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Morning Star Cottage

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A two-story house with a blue exterior and a white porch.
A house with a red door, white steps, and a mailbox.
View of the river and the Antique Boat Museum from front lawn
A pavilion with a sign reading "Clayton" by a lake, colorful chairs, and a picnic area.
Property grounds

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clayton, NY
  • Place, Antique Boat Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Morning Star Cottage

Charming cottage nestled in the heart of Clayton Ny, in the Thousand Islands. Voted one of the coolest small towns in North America, the cottage is now open for your vacationing pleasure.

Just one block from the majestic St.Lawrence river and walking distance from the Antique Boat Museum. There are many shops, restaurants and marinas to choose from. By the way, Clayton is located between scenic Cape Vincent and Alexandria Bay.

If you get tired of shopping, the fishing is great as well--, located near French creek and Frink park where you can fish from the wall or bring your boat and use the ramp by the Antique Boat Museum. Why not see a performance at the Clayton Opera House while you're in Clayton.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please leave cottage keys on the kitchen table & leave kitchen door unlocked.
No need to remove the sheets- this is your vacation!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Single cot available for more than 4 guests

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4223713
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

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 Saint Lawrence River. Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Clayton, NY

What's nearby

  • Antique Boat Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thousand Islands Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Clayton Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clayton Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 36 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boatyard at Carrier Bay - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪River Rat Cheese - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Yard at French Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Wood Boat Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rondette - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Morning Star Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Morning Star Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Morning Star Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Morning Star Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Morning Star Cottage located?

Situated in Clayton, this cottage is steps away from Lake Ontario and Antique Boat Museum. Thousand Islands Museum and 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming small house, nicely and completely stocked with everything we needed. Clean and comfy. Walking distance to all things downtown: food, coffee, beautiful water views and walks, parks, museum's. Safe and friendly neighborhood. Available host, responsive and available. Wonderful visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morning Star Cottage is absolutely delightful! Our host, Kathy, has a great eye for detail and anticipated our every need. The lodgings were spacious, clean, and extremely comfortable, not to mention beautifully decorated. The location was perfect. We had an easy and picturesque walk to town from Alexandria Street. Kathy provided us with plenty of information regarding local eateries and attractions. She is an outstanding host who is responsive and always available to chat, yet unobtrusive. We truly enjoyed our stay at Morning Star Cottage and definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Great place to stay

Good location for a stay in Clayton NY. Stayed there from a week of fishing and it is conveniently located walking distance from the municipal boat ramp that has no parking. The host was awesome and made the stay very enjoyable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Great place

Comfortable and cleanly, great location. Cute and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful location, great place, fantastic host. You can walk to all of Clayton’s major attractions and Alexandria Bay is a short drive away. Everything was amazing! We’ll keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well maintained. Everything you need is provided. Location is perfect for walking to downtown Clayton.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marci Y.

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

Enjoyable

Walking distance to everything. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Lovely cottage experience!

Morningstar Cottage is a lovely little spot both near the water and Clayton shops. It was very clean, comfortable and welcoming - would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cottage in a fantastic location. Kathy (host) was very responsive any time we reached out. We appreciated the cleaning lady coming halfway through our stay as well. Recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Excellent and location location

Wonderful cute cottage and even better location. Walking distance to so much in Clayton and short drive to Alexandria Bay. Clean and well stocked. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Perfect Vacation Cottage

This is the second time I have stayed at Morning Star Cottage and it was perfect for my needs. Very clean and spacious. It is close to the town dock, so very convenient for boaters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Granite W.

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

fishing fool

great little place to stay close to town and a block away from boat launch. Plenty of room for 2 trucks with bass boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great location great little house

Not on the water but you can see the bay from the front yard Everything in downtown is a nice short walk.Great visit, the coffee shop(Lyric) is right down the street.Great little house, the owner was very easy to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy was very nice and friendly to deal with. The cottage is as described and is definitely within walking distance to shops and restaurants.We would stay again if the opportunity arise. We truly enjoyed our stay.Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

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

Fishing trip

Wonderful host, great view, fabulous location for our 2 day fishing trip. Clean with all amenities and pet friendly very important for us! Loved this house & definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

Everything you need in a quiet friendly neighborhood.

This quaint and welcoming cottage, comfortably situated within easy reach of Clayton's attractions, boasts two bedrooms, laundry facilities, a living room, a kitchen, and a charming porch. My stay here was truly delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Clayton

Home was perfect location for exploring town . Close to everything, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Fantastic Experience

We were warmly welcomed when arriving and the cottage was very cozy and comfortable. It was spotless and had all the amenities needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan H.

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

Morningstar cottage

Location was perfect. Everything was exactly as describe. It made are vacation great. Hope to go back again next year. Thank you very much Kathy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
I'm so happy that you enjoyed your stay! More adventures next year :) . Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorie L.

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

Enjoyable place

Everything was very nice. Many things within walking distance. Area is beautiful. Be aware if you need 3 beds, as it says it sleeps 5, the last one is a cot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quaint older home in an excellent location in Clayton. You can actually see the Antique Boat Museum from the front yard. Off street parking. The host was responsive and easy to work with. Home had everything essential we needed for our 4 day stay. Appreciated laundry, 2 bedrooms, cleanliness, tissues, chairs in bedrooms, comfy sheets, etc etc. Pet friendly !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Clayton Cottage Charm

Morning Star Cottage was just what we needed for a long term stay. I have to say that the bathtub was wonderful! The location is perfect being an easy walk to the Antique Wooden Boat Museum and downtown Clayton. Our host was attentive to just the right degree. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 41 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Perfect Stay

Great little cottage located within easy walking distance to everything in Clayton. Beautiful sunset views from the pier just a block away and lovely views of bunnies hopping about in the garden from the kitchen window! Host is warm and welcoming. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Nice chill spot

Cute cozy cottage behind the main house, private driveway, very safe and secure area. Walking distance to most places, can hear a pin drop outside after 7pm. Owner and neighbors very pleasant :-) would stay again next year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Very pleased!

Nice sunny cottage with deck & plenty of space & supplies. 5 minute walk to a lovely downtown with boardwalk. Would go again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by kathy danielson

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Live and work right in the Village of Clayton. Owner of the Lyric Coffee House---formerly the Lyric Theatre--a historic theatre from 1914-1978. I can't think of living anywhere else--just love it!

What makes this property unique

Charming river style cottage, right in the heart of Clayton. Within walking distance to all major attractions, shops, restaurants

Languages:

English, Hungarian

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