Nestled in Alexandria Bay, New York, is a minute plot of land spanning just 3,300 square feet. Titled Just Enough Room Island, it has made history for being the smallest inhabited islet in the world.
Also known as Hub Island, the site is mainly filled with a home that was built in the 1950s by the Sizeland family who purchased the land.
Alongside the home, a single tree, two plants and a small beach for a garden can be found squeezed onto the island.
Just Enough Room is a part of the Thousand Islands in Alexandria Bay, which is a collection of 1,864 small areas of land dotted along the St Lawrence River.
The majority of the islands can barely host a single tree, yet Hub managed to fit a holiday home on top, making it the idyllic remote location for a trip away from the busyness of the city.
Decades after being built, the house still stands strong despite being closely surrounded by the elements. Hub has garnered increasing popularity as visitors board boats to paddle out and get a closer look at the structural anomaly. However, travellers hoping to get a glimpse should note that it remains as private property, meaning you can look but not touch.
Just Enough Room did not gain its title of smallest inhabited island until 1982, taking over Bishop Rock when its lighthouse became automated, eliminating the need for a consistent keeper to manually maintain the signal.
Situated off Britain’s southwestern tip, the Cornwall peninsula houses the island, which is a mere 46 meters long. According to the Guinness World Records, it retains the title of smallest island with a building.
