Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage
Stay at The Captain’s Cottage – Your 1000 Islands Getaway
Enjoy the charm and convenience of The Captain’s Cottage, perfectly located in the heart of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River. This spacious home sleeps up to 13 guests, featuring a main-floor master suite, three upstairs bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living and dining areas—all with new furniture, beds, and appliances.
Conveniently located near marinas, restaurants, museums, and just a short drive from Alexandria Bay, Wellesley Island, and more. We can also help arrange tours, charters, winery visits, or customized activities.
Make your 1000 Islands vacation unforgettable at The Captain’s Cottage! First floor master bedroom suite features a king size bed, private sitting area and full bath. Three bedrooms located on the second floor (2 Queen Rooms, 1 with Double Bed & Single Bunk) along with the second bathroom. Bedrooms can accommodate 9 guests. Sitting area outside the master bedroom complete with cable tv and double sofa bed for 2 additional guests. Living Room has Queen sofa bed with cable tv that can accommodate 2 additional guests. Large third bathroom located on the first floor with washer & dryer. Kitchen includes dishwasher, microwave, side-by-side refrigerator, and island with stools. Dining Room with family size table and chairs. All new appliances, fixtures, furniture, beds and linens!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Check out is 10AM. Please leave key on Island in the kitchen on the green dish.
Please be sure to wipe down all surfaces.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Property # 4586131
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Clayton
Clayton is home to this cottage. Boldt Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store.
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Thousand Islands Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Gananoque Station - 34 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Thousand Islands Winery - 10 min drive
The Boat Yard at French Bay - 2 min drive
The Wood Boat Brewery - 2 min drive
The Duck Diner - 14 min drive
Clayton Yacht Club - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage?
As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage on May 4, 2026 start from $389, 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 Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Chateau Country Inn and Captain's Cottage - Cottage located?
This family-friendly Clayton cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Clayton Marina and Lake Ontario. 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese and The Clayton Opera House are also within 2 mi (3 km).
About the host
Your host
Owner (Dede) lives onsite in the Chateau Main building and is available most days. I work remote Mon thru Fri. We own and Operate Clayton Island Tours as well. We operate Boat Tours of the 1000 Islands Daily on 5 different catamaran style covered boats. Our main attractions in the area are Boldt Castle and Rock Island State Park and Lighthouse. You can usually find your host pretty readily.
Why they chose this property
I am fourth generation family member to own and operate with Inn, cottage and now Clayton Island Tours along side my other family members.
What makes this property unique
After talking to many many guests, the main attraction for our Captains Cottage is the size of the home and the fact it accommodates up to 13 people right on the river. We are also nicely situated between 2 marinas which offer amenities for anyone bringing a personal watercraft of boat. We are also in a wedding destination kind of town and are closely located in proximity to various wedding venues, making accommodations for guests a quick and easy ride to and from. The owner is also willing to make reservations for golf outings, restaurant outings, and other various events or accommodations to make your stay here more memorable. We also sit on a beautiful part of the river where ships cruise right by us daily on their way to ports east and west. We do allow self-check in in the Chateau Country Inn building, our front foyer is set up to display your room welcome envelop with your keys for the Cottage readily available in the rack right when you walk in. Our cottage also includes linen for all beds and sofas. We also include a bonfire pit. When in stock we provide wood as well. Parking is free and plentiful right along side of the cottage making this very convenient. We can usually accommodate parking for a trailed boat or personal watercraft as well. Note: NY requires completion of a boaters safety course in order to be on the river. We are also close by to many state park beaches as well. We are also a quick drive to local coffee shops, mini golf course and the town of Clayton! Our area features several nice golf courses and some of the areas very best restaurants. Host is happy to steer you in the right direction! Breakfast can be provided for $12.50 per person - minimum 6 people with24 hours' notice. Clayton island Boat tours offer a Food Truck - Kays Kitchen. Usually, chefs' choice unless something specific is requested. Call host for more details. We also don't mind dropping our guests off to town to attend a function or event and later pick up.