The Island cottage is on Grant Island which sits nicely in the middle
of Brantingham Lake. Brantingham Lake has a 15 mile circumference
and is located 45 minutes north of Utica via rt 12. Located 2 hrs
from Albany and 4.5 - 5.5 hrs from NYC depending on traffic.
On weekends the lake is lively with plenty of boating and watersports
and on weekdays it is usually very quiet and peaceful.
The island is approximately 2 acres and has 2 cottages. We rent both
cottages at special request but normaly rent only one. The other
cottage is for management. There is usualy only one other person on
the island to make sure that things are running soothly, to help you
with anything and to answer any questions you may have.
The Island Rental Cottage is a 4 bedroom cottage sleeping up to 8(see
pricing) which comes fully equiped with all amenities. Coffee maker,
Stove, Micorwave, Silverware, China, Pots, Pans, Large sink, CD, DVD,
VCR, Stereo Surround sound theatre system, Super Nintendo. High
Speed Internet access is included at no extra charge. Computer is a 1.3 mhz with 256mb ram. It is installed with many programs including MS Office, Adobe Photoshop 7, AOL and PC anywhere if you need to access your home computer.
A 25 hourspower electric start pontoon boat is included in the rental so you can travel at your leasure.
Bed arrangement consits of the following: Bedroom 1 - Queen bed,
Bedroom 2 - Double bed, Bedroom 3 - Double Bed, Bedroom 4 - 2 single
beds. Living room has a pull out futon. You can bring your own linens or they can be supplied for $20/set.
Cottage has an active brick fireplace and a limited amount of wood is
supplied.
Outside there is an accent lit walkway to the lake area. There is a
picnick table, Grill, lounge chairs and hammock to relax in.
Water area has a breakwall boarder in about 1 1/2 ft of water with a
dock along the shore, ladder and floating raft 50 ft from shore.
Washer and Dryer are available for $20 a day usage.
Management has two small dogs on the island whose pictures can be sent upon request. Both are very friendly and loveable but if you prefer not to
see them they are kept away.
Please email for rates.
Also available is our A frame cottage on the mainland shore which will sleep 4.