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Morning Star Cottage

Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Ontario

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Exterior
Exterior detail
View of the river and the Antique Boat Museum from front lawn
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clayton, NY
  • Place, Antique Boat Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Clayton Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪39 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.

A Clayton Vacation Rental

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Single cot available for more than 4 guests

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 Thousand Islands National Park. 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
  • 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 - 2.2 km
  • Coyote Moon Vineyards - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Yard at French Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Diprinzio's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Foxy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪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.

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine O.

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

Clayton Cottage

Very Enjoyable Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not up to my standards of cleanliness with the exception of the bathroom which was very clean. No dishwasher so kitchen ware was iffy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paula d.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a cute house the host was very nice not as clean as I’d expected the step in tub is very high and very hard to get in to I’m 5’1” and the side of the tub was well past my knees
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Blayne O.

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

Quaint Cottage

This cottage is very clean, cozy and relaxing. Owner Kathy is very sweet and accommodating. We will gladly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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