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If I want to spend a few days on an isolated (but not deserted) island, what are my options?

I know that there are several deserted islands near and around New York, New Jersey and Maryland. I am not talking about them. The ideal one(s) I am looking for would have:

  • some basic living necessities (a small house or hut, electricity, running water etc.)
  • without wild animals (these ones, or those which typically make a horror movie plot)
  • isolation
  • be in touch with the world in case of an emergency
  • doesn't require to spend $1000s per day

So the question is: Can one go to such an island on vacation?

I am preferably looking near the Eastern coastline of USA.

Farhan
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Depending on how isolated you are looking for, there are plenty of cottages for rent on islands in Ontario. Here is a search result for island cottages on one site. Costs are from a few hundred per day. Some of these are not very isolated - only a few hundred yards from other cottages across the water, and may have boaters coming close to the island. All of them have the usual amenities.

Here are some more remote island rentals, from $500 per night.

I'm sure there are similar cottages for rent in New York.

DJClayworth
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I warmly recommend a trip to Channel Islands National Park. There are taps, pit toilets, a visitor centre, and accommodation for the park rangers. It's at the "wrong" coast, though.

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