A very pleasant, peaceful place to stay. The hosts were very proactive about making sure we had a great stay and did everything to could to make it as stress-free as possible.

Check-in, check-out, all communication with the owner was A. Great place for some quiet peaceful camping/glamping. Plenty to do, swim, kayak, fish, hike around the island, or just relax…it’s very peaceful and quiet. Kitchen facilities are great. Mind you its a camping kitchen, but grill, propane, utensils, plates, pots pans, everything you would need is provided…except for the food. Cabin was comfortable and clean, plenty of room. Overall I’d say the place is A

We had two adults, two teens and one very active dog. Guess who was NOT thrilled with the no-plumbing no-electricity situation?!? But that’s the point- reconnect with nature and slow down. We even got them off their phones for a while. (Although internet is strong! Totally remote workable) The island is beautiful and serene and clean. A great escape from the hustle and bustle of DC (where we live). We fished in the canoe, wandered around in the kayaks….. Our dog Archie roamed the island (he is very friendly and we got permission from every other guest before we let him loose!) and he truly felt like a king. We’ve never seen him so happy. Don’t let the no-plumbing deter you- it is more than liveable and actually a strong reminder of the excess we live in during our usual lives. It is open to the public and there are other guest houses so it’s not totally a “private” island but it was rare to see other people and when we did everyone was super nice. Kent and Heather are *GREAT* hosts— kind, welcoming, accommodating…. And will do everything to make your stay wonderful. Thank you!

We had an awesome time at the 1 BSI A-Frame. It was exactly as advertised. It was so nice to just pack our food, drinks, and personal items. Kent and his team provided everything else. The island is lovely with very little foot traffic. We had an fantastic time on the rope swing and swimming to the raft. Kent was very communicative and responsive. Don’t be scared about the composting toilets and manual shower - all the instructions are there and it’s pretty clean. Can’t wait to go back next summer!