Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Sackets Harbor, NY

Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park12 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)20 min drive
Salmon Run Mall22 min drive
Fort Drum33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled just outside scenic Sackets Harbor, NY on Lake Ontario, Duck Soup Cottage is the ultimate vacation getaway for rest and relaxation.

Perfect for long-term stays (email us for special rates!)

Drive through our beautiful woods to our secluded rustic cabin on an eastern back bay of Lake Ontario. Located just outside of historic Sackets Harbor New York.

This has been our casual family 'camp' for over 40 years. It has 300' of waterfront with a 15' dock. Bring your medium to small size boat, or we have a canoe and kayak. You can row out to the surrounding islands to swim.

We love to bird watch here. Many Blue Herons, ducks and sometimes a pair of bald eagles are nesting on the property. We have a pair of white swans that come back very year. Kids will love to fish off the dock. If you have a boat, it is a great place to fish.

Enjoy the village of Sackets Harbor The War of 1812 was fought here and there are many historical buildings to wander by in town. There are also many top quality restaurants in the village and a wonderful brewery. The kids can go to Old Macdonalds Farm where they can pet and feed animals. Golf courses are close by. Canada is 45 minutes away!

General Information
4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
2 Half Bathrooms
Full Kitchen
Grill
Fireplace
Great Room
Dining Area
Screened-in Porch
Back and Front Decks
TV/VCR/DVD
Assortment of Board Games

NOTE: THERE IS NO WIFI or INTERNET - we use our phones to tether our computers when we have to work, but there is NOT internet.

Sleeps 8

Watertown, NY is about 15 minutes away and has big box stores for big grocery/supplies shopping (Target, Wal-Mart, Grocery, Restaurants)

Sackets Harbor has many restaurants and bars as well as gift shops, coffee shop, Ice Cream Shops, etc. Beautiful historic town. Enjoy the village of Sackets Harbor, the War of 1812 was fought here and there are many historical buildings to wander by in town. There are also many top quality restaurants in the village and also a wonderful brewery. The kids can go to Old Macdonalds Farm where they can pet and feed animals. Golf courses are close by. Canada is 45 minutes

House Rules: It is your responsibility for your safety while on our property. Any injuries incurred while there are strictly your responsibility. Any damages you incur, will be taken out of your deposit. Cleaning fee will also come out of your deposit if necessary. We are on a septic system so be careful with water use.
Please park only on the driveway in front of the house.

There are multi places around town to buy your own wood for the fireplace.
NO outdoor fires please.
There is absolutely NO smoking in the house.

(Please note: Water levels are lower than usual this year)

We hope that you will have a pleasant stay

Property manager

Heidi/Hannah

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

An additional $100 per pet with owners approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No outdoor fires No more than 3-4 small logs in Fireplace

No Commercial photography or Film Shoots without owners approval

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sackets Harbor

Located in Sackets Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and Jefferson County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Westcott Beach State Park. Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sackets Harbor, NY

What's nearby

Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 12 min drive
Farmhouse Maple - 17 min drive
Salmon Run Mall - 22 min drive
Thompson Park - 27 min drive
Fort Drum - 33 min drive

Getting around

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse - 21 min drive
Olive Garden - 21 min drive
Panera Bread - 20 min drive
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - 21 min drive
Dairy Queen - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and Yellow Barn Winery. Farmhouse Maple and Westcott Beach State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Deretha W.

17 Oct 2023

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

GOU II

We love to stay here in October for our annual girlfriend gathering (since 2009). It is perfect for a laid back weekend of fire place warmth, relaxation,commraderie, enjoying the changing leaves, heron, overlooking black river bay and more. We usually don't venture into town but it is a nice quaint area that is laden with history and bird watching opportunities If we went earlier in the season we would definitely enjoy the kayaks, canoes and beautiful deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

18 Aug 2023

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

Great Lake Serenity

At the end of the road you find a rustic lake side cabin/home. The access to the water by kayak and canoe provided a daily activity of quiet paddling and fishing in the recesses at the head of Lake Ontario. Any imperfection is made up with by the relaxing setting. The history and charm of Sackets Harbor was topped only by the wood fired pizzas and tasty brews found there. Proximity to Henderson Harbor and the St Lawrence River provided several lake life excursions where the family lounged in the lee of Six Town Point and fished for smallmouth or pedaled to Cape Vincent. We had no idea we were exploring a proposed marine sanctuary but understand why. We'd recommend this for anyone wanting to try out lake life.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Larry H.

30 July 2023

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

Vintage Seclusion

The cottage is in a really secluded area in the woods and is perhaps 1950’s or 60’s vintage. It retains that vintage - the cottage has had minimal if any major upgrades. That said, it was clean and suited our needs. We were out exploring the area daily and were “home” early morning and evenings. For us the biggest thing was the deck and enjoying great weather and watching all that was happening on the water. Beautiful early mornings with the morning sun! I wished all week that the trees and brush were trimmed so hanging tree limbs were not blocking half the available view of the bay. Also looked forward to fishing from the dock or possibly using the canoe but conditions in front of the cottage were not conducive for it because of the large amount of marsh grass all around. Overall a good place to stay and explore the 1000 Islands area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deretha W.

18 Oct 2022

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

Relax

Been enjoying this spot with long time friends since 2009. Life required a break for a few years but we are thrilled to be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

3 Aug 2022

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

Family had a wonderful time

I rented the house for a vacation with my daughter and her family, but unfortunately my wife and I couldn’t make it, BUT, my daughter said the house was great, plenty of room and decorated beautiful - and loved the movie selections with the kids. A lot to do and see in the area. From her report I’d definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022