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1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home

1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home

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Have your own private bay on the head of Grindstone Island!
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Overview of 1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home

4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Clayton, NY
  • Popular LocationCedar Point State Park72 min drive
  • Popular Location1000 Islands River Rat Cheese82 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Clayton Opera House83 min drive
  • AirportWatertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home

The Property is located on Grindstone Island, 4 miles BY BOAT to Clayton, NY and from Gananoque, Ontario, in the middle of the St Lawrence River. Beautiful home right on the water, large beams, windows, views, decks in all directions. Boathouse and docks for boats with 4-8 feet of water. Swim float 30' from shore. Protected harbor, secluded bay on head of Grindstone in Buck Bay facing Wolfe Island.

Maximum house capacity is 6 adults and 2 children. Not 8 adults.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A BOAT, RENT ONE OR USE THE WATER TAXI SERVICE FROM CLAYTON IN ORDER TO ACCESS BUCK BAY.
If you have your own boat you’ll have to pay a local marina to store your truck and trailer during your stay on Grindstone.

It’s important to bring drinking water with you and take your garbage/ recycling home. We have no public services on the island.

This property provides a fun and unique adventure for the whole family!

Property manager

Fran Mallery

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets considered One pet only and NO BARKERS

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Clayton

Located in Clayton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Thousand Islands Museum and Antique Boat Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clayton Marina and Gananoque Golf and Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Gananoque Boat Line and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cedar Point State Park - 72 min drive
  • Thousand Islands Museum - 82 min drive
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese - 82 min drive
  • The Clayton Opera House - 83 min drive
  • Thousand Islands National Park - 101 min drive

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 84 min drive
  • The Hops Spot - 82 min drive
  • The Old English Pub - 83 min drive
  • Maverick - 83 min drive
  • Island Bay Pier House - 82 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1000 Islands, Grindstone Island, Clayton, New York. Beautiful home located?

This family-friendly Clayton holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Grass Creek Park and Glen Lawrence Golf Club.

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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4.0/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
This is a great property. Great for fishing on or off the boat. There are kayaks to use which my kids loved. Communication was so easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

rachel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic beauty
My family had a very relaxing and enjoyable time staying at Buck Bay. The house is secluded but we were able to explore the island with ease. We were able to have our dogs with us and they had a fantastic time too. The Owner's Fran and John were super nice and available whenever we may have needed assistance.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful River Bay
A gem for the family. Beautiful Bay, rolling island roads, close to Clayton, sandy bottoms, the beautiful Canadian channel, and wonderful hosts. But oy, those black flies and bugs far outnumber you in and out. Come armed for battle or gracious tolerance. Or just stay in a fly-less hotel and leave this gem more available for us to return next year and the year after.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

4/5 Good

Mary Anne T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is Perfect!
Large cabin on a very unique island. We went to fish & had a great time! This location is just perfect for our needs. There was just the 2 of us plus dogs, house was very roomy & private. We have an older cottage on a lake & know they don’t get really clean, but for the price we paid I think it might be time Fran get professional help cleaning & exterminating bugs. Being on an island has plus & minus. Before you book or at the very least you should know that you need to haul drinkable water & take your trash with you. Plus free parking is impossible to find on a weekend & you need to make arrangements with a marina, hotel, etc additional costs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

4/5 Good

Rosemary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Spacious Property
Overall, we had a great stay at Fran & John's property. It was a large enough home for our crew of five, and the kitchen is gourmet style and very large with views over the living room and the water. We found ourselves in a bind to due boat troubles and they were very helpful to us as they were staying a very short distance away and are very active river dwellers. The only complaint, and it is not a very big one, is that we did not know that two bedroom were essentially in one (bottom bedroom with a loft bedroom above it...single entrance to both), and there were no windows in those two bedrooms. This caused us some initial stress when we arrived as two of our three teenagers would have to share that space while the 3rd would have a room that was large and surrounded by windows overlooking the water. We made it through it but wish we had known that sooner so we could be better prepared with a game plan. Lastly, it is a very buggy property, particularly at night, so if you wish to use a device for some entertainment, be prepared!!

About the host

Hosted by Fran Mallery

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Born and raised in the Thousand Islands, I have a passion for the River. The islands are a place you can really relax.
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