Valentine's Day: heart-shaped island for sale Most people are happy with a bunch of flowers or a meal out for Valentine's Day. But if you happen to have more money than sense, and are desperate to get into the good books (or the bedroom) of a certain someone tomorrow, then buying the object of your affections a heart-shaped island will definitely make your feelings clear. You'd be in good company if you did so. In the late 1800s George W.Boldt, an American hotelier famous for popularising Thousand Islands dressing at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York, bought his wife a heart-shaped island in the Saint Lawrence river, later building a castle upon it. Sadly, she died before the castle was completed - but perhaps that makes the story even more romantic. As luck would have it, there is a perfect heart-shaped island on the market. About 45 minutes north of Montreal in Canada, in a lake among the Laurentian mountains, you'll find Blueberry Island. With a price tag of around £894,000, the island is not cheap, but it's a relatively low price to pay to join the island-owning jetset that includes Johnny Depp, David Copperfield and Richard Branson. Unlike most celebrities' private islands however, this is no extravagant tropical retreat. The 2.5 acre island is largely filled with forest, and the only accommodation is not a luxury villa, but a red cedar log cabin. None the less, it's a place that would be perfect for romance. The log cabin, for all its rustic appearance, has a fully-equipped kitchen and roaring fireplace, plus a wraparound deck that offers great views of the water. If you're planning to pop the question onsite, there's plenty of romantic walks to be had among the trees, and even a small sandy beach. Plus a sauna, in case the chilly Canadian weather is dampening your ardour. Practicalities are not particularly sexy, but potential buyers might be pleased to know that - unlike many islands - Blueberry Island has power, telephone and internet connections all set up, as well as a water supply. So if your loved one says yes to that proposal, you'll be able to tweet the news to your heart's content. And if not - well, at least you'll be able to ring up a friend and cry down the phone. Blueberry Island: around £894,000, from Vladi Private Islands (+49 40 33 89 89) In pictures: 10 romantic homes to propose in