Why Us
WE LOVE IT HERE, YOU WILL TOO!
Welcome to the Hart House.
THE HART HOUSE STORY
The Hart House tales begin in 1872. Built by Elizer K. Hart, the “cottage” was located on Heart Island. In 1892, The Boldt’s purchased the island from Hart’s widow, Louise. Everyone knows the story about George Boldt’s castle, but few realize he moved the Hart cottage across the ice to Wellesley Island to make room for his castle. Using it as a residence and then the club house for his elite golf and polo resort, The Hart House legacy would continue on. Many local residents remember either staying at or visiting friends who lived at the Hart House when it was used as a dormitory for the TI Club employees in the 70’s. Then in 1994, the property was purchased and transformed into a bed and breakfast and wedding venue. Playing off the Hart name, hundreds of weddings were performed in the “chapel”. The stained glass is still there today. In 2005, a commercial kitchen was added. Local residents may also remember the fine dining restaurant that served dinner and buffet brunch. It received several awards and was written about in the Watertown newspaper. But winter in the 1000 islands can be brutal, and the property was again on the market. Purchased in 2010, the Hart House served as a personal residence, whole house rental and sometime wedding venue. In 2020 the Hart House began it's journey back from years of being vacant. It's a long road but slowly the Hart House has taken shape. We started by offering VRBO style whole house rental so families can have a safe place to be together in one place to enjoy each-other during the Covid pandemic. Summer 2022 saw concerts, running events, Mother's Day retreat and more. In late August 2022, we started offering limited Bed & Breakfast accommodations and starting 2023's summer season we are in full B&B mode offering breakfast to our guests. Other packages and amenities will be unveiled as the summer gets underway. We hope you will join us for a boutique hospitality experience or a retreat to relax, rejuvenate and renew. - Jamie and Marianne







MEET MARIANNE AND JAMIE
Marianne and Jamie grew up on different coasts but share a love for the river and it's history. Join them at the Hart House and make wonderful memories of your own.

Marianne Pyke-Kalousdian
Owner

Rachael Kalousdian
Interior Design

Jamie Kalousdian
Owner
GET IN TOUCH
We look forward to your questions
Give Us a Call
We love talking about the Hart House, it's history and where it's going. Please call about why you should stay with us in the 1000 Islands. 315-215-4061
Send Us an Email
Don't have time for a phone call, send us and email. 1000islandharthouse@gmail.com
Drop By and Talk
If you see us working in the yard or sprucing up the place, feel free to stop and talk. We'd love to give you a tour.