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Great cottage with open water views of shipping channel!

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A grassy area with a large tree, a small building, and a body of water in the background.
A house with a porch, a flag, and a fence.
Private kitchen
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a green refrigerator, a stove, a sink, and a dining table with chairs.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Experience seamless connectivity
    Enjoy top-rated WiFi connectivity throughout your stay.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Clayton, NY
  • Place, Blind Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grass Point State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clayton Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Great cottage with open water views of shipping channel!



Great cottage on quiet, dead end lane. Perfect for families or couples. Sit on the deck or green and watch the ships pass you by. This is a quiet street of cottages with both weekenders and year-round residents. Our family has been coming to this special place on the river for my husband's entire 40+ years. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway, this is it.

There is a shared dock that you may swim or fish off of. The water is not deep. There's a chance you can keep a small boat at our shared dock - do not reserve this property unless you are OK either way - it depends on water levels, ect, which change all the time. Message us the week before your arrival and we'll let ya know. Otherwise you can launch the boat just down the road.

We have 3 window unit ACs.

YOU MUST BRING OUR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS!

This cottage is a 10 minute drive to Clayton, or about 15 minutes to Alexandria Bay
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1383987
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Clayton

Located in Clayton, this cottage is on a river. Thousand Islands Bridge and Boldt Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park. Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Clayton, NY

What's nearby

  • Blind Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Grass Point State Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Clayton Marina - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 34 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boatyard at Carrier Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Duck Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪River Rat Cheese - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Yard at French Bay - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great cottage with open water views of shipping channel! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great cottage with open water views of shipping channel!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great cottage with open water views of shipping channel!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great cottage with open water views of shipping channel! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ontario and Blind Bay. Grass Point State Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, beautiful and convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great Place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, clean, everything there. Especially appreciated the fast internet. Host was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Very clean, comfortable and quiet cottage with a beautiful view of the St Lawrence River.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Lawrence Riverfronts

Had a great time, the house was perfect, great location, very quiet will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, good location

Great place to stay with friends, friendly owners. Would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Clean, great location, beautiful views. No complaints. Great neighbors were super friendly. Highly recommend. We will be booking again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting for Relaxation

Everything was top notch. Owner friendly and very informative. Parents In Laws right next door. Exceptional vacation, hoping to go there again next year!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to relax and rejuvenate

The view is beautiful and the neighborhood is quiet and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing time on the river!

My mom and I were looking for an affordable waterfront cottage to rent at the end of summer and our expectations were exceeded with this property! The cottage itself has a clear view of the water, was immaculately clean when we arrived, and situated on the end of a quiet residential street. We enjoyed sitting and swimming off the dock, bike rides and morning runs around the neighborhood, and playing games and eating meals on the deck outside. The nearby village of Clayton, which we had never visited before, offered cute shops, a nice waterfront path, and restaurants to try out (including a brewery and distillery right in town)! Jennifer was a fantastic host, who made the reservation process easy and answered all questions I had leading up to and during our stay. We are so glad we found her rental and can’t wait to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway for R and R!

Due to Covid, we were not able to spend time with family in Florida as we do each August (my eldest attends college there and we typically extend the trip). We decided to head to the Thousand Islands for a few days to stay closer to home. I was looking for a quiet cottage on the river, but close to attractions. That is exactly what we got. The cottage was exactly as described. The street was very quiet and the neighbors were simply the best! We spent a lot of time just enjoying the view, watching the ships and the gorgeous sunsets. We also went on a boat tour, including Boldt castle and shopped the villages of Clayton and Alex Bay. The only thing that I would change would be to be able to swim right there, as we were hoping to. The bottom of the water was mucky. This didn’t detour us though, as there is a state park a mile up the road. Other than that, the cottage, location and overall trip was nearly perfect. Thank you, Jennifer, for a wonderful stay! I’m dreaming of heading back. Th only question that I have for myself is why haven’t I ever gone before?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip for families

The property is fantastic. It's a nice peaceful location near Clayton and Alexandria Bay for dining and shopping. The cottage was very clean and exactly as listed, I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2020
Thank you David. I'm glad your family loved it as much as we do! Thank you for being a wonderful guest. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The cabin was comfortable and the view was awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay... so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Time

The cottage was clean updated and right next to the water. It exceeded out expectations. The neighbours were friendly and the area was quiet. A great place to rest and it is easy to get to stea attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Brown

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We are a family with 3 teens and two dogs. We live in Texas, but are lucky enough to get to spend a great part of our summers in the Thousand Islands. There's no place we'd rather be.

Why they chose this property

My husband's grandpa purchased the cottage next door in 1975, and my husband has been coming to the river his whole life. His parents now own the cottage next door, and his aunt and uncle are across the street. When the neighbors decided to sell a few years ago, we simply couldn't pass it up. These places rarely leave families, because they are so special, and so full of memories and good times. We are so blessed to get our own space here at the river, and love getting to share it with friends and family.

What makes this property unique

While we won't be on site during your stay, we have family next door that can help in a pinch if something comes up.

Also, the views are the river are beautiful - there's a good chance you will literally see "ships passing in the night" during your stay.

There's also a good chance our family or neighbors will invite you for a cocktail while watching the sunset.
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