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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 121 sq m
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Canton, NY
- St. Lawrence University10 min drive
- State University of New York Canton11 min drive
- St Lawrence University Golf Course12 min drive
- Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bed 2 and 3
1 Double Murphy Bed and 2 Double Futons
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterman Hill Guest House
You are invited to visit our hobby farm and stay in an open, airy, well-appointed one-bedroom apartment inside an Amish-built barn. In our rural area, the call of songbirds or lowing of cows is the loudest thing you will hear. Our property is completely solar-powered, with our own array of 39 solar panels on the roof of the barn. We provide a fully stocked kitchen for your breakfast, including oatmeal, english muffins, yogurt, butter, coffee and tea, and, of course, fresh eggs from our chickens. All nationalities/ LGBTQ/ all humans welcome! We have a small pool on site and are in a great location between the Adirondack Mountains, St. Lawrence River, and the Thousand Islands region.
Our brand-new apartment is located on the second floor of our Amish-built barn. The front door and wood porch lead into a large foyer where you can leave your shoes and coats. Walk upstairs and you've got an open floor plan with amazing views of the countryside from decks on both the front and rear of the barn. The very large barn-width rear deck is the place to be to watch the sunset on warm evenings, while you scan the meadow for white-tailed deer, porcupine, and coyote, while listening to the meadowlarks and savannah sparrows.
Inside the space, we offer one bedroom with a new Tuft and Needle queen-size bed, plus two more sleeping areas in shared space. The very large three-piece couch easily sleeps two adults, and the twin futon can sleep a small adult or child. Our kitchen has a two-burner electric cooktop, toaster oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, and small fridge/ freezer for your pleasure, plus a small kitchen table as well as bar seating. We love the locally-cut white pine butcher block counter top! The open floor plan with exposed beams is pleasing to the eye, and our ceramic tile shower stall will make you linger. Most of the decorations in the apartment come from our travels in South and Central America, East Africa, and Indonesia.
The upstairs guest space and foyer are entirely private. We are happy to give you a tour of our farm and animal areas. In the summer and fall, please feel free to wander through the large vegetable garden.
We live on-site and will be doing what we do on any given day, including farm animal care. We are happy to orient you to the area, show you the amazing views and talk about local wildlife and village life, or give you a tour of our farm.
Our home is close to wonderful sites for adventure, in every season. In the winter, use your cross-country skis on the St. Lawrence University golf course right in the village of Canton, or go into the Adirondacks for a skiing or snowshoeing adventure. In the summer, there are miles of rivers and lakes to explore by canoe and kayak. We are close to the St. Lawrence River and welcome those competing in the summer Bassmaster Fishing Tournaments.
Please note there are animals on site, and you may hear chickens, goats, and cows during your stay, but never a train.
Our brand-new apartment is located on the second floor of our Amish-built barn. The front door and wood porch lead into a large foyer where you can leave your shoes and coats. Walk upstairs and you've got an open floor plan with amazing views of the countryside from decks on both the front and rear of the barn. The very large barn-width rear deck is the place to be to watch the sunset on warm evenings, while you scan the meadow for white-tailed deer, porcupine, and coyote, while listening to the meadowlarks and savannah sparrows.
Inside the space, we offer one bedroom with a new Tuft and Needle queen-size bed, plus two more sleeping areas in shared space. The very large three-piece couch easily sleeps two adults, and the twin futon can sleep a small adult or child. Our kitchen has a two-burner electric cooktop, toaster oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, and small fridge/ freezer for your pleasure, plus a small kitchen table as well as bar seating. We love the locally-cut white pine butcher block counter top! The open floor plan with exposed beams is pleasing to the eye, and our ceramic tile shower stall will make you linger. Most of the decorations in the apartment come from our travels in South and Central America, East Africa, and Indonesia.
The upstairs guest space and foyer are entirely private. We are happy to give you a tour of our farm and animal areas. In the summer and fall, please feel free to wander through the large vegetable garden.
We live on-site and will be doing what we do on any given day, including farm animal care. We are happy to orient you to the area, show you the amazing views and talk about local wildlife and village life, or give you a tour of our farm.
Our home is close to wonderful sites for adventure, in every season. In the winter, use your cross-country skis on the St. Lawrence University golf course right in the village of Canton, or go into the Adirondacks for a skiing or snowshoeing adventure. In the summer, there are miles of rivers and lakes to explore by canoe and kayak. We are close to the St. Lawrence River and welcome those competing in the summer Bassmaster Fishing Tournaments.
Please note there are animals on site, and you may hear chickens, goats, and cows during your stay, but never a train.
Property manager
Susan K Willson
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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 and a first aid kit
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About the area
Canton
Located in Canton, this holiday home is in a rural area. St Lawrence University Golf Course and Potsdam Town & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whippoorwill Corners State Forest and Degrasse State Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Canton, NY
What's nearby
- St. Lawrence University - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
- State University of New York Canton - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
- St Lawrence University Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
- Clarkson University - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
- State University of New York-Potsdam - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 10 min drive
- A-1 Oriental Kitchen - 10 min drive
- The Bagelry - 9 min drive
- Sergi's Canton Italian Restaurant Pizzeria & Banquet Hall - 10 min drive
- Jreck Subs - 9 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
1 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana S.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for visiting our college student!
Dana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Burke H., Hillsborough
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Lawrence River
Burke H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cherrie M.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
Cherrie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neal D.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding 2024
Neal D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle B.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moving for college
Danielle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Canton
Amy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzy D.
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous getaway
Suzy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lou D.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Spot
Lou D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Taylor V.
12 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to town
Taylor V.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Time in The Area
Andrew S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan A.
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in Canton separate home!
Susan A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
E T., New York
19 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Hosts and Magical View
E T.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
2/10 Terrible
Gregory
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Communication
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rich M.
28 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic, But Very Nice
Rich M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lea G.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lea G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diana D.
15 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully peaceful
Diana D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gregg R.
3 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Stay in the Country for a College Visit
Gregg R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
12 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Re-Set Button and Re-charge
Kate L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location with Abbreviated kitchen is best for non-cookers
Jennifer D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
13 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
YOU NEED TO STAY HERE!
Dan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sam B.
1 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway
Sam B.
10/10 Excellent
David S.
6 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful winter retreat
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
thomasina t.
18 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love it love it love it
thomasina t.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Yifat T.
19 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clarkson University drop off
Yifat T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Susan K Willson

I am a bird biologist and professor at St. Lawrence University. My husband Fernando and I own and live here with our daughter Gigi. Fernando has been involved in all aspects of the construction on the new apartment you will stay in- he is a salsa music DJ, professional chef, and handyman in his spare time. We have both spent lots of time outside of the US, as Fernando is originally from Ecuador, and I have worked in Latin America as an ecologist for over two decades. We are multicultural and bilingual, and welcome people from everywhere, as we encourage human diversity here in the North Country. We welcome all religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ, and skin colors here!
Why they chose this property
Absolutely stunning views of the back 60 acre meadow and wetland. We regularly have deer, wild turkeys, coyotes and foxes passing through the meadow, and have also observed black bear, trumpeter swans, and sandhill cranes!
What makes this property unique
Take some time to explore our beautiful garden for Tithonia flowers, heirloom tomatoes, and red raspberries. Have you ever held a chicken? Gigi can show you how. Looking for some goat yoga? Go lay out on the grass with our fabulous Nubian goats!
Languages:
English, Spanish
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