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West Winds Motel & Cottages

2.5 star property
Travelers relax by the firepit or lounge in the sun at the seasonal outdoor pool at this peaceful retreat near the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario.

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West Winds Motel & Cottages near Lake Ontario offers a tranquil getaway with an outdoor firepit, seasonal pool, sun loungers, and dock access. Rooms include WiFi, and guests can use barbecue grills and vending machines for added convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 1, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 5, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 5, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 2, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Fisherman Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

The Fisherman Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2-BR Riverfront (Top Floor)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2-BR Riverfront (Middle Floor)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1-BR Riverfront (Bottom Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Sleeping Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Sleeping Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #16 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #15 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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2 BR Cottage #19 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #19

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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2 BR Cottage #20 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #20

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #13

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

2 BR Cottage #14

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for 1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #17 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

1 BR Cottage #18 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 3, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 7, 2 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 7, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 8, 2 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 8, 2 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 9, 2 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 10, 2 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room 11, 2 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 11, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 12, 2 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 4, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Room 6, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Clayton, West Winds Motel & Cottages is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park, while Antique Boat Museum and Thousand Islands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Gananoque Boat Line. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Clayton travel guide
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38267 NY-12E, Clayton, NY, 13624

What's nearby

  • Antique Boat Museum
    4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • The Clayton Opera House
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Thousand Islands Museum
    5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Clayton Marina
    5 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Boat Yard at French Bay
    4 min drive
  • Island Bay Pier House
    5 min drive
  • Diprinzio's Kitchen
    6 min drive
  • O'Briens Restaurant & Bar
    5 min drive
  • Cedar Point General Store
    6 min drive

About this property

West Winds Motel & Cottages

Motel near Lake Ontario
Located close to Antique Boat Museum and Clayton Marina, West Winds Motel & Cottages provides a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A dock, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property’s reservation deposit is payable by check or money order and is due within 10 days of booking the reservation.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 26 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

West Winds Motel Cottages
West Winds & Cottages Clayton
West Winds Motel & Cottages Motel
West Winds Motel & Cottages Clayton
West Winds Motel & Cottages Motel Clayton

Frequently asked questions

Does West Winds Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 26 to April 30.

Is West Winds Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at West Winds Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at West Winds Motel & Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Winds Motel & Cottages located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 3 mi (5 km) of Antique Boat Museum and Clayton Marina. Thousand Islands Winery and Thousand Islands National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

West Winds Motel & Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in Beautiful location right on the River.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at West Winds. Nice, family-owned business. Staff were friendly and always helpful. Location is convenient for dining and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for! A quick,easy, comfortable place to lay our heads.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised how nice and clean everything was. Staff were very accommodating at requests. Great place on the water. Bonfire at night was fun. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property....... Joleen was great to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROCCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit. The people who run the place are top notch! You can't go wrong here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness

West winds Wonderful!

Everyone and everything was very nice. I would recommend highly to anyone very sweet town lovely perfect hosts!! What a view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, love the view, and plan to stay there again when we return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views & grounds, location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great sunsets overlooking the St Lawrence seaway. Once in a while a huge sea going ship slides by. Pretty place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

50th anniversary stay

our stay was great ,very relaxing and quiet, we enjoyed it very much and plan to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous , welcoming , checking in. The rooms are OK.. The beds not so much. Way over priced for what it is......more like a $75 per night motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is located by the river. Very serene
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and nice but very cozy

Nice, cozy, clean place to stay. The hosts were very accommodating with our arrival which we greatly appreciated! Our room was cozy, not all are as small but the bathroom in our room is not for large folks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna Stearns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and recommended good places to eat. The property was nicely maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice spot. The owner Jolene was very nice and friendly. The cabin was extremely clean and well-maintained. They have a gas grill and new picnic table outside, as well as a nice Adirondack chair set that was also heavy duty. I would recommend an upgrade of the mattress to the owner. Past that, the place was amazing. Nice pool, gazebo, fire pit, dock. What a find!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very homey and super friendly. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I really loved this motel! It was clean and the staff were friendly. Only downside was that the bed was so squeaky that it would wake us up if the other person moved or got up. Otherwise, great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean kept up comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old school motel but it is very clean and well kept. Beautiful waterfront property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot to do to keep the kids happy. It’s a beautiful friendly spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was well kept! The property was very nice with a pool and owner/operator was very sweet! Will stay again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So happy with our stay

Every employee I interacted with and the owner were incredibly friendly. The cottage we stayed in was cozy and comfortable and had a great view of the river. My daughter and I stayed there and both loved it. She especially enjoyed the pool and walking down to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended Stay

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights as a getaway to go visit the 1000 islands. The room was very clean, the owner of the motel was very friendly and helped us with all the questions we had, as it was our first time there. Owner lit a fire every night for the guests, and a very nice location. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024