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Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River

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Watch the sunset while enjoying the fire pit with free, unlimited firewood.
Exterior detail
Large deck overlooking the lake.
Large outdoor deck, benches and table for entertaining and grill for barbecuing
Relax on the outdoor swing overlooking Lake Ontario.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pulaski, NY
  • Place, North Sandy Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandy Island Beach State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River

Experience the allure of Lake Ontario year-round at our breathtaking lakeside retreat. This inviting property boasts a spacious deck perfect for entertaining, complete with a gas grill and outdoor fire pit stocked with complimentary firewood. Lounge on the outdoor swing, and soak in the mesmerizing Lake Ontario sunsets.

Recently furnished to ensure comfort and style, this retreat features four private bedrooms—two on the upper level (including a trundle bed and a full bed) and two on the lower level (comprising a queen bed and a full bed). With two full bathrooms, convenience is paramount.

Indulge your culinary desires in the newly remodeled kitchen, fully equipped with modern appliances including a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster oven, crockpot, oven, and stove. The dining room provides a charming setting for shared meals and memorable conversations.

Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and unwind with cable TV after a day of exploration. Bedding and towels are thoughtfully provided, and for longer stays exceeding one week, a washer/dryer is at your disposal.

Situated only minutes away from the renowned Salmon River, adventure and relaxation await just beyond your doorstep. Embrace the tranquility and excitement of lakeside living at our enchanting Lake Ontario retreat.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Owners reserve the right to cancel if the Rental Agreement is not signed and returned within seven days after the reservation has been accepted.
All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval before they become final.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pulaski

Located in Pulaski, this holiday home is on a lake. Fort Ontario State Historic Site and Richardson-Bates House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Island Beach State Park and Selkirk Shores State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Pulaski, NY

What's nearby

  • North Sandy Pond - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sandy Island Beach State Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Salmon River - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Selkirk Shores State Park - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Pulaski Historical Society and Museum - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪11 North Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pond Pit Bbq - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$443, 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 Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Bliss: Serene Retreat on Lake Ontario, Near the Renowned Salmon River located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Sandy Pond and Sandy Island Beach State Park. Salmon River and Elms Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful view and had an excellent stay. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pat p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house clean Kitchen well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect for our needs and wants for our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location, well appointed home, very clean and orderly. The host was very helpful and responsive. Had an amazing time. We will be back for sure! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home, found everything clean and well-appointed, and had an amazing time. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. You're welcome back anytime; we look forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great stay

Awesome stay great views! Host is very easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the views and found communication easy. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope to welcome you back for another awesome stay soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great spot, awesome host

Host was very responsive and the place was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. Hope you have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Plenty of room in this 4 bedroom property, very clean and convenient to all locations I was heading.

Great stay, I’ll definitely return. The fishing was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the review! We hope to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Perfect stay

This house was perfect for our stay. The sunsets were gorgeous and there was plenty of things in the area to keep our family busy. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We hope you stay again soon! Glad you were able to enjoy the sunsets! They are stunning!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

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

Picturesque & Serene on Lake Ontario

Loved this property! Cozy but also roomy & updated kitchen. View of Lake Ontario was breath-taking and back deck/yard was even better than the pictures! Breezes off the lake were wonderful. Enjoyed our time with family and will visit again. Thank you, Brandon, for making the process easy and for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m happy to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful stay and that the home, and those lake views lived up to your expectations. It means a lot to know the space felt both cozy and roomy, and that the deck and yard were a highlight! I’m glad the breezes off Lake Ontario added to your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for choosing to stay and for taking such great care of the home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Great place!

This was the most updated and cleanest rental house we have ever had in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review! We strive to provide a clean, comfortable home for our guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location with fantastic sunset views on Lake Ontario. House was well kept and maintained. Could use some more fans or AC especially in the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words about the house and its beautiful location. We’re so happy you enjoyed the sunset views over Lake Ontario! It’s great to hear the home felt comfortable and well maintained during your stay. We appreciate your note about the heat. While the lake breeze usually does a good job of keeping things cool, those rare heat waves can definitely be a challenge. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Awesome place!

We had a great time! The place was soooo relaxing. Nothing like sitting on the swing watching an amazing sunset. The house was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and found the place relaxing. There's truly nothing like watching an amazing sunset from the swing, and we're glad you enjoyed that experience. It's wonderful to know that the house was perfect for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing getaway in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Great property

Great place on the lake, very well kept and property is ran very well. Great communication from owner and excellent experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the property and communication. It’s our goal to provide an excellent experience for our guests, and your feedback truly makes our efforts worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back to the lake soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Beautiful place and the location is perfect

Great place and a great location. Everything was as described by the host and we had no problems at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Yearly trip

Great house and location awesome views of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for the five start review! See you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir R.

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

Great location and wonderful weather

We really enjoyed our time at this house. Gorgeous views over the lake. It was so nice and relaxing to seat at the fire pit after a sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fantastic!

Excellent place with great views and sounds right on Lake Ontario. Host coordinated everything very well and enjoyed the experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the stunning views and the peaceful sounds of Lake Ontario. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're glad everything went smoothly for your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable experience!
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard R.

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

Great Place for Sunsets!

Property was great. Enjoyed the patio/grill views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Place

The property was in excellent condition. Clean, well appointed and impeccably maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear that you found the property to be in excellent condition and that you appreciated our attention to cleanliness and maintenance. It means a lot to us to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina T.

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

We enjoyed our stay in this house very much.Well equipped and clean for comfortable stay.

Very satisfied with owner and VRBO. Wonderful experience.Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Beautiful spot

Clean and prepared. Great location, beautiful view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Please stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Guys weekend

Great place for a relaxing vacation. Nice big deck directly on the waterfront. Fantastic sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Great place!

Amazing view of the sunset. Great way to end a day of fishing on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for the five star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Beautiful house, beautiful location

Very comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay; everything is updated and clean. The view of the lake off the back deck is just plain gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. It's a great encouragement to us! We hope to have you stay with us again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Hicks

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As a seasoned landlord transitioning into the vacation rental industry, I bring years of experience and dedication to ensuring your stay is exceptional. My wife and I acquired this property in 2013, pouring our hearts into transforming it into a serene retreat where guests can unwind and create lasting memories.

Having grown up just minutes away from this cherished location, I possess a deep-rooted connection to the area and currently own eight additional properties nearby. My educational background includes graduating from Bryant & Stratton Business College in Syracuse. While I reside in New Jersey, where I serve as an accountant for an international non-profit organization, I am committed to providing attentive and personalized service to enhance your vacation experience.

Why they chose this property

Having spent my formative years nearby, selecting this neighborhood for our VRBO rental was an easy decision. It's a haven for vacationers seeking stunning sunsets and abundant outdoor activities. From hiking trails to water sports, there's something for everyone to enjoy amidst the natural beauty of this area. Welcome to a neighborhood that holds endless possibilities for unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors.

What makes this property unique

Our VRBO property offers a truly unique experience nestled in the renowned East end of Lake Ontario, celebrated worldwide for its awe-inspiring sunsets. Picture yourself unwinding on the expansive deck, gathering around the fire pit, or gently swaying on the swing—all while witnessing nature's spectacular evening display as the sun dips below the horizon. Our property provides the perfect spot to drift off to the soothing melody of waves caressing the shore. Immerse yourself in the serenity and enchantment of our lakeside retreat, where every moment is infused with unparalleled tranquility and beauty.

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