Exclusive & Private Island Getaway on the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Clayton, NY

Clayton Marina3 min drive
Antique Boat Museum5 min drive
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese5 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

NE Bedroom

1 King Bed

Rear Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

SE Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

West Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Luxurious, private and historic waterfront estate on 13 acres in the heart of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy your coffee in the morning from the porch overlooking The River, swim in our private cove, then go fishing or tubing with your family. A private, high-speed broadband link maintains connectivity with the mainland and enables remote work and videoconferencing. The home is under new ownership as of 2020 and has undergone some significant upgrades. The boathouse has deep dockage for 3+ boats (covered up to ~32 feet), including keeled sailboats.

THE ISLAND: Bluff Island is 2.5 miles NE of the Town of Clayton, and only reachable by private watercraft (we can assist with rentals). There are only four properties on the island, with trails for hiking, exploring and viewing wildlife. The estate features one of the only natural sand beaches in the 1000 Islands - perfect for swimming into the picturesque cove that is framed by the dramatic 100 foot granite bluffs for which the island is named.

BEDROOMS: Every bedroom is furnished with brand new Casper mattresses and new high thread count linens. You will get the best sleep of your life, with only the sounds of the loons and the occasional passing channel freighter audible at night.

ENTERTAINMENT: Brand new 62" smart TV with streamed live television, apps, AppleTv, etc. Sonos speaker system throughout the first floor and on the front porch.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals to enjoy with your family and guests in the grand, wood paneled dining room with views of The River.

Find us on Facebook @TheBluffsAtBluffIsland

Property manager

Kieren & Campbell

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Gym

Bluff Island, Clayton NY - 10 Acres on private island, Peaceful, quiet, serenity

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children should be closely supervised

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Well-behaved dogs case by case. Pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Clayton Marina and C-Way Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Grass Point State Park. Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Varity Store are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Clayton, NY

What's nearby

Clayton Marina - 3 min drive
Antique Boat Museum - 5 min drive
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 5 min drive
The Clayton Opera House - 5 min drive
Thousand Islands National Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Hops Spot - 5 min drive
The Gal's Place - 6 min drive
Island Bay Pier House - 3 min drive
Koffee Kove Restaurant - 5 min drive
The Wood Boat Brewery - 5 min drive

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

8 Aug 2023

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

An Amazing Experience

My friends and I have stayed at several locations and islands over the years but few can compare to Bluff Island and our hosts Kieren and Campbell. The island has it all: privacy, beautiful fauna, deep water protected docks for 3 boats all undercover, deep water swimming area and a beautiful sandy beach. The house itself is an icon of the area. We spent a lot of time on the spacious front porch watching the freighters and boats go by and were even blessed with a double rainbow our first night there. The bedrooms are lovely and very comfortable with high quality linens and mattresses, 4 of which are king sized and that is a rare find on an island! Oh, did I mention the A/C! We loved it and hope to go back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

21 July 2023

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

Captivating River House

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this historic waterfront home. It has plenty of space for a big crew. The house and grounds completely capture the charm of the Thousand Islands. We loved its close proximity to downtown Clayton and the ideal swimming environment. We can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen f.

22 Aug 2022

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

Iconic and Incomparable Thousand Island Property

My family and I have rented vacation properties in the Thousand Islands for several years and there is none more quintessential than The Bluffs. Mornings begin with coffee and a book sitting on the porch overlooking the water and mid day is spent down at the beach and dock floating in inner-tubes recounting antics of the night before. Sonos plays music throughout the house and the kitchen is stocked to accommodate multiple course, sophisticated evening dinners! Cameron and Kieran are fantastic hosts and we hope to spend many more summers vacationing in their beautiful home!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

11 Aug 2022

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

1000 Islands at its best

I grew up going to this area every summer. This house offers one of the best island experiences around. Kieran and Campbell have bought this 120 year old classic and are restoring it to its former glory. The beds and linens are heavenly, the verandah is perfection, and the swimming setup, with both shallow and deep entry points, is second to none. The owners are easy to reach, highly accommodating, and have a good local support network when they are away. All in all, the place is amazing. Everything in the house is either ancient or brand new, and they are rapidly going through and replacing (thoughtfully) the old stuff. So it will continue to get better over the coming years. All in all, very glad to see owners investing the place who have seem to have genuine love for this very special place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

27 June 2022

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

1,000 Islands Fun

We had an incredible experience at what we called the “Red House.” Campbell & Kieren were amazing hosts and VERY responsive to questions. The property is beautiful! We enjoyed the swimming cove & kayaks, walking through the property and to the bluffs, morning coffee and evening wine on the porch while watching the ships cruise by (gorgeous view), and the convenient boat house for our daily excursions. My wife’s parents and my sister in law and nephew joined our family of 4 and we had more than enough room. The only downside was a week wasn’t long enough. We’ll be back! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022