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!

Had a glorious time - went during a cold and wet spell in spring so we had the island to ourselves. Lots of exploring and solitude and building fires. Our host was super helpful and responsive! Would love to be back to swim and kayak during warmer days.