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Lovely, Open Cottage on Lake Ontario

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Henderson, NY
  • Place, Robert G. Wehle State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwick Beach State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Drum
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Henderson

With a stay at this cottage in Henderson, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Ontario and Robert G. Wehle State Park. .This cottage is 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Saiff Charters and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Westcott Beach State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Robert G. Wehle State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Southwick Beach State Park - 25 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 27 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Salmon River - 41 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Fort Drum - 52 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trolley - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Tree - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Landing Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carbone’s Waterside Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely, Open Cottage on Lake Ontario


Our family cottage is nestled in the woods with 150 feet of waterfront property overlooking beautiful Lake Ontario.

Our property has three levels for you to enjoy your surroundings. The deck attached to the house offers stunning views of the lake and sunset. Grill and dine, read a book, or simply relax while you enjoy the tranquility. A flight of stairs off of the deck leads you to a grassy area where you will find Adirondack chairs around a fire pit. Bring lawn darts or corn hole for some family fun! Continue along a walkway and down another flight of stairs and you will arrive at our beach deck on the shore. Go for a refreshing swim or take a kayak excursion. Or simply sit on the deck and enjoy the sparkling water and sea breeze!

Robert G. Wehle State Park is minutes away and offers many amenities, including miles of hiking trails, tennis and pickleball courts and a brand new playground for the kids. Take a picnic lunch and walk along the beautiful cliff trail to the slate shoals where you will find picnic tables and restrooms.

There are sandy beaches a short drive to the north or south. Picnic tables and grills dot the beach at Westcott State Park and Southwick State Park.

Stroll through the picturesque town of Sackets Harbor, visit the charming shops, historic sites and battlefield, and dine at one of the many waterfront restaurants.

Anglers take note! Boating and fishing enthusiasts flock to this area every summer. There are many fishing charters available in Henderson Harbor and boat rentals at our local marinas for a reasonable price. If you own a boat, there is no place to park or turn a boat around on our road, which is a dead end. However, you can park your trailer on our property at the top of the hill or at the local marina.

For the more adventurous, the Black River in Watertown boasts some of the best whitewater rafting in the country.

Explore the area with day trips to the Renaissance Fair, the Thousand Islands with ferry rides to Boldt Castle, and the Enchanted Forest Water Safari in the Adirondacks.

An evening is not complete without a trip to The Trolley for an ice cream cone, an upstate NY summer tradition.

This three bedroom, two bath home sleeps six adults comfortably. All three bedrooms have air conditioning units. There is a washer and dryer available for your use.

Please note from Sunday, June 29th through July 27th all bookings are Sunday to Sunday.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: $50 weekly pet fee per dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Lovely, Open Cottage on Lake Ontario Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect getaway. Privacy is Paramount for us and it was exactly what we wanted.The property and house is exactly as described. No surprise surprises and we love that.We looked long and hard for a private fall getaway, and this checked all the boxes.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property has a great view of Stoney Island., and north toward Canada. After dark you can see the lights from the wind turbines in Canada. There is DG Market fairly close by which was handy for our breakfast needs. We were there for a wedding at South Beach. It was perfect for needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathe taking view, relaxing, peaceful. We definitely disconnected from the world and enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an incredible house! My husband, dog and I truly enjoyed our stay. Jeannie and Janet were phenomenal - so communicative and thoughtful! The bed and couch were both comfy, and that view is everything. It's very close to Robert Wehle State Park, which has wonderful dog-friendly trails. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view.no oven.very limited parking.the place was nice..
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

Stayed in many VRBOs, this is above average. Really nice secluded spot! Communication was great, amenities as described, really happy we went.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Vacation

Great views of the lake terrific sunsets and a nice, rustic feel. We very much enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our anniversary

We love the property, with amazing views. We didnt wanna leave. I want to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

House was as described! Well equipped, and comfortable..!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig D.

Quick Getaway

Nice Cottage to getaway to , easy to find ,by the water location excellent.Very comfortable bed/furniture.will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donald m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times

Very nice time. Nice view of Lake Ontario, spent a lot of. Time on dock. Lots to do in area the park is great. Very Private and lots of room in cottage. Well furinished and. And ready to go. The two sisters were very nice would Like to meet them .have fun we did!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Ontario Treasure

We loved being at the Lake House. The swimming was amazing. We walked, picked wild apples, saw turkeys, water birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, spiders, osprey and a bald eagle. We had privacy and quiet and adventure. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jerzy K., SLINGERLANDS

Liked: Cleanliness

Roxy

The property was spacious, with three bedrooms and two baths. We used only one bedroom and bath —good news for the cleaning crew. The only complaint I have is the noisy and inefficient air conditioning system. Maybe the owner can hire a professional to fix this problem. Anyway, we had a good time and most likely will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

Very nice place Very easy to communicate with..if there was a problem they resolved it quickly..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Relaxation

We loved our stay at this wonderful hidden gem! Spacious and clean. We were able to still enjoy sitting outside on the deck even during the rainstorms with the roofed alcove. The view from the shore sitting area was beautiful! And the hosts were very helpful with any questions we had. We're already planning our next trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Weekend

This was the perfect lakefront home for a relaxing, long weekend away. Owners are very responsive and helpful! The sunset views were amazing and our dogs loved exploring down by the lower dock! Extremely quiet neighborhood, but not far at all from restaurants. We ate at Carbones one night and then Tin Pan Galley after spending an afternoon in Sackets Harbor… Both were excellent recommendations! Our favorite activity was the hiking in Robert Wehle state park- absolutely breathtaking views of Lake Ontario! We’ll definitely be back to visit the area again!😊 Thank you for sharing your beautiful family home with us, Kimberly & David (And Hondo & Rory too🐾🐾)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

Everything was perfect! we had the best time kayaking the lake , and relaxing on the deck and by the fire! One of the best stays we have had. Would defiantly bring our family back here for vacation in the future (:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer fun

A Little off the beaten path, but lovely. Peaceful and very quiet. Water was wonderful. You do need water shoes as it is a rocky beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get away!

What a beautiful home away from home! My family and dog stayed for a week and had a very enjoyable time. The cottage was clean and very spacious with lots of room for storage of any kind. Keep in mind there is not a stove, but we never needed one! The deck by the water was our favorite part with inner tubes and 2 kayaks. We were very impressed at how calm and clean the water of Lake Ontario was by the camp. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talitha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reprieve

This property is wonderful. It is the perfect place to get away and relax. The pictures don’t do justice to how nice it really is both inside and out. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Hillside camp, quiet, no oven, grill not working, very steep access to water. We will return to Henderson Bay area, just not here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Stayed here in the fall, simply looking for peaceful silence. And it provided that both times. Have zero complaints and it’s a great spot for either fall or spring and I’m sure it’s absolutely lovely in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Henderson

Stayed for a couple nights myself and two dogs and it was perfect!! Couldn’t have asked for better weather for this weekend to enjoy the fall foliage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022