Comparison · 9 material differences
Fisher Island Club vs The 'Quin House
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Verified September 2026
Private club
Verified September 2026 Fisher Island Club
Fisher Island property owners. The club states that Equity Membership is available to Fisher Island property owners and that each Equity Membership represents an equity ownership…
Private club
The 'Quin House
The club describes itself as "a club for the interesting and interested" and "a diverse community of leaders, creators, innovators, and influencers", and says that no matter one's…
What the records say
- Maximum age at joining: Fisher Island Club: Dependent children are covered by a parent's Equity Membership up to the age of 24; The 'Quin House: No published maximum age at joining.
- Minimum age: Fisher Island Club: No published minimum age; The 'Quin House: The club is for adults aged 21 and over.
- Geographic restriction: Fisher Island Club: No published geographic restriction; The 'Quin House: Non-Resident membership requires working and living outside a 50-mile radius of Boston.
- Annual dues: Fisher Island Club: Not publicly disclosed. The club refers to preferred member dues for equity members without stating an amount; The 'Quin House: The club states that membership is renewed on a yearly basis but does not publish dues; discounted two-year pricing exists for the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category and a lower-priced Non-Resident category exists, neither of them priced publicly.
Side by side
| Fisher Island Club | The 'Quin House | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Private club | Private club |
| Founded | 1987 (The club's own timeline says Fisher Island began development in the early 1980s and opened Fisher Island Club in 1987; it became an equity club in 1993. The island's history as a private estate runs back to William K. Vanderbilt II's acquisition in 1927.) | 2021 (The club states that The 'Quin House opened on 7 July 2021. Its building and lineage go back to the Algonquin Club, founded in 1886, whose clubhouse McKim, Mead & White completed at 217 Commonwealth Avenue in 1888.) |
| Headquarters | Fisher Island, United States | Boston, United States |
| Geographic footprint | Single club occupying a 216-acre private island in Biscayne Bay off Miami, reachable only by ferry or private yacht | Single 56,000 square foot clubhouse at 217 Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay, Boston |
| Members | Not publicly disclosed. The club states that the island has approximately 800 residences and that over 400 employees serve 800 families, but publishes no membership figure. | Not publicly disclosed |
| Chapters | Single club; no chapters | Single clubhouse; no chapters |
| Primary audience | Fisher Island property owners. The club states that Equity Membership is available to Fisher Island property owners and that each Equity Membership represents an equity ownership in the club. | The club describes itself as "a club for the interesting and interested" and "a diverse community of leaders, creators, innovators, and influencers", and says that no matter one's age, profession or creed, "if you're looking for your people, join us". |
| Typical member | Owners of residences on Fisher Island, drawn from more than 40 countries. The club says roughly 30 per cent of residents live on the island year-round and that residences range from 789 to over 9,500 square feet with prices from $2m to $40m. | Not publicly disclosed in numbers. The club characterises its membership as leaders, creators, innovators and rising stars, and reserves a discounted category for people working in the arts, civic and non-profit sectors who would otherwise be unable to join. |
| Qualification | ||
| Maximum age at joining | Dependent children are covered by a parent's Equity Membership up to the age of 24Stated as dependent children under the age of 24verified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published maximum age at joining |
| Minimum age | No published minimum age | The club is for adults aged 21 and overChildren aged 16 and over may accompany parents as guests for meals and may stay overnight when a parent is also staying; children over 6 are allowed during specific family programming and weekend brunch in Cafe Q; members' children under 21 may only be on the premises with a parentverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Geographic restriction | No published geographic restriction | Non-Resident membership requires working and living outside a 50-mile radius of BostonThe club describes it as an affordable option for those who need to travelverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | Not documented | Yes |
| Sponsor required | Not documented | Yes |
| Application process | The club publishes no application form or committee process. It directs prospective Equity Members, who must be Fisher Island property owners, to telephone the membership office or email the membership address, and offers a general membership enquiry link. | Membership is currently by invitation through a referral from a current member. Prospective members without a referral, and applicants for the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category, are directed to contact the membership team by email. The club encourages applicants to include a spouse or partner on the information submission. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. The published gate is property ownership on the island rather than a stated selection process. | Not publicly disclosed. The club publishes no acceptance rate, member cap or waiting-list information, though it states that the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category is limited to a select number of applicants. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosed. The club refers to preferred member dues for equity members without stating an amountverified September 2026 · source ↗ | The club states that membership is renewed on a yearly basis but does not publish dues; discounted two-year pricing exists for the Arts, Civic, Non-Profit category and a lower-priced Non-Resident category exists, neither of them priced publiclyverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosed. The club describes Equity Membership as representing an equity ownership in the club but publishes no purchase price or initiation figureverified September 2026 · source ↗ | The club confirms that membership carries a one-time initiation fee but does not publish the amount; no reliable published figure was locatedverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Equity membership representing an ownership interest in the club; term and transfer conditions are not publicly disclosed | Annual renewal, with a one-time initiation fee; Arts, Civic, Non-Profit pricing runs on a renewable two-year basis |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Member events and family activities run through the year; the club publishes no calendar publicly | Ongoing programming including speakers, book talks, culinary events, wellness activities and social events |
| Peer forums | Not documented | Not documented |
| Confidentiality | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed. The club publishes a set of club rules as a separate document. |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | No | No |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | No | No |
| Online community | No | No |
| Member directory | Not documented | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | No | Yes |
| Leadership development | No | No |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | No | Yes |
| Family programming | Yes | Partial |
| Spouse and partner programming | Yes | Yes |
| Next-generation programming | Partial | Not documented |
| Investment discussions | No | No |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | Not documented | Yes |
| Networking emphasis | Low | High |
| Social emphasis | High | High |
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