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Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 539.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included

OVERVIEW

Camp#2 Weekly Rental (Saturday to Saturday)

Riverfront Cottage located near Clayton, New York on the St. Lawrence River.

There is a beautiful view of the main shipping channel and the sunsets are spectacular.

This cottage is ideal for couples, fishermen or small families.

This cottage will sleep five people with two bedrooms and a sofa in the living area. The cottage includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker
Basic Cable TV and Free WiFi are provided. Boat dockage is included.

Bed Linens, Blankets, pillows, and towels are not provided. Cooking pots, pans, dishes, cups, and silverware are not provided.

Dogs are allowed with owners approval and There is a pet fee.

There is a children’s playground and a small sandy beach.

Enjoy the fishing, boating, kayaking, or just enjoy relaxing by the river.

Close to all the area attractions, including Restaurants, Stores, Golf courses, Museums, Boat tours, Wineries etc.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed with owners approval, send inquiry!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Clayton

Located in Clayton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Cornwall Brothers Museum and Rock Island Lighthouse State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clayton Marina and Thousand Islands Winery. 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, waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Clayton, NY

What's nearby

  • Blind Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Fort Drum - 29 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Queen's University - 57 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 34 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Yard at French Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Bay Pier House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wood Boat Brewery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included on 31 December 2026 start from NZ$218, 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 at Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thousand Islands cottage on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, marina included located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Ontario and within 3 mi (5 km) of Blind Bay and Grass Point State Park. Clayton Marina is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view. Close to everything. Cabin cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed you stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Cottage

Very well kept, very clean, peaceful, beautiful view of the river, host on site and very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
Deborah, Thank you for the nice review. Hope you come back and see us again sometime.
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10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Fishing trip

This is a perfect little cabin for my buddies and i to stay for a fishing vacation. Didnt have any problems during our stay and the owner was very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Thanks for the nice review. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Hope you come back again sometime.
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Awesome views of the St. Lawrence River

This is a peaceful and quiet setting which is exactly what we were looking for. Minutes from Clayton, Cape Vincent, and Alexandria Bay. Owners were accessable and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
We are glad you stayed with us. Hope you come back again. Thanks.
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8/10 Good

michael r.

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

Great place to stay

Awesome view and location. Pet friendly was terrific. If I had one concern it would be the small bathroom but I would stay again. Owners were great. I highly recommend them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks for the nice review. Hope you come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Wonderful week!

The property and grounds are very clean and well kept. The smaller cabins are perfect 4 a couple and young family. The 2 larger ones are much roomier. We had a wonderful time,owners are good people and very accommodating. If you fish or boat you will love it here. Quiet, spectacular view. Thank you Larry and Lee, Gods Blessings
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back and see us sometime. Always welcome!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolutely wonderful place!…. The cottage is small and is perfect for a couple or a small family.The views are incredible and the outdoor access is amazing. the owners have a row of Adirondack chairs right along the beach to sit and watch the ships go by ,watch the sunset, and enjoy water activities like swimming, boating, kayaking, and fishing. Downtown Clayton is absolutely picturesque along the water and it’s about a seven minute drive from the cottage. Alexandria Bay is less than 15 minutes away. tons of boat tours are available to explore the area and are very reasonably priced.The owners are so friendly and accommodating and will do everything to make your stay wonderfulwe have already booked our trip there for next year!
The dock and beach area
Sunset from the Adirondack chairs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. We are looking forward to having you return for another stay.
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4/10 Poor

James C.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
grossly insufficient hot water! no eating or cooking utensils! no bedding (sheets pillows,blankets) claims of marina included was a complete farce!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Sorry for your disappointment. Your review is our first bad review out of many 5 star and one 4 star reviews. That is a disappointment for us. We strive to provide clean, pleasant accommodations and if you read our reviews closely, you will see that we achieve these goals. The items that you mention in your review as missing are noted in our Vrbo listing. Even though you arrived without the items you would need, ie. Bedding, towels, blankets, dinning necessities. We hustled around and provided them to you, at no additional charge. In regard to your comment on the marina, it is listed as Vrbo suggested we list it. We provide free docking with electrical outlets to charge your batteries if you need to. Our Vrbo listing also states that we rent Saturday to Saturday and Check-in is 3pm and Check-out is 10 am. Yet you did not leave until around 4:30 pm We did not charge for that additional time. Our cleaning crew was not able to clean your camp. Lucky there was not someone else coming in that camp immediately.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Loved every minute!

Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2021
Thanks!! It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Relax on the River

We really enjoyed our visit to the river. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The docking is a HUGE bonus! Watching the ships pass by is just magical. But what we enjoyed the most was meeting wonderful friends we’ll have for a lifetime.❤️ We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Relax on the River

Great location on the river to enjoy the water. Kayaking, boating, fishing, or just relaxing and watching the the big ships pass and the beautiful sunsets. Lynn and Mabel were the perfect hosts. The area is safe and great for a solo traveler. Centrally located, it's so easy to get to Clayton, Alex Bay and Wellesley Island. Thank you for a perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lawrence e. s.

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

Great place great people

Clean neat great view
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed it here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George T.

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

Very nice hosts and perfect location

The owners were very friendly and accommodating....we had a wonderful stay
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed it. Come back and see us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Q.

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

Relax here

Great place to relax and recharge
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thanks for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

A wonderful area and property and cottage. Hosts were very friendly. Great price too!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you for the nice review. we enjoyed having you stay with us and we hope you come back sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Perfect location; cottage complete w everything u need!

We were right between Clayton Ny and A Bay! Perfect for tourists! The owners, The Bretsch family were extremely hospitable and welcome! We loved the cottage and water front property/fire pit. Enjoyed the many ships going by in the channel. Swimming was awesome! Perfect place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Larry/Lynn/ Lee Bretsch

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This cottage was built in the early 1950's and has been in the family since. Current owners, Lynn, Lee and Larry obtained ownership in 2000 and with their wives Mabel, Marsha and Susan have been sharing responsibilities and hospitality since then. We truly enjoy our renters and sharing this beautiful area known as the Thousand Islands.
We strive to keep our cottages neat and clean. some of our renters have been staying with us since the 1950's and 1960's. Many of our renters have enjoyed staying with us for years and continue to come back and we enjoy having them.

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