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Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York

Experience soft summer memories in our charming Victorian cottage where you can relax on the porch or enjoy live music at The Tabernacle.

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Property grounds
Marina

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York

We are now taking reservations for Summer!
We hired a new cleaning service after a difficult summer in 2020 and guests have been happy with the results. The cottage is cleaned and disinfected between guests.

Our cottage is an Eastlake Victorian built in 1885. It is quite spacious with larger rooms than many cottages. The screened in wrap around porch provides bug free evenings of relaxation and conversation.. The cottage is located three houses toward the River from the Tabernacle. We have parking for two cars directly behind the cottage. Additional visitors may park their cars at the Tabernacle Parking lot. The beds are comfortable. Ceiling fans in the kitchen and the living room and fans for bedrooms should they be needed.

Thousand Island Park, established in 1875, is a Victorian Community on Wellesley Island in the heart of 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River. The Victorian homes retain the timeless charm of earlier days celebrating family togetherness and soft summer memories. . The Tabernacle which was originally the heart of the Park, has a Catholic Service at 8am and a Protestant Service at 10am each Sunday. The Tabernacle also doubles for live musical performances as well as movies MWF, free of charge(just bring a can of food for the homeless). Often there are children's art camps and activities during the week. There are speakers and entertainment on special occasions open to all.

Children 6/7 and older have weekly supervised games of softball, kickball, and soccer on the Green at the Four Corners.

Access to the Island is over an International Bridge. The Bridge is from the mainland of New York State and connects on the other side of the island to Canada. The Wellesley Hotel, a block from the cottage, serves excellent nightly meals. A small cafe below the main dining room, called The Pub, often provides entertainment by local musicians. Light foods are also available.
Your cottage is located on the main street within easy walking distance to all amenities of the Park.

A LARGE SCREENED IN WRAP AROUND PORCH provides a distant view of the St. Lawrence with rocking chairs, a glider, a swing, and a picnic table for meals or games. The porch is an ideal place to read, chat, or just relax and enjoy the serenity of TI Park.

We have five comfortable bedrooms (two King beds, two Queens, and a Double). A landing at the top of the stairs has two twin beds. The cottage comfortably sleeps nine. The first floor features a living room, dining room, den(with a futon), a half bath, with a washer and dryer. The kitchen has all the utensils for cooking, complete with staples, and a pantry for your groceries.

YOU WON'T FEEL CROWDED IN THIS COTTAGE...a spacious, comfortable interior awaits you.

A new rule of the Corporation prevents parking in front of cottages on St. Lawrence Ave. Therein lies a great advantage to our cottage, which has parking directly behind the back entrance to the cottage. You will not have to park in a distant lot and trek items to your cottage.



Keywords: Eastlake Victorian Home

Property manager

NATE and SANDRA DENVER

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or candles (even on the porch)

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Additional payment is required for a pet. $100.00

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The Park is very child friendly.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Drake Cottage at Thousand Island Park New York
The Drake Cottage at Thousand Island Park, New York Cottage

About the area

Map
THOUsand Island Park, NY

What's nearby

  • Thousand Islands Winery - 10 min drive
  • Thousand Islands Bridge - 12 min drive
  • Thousand Islands National Park - 12 min drive
  • Clayton Marina - 19 min drive
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 30 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koffee Kove Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Gal's Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Bay Pier House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bella's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York located?

This family-friendly Thousand Island Park cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Ontario, Grenell Island and Canoe-Picnic Point State Park. Rock Island Lighthouse State Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer break
This is a large house with a wonderfully relaxing and comfortable front screened in porch. Easy walk to the pier, cove and the guzzle. Everything we needed for a relaxing summer break with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

alene j.

Close to everything at TI Park
The Drake Cottage is a 2 minute walk to the Guzzle and Hotel/Pub for food, drinks and games, tennis courts, and the community lawn/playground, and 5 minute walk to the Pavilion and public swimming/boat docks. Wonderful location for long walks, runs and bike riding. Spent most of our time in the home on the large screened in porch. Plenty of space for our two families to relax. The home is dated and in need of some furniture and decor updates to increase appeal and comfort. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Krishna S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The overall experience with the VRBO rental was disappointing. It would certainly be our last choice. The cottage had numerous issues that made it not worth the price; it is a very old property and poorly maintained. Despite being charged a cleaning fee, the place was so dirty that when we vacuumed it ourselves, the dirt container almost filled up. Moreover, one of the two toilets in the cottage was non-functional. Although the host sent over people to try and fix it, the issue was never resolved. The kitchen knives were so old and dull as to be unusable for preparing meals. We actually went and bought a kitchen knife and a non-stick pan because the pans there were so old that food got stuck and required vigorous scrubbing. In short, this cottage and its contents need to be updated. It is seriously outdated and dingy. Another distressing issue was that upon our check-in, we discovered there were no linens or towels provided. When we reached out to the host, she mentioned that the listing had stated there would be no linens or towels, but she never responded when we asked her to show us where it was mentioned; it was not mentioned anywhere in the listing or any communication we received. On the positive side, the location was good and the WIFI worked well. After we checked out, we received $200 refund from the host but without any explanation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Renee S., East Syracuse

Drake Cottage
Good location and nice front porch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation!!
My family of 5 had a wonderful stay at the Drake cottage. Location is amazing! Walked to the Wellesley Hotel for dinner had several late night ice creams at the Guzzle and just enjoyed walking the side streets admiring all the beautiful cottages! We would definitely return! Hosts were very easy to get a hold of, though truly we had no issue to call them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Family reunion
Ours was one of four cottages rented for a week for a large family gathering. It’s was easy and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Domenica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasure to stay there
Love staying in this charming laid back house, with lots of room for the whole extended family. The large porch is where we spent all our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

dorothea b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
In need of overhaul
Overall, we were disappointed with our stay in the Drake Cottage. The location in Thousand Island Park is great – close to the water and park – but the cottage itself was dirty and shabby. It seemed like it had not been cleaned for a long time. When we arrived there was trash on the floor of one of the bedrooms, a dirty underwear stuck behind a dresser, and prominent toothpaste stains on the shelf in the bathroom. We almost left, but Nate, the owner, was understanding and sent the cleaning service which arrived midway through our stay (who confirmed that the place was extremely dirty). The floors have not been washed in years, the banisters and pretty much every surface in the place was sticky. The netting in front of the windows was filthy, dressers did not have knobs to open drawers, half of the blinds were broken and full of dust. We are not clean freaks, but we are all a little grossed out. The utensils in the kitchen were all sticky and dusty. The décor speaks of another time and was quite unique, but with a fair amount of broken furniture and equipment (ie broken fans) and damaged floors, it too often felt just badly maintained, stuffy and just dirty. The kitchen had interesting utensils, but no-one took the time to organize them. The whole place had the feeling of one of those cottages you can use when you’re hiking, where no-one cleans ever and you’re just supposed to leave it clean when you leave. Part of this might be due to the pandemic, because the owners were stuck in California and could not come, but we felt for $300/night this is kind of ridiculous. On the plus side, we were able to bring our two dogs, and the front porch has a lot of potential, if someone would repair the ripped cushions and get rid of the broken furniture that is stored there. To sum it up, we all feel like the Drake Cottage is badly in need of a major overhaul to turn it into the vacation spot it promises to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Syracuse, NY (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space, great screened porch!
We've spent a lot of time at T I Park, and the Drake Cottage was a great spot for a family gathering! The location is ideal, situated a short walk to the Guzzle, playground, & the Pavilion. With five bedrooms and a large screened porch, there was plenty of room for everyone. It has everything you need, including laundry and parking for two cars directly in back of the cottage. Nate was responsive and easy to work without. We definitely recommend this cottage, especially for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lowell T.

Another Pleasant Stay in Thousand Island Park
We have been going to T.I.P. for as long as I can remember for summer vacations, the last few years at the Drake Cottage. The whole environment (cottage + park) is very nice and relaxing. The only thing I find lacking in the cottage is a direct view of the channel (I'm a ship fan), but one can't have everything. The main dock is just a couple of minute walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Quaint
The beds are comfortable, the screened in porch is the best! The house has a lot of character. Thousand Island Park is a step back in time. It is a very safe and comfortable place to stay and visit. My family would return here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Joseph J.

Good
Thousand Island Park is a nice relaxing place to rest. We enjoyed sitting on the Adirondack chairs along the river in Clayton. Alex Bay also was a nice place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017