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Hill Top River Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Nestled in a serene country setting, this cozy cottage boasts a beautiful river view and private dock. Huge deck overlooking Chippewa bay invites relaxation, while the newly renovated kitchen with granite counter tops and propane fireplace in living room adds warmth to your stay. With large TV, internet, Netflix and Hulu provided plus all linens towels blankets you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hill Top River Retreat

Cozy cottage with a beautiful river view and private dock, huge deck overlooking Chippewa bay. newly renovated kitchen with granite counter tops, huge living room with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms with 2 full beds and one set of bunk beds. large TV, internet, Netflix and Hulu provided, trash and recycle provided. Propane fireplace in living room.
Chippewa bay is one of the widest areas of the river with some of the largest islands including Singer castle, Cedar island state park 5 minutes away by boat. This area is one of the most scenic areas without all the hustle and traffic of Alexandria bay or Clayton. The cottage is located on a small country dead end road, boat launch is 5 minutes away along with a small country store, Chippewa Bay is known for its excellent fishing. Gas and charcoal grill, all linens, towels, blankets provided along with a fully stocked kitchen. 20 foot pontoon boat available to rent with dock space. Pets are welcome. We have dock space for 2 boats if needed, unlike other places we do not charge extra for dock space. please bring bottled water for drinking as this area has a lot of iron in the water.

We also have pontoon boats at our dock available for our guests to rent at affordable prices. No easier way to enjoy cruising, fishing and swimming than on our pontoon boat. Please let us know asap if you want to rent it so we can reserve it for you and have it ready to go. Damage deposit applies to the boat rental also. All pontoon boats are equipped with GPS navigation maps. Extra dock space available to rent if needed for $25 per day.

If you have more in your vacation group wanting to stay close by, check out our newest Vrbo listing (Hilltop camper #2297539). It is a beautiful camper located close by, It is so cozy with a beautiful view of the river.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: not inside cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No fishing off the docks unless you rented a ponto
No more than 6 guest overnight, please leave gril
Golf cart must be driven by an adult and only used

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please keep pets off the furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Please be respectful of neighboring properties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside cottage

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: please be respectful of neighboring properties
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Hill top river retreat Hammond
Hill top river retreat Private vacation home
Hill top river retreat Private vacation home Hammond

About the area

Map
Hammond, NY

What's nearby

  • Peach Island - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hammond Village Hall - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Hammond Historical Museum - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Hammond Free Library - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Jacques Cartier State Park - 11 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Brockville Station - 58 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks Drive Through - ‬56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Top River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hill Top River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Top River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Top River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hill Top River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saint Lawrence River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hammond Village Hall and Hammond Free Library. Hammond Historical Museum and Peach Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hill Top River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great and they were extremely accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

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

Nice place to stay.

Nice location, view of the lake is peaceful and comfortable in the living room.Hosts were helpful and pleasant.Love to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian H.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had a great time at a great location once again! We will be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this rental! Had everything we needed to enjoy our week at the river. Until next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Dog friendly. Super safe. We all had a great time on the pontoon boat! Place was clean and included ALL the amenities! Neighbors were so friendly and helpful! Brett, Alice, and Chris made us feel welcome prior to the trip and all through the trip. Would recommend for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying at the hill top cottage. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Great communication with the owner. Check in was easy. Cottage is well stocked with everything you need. Nice deck to sit on to view the bay. Has a dock for your boat with electricity to charge boat batteries. Will be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Great little cottage on the river

We really enjoyed our stay. The kids had a blast, and so did us adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great location on Chippewa Bay

The cottage is very convenient to the public boat ramp that serves Chippewa Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Great vacation

Our family really enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing time, great fishing, and friendly neighbors. Excellent communication from Alice and Brett. This was our 2nd year staying here and we are already looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Hammond NY

Our stay was wonderful. Host communication was excellent. Enjoyable vacation for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott E.

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

Water view

Cute little camp with terrific view of Chippewa Bay from the deck. Quiet neighborhood and has boat rental available.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Nice little get away

Brett was very helpful and we had a nice stay even though the weather for the week did not cooperate with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

Beautiful setting.

Spent a nice week visiting relatives and friends. Brett was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy U.

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

Great vacation spot

Had an amazing time at the cabin! It was very clean, spacious, had everything you needed and more, great views of the river and sunsets, the owner was great! Couldn’t ask for a better guy to rent off of! Can’t wait to go back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

A+ vacation

Brett is the most amazing host! Very friendly and accommodating. The cottage was so cozy and equipped with everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

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

2024 Chippewa Bay fishing trip

My wife and I stayed at the cottage for a week. Everything was very clean and well supplied. Host was very friendly and informative about the area. It had a nice dock with power to charge our boat batteries. We will be going back in 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Island Get away

It was wonderful. Brett is so sweet, helpful and always there if you need him. Great spot to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Gundula H.

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

Nice cozy place

Nice small Neighborhood boat launch right around the corner Nice Owner Clean place small bedrooms like a old style cottage perfect for us it was great that we could bring our dog . We will go again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Awesome location on the St Lawrence

This was my group's second year staying in one of Brett's cottages and plan to return next year. Brett was available if needed but gave us our privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

2024 Vacation

Brett was away, but Alice did a fantastic job as his replacement. She made sure that we had a wonderful time and answered all of our questions and provided us with everything that we needed. This was our 4th year in a row staying with Brett/Alice and we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

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

A Gem on Chippewa Bay

We had a great week at Brett's river retreat. The convenience of having our boat right out front to hop and and go was the reason we chose this listing. Brett was out of town but Ms. Alice took such great care of us all. You can't beat the location, it's central to everything you want to do. We'll be back again! Brett was out of town,but Ms. Ali
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Great Vacation

My family and two dogs enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Cottage was clean and well stocked with all the necessities. Brett was a very hospitable host, always helpful and available if needed. The cottage is also in a great location with beautiful sunsets. We rented a pontoon during our stay and we had a great time fishing everyday. Very happy with our stay and looking forward to next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

River Retreat

Brett and Alice are a great team. The cabin is always clean and well maintained. Fishing the river yields 3-5 pound bass regularly. Nice quiet neighborhood with good neighbors. The surrounding area is great for exploring. Would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great vacation, Great weather

We had a great time once again and good weather to enjoy every minute while out on the water in the pontoon boat, be it fishing or just pleasure boating after dinner. Brett, thank you for responding to all of our needs and answering all of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great time on the River

The property was as we expected. Kids loved going to the dock to fish. Close to towns but away from tourists. Very relaxing. Wonderful neighborhood. Brett and the neighbor's made us feel at home while on vacation. Alice is a treasure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023