HGTV FEATURE 8 acre private island, tennis court, boathouse, kayaks,

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

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Clayton, NY

Gananoque Boat Line
Thousand Islands Playhouse
1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
Alexandria Bay, NY (AXB-Maxson Airfield)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

1rst floor bedroom 1 (master)

1 King Bed

1rst floor bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1rst floor bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2nd floor bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Ground level Bunk room

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

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FEATURED ON HGTV ISLAND HUNTERS FOR LUXURY ISLAND RENTALS JANUARY 31, 2014 5:30 PM EST!

8 acre private island in St. Lawrence River, 1 mi. from Canada, 8 mi. from Clayton, NY. House sleeps 15 w/6 BR + bunk room, 3 & 1/2 baths; guests may bring there own tent to set up on tent platform tent w/ deck. 360 degree views of river, floor to ceiling glass doors, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceiling, 52 inch smart TV, dining room table seats 10, Aga stove, refrigerator, separate freezer, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher. Washer/dryer. High speed Internet, electric heat. 2 large decks (front/sunset, back sunrise) w/table, seating, grill, Private Har tru tennis court, basketball and volleyball courts. 2 natural protected harbors, boathouse & multiple docks, swimming raft and platform, stone gazebo with one of highest points on the river. 2 sea kayaks, 2 paddle boards; motor boat not included but can be rented in Clayton. Jolly Island is 1/2 mile from Potter's Beach and 1/2 mile from 40 Acre Shoals, site of world record muskies.

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Hayes Danforth

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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No events allowed

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No pets allowed

No Exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Note from host: No Exceptions

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 holiday home is on the waterfront. Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gananoque Municipal Marina and Gananoque Golf and Country Club. Gananoque Boat Line and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts 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 hunting.

Clayton, NY

Getting around

Gananoque Station - 7 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's
1000 Island Charity Casino
Riva
Subway
The Old English Pub

Frequently asked questions

Is HGTV FEATURE 8 acre private island, tennis court, boathouse, kayaks, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HGTV FEATURE 8 acre private island, tennis court, boathouse, kayaks, ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HGTV FEATURE 8 acre private island, tennis court, boathouse, kayaks, ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HGTV FEATURE 8 acre private island, tennis court, boathouse, kayaks, located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario.

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9.2/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Darrell M.

19 Sept 2023

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

2023 annual guys wkend fishing trip

Another beautiful 4 day birthday fishing trip at jolly island great fishing an great place to stay everything you need is there but the food can’t wait till next yr

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell M.

14 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell M.

21 Sept 2022

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

2022 wkend excursion to Jolly isle

Had a great wkend at Jolly island great accommodations great host an great fishing! Great place to get away

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Reading, PA

17 Aug 2022

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

4 Day Fishing Trip on Jolly Island with Friends

We had a fun & relaxing time on Jolly Island mid-August. It was our first time staying on the St. Lawrence river and I would highly recommend it. The property owner Hayes was super responsive and the property offers incredible views of the river, basketball hoop, tennis court and a sand volleyball court. The main house is a bit rustic and was built circa 1930 and updated over the years but it was exactly what 9 fishing buddies were looking for and we'll be back again in the next year or two.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

12 June 2021

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

Another jolly week at Jolly!

Our group of 10 aging Fishermen had another awesome week at Jolly Island. Great location to get away while being close enough to civilization if you need something you can't live without. Property is awesome, we had one spectacular sunset after another to cap off long days of fishing. Hosts are awesome as well, quickly responding to questions with great communication throughout. We look forward to heading back there again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonard L., New Jersey

24 Sept 2019

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Once again

Another great week at jolly. The fishing was excellent. The accommodations satisfactory and will come again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mark S.

23 June 2019

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Beautiful views - Jolly Island

The location was amazing. The new dock was well made and easily accommodated our two boats, one a 25 ' pontoon we rented from Clayton Marina ( great people to work with) and my 21' bass boat. The camp its self was in good shape and well laid out. The refrigerator was pretty neat. The memorabilia throughout the camp was interesting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonard L., New Jersey

27 Sept 2018

Rustic. Charming. Relaxing

I have read some of the reviews before booking and I’m glad I ignored most of them that were negative. Will probably book again next year. The property has character and enough room to roam. Just to be real my party was made up of myself and 4 other guys. We have all grown up together and have know each other for 60 years. Fishing was fun. Rooms were acceptable. Rented a boat from Clayton marina. Also very nice people. Communication with the owner/ manager were spot on.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Blair M.

31 Aug 2018

Fantastic Jolly Island

For each of the past 2 summers, our family has had the privilege of spending 10 days on Jolly Island. In summary, we love Jolly Island and cannot say enough positive things about our experiences there. Swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, basketball, tennis, croquet, hiking, or just relaxing and watching the boats go by - Jolly Island has it all and then some. And it doesn't hurt that the surrounding area offers so much. It would be very difficult to find a place equal to Jolly, particularly when it comes to enjoying time with family and friends, and making memories. It clearly has been and is a very special place for the family that owns it. We cannot recommend Jolly Island highly enough and look forward to a few if not many more stays in the coming years. Miller Family Cayman Islands, B.W.I.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Michele S.

25 June 2018

HGTV needs to get back there!!!!

We were disappointed in the house. The refrigerator did not keep things cold enough, and it took two days to get the oven to the correct temperature, there was a freezer off the walk in basement living quarters which at night was not an easy treck. We had to go outside to enter all the bedrooms and they were not clean. The living room was okay, there were ten of us there and not enough comfortable seating. The tennis court and basketball court has a lot be desired. The showers did not drain well. The screens are all in bad shape, we understand that there will be bugs, but we do not have to help them out. The day before we left the outside maintenance team showed up to do lawn work, the girls were out sunbathing and there were people napping. What if we of not been at the house, there is no way to lock any of the doors, and we all had cash and other items in our bedrooms. The owner was very quick to get back to us when we had issues. There is so much potential in this place, it could be beautiful!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Hershey, PA

7 June 2018

Family graduation celebration

Worthy of unesco heritage designation. Spectacular rain or shine. Bring extra firewood for the fireplace. Be patient with the Aga stove which takes 5 hours to preheat. Owners very responsive to queries and needs

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

29 May 2018

Great place to go with friends. Host was very responsive and helpful.

We met 2 other families at this home and had a wonderful stay! Home is well equip with all the essentials ! This is a older home with lots of character. The negative previous reviews had been fixed such as plenty of coffee cups and new couch slip covers. We spent most of the day outside with views all around. The kids really enjoyed exploring the island . We had camp fires every night by the river and it was beautiful. The bed rooms are all seperate from the living space, giving plenty of privacy. If i had to say one negative it would be the bugs outside! Lots of mosquitoes/ sandflies but luckily we found some bug spray in the house! If you dont own a boat, you must rent a water taxi to get to the island...which is what we did. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

24 June 2017

Amazing home and property!

I've been vacationing in the thousand islands for 41 years and this is the best place we have ever stayed. We had 8 men for our annual fishing trip and each of us loved Jolly Island. There were enough beds for each of us and the dining room could easily accommodate all of us in a house filled with charm and history. We had good internet connection and clear television. Great outdoor grill and deck space. We enjoyed playing basketball , exploring the island and fishing from shore . We spent less time in our boat this year because Jolly Island was so much fun. We are already planning on returning next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

cheri c.

30 Aug 2016

Overall, one of a kind, tremendous character, and priceless experience

We had an absolutely fabulous time. Our group used the place a summer vacation for the entire family and lots of friends. Over the course of a week, we had such a relaxing and picturesque time enjoying a slice of heaven. The caretakers for the property and owners were incredibly responsive which made our stay perfect. Can't wait to get back up to the area and create more memories together is such a lovely atmosphere!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Matthew G.

29 Aug 2016

Fantastic sunsets and Jolly Island's privacy outweigh the the Island's flaws.

The privacy and seclusion of having the Jolly Island all to ourselves was the biggest asset the Island offered. Our group had a great time enjoying the views and the breathtaking sunsets. Swimming in the clear water, floating on rafts, diving off the swimming platform and paddleboarding in the warm water exploring all Jolly Island's coast was also a fantastic draw over this hot summer. The space and size of the house and bedrooms is adequate for 15 , with numerous activities including hiking Jolly Island's coasts, interior trails, and wilderness we had plenty to do. The biggest issue our group had was the ineffective refrigerator. Although gorgeous in it's craftsmanship it could not maintain stable cool temperatures and the freezer was not in working condition. It was nice another freezer was present, albeit in the laundry room. Also the kitchen should be stocked better with better pans/more coffee cups to be honest if we rent this house next year we would bring a 6 pack of coffee mugs and just leave them there. A larger coffee maker would have been great. Another issue was the lack of knowledge with the property the person we rented the property through. We were instructed to bring bed linens, and arrive at Jolly only to find bed linens already there. Would have been nice to not have to lug up sheets and towels. Little maintenance details can make or break a property; over 50% of the screens were ripped or had holes, missing light bulbs in light fixtures, tape on walls and ceilings from prior celebrations, sofa slipcovers that really need a good wash and a better equipped kitchen with glassware and plate-ware. Despite the issues, my group and I would go back. Renting Jolly is less luxury house for the price and more akin to glamping. Having the wi-fi and Direct TV was a nice bonus for the rainy days. The house needs Ice cube trays!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., New York, New York

26 Aug 2016

Beautiful location, house and island offer so many different activities for all..

We had a lovely stay on this very private island! There were 10 of us ranging from 8 years of age to 70. We played tennis, basketball, hiked island, exercised at gazebo and took in it's stunning views, fished, went for boat trips, etc... House has an antique feel to it, which was part of house's charm, but yet was very spacious. The breeze felt good in all the bedrooms, and felt like we were at camp waking up to the loons calling on river. A couple areas that need to be updated are carpets through out house, quite dingy so need to be replaced. Water pressure is not the best in most of bathrooms which may be hard to correct on an island. Furniture in common room most likely should be replaced as well. Tv worked very well and very large. Overall we had a great week with our family celebrating my father's 70th birthday. Potter's beach is a couple minutes away by boat, and my kids loved going there and swimming around boat. Very lively beach with lots of people. Swimming to the dock, kayaking and paddle boarding, and fishing were spectacular. Water is so clear in the river you would think you are in the caribbean at times! You won't be disappointed! But plan ahead for your meals because it takes about 25 minutes by boat to dock for a market. Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stacey O., Madison, WI

10 July 2016

Nature at its Best

If you have never visited Thousand Islands in Upstate New York, put it on your list. The over one thousand islands ranging from tiny ('One Seagull Island') to large ('Grindstone Island') and vast waterway (Saint Lawrence River) create an atmosphere of adventure and remoteness that is thrilling to nature-lovers as well as city-folk (like us) looking to disconnect from everyday life and relax in a beautiful setting. The house easily accommodated our large group (6 adults, 8 children), with comfortable beds, enough bathrooms, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The property is reminiscent of an old summer camp, with the great room as Lodge/gathering place, and the kitchen small but functional, assuming most people will spend the majority of their time enjoying the outdoors, which we did. Property highlights include the natural beauty of the island, and the novelty of having it all to ourselves. The kids spent hours exploring on their own, and kids and adults alike enjoyed many spirited games of Capture the Flag. The small sandy beach was perfect for our 3-year old to play and swim, and the older kids loved jumping off the dock and racing to the swim raft and back again. The water was clean but chilly (refreshing, we liked to say!). Property owner was friendly, very helpful, and always responded quickly to questions and requests. Areas for improvement include fixing the low water pressure in one shower, updating great room furniture (couch has seen better days), and adding a full set of plates, bowls, coffee mugs, and wine glasses to the property. There was not a complete set for our group, so we supplemented with paper and plastic products, Overall, a fantastic summer get-away! Lots of great memories made here!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

26 June 2015

Spectacular setting for a family vacation

Great backdrop to relaxing and enjoying family and friends. Ample amenities on a large private isle in the heart of the 1000 Islands region. Perfect for fishing, boating, and site seeing without the crowds of Alex Bay or other tourist spots. I'm a repeat customer and highly recommend this property.

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