRIVATE IN-HOUSE BATHROOM: The Main Cottage has one private bathroom reserved exclusively for Main Cottage guests. The bathroom includes: • Toilet • Sink • Shower Unlike Grant Island’s smaller accommodations, Main Cottage guests do not rely on the shared island bathroom building. FULL KITCHEN: The Main Cottage has a full residential kitchen for preparing meals during your stay. Kitchen amenities include: • Stove • Oven • Microwave • Two refrigerator/freezer units • Filtered drinking water • Coffee maker • Toaster • Cookware • Dishes • Glassware • Utensils • Indoor dining space There is no dishwasher, so guests are responsible for washing their dishes. Because the cottage is located on an island, we recommend bringing the food, beverages, snacks and personal supplies your group expects to need. HAVING A BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY OR OTHER SPECIAL OCCASION? WE HAVE CELEBRATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE. Ask us about the current options so we can help you create something special. YOUR PRIVATE-USE SECTION OF GRANT ISLAND: Main Cottage guests have a designated private-use section of Grant Island. Private to your reservation: • Main Cottage • Front porch • Private hot tub • Private dock • Private BBQ grill • Private fire pit • Private outdoor seating • Private hammocks • Private lawn and shoreline area • Private-use swim-entry area • Seasonal Natural Lake Cold Plunge area • Included pontoon boat • Included canoe • Included pedal boat • Two included small kayaks Grant Island has other separately booked accommodations and a seasonal management residence. Other guests and management may be present elsewhere on the island, but they do not share the Main Cottage, Main Cottage hot tub or designated Main Cottage waterfront area. The outdoor gym is located on the other side of the island near the smaller accommodations. Main Cottage guests may use it, but the gym is shared. A diving board is not included with the Main Cottage reservation. PRIVATE HOT TUB: The Main Cottage has its own private outdoor hot tub with space for up to six people. The Main Cottage hot tub is reserved exclusively for Main Cottage guests and is separate from the hot tub used by guests staying in Grant Island’s smaller accommodations. Please follow all posted hot-tub rules and operating instructions. INCLUDED PRIVATE PONTOON BOAT: One pontoon boat is included with the Main Cottage at no additional cost. The pontoon is reserved for Main Cottage guests and may be used for: • Transportation between the mainland parking area and Grant Island • Recreational lake cruising • Fishing • Birdwatching • Exploring Brantingham Lake • Enjoying sunsets on the water The included pontoon has a maximum guest capacity of eight, subject to the vessel’s loading, passenger and safety instructions. All operators must: • Be at least 18 years old • Complete the required Grant Island Rentals livery orientation • Complete any required operator documentation • Follow all boating, docking and safety instructions • Comply with the boat’s passenger, loading and capacity limits FUEL IS INCLUDED: Fuel for the included pontoon boat is included with your reservation. When the fuel level becomes low or the tank is empty, contact management. We will refill the boat so your group can continue using it. HOW THE PONTOON ORIENTATION WORKS: When you arrive at the mainland parking area, we meet you using the pontoon boat included with the cottage. After your group and belongings are loaded, the host operates the boat during the trip to Grant Island. During the ride, we explain: • Boat controls • Docking procedures • Operating boundaries • Passenger and loading limits • Life-jacket requirements • After-dark guidance • Fuel-level monitoring • How to request a fuel refill • Other important safety requirements Once the orientation is complete, approved operators may use the pontoon during the reservation. Recreational lake use is included. After-dark boat operation is allowed only when required navigation lights are working and proper flotation devices are worn. Guests must bring a working flashlight and must remain visible to other potential nighttime boaters. If your group does not want to operate the pontoon, we are also available to assist with transportation using one of our other pontoon boats. IMPORTANT PONTOON CONDITION DISCLOSURE: The pontoon included at no additional cost is an older working boat. Its seat vinyl is visibly weathered, faded and cracked in places. It is provided as a functional transportation and recreational boat rather than a new or premium pontoon. . Boat use and availability remain subject to weather, maintenance, lake conditions and safety requirements. INCLUDED PRIVATE WATERCRAFT: The following watercraft are also included at no additional cost and reserved for Main Cottage guests: • One canoe • One pedal boat • Two small kayaks These watercraft may be used for leisurely lake exploring, fishing and enjoying the Main Cottage waterfront. Use remains subject to weather, maintenance, safe lake conditions and compliance with all life-jacket and operating instructions. SEASONAL NATURAL LAKE COLD PLUNGE: During Grant Island’s cooler spring and fall seasons, Brantingham Lake becomes our natural cold plunge. Main Cottage guests have access to the designated cold-plunge entry area within the cottage’s private-use waterfront section. A water thermometer displays the current lake temperature so you can see how cold the water is before entering. The Seasonal Natural Lake Cold Plunge is typically available: • From the April seasonal opening through early June • From late September through the November 1 seasonal close Availability depends on current weather, lake, dock and safety conditions. This is a natural lake-water experience, not a dedicated or temperature-controlled cold-plunge tub. FISHING AND LAKE LIFE: Brantingham Lake offers excellent fishing. Fish found in the lake may include: • Largemouth bass • Smallmouth bass • Rainbow trout • Perch • Bullhead • Pickerel • Other seasonal freshwater species Use the included pontoon, canoe or kayaks to fish, explore the shoreline or enjoy the scenery. Brantingham Lake is also known for its loons, ducks, geese, bald eagles and other wildlife. PRIVATE FIRE PIT: The Main Cottage has its own private fire pit beside the waterfront. We provide a small starter amount of firewood. Guests planning more than one fire-pit evening during their stay should bring or purchase additional clean, dry firewood locally. Please follow all posted fire-safety requirements and any temporary burn restrictions. PELLET STOVE: The Main Cottage has a pellet stove that guests may operate after receiving instructions. The stove is available throughout the operating season. Pellets are supplied during cooler spring and fall periods when the stove is needed. Guests must follow all operating, loading and shutdown instructions and must contact management if they have any difficulty using the stove. ADVENTURE RENTALS AND EXPERIENCES: Grant Island operates a boat, Jet Ski and ATV rental business. Main Cottage guests receive: . Optional paid rentals and upgrades may include: • Jet Skis • Newer or upgraded pontoon boats • Additional boat rentals • ATVs • UTVs and side-by-sides • SUPs • Additional kayaks • Sailboats • Fishing equipment • Other seasonal recreational equipment Hosted lake experiences may also include: • Wakeboarding • Waterskiing • Tubing We provide the water-sports equipment and life jackets for hosted experiences. Ask about current availability, group requirements and pricing. ON THE NEARBY MAINLAND: • Two popular restaurants and bars • Local general store • Hiking and outdoor recreation • Horseback riding IN THE SURROUNDING REGION: • Adirondack State Park • Tug Hill recreation • State parks • Regional wineries and tasting rooms • Fishing, boating and hiking • Nature and wildlife HOW YOUR ARRIVAL WORKS: Guests arrive at the designated mainland parking area. We meet you there using the pontoon included with the Main Cottage, help load your belongings and transport your group to Grant Island. During the trip, we provide the required pontoon orientation and explain the island layout. Once on the island, we show you: • The Main Cottage • Bedrooms and bathroom • Kitchen and appliances • Private hot tub • Private dock and waterfront area • Fire pit • Included watercraft • Pellet stove • Seasonal Natural Lake Cold Plunge area, when available • Pontoon docking and operating procedures • Pontoon fuel procedure We remain available throughout your stay to answer questions, help with transportation, refill the included pontoon when needed, and address anything requiring attention. GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING: Your reservation includes private use of the Main Cottage and its designated private-use section of Grant Island. It does not include exclusive use of the entire island. Other guests may be staying in the island’s smaller accommodations, and management remains elsewhere on the island during the operating season. The Main Cottage, private hot tub, dock, fire pit, shoreline, swim-entry area, pontoon and included non-motorized watercraft are reserved for your group. The outdoor gym is shared and located on the other side of the island. A diving board is not included with this reservation. Please review Guest access and Other things to note for complete details about the bedroom doors, pontoon condition, boating requirements, fuel, pets, parking, waivers, cold plunge, heating, cooling and island layout. OTHER GRANT ISLAND STAYS: Need additional accommodations for friends or family? Grant Island also offers: • Stabbin Cabin #1, sleeps 2 • Stabbin Cabin #2, sleeps 2 • Waterfront Glamping, sleeps 3 • The Floater Houseboat, sleeps 2 • Entire Grant Island, sleeps 17 . DOG POLICY: The standard pet fee shown at booking covers up to two dogs per reservation. Please declare your pets when booking and tell us the exact number of dogs your group plans to bring. A third or fourth dog may be considered with advance written approval. Additional fee: • Third dog: $150 per reservation • Fourth dog: $150 per reservation After approval, the additional dog fee will be added to or requested through the booking platform before arrival. The maximum is four dogs. DOG BEHAVIOR RULES: All dogs must: • Have no aggressive history, tendencies or behavior • Remain safely under their owner’s control • Not create excessive or persistent barking • Not create disruptive noise • Not damage the cottage, furniture, grounds, boats or other property • Not create an unsafe or disruptive atmosphere for other guests, animals or management Dogs may be off leash when they are safely and reliably under their owner’s control. Guests must leash their dogs whenever control cannot be maintained or when requested by management. The island owners have a small, friendly dog who may occasionally visit. Guests staying elsewhere on the island may also have dogs. All required pet information, acknowledgments and waivers must be completed before arrival. Assistance animals are handled according to applicable law and the policies of the booking platform. Your reservation includes private use of Grant Island Main Cottage and its designated private-use section of the island. PRIVATE TO YOUR RESERVATION: • Main Cottage • Four second-floor bedrooms • One in-house bathroom with shower, toilet and sink • Full kitchen • Front porch • Private hot tub • Private dock • Private BBQ grill • Private fire pit • Private outdoor seating • Private hammocks • Private lawn and shoreline area • Private-use swim-entry area • Seasonal Natural Lake Cold Plunge area • Included pontoon boat with fuel included • Included canoe • Included pedal boat • Two included small kayaks BEDROOM PRIVACY: • Bedrooms 1 and 2 have curtain entrances instead of solid doors • Bedrooms 3 and 4 have solid sliding doors OTHER PEOPLE ON GRANT ISLAND: This reservation does not include exclusive use of the entire island. Grant Island has other separately booked accommodations and a seasonal management residence. Other guests and management may be present elsewhere on the island, but they do not share your cottage, bathroom, private hot tub, designated dock or private waterfront section. SHARED ACCESS: The outdoor gym is located on the other side of the island near the smaller accommodations. Main Cottage guests may use the gym, but it is shared with other island guests. A diving board is not included with the Main Cottage reservation. PONTOON BOAT: One older pontoon boat is included and reserved for Main Cottage guests. The pontoon has a maximum guest capacity of eight. All operators must be at least 18 and complete the required Grant Island Rentals livery orientation before operating it. The boat may be used for mainland transportation, fishing and recreational lake use. After-dark boat operation is allowed only when required navigation lights are working and proper flotation devices are worn. Guests must bring a working flashlight and must remain visible to other potential nighttime boaters. Fuel is included. Notify management when the fuel becomes low or the tank is empty, and we will refill the boat. The included pontoon’s seat vinyl is weathered, faded and cracked in places. Paid upgraded pontoon options may be available. CERTAIN AREAS REMAIN PRIVATE TO OTHERS: Other accommodations, docks, hot tubs and marked operational areas may be private to other guests or management. Please respect all posted signs and property boundaries. We meet you at the mainland parking area using the pontoon boat included with your reservation. We help load your group and belongings, operate the boat during the trip to Grant Island, and provide the required livery orientation while traveling across the lake. The orientation includes: • Pontoon controls and safe operation • Passenger and capacity limits • Docking procedures • Operating boundaries • Life jackets and safety equipment • After-dark guidance • Fuel-level monitoring • How to notify us when the pontoon needs fuel Once on the island, we show you: • Main Cottage • Bedroom layout • Bathroom • Full kitchen • Private hot tub • Private dock and waterfront • Fire pit • Included canoe, pedal boat and kayaks • Pellet stove • Seasonal Natural Lake Cold Plunge area, when available • Pontoon docking and operating procedures We answer your questions and make sure approved operators understand the pontoon before giving your group space to enjoy the cottage and its private-use section of the island. Management is based elsewhere on Grant Island during the operating season and remains available through the booking platform’s messaging system or by phone. When the included pontoon needs fuel, notify us and we will refill it. If your group does not want to operate the included pontoon, we are also available to assist with transportation using one of our other pontoon boats. Please report any safety, cleanliness, maintenance or operational concern as soon as it arises so we have an opportunity to inspect and address it during your reservation. Grant Island is a privately owned island on public Brantingham Lake in the Adirondacks. The Main Cottage offers a boat-in private-island vacation experience with a private-use waterfront section, pontoon boat, hot tub, dock, fire pit, swim-entry area and included non-motorized watercraft. Brantingham Lake itself is a public lake. Other residents, property owners and recreational boaters may be on the water. The lake is known for boating, fishing, swimming, birdwatching, stargazing and classic Adirondack lake life. On the nearby mainland, guests will find two popular restaurants and bars, a local general store, hiking and seasonal recreation. The surrounding Adirondack and Tug Hill region also offers state parks, horseback riding, wineries, hiking trails and other outdoor activities. Because Grant Island is accessed by boat, bring the food, clothing, medication and personal supplies your group expects to need. PLEASE REVIEW THESE DETAILS BEFORE BOOKING: 2027 PEAK-SUMMER STAYS: The Main Cottage is rented only in full Saturday-to-Saturday weeks from Saturday, June 19 through Saturday, September 11, 2027. Peak-season check-ins run from June 19 through September 4. Outside this period, stays generally have a 2-night minimum. The live booking calendar controls exact availability and minimum stays. ISLAND LAYOUT: Your reservation includes private use of the Main Cottage and its designated private-use section of Grant Island. It does not include exclusive occupancy of the entire island. Other guests may be staying in the smaller accommodations, and management remains elsewhere on the island. Your cottage, bathroom, hot tub, dock, fire pit, shoreline, swim-entry area and included watercraft are private to your group. The outdoor gym is shared. A diving board is not included with this reservation. BEDROOM PRIVACY: All four bedrooms are upstairs. • Bedroom 1 has a queen bed and curtain entrance • Bedroom 2 has a full-size double bed and curtain entrance • Bedroom 3 has a full-size double bed and solid sliding door • Bedroom 4 has two twin beds and solid sliding door Bedrooms 1 and 2 do not have solid doors. BATHROOM: The cottage has one private in-house bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. It is reserved exclusively for Main Cottage guests. INCLUDED PONTOON CONDITION: The pontoon included at no additional cost is an older working boat. The seat vinyl is visibly weathered, faded and cracked in places. The included boat should not be expected to have the appearance or upholstery condition of a new or premium rental pontoon. . PONTOON OPERATION AND FUEL: The included pontoon has a maximum guest capacity of eight. Every operator must: • Be 18 or older • Complete the Grant Island Rentals livery orientation • Complete required documentation • Follow all operating, docking and safety instructions • Respect passenger, loading and capacity limits Recreational lake use is included. After-dark boat operation is allowed only when required navigation lights are working and proper flotation devices are worn. Guests must bring a working flashlight and must remain visible to other potential nighttime boaters. Fuel is included with the reservation. When the fuel level becomes low or the tank is empty, guests must notify management. Management will refill the pontoon. Boat use remains subject to weather, maintenance and safe lake conditions. Contact management immediately if the boat has an operational or safety concern. We can also assist with transportation using another pontoon when needed. SEASONAL NATURAL LAKE COLD PLUNGE: The Seasonal Natural Lake Cold Plunge takes place in Brantingham Lake within the Main Cottage private-use waterfront area. It is not a dedicated, sanitized or temperature-controlled cold-plunge tub. The experience is typically available: • From the April opening through early June • From late September through the November 1 seasonal close A water thermometer displays the current lake temperature. Water temperature, clarity, depth and conditions vary naturally. Guests must: • Use the designated entry area and ladder • Enter gradually • Never jump or dive into cold water • Never participate alone • Use the plunge during daylight hours • Never participate while impaired by alcohol, cannabis, medication or another substance • Follow all posted instructions • Exit immediately if dizzy, distressed or unable to control breathing • Dry off and warm up promptly afterward Cold-water immersion is optional and is not appropriate for everyone. Access may be closed because of lightning, wind, weather, ice, water conditions, dock conditions, maintenance or another safety concern. DOG POLICY: The standard pet fee shown at booking covers up to two dogs. Please declare your pets when booking and disclose the exact number of dogs before arrival. A third or fourth dog requires advance written approval. Additional charge: • Third dog: $150 per reservation • Fourth dog: $150 per reservation After approval, the additional fee will be added to or requested through the booking platform before arrival. Maximum: four dogs. Dogs may be off leash only when safely and reliably under their owner’s control. Dogs may not: • Have aggressive histories or tendencies • Display aggression toward people or animals • Create excessive or persistent barking • Create disruptive noise • Damage the cottage, boats, furnishings or grounds • Disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the island Management may require a dog to be leashed whenever necessary for safety or guest comfort. Other dogs and the island owners’ small dog may be present elsewhere on Grant Island. All required pet waivers and acknowledgments must be completed before arrival. REQUIRED SAFEGUEST VERIFICATION AND WAIVERS: Before arrival, the booking guest must complete SafeGuest verification and the required personal liability acknowledgments. Every adult guest must complete and sign an individual liability waiver. When dogs are included, all required pet information, acknowledgments and waivers must also be completed before arrival. MAINLAND PARKING: Two mainland parking spaces are included. A third or fourth vehicle or trailer requires advance approval and may carry an additional parking fee. A trailer counts as one vehicle. The exact additional fee will be confirmed based on the vehicle, trailer and available space. The maximum is four vehicles, including trailers. Guests may not arrive with more than four vehicles. 420 AND SMOKING: Grant Island is 420-friendly outdoors only. Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Main Cottage or any other enclosed accommodation. Please dispose of smoking materials safely and be considerate of other guests elsewhere on the island. HEATING AND COOLING: The Main Cottage does not have air conditioning. Ceiling fans and portable fans are provided. The pellet stove is available throughout the operating season and may be used after instruction. Pellets are supplied during cooler spring and fall periods. Contact management if you have any difficulty operating the pellet stove. KITCHEN: The cottage has a full kitchen, but there is no dishwasher. Guests are responsible for washing their dishes. FIREWOOD: A small starter amount of firewood is supplied for the private fire pit. Guests planning more than one fire-pit evening should bring or purchase additional clean, dry firewood. INCLUDED WATERCRAFT: Private to the Main Cottage reservation: • One pontoon boat with fuel included • One canoe • One pedal boat • Two small kayaks Watercraft access is subject to weather, maintenance, safety and lake conditions. ADVENTURE-RENTAL DISCOUNT: . Paid rentals, pontoon upgrades and hosted experiences vary by date, weather, maintenance and availability. OUTDOOR ISLAND CONDITIONS: Grant Island is a wooded lake-island environment. Rain may leave docks, boats, porch furniture, paths and outdoor cushions wet. Insects, wildlife, pine needles, tree debris, wind, waves and rapidly changing Adirondack weather are normal parts of the experience. PLEASE REPORT CONCERNS DURING YOUR STAY: Contact us immediately through the booking platform’s messaging system if you encounter a safety, cleanliness, maintenance or operational concern. This includes difficulty with: • The included pontoon • Pontoon fuel level • Canoe, pedal boat or kayaks • Dock or swim-entry area • Natural lake cold plunge • Private hot tub • Pellet stove • Kitchen appliance • Plumbing • Wi-Fi • Roku or television • Bedroom curtains or sliding doors • Cleanliness • Outdoor conditions Prompt reporting allows us to inspect the issue, assist your group and make corrections while you are still staying with us. CHECK-IN AND CHECKOUT: Standard check-in is 1:00 PM. Standard checkout is 10:00 AM.. REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: This listing requires a refundable $500 security deposit. The booking guest must complete the required SafeGuest documents and security-deposit process electronically before arrival. No cash security deposit is collected at check-in. Any deposit release or damage claim is handled according to SafeGuest's terms.