Island Escape Cottage, Thousand Islands, Family-Friendly, Channelside

Access to all that Clayton and the St. Lawrence River have to offer. Close to marinas and shopping. A family vacation favorite ideal for creating lasting memories. Close to the town of Clayton and a short trip to Canada. Access to Round Island is by personal boat only. ***MUST OWN OR RENT BOAT TO REACH COTTAGE***

The 6 bedroom/ 1.5 bath cottage with detached 2 bedroom/ ½ bath bungalow, and outdoor shower. Property over looks the channel. The well-appointed interior offers a fully equipped eat-in kitchen (seats 8) and formal dining room (serving buffet- seats 10). The large living room has beautiful water views, access to front porch, 50” HDTV w/ cable and DVR player for rainy days and card tables for playing games. The large screened in porch is ideal for watching sunsets and freighters pass by.

Bedrooms are furnished with new or newer mattresses and most rooms have portable fans. The main house has is a small shower in the full bath and a ½ bath. The bungalow includes a ½ bath. Outside amenities include large side yard and back yard, outdoor shower, Adirondack chairs, hammock, picnic table, and charcoal and gas grill. The side yard is a popular spot for morning coffee and catching up on the previous evenings shenanigans.

The dock is in site of the kitchen window and front porch, which is helpful for watching swimmers from a distance. The dock is suitable for 1 BOAT up to 26’ long. Cleats surround majority of the dock for occasional visitors.

Round Island is a car free island that can only be reached by boat (no public transport). The island has scenic paths for walking and trail running and was once home to the historic Frontenac Hotel. The small island post office host’s weekend yoga classes, exhibitions, book exchange, and a public tennis court.

The quaint town of Clayton is a quick 10-minute boat ride and a popular spot for getting ice cream, shopping, and riverfront dining. Other area attractions include: The Antique Boat Museum, Bolt Castle, Clayton Opera House, River boat tours and fishing charters etc.

Our well loved cottage is best suited for those seeking a quintessential island experience who enjoy the outdoors, appreciate historic river homes and is comfortable being in nature.