Whether you're planning a peaceful escape for two, a family vacation, or gathering your favourite people for a memorable getaway, Kissing Bridge Cottage & Cabins offers the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy life on the river.
Choose the stay that's perfect for you—from a cozy cabin for two, to the cottage for a family getaway, or reserve the entire riverside property for an unforgettable group retreat. Our riverside property is home to the original Kissing Bridge Cottage and two cozy cabins, each available to reserve individually for couples, families, and small groups looking for a relaxing retreat.
For larger gatherings, up to 8 guests, you can also choose our Exclusive Property Rental, giving your group private access to the entire property—including all three accommodations, the private beach, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, fire pits, and over 2.5 acres of beautiful Hammond River shoreline.
It's the perfect setting for family reunions, friends' getaways, milestone celebrations, or small retreats, allowing everyone to stay together while still enjoying their own private space.
Built in the 1940s by my grandparents and lovingly updated over the years by my husband and I, Kissing Bridge Cottage has always been a place where family and friends gathered to make memories. Today, we're honoured to share that tradition with our guests, whether you're here for a quiet couple getaway or creating new memories with the people you love most.
Nestled on beautiful Darling's Island beside the iconic covered bridge, our peaceful retreat offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, that keep guests returning year after year.
No matter how you choose to stay—with one of the cozy cabins, the cottage, or the entire riverside property—we look forward to welcoming you and helping you create memories that will last a lifetime.
SIMPLY MESSAGE ME, TO INQUIRE ON ANY AVAILABILITY.
Enjoy the gorgeous waterfront Hammond River views from any area of this small, simple studio cabin. Take in the wildlife and passing kayakers as you relax on your private deck. Accommodations suitable for 2 guests.
$160/per night Taxes incl.

**New** Mid - Season 2026
Slightly bigger than cabin #1, also a simple studio style with the closest views of the river and wildlife, most private of all 3 spaces, sleeps 2 people.
$172/pernight Taxes incl.
Perfect for families, reunions & friends
Sleeps up to 8 Guests.






Darlings Island is a small residential community on a tiny island about 30 km's East of Saint John NB. Access to the island is via our modern, concrete bridge that was built in 1996. The original Darlings Island covered bridge still remains but is closed to traffic. Because of the breathtaking beauty of the area, the covered bridge is still often used for weddings, community gatherings and photo opportunities.
Our island is a nature lovers paradise! Surrounded on all sides by thriving beautiful marshlands and river channels, with a variety of birds and wildlife that will never cease to amaze! The Nauwigewauk Community Club property begins directly on the other side of the covered bridge, includes the public beach and continues through its easy hiking trails. These follow the river, across the road to the marsh and loop through large maples, oaks and birch trees around the field and baseball diamond. There’s even a fun playground area and a fully enclosed tennis, pickleball and basketball court.
The original settlers of Darlings Island were attracted to the area by its lush and exquisite landscape. The spectacular scenery that spurred the initial settlement is closely linked to the interplay between the rolling topography of the land, the waters of the Kennebecasis River, the Hammond River and Darlings Lake. And I just happen to be a descendant of The Darling’s, dating back to the 1700’s!!
Darlings Island and surrounding area
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