Cottage in Wellesley Island, NY
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Charming Victorian Cottage in Thousand Island Park
Step back in time at our family’s Victorian cottage in historic Thousand Island Park, a beloved summer community founded in the late 1800s. Our home has welcomed generations and still carries much of its original charm. It’s a true cottage experience—simple, comfortable, and full of character rather than modern luxury.
Located on the main road, the cottage offers 5 bedrooms and can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests. High ceilings, vintage details, and a welcoming front porch give it the unmistakable feel of a classic Thousand Island Park retreat.
If you’re looking for a genuine connection to the history and pace of the Park, this is the place. Perfect for family gatherings, exploring the St. Lawrence River, and soaking up the atmosphere of this unique community, our cottage provides a memorable stay in one of New York’s most special destinations.
Step back in time at our family’s Victorian cottage in historic Thousand Island Park, a beloved summer community founded in the late 1800s. Our home has welcomed generations and still carries much of its original charm. It’s a true cottage experience—simple, comfortable, and full of character rather than modern luxury.
Located on the main road, the cottage offers 5 bedrooms and can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests. High ceilings, vintage details, and a welcoming front porch give it the unmistakable feel of a classic Thousand Island Park retreat.
If you’re looking for a genuine connection to the history and pace of the Park, this is the place. Perfect for family gatherings, exploring the St. Lawrence River, and soaking up the atmosphere of this unique community, our cottage provides a memorable stay in one of New York’s most special destinations.
Amenities at Drake Cottage in Thousand Island Park, New York
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Sofa bed
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Map of Wellesley Island, NY
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGreat location, spacious porch, plenty of room for families, good WiFi, and responsive hosts.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
We enjoyed a wonderful week with family and friends at the Drake cottage and hope to visit again next Summer- perhaps in July if available.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2024
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.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2023
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.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2023
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!
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(19 Ratings)
Great location, spacious porch, plenty of room for families, good WiFi, and responsive hosts.
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