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The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alexandria Bay, NY
  • Place, Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornwall Brothers Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Scenic View Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage

The Heron Cottage is a beautiful loft style one bedroom cottage with a stone fireplace overlooking the river. It has a queen size bed upstairs. Downstairs there is a queen size pull out sofa with a memory foam mattress. It has a full kitchen with a refrigerator/freezer, farmhouse apron sink, range, dishwasher, coffee maker, tea kettle, and microwave. There is a 39" HDTV with Directv satellite television.
On the outdoor deck there is a grill and dining table with chairs to enjoy summer grilling. There is a firepit with Adirondack chairs for enjoying smores with the family.
Luxury shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap are provided by Beekman 1802. The beds are made with fresh linens. Bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths are also provided.
Everything is prepped and ready to make your vacation relaxing and comfortable. Just bring yourself!
- Welcome to The Ledges Resort & Marina! We are located directly on the St. Lawrence River across from Boldt Castle. We have views of the castle, Sunken Rock Lighthouse, and the main shipping channel. We have decks, docks, hammocks, and gazebos across our six-acre property. There are so many great places to relax, read a book, walk, or go fishing. We have a beautifulnewly renovated in-ground pool. There are outdoor fire-pits where you can warm up under the stars. We even provide the firewood! There are plenty of open lawn areas to play catch, lawn games, or just take a walk.
The Ledges offers a peaceful getaway with six acres of landscaped grounds along the water. While the grounds provide privacy and lots of space, we are not in a remote location. It’s a quick and easy walk downtown Alexandria Bay. We are close to all of the attractions. At the Ledges you have the best of both worlds, relaxation and convenience!

* IMPORTANT NOTE: Dogs are allowed. There is a $35 PER NIGHT/PER PET fee. Adding pets to your reservation through VRBO does not add the pet fee automatically. The pet fee will be billed separately from the original reservation. Pets must be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and kept off furniture.

Boat dockage is available with a reservation for $2 per foot/per night. PWC dockage is $20 per night. We also have boat rentals and cruises available on site.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Alexandria Bay

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Alexandria Bay Downtown, a neighbourhood in Alexandria Bay. Cornwall Brothers Museum and The Clayton Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts.
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Alexandria Bay, NY

What's nearby

  • Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cornwall Brothers Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Scenic View Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • River Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 33 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jreck Subs - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dark Island Spirits - Distillery & Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Old Homestead - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage on 24 Apr 2026 start from AU$367, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ledges Resort and Marina, Heron Cottage located?

Located in Alexandria Bay Downtown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Saint Lawrence River, Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Cornwall Brothers Museum. Scenic View Park and River Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect in every way The host and staff are very accommodating All the amenities are top quality
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

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

Superb! Accurate listing, super clean, local attractions.

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great overall experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Perfect all around location

We had a wonderful stay! The property was beautiful, just as described and we loved having a fire pit and being able to walk around and see the river. Our cottage was beautiful and clean and had everything we could want. We would definitely stay here again, it was close to town but far enough away for privacy and peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

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

Memorial Day weekend getaway

Cute little cottage on the river in a lovely little town. The kids loved the pool, we all enjoyed s'mores at the fire pit. The staff members we met were pleasant and cheerful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Amenities, communication
Did not have a pet ,it is October too cold for swimming but a great looking pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

More than we expected

Pricey but worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

6-10-2018

Cozy, simple perfect. nice central location to wonder up and down the St. Lawrence. love the small town of Alexandria bay. coming back to adventure more the history just grabs me. thanks mark and coleen hales
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn C.

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

Peace and quiet

We enjoyed our off season stay at the end of September. The house was exactly as pictured. We needed help figuring out the TV remotes and they were very helpful to get us set up. We enjoyed the cozy fireplace. We hope to come back again with some family members.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it!

We had a change of plans and decided to go to Alex Bay last minute. There was only one night available by the time we booked but wished we could've stayed longer! The cottage was adorable and we loved the decor. The view was beautiful as well. We also brought our two dogs and it was so nice to walk them around the grounds. Would stay again a million times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

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

Fantastic vacation

The place was spotless and beautiful inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Family Vacay in ABay

If you have the opportunity to go to the Ledges, do it!! The Ledges is immaculate, staff super friendly & helpful. The groundskeeper made sure everything was in working order & always replenished the wood for our fire pit. A must have to sit and watch the amazing sunsets. Can’t wait to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Awesome

The house was beautiful as was the view. It was very relaxing. Can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Tom

Very relaxing, loved the fire pit. Fun watching all the boats coming & going. Hope to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

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

10/10 Experience

I could not have asked for a better place to stay on my first solo vacation. The location was perfect, close to everything I wanted to experience on my trip. The cottage was absolutely spotless, and yet it felt so cozy. The bed was clean and comfortable. the shower was AMAZING, the kitchen had everything I needed to make meals at home. The hosts were also just a text away and responded promptly. I truly have nothing bad to say about The Ledges, I would recommend at stay here to absolutely anyone. I hope to come back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

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

Alex Bay at Heron Cottage

We had a very enjoyable weekend in the Heron Cottage at the Ledges resort. It was close to town with a view of the river. The beautifully landscaped grounds and a fire pit (wood supplied) at each cottage was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful home and excellent location!

Wonderful and would go back again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Very relaxing

The property was well kept, clean and VERY relaxing. Would consider coming back with friends for next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kayla S.

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

Great cottage

Beautiful cottage and property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley K.

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

Nice Fall Getaway

clean, well appointed, good location, excellent views of the river
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Best cottage Ever

Everything was perfect Met Nick, the owner, he was very nice and all the staff was awesome. Very clean and new cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Wonderful place for a relaxing vacation!

Nick and Amy were friendly and helpful, and clearly care about the experience of the people who rent from them. Everything you could need was provided, including firewood! Chris and other employees were equally as nice and hospitable. Will definitely be coming back, hopefully ASAP!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Loved it!!!

Exceptionally friendly and clean. Just one suggestion - Maybe a cabinet in the bathroom so I could have unpacked my toiletries. Loved the shower. I would stay there again and have already recommended it to family and friends. They certainly went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, from shampoo to fire wood in the fire pit. A home away from home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Q.

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

We loved our stay!

The Ledges Resort & Marina is such an amazing property and the location couldn’t be any better. The Heron Cottage is just adorable—plenty of space for me, hubby and 3 dogs. It has modern amenities but with such charm inside and outside. That picture window, c’mon – how fantastic! We appreciated all that was provided such as linens, cooking supplies, comfortable bedding and coffee. The simplest little things really make a trip special. Nick and Amy were so kind and very responsive to our questions as we planned for our time there. What more could we ask for? It felt like a little home away from home. Lovely!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Awesome getaway

Beautiful little cottage! Amenities and view could not have been better! Fall colors were out in force. Highly recommend.

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Amy Schaefer

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The Ledges Resort & Marina started with my grandparents Nicholas J Schaefer and his wife Amy. They purchased the property in 1961 and made it their home. In 1963 they built a motel and named it The Ledges. They also opened a German restaurant on the property named The Old World Inn. They closed the restaurant 1982, but continued with the motel. In later years the motel was managed by my parents, Jerome and Deborah Schaefer. They expanded into the marina and cottage rental business. In 2013 after 50 years in business we made a decision as a family to close the business and tear down the motel.

In 2014 my wife and I purchased the property from my parents. We remodeled the old buildings and built brand new cottages from the ground up. We re-opened to guests in the spring of 2015. I was named after my grandfather, Nicholas, and it just so happens that my wife’s name is Amy. So, once again Nick & Amy are your hosts at the Ledges!

Why they chose this property

We are located in the Heart of the 1000 Islands!

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