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Smith Family Cottage

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The cottage front July 7, 2017.
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Interior
Room
Our 2 docks this past summer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Beach view

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Smith Family Cottage

The cottage is 100 years old but holds its age well. It is situated in Snowshoe Bay which is a safe harbor in all winds. You can tie a boat(s) to our long dock and leave it there the entire week(s) of your stay. Imagine walking down to the dock and getting into your boat with hot coffee in order to be at the best fishing hole before anyone else. You are close to great bass, salmon, perch, walleye and lake trout fishing. Lake Ontario is a few feet away. You get there by going through the 'cut', a causeway to the lake right in front of you. After a day on the boat come back to the cottage and sit on the screened in porch and cook your fish or a steak while the kids fish off the dock right in front of you. Don't have a boat, use our paddle boat to get out to some great bass fishing. Well behaved small dogs would be considered.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You must take care of your own garbage and recyclables. We will give you instructions. Campfires are not allowed.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

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Henderson, NY

What's nearby

  • Robert G. Wehle State Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Saiff Charters - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Westcott Beach State Park - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Southwick Beach State Park - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 24 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Tree - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Trolley - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carbone’s Waterside Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Landing Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Family Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smith Family Cottage?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smith Family Cottage on 9 Mar 2026 start from AU$356, 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 Smith Family Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smith Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Family Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith Family Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario and within 6 mi (10 km) of Robert G. Wehle State Park and Saiff Charters. Westcott Beach State Park and Southwick Beach State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Relaxing getaway in a fishing paradise

We stayed here on a fishing trip with family. It is an excellent place to relax and recharge while not on the water. Snowshoe bay is the perfect place to keep your boat sheltered from the winds. The private dock was great. It made easy access to the main part of the lake through “the cut”, and to the very nearby bays. It was peaceful and quiet. The cottage is in a prime location to be entertained by the water, weather, abundance of wildlife, as well as other boaters enjoying the lake. We definitely hope to stay here again when visiting this part of the lake. Melanie was very welcoming with a full tour of the cottage. She also helped facilitate easy access to a private boat launch and other nearby amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc k.

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

Henderson Bay

Great house, perfect for fishing trip, water was a little low at dock, but enough for boat. Owners were awesome, quick to respond and very helpful with any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Perfect location

We go up to fish and this is a perfectly protected location for our boats. We had awesome communication with Melanie, and the cottage is stocked so well you want for nothing. We are repeat bookers of this property and will not hesitate booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Loved it there!

We absolutely loved our stay there and hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation! Fishing, kayaking and, of course, sitting on the screen porch. The house is in a great location especially have kids. The water was a little cold because we were here in June, but being in Snowshoe Bay, the water was so calm and would have been great for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Exceptional

Perfect location, owners were wonderful to deal with. Spent a lot of time on the beautiful porch. Hope to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

harry a.

Great view, very relaxing cottage

Excellent location, clean with great view. Nice sturdy dock. Enjoyed the screened in porch. Very accommodating owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Kate H.

Charming old cottage...amazing location

We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage. Great location safe for kayaking and swiming in the Bay. Great sunsets too. If traveling with very young kids or older family members the stairs to get upstairs could be a challenge....but overall we loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Smith Golding

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The Smith Family cottage was purchased by our father Bill Smith. He was the manager of Stony Island from 1951-1982. We inherited the property and rent just enough weeks for taxes and upkeep. Otherwise, we all still enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

Our dad bought it because his father told him that if he wanted a boat, they had just built one, that he had to have a place to keep it. One is still able to see the stones left from the boat house that used to be there.

What makes this property unique

The cottage started out as a cheese factory in Chaumont in the middle 1800's and was brought over to its current place by oxen on the ice. Much of the original building remains. While digging under the cottage last summer, we found many Native American artifacts as this spot is believed to be a perfect place for settlements. It is away from the lake in the bay so it is always calm on the water. Boats are safely tied to the dock in any wind.

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