The cabin was originally built as a prop for the 2012 film adaptation of the novel 'The Red Queen'.
The island is entirely man-made, created specifically to host the house during the filming process.
The structure is built on a concrete foundation submerged in the reservoir to keep it stationary.
It is frequently referred to as the 'Island of Love' by local residents and visitors.
The interior of the house is often inaccessible to the public, serving primarily as an exterior visual landmark.
The surrounding water body is part of a larger river system that once featured historical water mills.
The Fisherman's House, known locally as the 'Love Island' cabin, is a small wooden cottage situated on a tiny, man-made island in the center of the Kozhynske reservoir. Connected to the shore by a narrow, manually-operated wooden footbridge, the structure is a popular landmark in the village of Staryi Solotvyn. Originally constructed as a set piece for a film production, the cabin was repurposed into a scenic destination for travelers. The surrounding reservoir provides a calm, reflective water surface that creates a mirror image of the cabin. The site is maintained by the local community as a picturesque park and photo location. It remains one of the most recognizable structures in the Zhytomyr region due to its isolated, fairy-tale aesthetic.
From the shoreline, capturing the house centered on the water with the footbridge leading to it.
Visit during the golden hour to capture the most dramatic reflections on the water.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the reservoir surroundings are heavily wooded and marshy.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes to navigate the earthen path leading to the bridge.
Do not attempt to cross the bridge if it is overcrowded; it has a limited weight capacity and is quite narrow.
