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Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
Consider a stay at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier and take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and boating at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier

Looking for the ultimate waterfront getaway? Look no further than this cozy cottage, where you'll find all the amenities you need for a perfect vacation! Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen, two comfortable living rooms, a smart TV, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king bed and a private balcony, while the secondary bedroom features a comfortable queen bed. Need more sleeping space? There's a futon available as well. We also have a seperate mother in law suite with a full kitchen, bathroom & sleeping area.


Here's some highlights of the property we think you'll love

-Private 2nd story deck off from the Master Bedroom
-Separate Mother-in-law Suite w/ Bathroom, Kitchen & Deck
-Barrel Sauna
-Kayak Boat Launch
-100+ feet of Riverfront
-Pier for fishing or sitting by the water
- Large private yard
- Large outdoor fire pit
- Back Patio overlooking the water

Enjoy the solitude and beauty, just as we have for so many years.

*Host holds $500 security deposit. Please review rental agreement attached for more details and cancellation policies* In the event of a guest cancellation, a $75 fee will be withheld from the refund to cover credit card processing costs, regardless of the timing of the cancellation.
Please no smoking or parties. Please put your garbage in the bin by the road when you check out.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

145498

About the neighborhood

Map
Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • Black River - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Salmon Run Mall - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Fort Drum - 19 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 35 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Thousand Islands Bridge - 40 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salmon Run Mall Food Court - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier located?

This family-friendly Dexter vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Black River, Lake Ontario, and Farmhouse Maple. Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a nice, quiet area. We really enjoyed the use of the kayaks and sauna. The boat ramp is a couple minutes away with easy access out to the lake. The home has a separate in law suite next to it that worked out perfectly for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

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

Wonderful vacation spot in Dexter

We had a lovely stay at this property. The in-law suite worked perfectly for three generations vacationing together.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

1000 Islands telrip

Beautiful home on water. Landscapping around house was very nice. We came in cooler, rainy weather but in warm, dry weather, you could fish, kayak right off the dock area! And you could eat all your meals out on the deck and gather around a fire at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Candice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was incredibly clean, well stocked, and the host was personable and quick to respond to any questions. She was very informative!! The view from the back deck was lovely! It was so nice to use the fire pit in the evenings or sit along the river in the chairs. I wasn’t a big fan of the neighborhood, this rental was certainly one of the nicest on the street. However, surrounding neighbors were friendly, and there was no issues whatsoever. House is a little older but comfortable. Few areas could use an update here and there. Kayaks were a nice plus, and life vests were supplied. Overall we had a very nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

fishing vacation

property was as expected and communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana G.

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

Wonderful house and place

Allison the owner was super sweet and always available for us, the house is super clean and enjoyable “we recommend this place to every group or family plans “ we are planning to comeback soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank a., Gastonia

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

Awesome place

It was awesone!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Impromptu stay

We came down for an impromptu couple day stay and had a great time. Allison was great answered all of my questions & gave us a great place to hike near by (Robert Wehle state park) . Our kids had a great time on kayaks paddling and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

levar S.

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

Senior VP

Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene K.

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

Very nice stay

Overall a wonderful stay! A beautiful camp! A couple of minor things need attention: shower head in garage room needs to be replaced, no curtains in garage room, grill is leaking at valve when turned on. Suggestion: bigger mirror in garage room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matt H.

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

Quaint cottage along Black River banks

Cottage has been re-done with new floors, roof, stone and paver patio, outdoor fireplace and is well furnished inside. The barrel steam room down by the water is a nice bonus addition to enjoy.Communication with the property manager, Allison, was seamless and professional. Check-in / Check-out process was also easy and straightforward. The Carriage House (semi-attached) was not used during our stay, but could easily be a spillover room with its own separate entrance, bath and bedroom (studio).Parking along the street is a little narrow for a boat if towing anything. One do-better would be to further raise / build up the gravel parking spot along the side of the house to better accommodate larger vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Amazing getaway for our family on the river!

We booked this home early in 2024 as part of our up-state New York and Canada family summer vacation and road trip. What a perfect spot for us to call home for a few days. The property is well equipped, at and amazing location. We loved the kayaks spending one morning floating down the river. Every night was around the fire pit with S'mores and some great memories. The property is very quite, easy to find and away from neighbors making it very private. Thank you Allison for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley J.

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

Marathon getaway!

In town for the Sackets Harbor Marathon Labor Day weekend and spent 3 nights on this lovely property!! Plenty of space to have a comfortable nights sleep, well equipped kitchen for some pre-race pasta, a beautiful property to sit outside and let our dog roam and play. Everyone in the neighborhood was friendly, we even walked down to the ice cream shop down the street. It’s very quiet and a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

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

Beautiful location

7 women on a weekend getaway and the house fit the bill. The house is nice and the location is beautiful. Beds were very comfortable. The sauna was a neat amenity. Kayaks and fire pit were also great additions. They had a gas grill but we didn’t use it. Close to Clayton and Sackets Harbor, both cute villages with things to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Sep 4-8

It was an easy jaunt to Clayton, Sackets Harbor & Watertown where we went Thur, Fri & Sat. The host was very accessible, getting back to our questions within 20 min! The property was extremely peaceful. We fished, had bon fires, sat by the river and grilled with no outside interference accept the local wildlife! Lovely outside area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be better

Overall, a nice property with great potential, but it needs some attention. The location was peaceful and the setting beautiful, especially being right on the water. However, a few maintenance issues stood out. We found dirty dishes in the cupboard, and the shed had broken boards lying around along with old leaves that hadn’t been cleared. The landscaping needs some major attention. There were visible wasps’ nests in the shed, which made the deck space unusable for us. Of the 11 outdoor chairs, 6 were either cracked or had ripped seats, making them unsafe or uncomfortable to use. While it was great that kayaks were provided, there were no life jackets available, which was a safety concern. The photos in the listing are clearly from quite some time ago. I wish I had taken more photos.With a bit of upkeep, this place could be fantastic. We enjoyed our time but hope to see some maintenace and cleaning take place.
Boards and leaves have been here since fall... it's July.
Cannot walk down the path to get into the house without going through this bush.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt & Sunni I.

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

Beauty on Black River

This little gem is tucked away in Dexter and offers a fabulous view (and access) of the river and surrounding area (Fall foliage was spectacular). There are lots of ammenities on property to enjoy! It was a little cold to hop in the Kayaks but they were available to us. We did enjoy warming up around the firepit and the barrel sauna was spectacular! The house was super cute and nicely decorated. There were a couple of very minor maintenance items (e.g. light switch, closet door) that could be fixed but I know we are at the end of the season and honestly, they didn't bother us at all. Oh and I can't forget about our host! I seriously cannot say enough about her. She was so thoughtful and reached out ahead of time to let us know what to expect, etc. Lovely time. We would definitely return and highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

kelly L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This home was in the location I chose and the outside amenities were great and house was dog friendly! However, upon arrival the house was not cleaned well with hair and sand in showers and dirty floors. The dryer did not work and an attempt was made to fix it but still not working and had to use a laundromat due to not an adequate amount of bath towels for 6 people for a weeks stay and no dryer. The pictures online are old and do not reflect current condition of house but it still adequately fit us all comfortably. Allison was responsive but overall did not feel it was worth the amount of money it cost unfortumately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie P.

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

Perfection!

We recently rented this lovely home and MIL suite for a visit with our oldest son, who is stationed at Fort Drum. Our group consisted of five adults and one 11-year-old, and we all found the accommodations to be very comfortable. The home is beautifully maintained and exceptionally clean, with a well-equipped kitchen that met all our needs. The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. We took full advantage of the kayaks, and our youngest son had a blast playing in the river, fishing, and hunting for crawfish. He was entertained for hours, which was a huge bonus for us. The views from the home are simply breathtaking, adding to the overall serene and relaxing atmosphere. While I didn't use the sauna, others in our group thoroughly enjoyed it. On our first evening, we discovered the bedroom tower fan wasn't working. We contacted Allison, who promptly had a new one delivered the next morning—excellent service! Conveniently, there's a Walmart nearby for any essentials, and we loved the local ice cream shop, Lickety Split. I highly recommend this rental. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but small

Allison’s place is clean, comfortable and well stocked with dishes and towels. The house is older but has been updated. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs in the house and the separate mother-in-law suite is a bedroom within the garage, and it is separated from the main house (but there is a very small toilet and standup shower and small kitchen area). The sliding glass door to the “suite” is a sliding glass patio door that doesn't lock and you have to take outside stairs to get up to the room. The other side of the room is an unfinished part of the garage. While we were there the owner entered the front side of the garage but didn’t come in to the “room part”. Also, the barrel sauna was cute but it was not working and didn’t appear to have electrical in place to run. Other than those things everything else was ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023