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Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships.

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A lakeside deck with Adirondack chairs, a wooden table, and a stone bench.
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A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a lantern.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dog. There are multiple windows, a kitchen area, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

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Wellesley Island, NY
  • Place, Lake of the Isles
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Boldt Yacht House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

2 Twin Beds

Loft

2 Twin Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Wellesley Island

Located in Wellesley Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Boldt Castle is a notable landmark, 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Wellesley Island, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Isles - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Boldt Yacht House - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Dewolf Point State Park - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Keewaydin State Park - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 28 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rapid Valley Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riley's by the River - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rondette - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships.?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships. on Jun 12, 2027 start from $498, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront cottage where you feel like you can touch the ships. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake of the Isles, Saint Lawrence River, and Boldt Yacht House. Boldt Castle and Heart Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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. 75 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Very gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts thought of just about everything to make our stay an awesome experience. Their place is very well kept, in a wonderful location and we could ask for better hosts. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the property and adding photos to your review. We are very happy to know you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a hidden gem right on the St. Lawrence River. Our hosts were gracious and friendly and are very detail oriented - they are very customer focused. This was our first VRBO experience and I would highly recommend this location to all my friends & family. We enjoyed spending hours on the deck overlooking the river. This was an amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2026
Craig, Thank you for your review. We are glad that your first VRBO experience was good, our goal is that you and everyone else have a good experience at the cottage. Thank you for staying at our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cottage with everything you need. Thankful for it being pet friendly, our dog loves the river. Hosts are very friendly and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2026
Thank you for staying at the cottage, we really know Clayton’s Love for the River. Thank you for your kind words and have a great rest of the summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless cottage (with kind of a rustic, modern, boathouse vibe), fully equipped, incredibly thoughtful attention to detail. Susan was easy to communicate with and it was lovely to meet Carlos at the property to get the lay of the land. The location on Wellesley Island was convenient and afforded stunning views of boats, boats, and more boats (LOVE those big ones).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and thank you for renting with us, we really appreciate that you took great care of the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carlos the owner was awesome. The house was coolly decorated and 100 % clean. The location was heavenly. It was a totally perfect week and experience.Thanks Carlos!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Thank you so much for staying at the cottage and thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our sixth year renting from Carlos and Susan. They are caring, wonderful hosts! Never disappointed. Hope to return in 2027!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The cottage is perfect. Everything you need, great location, lots of outdoor seating areas and beautiful River views. Book it before it's gone, it is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect as usual. Fantastic spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing vacation, and so much of it was because of how beautiful, peaceful, and serene this home and property are. The hosts were incredibly friendly and responsive. We had a small issue with the dishwasher during our stay, and the host went out of his way to come over and take a look at it, which we really appreciated.The property itself is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful views and plenty of space to truly relax and unwind. Our kids loved running around and fishing with their dad...they caught a ton of bass right from the property! Our dog loved it here too.There is so much to do around Wellesley Island and the Thousand Islands, including hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, and more. This was our second time visiting the area, and we’ll definitely be back.Thank you for helping make this such a beautiful and memorable family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a nice review. Many thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing on the River

This was the perfect property for a weekend of relaxing! I can’t wait to book our next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2020
Thank you Breynn, so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful a wonderful home, perfect from booking to departure!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Beautiful house and location, everything you could ever need to enjoy a beautiful and relaxing vacation
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we bring our pet, she feels very welcome. It is well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the great pictures, specially the one where Honey is enjoying the deck. We are very happy that you chose our cottage for your vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage in the Thousand Islands. The property was exactly as advertised—clean, comfortable, and incredibly relaxing. The serene surroundings and well-maintained amenities made it the perfect getaway. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wellesley Island retreat

Fantastic location with many spots for relaxing! Our hosts have done a great job with their property, and included many thoughtful extras upon arrival. In the forty years we’ve traveled to the area, this was our favorite!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2021
Thank you! We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves and we are looking forward to seeing you again next summer! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Great spot to ship watch! Our 4th stay at this location. Hosts make it easy to settle in & unwind. Future visits a must!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2023
Thank you so much for returning to our cottage. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and great location

My family and I had a wonderful, relaxing week at the property. Loved sitting on the deck and watching the ships go by. Lots of amenities as well as a bridge pass which came in handy for the short drive to Clayton and Alexandria Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2023
Thank you for staying at the cottage. We love to know that you and your family had a wonderful and relaxing week. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing. Definitely a 10/10!! House was clean, amenities were as advertised and the property is so close to the water. It was a perfect trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Thank you Laura, thank you for choosing our cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

This place was absolutely beautiful. They had everything we possibly needed from towels to washer and dryer. Very clean, with stunning views and river access. We would love to stay here again! 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2020
Thank you Zack! We look forward to seeing you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An ideal setting to enjoy the St. Lawrence River from the deck, dock, or even sitting up in bed. Watching the cargo ships glide by so close is breathtaking and we got excited about each one. The cottage is beautifully and comfortably decorated and the hospitality of the hosts is unprecedented. Carlos and Susan have thought about what vacationing travelers need to be comfortable, and then went a step further! The kitchen is totally stocked with every appliance, cookware, and utensil you might want, and then some. The bathrooms had courtesy supplies in case one forgot toiletries. There was even laundry detergent provided. The bedding and towels were high-quality and bleached clean. Overall, a rare “luxury” type of stay on the River. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2026
THANK YOU so much for your feedback we really appreciate that you took the time to let us know how you enjoyed the cottage and thank you for the photos they are wonderful . Have a great rest of the summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most beautiful place in the Narrows!

This is an excellent property! Clean and so modern inside! It had every amenity we could have wanted and more. Watching the BIG ships go by was our goal and this house was perfect! I've been visiting the St. Lawrence River for over 40 years and I highly recommend this beautiful cabin in the Narrows!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was so restful. We loved watching the boats from the deck and also the yard. The property is right on the water and it was clean enough to swim. Refreshing!!! Our hosts checked on us to make sure everything was satisfactory. It far exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage/Lovely Spot

This is a lovely well-appointed property whose photographs are very accurate. The hosts are very responsive and clearly had their guests in mind in furnishing the property. It is a fantastic location, very relaxing. We would definitely consider renting this property again. Scott P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2020
Thank you. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wellesley Island

Our stay was everything we hoped it to be. Visited family, watched ships, enjoyed the waterfront deck view, nice tvs, nicely stocked kitchen, very quiet and wonderful hosts. Super nice that a bridge pass was included. The tokens of appreciation left by host were super thoughtful. We had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Was our pleasure to have you and your family, we are very happy to know all of you enjoyed the cottage. Thank you.
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