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Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier

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A wooden dock extending over a calm river, surrounded by autumn-colored trees. - Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier (Dexter)
A living room with a view of a lake, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a sign that reads "LAKE". - Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier (Dexter)
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan. A window with curtains leads to a deck with barbecue equipment. - Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier (Dexter)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a round table and chairs. - Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier (Dexter)
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a small deck. - Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier (Dexter)
Consider a stay at Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier

  • Looking for the ultimate waterfront getaway? Look no further than this cosy cottage, where you'll find all the amenities you need for a perfect holiday! 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 storey 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.

    *Host holds $500 security deposit. Please review rental agreement attached for more details and cancellation policies* In the event of a guest cancellation, a $75 fee will be withheld from the refund to cover credit card processing costs, regardless of the timing of the cancellation.
    Please no smoking or parties. Please put your rubbish in the bin by the road when you check out.

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About the area

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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Dexter travel guide
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Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • A river flowing through a town with industrial buildings and a bridge.
    Black River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • An aerial view of a town with a river, bridges, and various buildings.
    Fort Drum
    23 min drive - 32.1 km
  • A river surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
    Salmon River
    51 min drive - 72.3 km
  • Salmon Run Mall
    10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery
    36 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    14 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    10 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    13 min drive
  • Starbucks
    14 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    13 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 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 and Lake Ontario. Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront Cottage w/ Barrel sauna & Fishing Pier Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great for a tournament weekend location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and stay. The property was clean and used friendly. The kids loved the water access. They gave it a "5 start review." We we able to bring our dog who also loved the water access. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice waterfront house. Definitely the nicest on the street. House was clean and well stocked. Dexter is a quiet quaint little town , perfect for quiet and relaxing. We went to small mouth bass fish on Lake Ontario and it was wonderful!! The host was very friendly and easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, nice deck in back of the house, and another deck over the water. We also used a grass area by the water in between 2 shade trees. Central A/C worked very well, sauna was nice, we used the hosts 2 kayaks plus 2 of our own; easy in and out of water. Allison communicates well, provided tips and guidance, and is a great host. 3 bathrooms was nice since we had a good size group. Thank you Allison.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

It was awesone!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Senior VP

Lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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