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Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Dexter, NY
  • Place, Black River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Drum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands Winery
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier

Looking for the ultimate waterfront getaway? Look no further than this cozy cottage, where you'll find all the amenities you need for a perfect vacation! Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen, two comfortable living rooms, a smart TV, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king bed and a private balcony, while the secondary bedroom features a comfortable queen bed. Need more sleeping space? There's a futon available as well. We also have a seperate mother in law suite with a full kitchen, bathroom & sleeping area.


Here's some highlights of the property we think you'll love

-Private 2nd story deck off from the Master Bedroom
-Separate Mother-in-law Suite w/ Bathroom, Kitchen & Deck
-Barrel Sauna
-Kayak Boat Launch
-100+ feet of Riverfront
-Pier for fishing or sitting by the water
- Large private yard
- Large outdoor fire pit
- Back Patio overlooking the water

Enjoy the solitude and beauty, just as we have for so many years
Please no smoking or parties. Please put your garbage in the bin by the road when you check out. $500 security deposit held by owner for incidentals. Please view rental agreement for details.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3252678vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dexter

Located in Dexter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pickering-Beach Museum and Jefferson County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York. Travelling with kids? Consider New York State Zoo at Thompson Park and Saiff Charters. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • Black River - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fort Drum - 22 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Clayton Marina - 30 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 36 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Salmon River - 50 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salmon Run Mall Food Court - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier on 31 May 2026 start from AU$393, 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 Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier located?

This family-friendly Dexter holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Black River, Lake Ontario and Farmhouse Maple. Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we went up fishing really enjoyed the property thans
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to Watertown airport
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

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

Wonderful vacation spot in Dexter

We had a lovely stay at this property. The in-law suite worked perfectly for three generations vacationing together.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the Sackets Harbor marathon. We enjoyed the sauna and kayaking in the Black River. Not many dining options in Dexter, but close to Sackets Harbor and Watertown options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a nice, quiet area. We really enjoyed the use of the kayaks and sauna. The boat ramp is a couple minutes away with easy access out to the lake. The home has a separate in law suite next to it that worked out perfectly for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana G.

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

Wonderful house and place

Allison the owner was super sweet and always available for us, the house is super clean and enjoyable “we recommend this place to every group or family plans “ we are planning to comeback soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that Allison, the owner, provided you with excellent service and was always available to assist you. We're also delighted that you found the house to be super clean and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation to other groups and families. It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience and that you're already planning to come back soon. We can't wait to welcome you again! If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for your kind words and for choosing our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

fishing vacation

property was as expected and communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frank a.

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

Awesome place

It was awesone!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found our place beautiful and loved its great location. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to know that you had such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

levar S.

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

Senior VP

Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

1000 Islands telrip

Beautiful home on water. Landscapping around house was very nice. We came in cooler, rainy weather but in warm, dry weather, you could fish, kayak right off the dock area! And you could eat all your meals out on the deck and gather around a fire at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Impromptu stay

We came down for an impromptu couple day stay and had a great time. Allison was great answered all of my questions & gave us a great place to hike near by (Robert Wehle state park) . Our kids had a great time on kayaks paddling and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene K.

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

Very nice stay

Overall a wonderful stay! A beautiful camp! A couple of minor things need attention: shower head in garage room needs to be replaced, no curtains in garage room, grill is leaking at valve when turned on. Suggestion: bigger mirror in garage room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Candice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was incredibly clean, well stocked, and the host was personable and quick to respond to any questions. She was very informative!! The view from the back deck was lovely! It was so nice to use the fire pit in the evenings or sit along the river in the chairs. I wasn’t a big fan of the neighborhood, this rental was certainly one of the nicest on the street. However, surrounding neighbors were friendly, and there was no issues whatsoever. House is a little older but comfortable. Few areas could use an update here and there. Kayaks were a nice plus, and life vests were supplied. Overall we had a very nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley J.

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

Marathon getaway!

In town for the Sackets Harbor Marathon Labor Day weekend and spent 3 nights on this lovely property!! Plenty of space to have a comfortable nights sleep, well equipped kitchen for some pre-race pasta, a beautiful property to sit outside and let our dog roam and play. Everyone in the neighborhood was friendly, we even walked down to the ice cream shop down the street. It’s very quiet and a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Amazing job on your marathon! You're an inspiration! Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

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

Beautiful location

7 women on a weekend getaway and the house fit the bill. The house is nice and the location is beautiful. Beds were very comfortable. The sauna was a neat amenity. Kayaks and fire pit were also great additions. They had a gas grill but we didn’t use it. Close to Clayton and Sackets Harbor, both cute villages with things to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Amazing getaway for our family on the river!

We booked this home early in 2024 as part of our up-state New York and Canada family summer vacation and road trip. What a perfect spot for us to call home for a few days. The property is well equipped, at and amazing location. We loved the kayaks spending one morning floating down the river. Every night was around the fire pit with S'mores and some great memories. The property is very quite, easy to find and away from neighbors making it very private. Thank you Allison for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Sep 4-8

It was an easy jaunt to Clayton, Sackets Harbor & Watertown where we went Thur, Fri & Sat. The host was very accessible, getting back to our questions within 20 min! The property was extremely peaceful. We fished, had bon fires, sat by the river and grilled with no outside interference accept the local wildlife! Lovely outside area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt H.

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

Quaint cottage along Black River banks

Cottage has been re-done with new floors, roof, stone and paver patio, outdoor fireplace and is well furnished inside. The barrel steam room down by the water is a nice bonus addition to enjoy.Communication with the property manager, Allison, was seamless and professional. Check-in / Check-out process was also easy and straightforward. The Carriage House (semi-attached) was not used during our stay, but could easily be a spillover room with its own separate entrance, bath and bedroom (studio).Parking along the street is a little narrow for a boat if towing anything. One do-better would be to further raise / build up the gravel parking spot along the side of the house to better accommodate larger vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt & Sunni I.

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

Beauty on Black River

This little gem is tucked away in Dexter and offers a fabulous view (and access) of the river and surrounding area (Fall foliage was spectacular). There are lots of ammenities on property to enjoy! It was a little cold to hop in the Kayaks but they were available to us. We did enjoy warming up around the firepit and the barrel sauna was spectacular! The house was super cute and nicely decorated. There were a couple of very minor maintenance items (e.g. light switch, closet door) that could be fixed but I know we are at the end of the season and honestly, they didn't bother us at all. Oh and I can't forget about our host! I seriously cannot say enough about her. She was so thoughtful and reached out ahead of time to let us know what to expect, etc. Lovely time. We would definitely return and highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

kelly L.

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

Family vacation

This home was in the location I chose and the outside amenities were great and house was dog friendly! However, upon arrival the house was not cleaned well with hair and sand in showers and dirty floors. The dryer did not work and an attempt was made to fix it but still not working and had to use a laundromat due to not an adequate amount of bath towels for 6 people for a weeks stay and no dryer. The pictures online are old and do not reflect current condition of house but it still adequately fit us all comfortably. Allison was responsive but overall did not feel it was worth the amount of money it cost unfortumately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be better

Overall, a nice property with great potential, but it needs some attention. The location was peaceful and the setting beautiful, especially being right on the water. However, a few maintenance issues stood out. We found dirty dishes in the cupboard, and the shed had broken boards lying around along with old leaves that hadn’t been cleared. The landscaping needs some major attention. There were visible wasps’ nests in the shed, which made the deck space unusable for us. Of the 11 outdoor chairs, 6 were either cracked or had ripped seats, making them unsafe or uncomfortable to use. While it was great that kayaks were provided, there were no life jackets available, which was a safety concern. The photos in the listing are clearly from quite some time ago. I wish I had taken more photos.With a bit of upkeep, this place could be fantastic. We enjoyed our time but hope to see some maintenace and cleaning take place.
Boards and leaves have been here since fall... it's July.
Cannot walk down the path to get into the house without going through this bush.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie P.

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

Perfection!

We recently rented this lovely home and MIL suite for a visit with our oldest son, who is stationed at Fort Drum. Our group consisted of five adults and one 11-year-old, and we all found the accommodations to be very comfortable. The home is beautifully maintained and exceptionally clean, with a well-equipped kitchen that met all our needs. The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. We took full advantage of the kayaks, and our youngest son had a blast playing in the river, fishing, and hunting for crawfish. He was entertained for hours, which was a huge bonus for us. The views from the home are simply breathtaking, adding to the overall serene and relaxing atmosphere. While I didn't use the sauna, others in our group thoroughly enjoyed it. On our first evening, we discovered the bedroom tower fan wasn't working. We contacted Allison, who promptly had a new one delivered the next morning—excellent service! Conveniently, there's a Walmart nearby for any essentials, and we loved the local ice cream shop, Lickety Split. I highly recommend this rental. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but small

Allison’s place is clean, comfortable and well stocked with dishes and towels. The house is older but has been updated. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs in the house and the separate mother-in-law suite is a bedroom within the garage, and it is separated from the main house (but there is a very small toilet and standup shower and small kitchen area). The sliding glass door to the “suite” is a sliding glass patio door that doesn't lock and you have to take outside stairs to get up to the room. The other side of the room is an unfinished part of the garage. While we were there the owner entered the front side of the garage but didn’t come in to the “room part”. Also, the barrel sauna was cute but it was not working and didn’t appear to have electrical in place to run. Other than those things everything else was ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review Elaine. We tested the sauna after your stay and it did turn on. You may not have saw the dial on the heater. Please come back anytime

About the host

Hosted by Allison Elliott

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Allison was born and raised in the North Country, where she developed a deep love for hospitality and a desire to provide unforgettable experiences for her guests.

With a desire to combine her passions for hospitality, music, and food, Allison decided to open her own vacation rental property. She wanted to create a space where guests could come together, relax, and create memories that would last a lifetime.

Allison takes great pride in providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all her guests. She is always happy to share her love of music and cooking with anyone who's interested, and is dedicated to ensuring that each and every guest has a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Why they chose this property

Allison's property offers a unique experience, with a focus on outdoor activities like fishing and kayaking, as well as indoor amenities like the private sauna. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a fun-filled vacation with friends and family, Allison's property has something for everyone.

What makes this property unique

This waterfront cottage boasts a range of unique benefits, including a private sauna, fishing shack, and kayak launch. Guests can enjoy breathtaking riverfront views, as well as indoor amenities like a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces. The property is perfect for fishing enthusiasts and anyone looking for a relaxing retreat in a stunning natural setting. With a focus on hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences, the owner Allison is dedicated to ensuring that each and every guest has a memorable stay.

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