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On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a fenced deck.
A small shed in a snowy yard with a view of a lake and trees in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden ceiling, a framed picture, and a staircase leading to a door.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and a sink with a hanging rack.
Middle room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Dexter, NY
  • Place, Black River
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Farmhouse Maple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Drum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!

Charming home built in 1900 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths in a perfect location- close to Thousand Islands, Fort Drum and Canada. Main floor bedroom has double bed with en suite bathroom. Screened in pavilion is perfect for al fresco dining.

Very peaceful home with incredible views of the Black River. Relax on the back deck or around the firepit on cool evenings!

Adorable little village - within walking distance to an ice cream shop, diner, pub and amazing fishing!

Notes: stairs leading to second floor are a tad steep and as an old farmhouse, ceilings tend to be lower. During the summer months, there will be weekly lawn care.
There is a $75 pet fee. If not disclosed at the time of booking, it will be an additional charge upon checkout.
Smoking is not allowed inside the home/sunroom. If the rule is violated, a $250 deep cleaning fee will be charged.

**Disclosure: we have one Ring camera mounted to the garage facing front door and one facing the driveway strictly for security purposes.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please clean up after pets, especially outside.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put heat at 65/AC at 74. Please turn off all lights and fans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For long term rentals, property owners will do monthly check w/advance notice

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3188804vb
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Dexter

Dexter is home to this holiday home. Jefferson County Historical Society and Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park. Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York are also worth visiting.
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Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • Black River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Farmhouse Maple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Salmon Run Mall - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Fort Drum - 22 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 35 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Black River - close to awesome fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Black River - close to awesome fishing! located?

Situated in Dexter, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Black River, Farmhouse Maple and Lake Ontario. Jefferson Community College and Regal Salmon Run are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay! The home was better in person than advertised and our host super responsive. We’re looking forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home. Good communication. Overall, a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home to stay in! We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, and the host was very responsive. Lots of little touches that made this house feel very inviting. They have truly thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying and everything was perfect once again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and awesome host!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many comforts of home. Several outdoor viewing areas to sit :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location. House was amazing. Host was easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay here in the future. Kitchen was nicely stock for those choosing to cook/eat at home.
Your private view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in a nice location, comfy beds, spacious, had everything we needed. Wish we had more time to enjoy the yard on the river. Responsive host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The views of the river from the house are wonderful and we sat outside every day enjoying the weather and view. The house is stocked with everything you need to cook. The house is so clean and lovely. Overall a very homey place and we will stay again if we are in the neighborhood. Thanks Susie and Dean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect and it was a blessing to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice, clean, and comfortable. The location was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth Selig _.

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

Great place

Great and convenient location. Well situated and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Nice place

Was a nice stay
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2023
Thanks for booking our home! Hope you caught a lot of fish! Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a short visit with family and found this home to be perfect for our needs. It was spacious, clean, easily accessible, and charming. The hosts were accommodating and very easy to work with. We will definitelylook to stay at this property again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edith r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept, well appointed charming home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Very homey and the owners gave such personalTouches. The communication was perfect. Dexter is a cute little, safe town with great views of the Black river. Very close to lots of things to do!
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Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

victoria k.

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

Great space

Wonderful cozy and warm plenty of space for two couples
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cambria D.

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

Cozy

Nice cozy property right in the river, super clean, was the perfect place to stay after traveling 36 hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house has so much character and charm, was very clean and was stocked with everything we needed. The view of the river and the outdoor spaces are an added bonus. We enjoyed walking around the village of Dexter and took day trips to some of the towns on Lake Ontario. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Amazing getaway

Amazing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Dexter home on the river

Wonderfully neat, clean home with great Owner communication and service. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

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

Beautiful home!

This property was a wonderful place to stay while we waited on our home to become available! Very clean and well stocked with a wonderful owner who was very helpful!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a view of the river! Very accommodating and kind host. Allowed us to check in early to enjoy a bonus afternoon in town. Well stocked home with great amenities. Comfortable beds, nice towels and overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Wonderful accommodations /great hosts

Better stocked than any other place I have stayed. We didn’t use much of supplies or space but they were there
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2023
Thanks for being such great guests! We hope to host you again!

About the host

Hosted by Susan Harrison

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We are a retired military family, who, after spending 30 years moving, decided to settle in the beautiful North Country. We love all activities outdoors - fishing, camping, hiking, biking - and this area is perfect for all of those!

Why they chose this property

This house is so special to us. It is a solidly constructed home which we have lovingly upgraded over the years. The view of the river is spectacular, both from the house and ON the river. Above the dam (behind the house), is hands down some of the most scenic views of the Black River. Below the dam is incredible fishing (pic is of coho salmon caught behind the house in October '22), with access to Black River Bay and out to Lake Ontario.
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