Valley Cottage is a hamlet located in the town of Clarkstown in Rockland County, New York. It is located along Lake Deforest, the county’s largest lake. The hamlet is It is located about 30 miles from New York City.

Valley Cottage has a population of more than 9,000 residents. The hamlet has a total land area of 4.3 square miles and is located at an elevation of over 170 feet above sea level.