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Hill Top River Retreat

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Terrace/patio
30 foot dock included
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hammond, NY
  • Place, Peach Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammond Village Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammond Historical Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hill Top River Retreat

Cozy cottage with a beautiful river view and plenty of dock space, huge deck overlooking Chippewa bay. newly renovated kitchen with granite counter tops, huge living room with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms with 2 full beds and one set of bunk beds. large TV with roku, internet provided, trash and recycle provided. Propane fireplace in living room.
Chippewa bay is one of the widest areas of the river with some of the largest islands including Singer castle, Cedar island state park 5 minutes away by boat. This area is one of the most scenic areas without all the hustle and traffic of Alexandria bay or Clayton. The cottage is located on a small country dead end road, boat launch is 5 minutes away along with a small country store, Chippewa Bay is known for its excellent fishing. Gas and charcoal grill, all linens, towels, blankets provided along with a fully stocked kitchen. You can rent a pontoon boat online at River bay rentals, and they will have the boat at our dock for you when you arrive, and pick it up when you leave. Pets are welcome. We have dock space for 2 boats if needed, unlike other places we do not charge extra for dock space. please bring bottled water for drinking as this area has a lot of iron in the water.

We also have pontoon boats at our dock available for our guests to rent at affordable prices. No easier way to enjoy cruising, fishing and swimming than on our pontoon boat. Please let us know asap if you want to rent it so we can reserve it for you and have it ready to go. Damage deposit applies to the boat rental also. All pontoon boats are equipped with GPS navigation maps. Extra dock space available to rent if needed for $25 per day.

If you have more in your vacation group wanting to stay close by, check out our newest Vrbo listing (Hilltop camper #2297539). It is a beautiful camper located close by, It is so cozy with a beautiful view of the river.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Please be respectful of neighboring properties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside cottage
No fishing off the docks unless you rented a ponto
No more than 6 guest overnight, please leave gril
Golf cart must be driven by an adult and only used

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: please be respectful of neighboring properties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hammond

Located in Hammond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bella-Brooke Vineyard and Brockville 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 Cedar Island State Park and Kring Point State Park. Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Rotary Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Hammond, NY

What's nearby

  • Peach Island - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Hammond Village Hall - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Hammond Historical Museum - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Hammond Free Library - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Jacques Cartier State Park - 11 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Brockville Station - 58 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks Drive Through - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Top River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hill Top River Retreat?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hill Top River Retreat on 7 June 2026 start from AU$401, 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.

How much is parking at Hill Top River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Top River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Top River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hill Top River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saint Lawrence River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hammond Village Hall and Hammond Historical Museum. Peach Island and Singer Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great and they were extremely accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

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

Nice place to stay.

Nice location, view of the lake is peaceful and comfortable in the living room.Hosts were helpful and pleasant.Love to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had a great time at a great location once again! We will be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this rental! Had everything we needed to enjoy our week at the river. Until next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Dog friendly. Super safe. We all had a great time on the pontoon boat! Place was clean and included ALL the amenities! Neighbors were so friendly and helpful! Brett, Alice, and Chris made us feel welcome prior to the trip and all through the trip. Would recommend for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great little cottage on the river

We really enjoyed our stay. The kids had a blast, and so did us adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great location on Chippewa Bay

The cottage is very convenient to the public boat ramp that serves Chippewa Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying at the hill top cottage. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Great communication with the owner. Check in was easy. Cottage is well stocked with everything you need. Nice deck to sit on to view the bay. Has a dock for your boat with electricity to charge boat batteries. Will be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Great vacation

Our family really enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing time, great fishing, and friendly neighbors. Excellent communication from Alice and Brett. This was our 2nd year staying here and we are already looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Hammond NY

Our stay was wonderful. Host communication was excellent. Enjoyable vacation for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Nice little get away

Brett was very helpful and we had a nice stay even though the weather for the week did not cooperate with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald D.

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

Virginai travelers

Everything was as shown, all questions answered in timely fashion. Only issue was cottage has 2 window ac units but could only run 1 at a time and it was hot that week.that being said would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott E.

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

Water view

Cute little camp with terrific view of Chippewa Bay from the deck. Quiet neighborhood and has boat rental available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

Beautiful setting.

Spent a nice week visiting relatives and friends. Brett was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

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

Great vacation spot

Had an amazing time at the cabin! It was very clean, spacious, had everything you needed and more, great views of the river and sunsets, the owner was great! Couldn’t ask for a better guy to rent off of! Can’t wait to go back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

A+ vacation

Brett is the most amazing host! Very friendly and accommodating. The cottage was so cozy and equipped with everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Island Get away

It was wonderful. Brett is so sweet, helpful and always there if you need him. Great spot to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Awesome location on the St Lawrence

This was my group's second year staying in one of Brett's cottages and plan to return next year. Brett was available if needed but gave us our privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gundula H.

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

Nice cozy place

Nice small Neighborhood boat launch right around the corner Nice Owner Clean place small bedrooms like a old style cottage perfect for us it was great that we could bring our dog . We will go again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

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

2024 Chippewa Bay fishing trip

My wife and I stayed at the cottage for a week. Everything was very clean and well supplied. Host was very friendly and informative about the area. It had a nice dock with power to charge our boat batteries. We will be going back in 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Great Vacation

My family and two dogs enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Cottage was clean and well stocked with all the necessities. Brett was a very hospitable host, always helpful and available if needed. The cottage is also in a great location with beautiful sunsets. We rented a pontoon during our stay and we had a great time fishing everyday. Very happy with our stay and looking forward to next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

2024 Vacation

Brett was away, but Alice did a fantastic job as his replacement. She made sure that we had a wonderful time and answered all of our questions and provided us with everything that we needed. This was our 4th year in a row staying with Brett/Alice and we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great vacation, Great weather

We had a great time once again and good weather to enjoy every minute while out on the water in the pontoon boat, be it fishing or just pleasure boating after dinner. Brett, thank you for responding to all of our needs and answering all of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

River Retreat

Brett and Alice are a great team. The cabin is always clean and well maintained. Fishing the river yields 3-5 pound bass regularly. Nice quiet neighborhood with good neighbors. The surrounding area is great for exploring. Would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

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

A Gem on Chippewa Bay

We had a great week at Brett's river retreat. The convenience of having our boat right out front to hop and and go was the reason we chose this listing. Brett was out of town but Ms. Alice took such great care of us all. You can't beat the location, it's central to everything you want to do. We'll be back again! Brett was out of town,but Ms. Ali
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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