We have never been to the Thousand Islands and booking this vacation was a calculated risk. The listing for Westerly Cottage was enticing, but you never know what you will find. Well, we found a vacation paradise! The TI region is more beautiful and serene than any of the photos convey. The water is clear, the islands are varied and seemingly endless, and the people are so friendly! Best of all, dogs were welcomed everywhere we went. The full-day boat tour; Rock Island lighthouse; Thousand Island Park on Wellesley Island; the quaint downtown of Clayton with its Antique Boat Museum; lovely dockside restaurants and hopping marina were all fun local outings. But every day we were happy to return "home" to Westerly Cottage. It is impeccably clean and updated with WiFi, AC, Espresso and Keurig machines and new kitchen appliances in addition to a loft with an office set-up and television area. And a detailed visitor's guide to the house and surrounding area provides all the detail you will need. Our hosts provided everything one would want to enjoy a vacation in comfort and style. We did not spend much time indoors though, as the deck, dock, boat slips, dog swimming hole and walking path around the island drew us outdoors. We met many of the islanders as they took their evening stroll, cocktail in hand. Garrett and Kaitlyn, could not have worked harder to create a lovingly appointed space. They were instantly available for all of our questions, and guided us at every turn.