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Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Sackets Harbor, NY

Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park
‪13 min drive‬
Salmon Run Mall
‪25 min drive‬
Fort Drum
‪39 min drive‬
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor.

Nestled just outside scenic Sackets Harbor, NY on Lake Ontario, Duck Soup Cottage is the ultimate vacation getaway for rest and relaxation.

Perfect for long-term stays (email us for special rates!)

Drive through our beautiful woods to our secluded rustic cabin on an eastern back bay of Lake Ontario. Located just outside of historic Sackets Harbor New York.

This has been our casual family 'camp' for over 40 years. It has 300' of waterfront with a 15' dock. Bring your medium to small size boat, or we have a canoe and kayak. You can row out to the surrounding islands to swim.

We love to bird watch here. Many Blue Herons, ducks and sometimes a pair of bald eagles are nesting on the property. We have a pair of white swans that come back very year. Kids will love to fish off the dock. If you have a boat, it is a great place to fish.

Enjoy the village of Sackets Harbor The War of 1812 was fought here and there are many historical buildings to wander by in town. There are also many top quality restaurants in the village and a wonderful brewery. The kids can go to Old Macdonalds Farm where they can pet and feed animals. Golf courses are close by. Canada is 45 minutes away!

General Information
4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
2 Half Bathrooms
Full Kitchen
Grill
Fireplace
Great Room
Dining Area
Screened-in Porch
Back and Front Decks
TV/VCR/DVD
Assortment of Board Games

NOTE: THERE IS NO WIFI or INTERNET - we use our phones to tether our computers when we have to work, but there is NOT internet.

Sleeps 8

Watertown, NY is about 15 minutes away and has big box stores for big grocery/supplies shopping (Target, Wal-Mart, Grocery, Restaurants)

Sackets Harbor has many restaurants and bars as well as gift shops, coffee shop, Ice Cream Shops, etc. Beautiful historic town. Enjoy the village of Sackets Harbor, the War of 1812 was fought here and there are many historical buildings to wander by in town. There are also many top quality restaurants in the village and also a wonderful brewery. The kids can go to Old Macdonalds Farm where they can pet and feed animals. Golf courses are close by. Canada is 45 minutes

House Rules: It is your responsibility for your safety while on our property. Any injuries incurred while there are strictly your responsibility. Any damages you incur, will be taken out of your deposit. Cleaning fee will also come out of your deposit if necessary. We are on a septic system so be careful with water use.
Please park only on the driveway in front of the house.

There are multi places around town to buy your own wood for the fireplace.
NO outdoor fires please.
There is absolutely NO smoking in the house.

(Please note: Water levels are lower than usual this year)

We hope that you will have a pleasant stay

Property manager

Heidi/Hannah

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

An additional $100 per pet with owners approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sackets Harbor

Located in Sackets Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and Jefferson County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Westcott Beach State Park. Kostyk Field and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sackets Harbor, NY

What's nearby

Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
Farmhouse Maple - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
Salmon Run Mall - 25 min drive - 20.2 km
Jefferson Community College - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
Fort Drum - 39 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬21 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬21 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min drive
‪Red Robin - ‬21 min drive
‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Historic Sackets Harbor. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Ontario and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and Pickering-Beach Museum. Yellow Barn Winery and Farmhouse Maple are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

24 Jul, 2021

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

Secluded & Wild

The perfect amount of quiet serenity with easy access to great food and a top notch marina. Great host communication - very responsive and accommodating😀!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

James C.

23 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage

Cottage was excellent. Access to the water was not good. No boat dock that was in the pictures was set up.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

18 Aug, 2023

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

Great Lake Serenity

At the end of the road you find a rustic lake side cabin/home. The access to the water by kayak and canoe provided a daily activity of quiet paddling and fishing in the recesses at the head of Lake Ontario. Any imperfection is made up with by the relaxing setting. The history and charm of Sackets Harbor was topped only by the wood fired pizzas and tasty brews found there. Proximity to Henderson Harbor and the St Lawrence River provided several lake life excursions where the family lounged in the lee of Six Town Point and fished for smallmouth or pedaled to Cape Vincent. We had no idea we were exploring a proposed marine sanctuary but understand why. We'd recommend this for anyone wanting to try out lake life.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Larry H.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Vintage Seclusion

The cottage is in a really secluded area in the woods and is perhaps 1950’s or 60’s vintage. It retains that vintage - the cottage has had minimal if any major upgrades. That said, it was clean and suited our needs. We were out exploring the area daily and were “home” early morning and evenings. For us the biggest thing was the deck and enjoying great weather and watching all that was happening on the water. Beautiful early mornings with the morning sun! I wished all week that the trees and brush were trimmed so hanging tree limbs were not blocking half the available view of the bay. Also looked forward to fishing from the dock or possibly using the canoe but conditions in front of the cottage were not conducive for it because of the large amount of marsh grass all around. Overall a good place to stay and explore the 1000 Islands area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Michael C.

24 Jul, 2013

Peaceful and Quite - Needs a lot of TLC

First 3 hours were spent cleaning - cobwebsand spider webs everywhere inside and out. Couldn't go anywhere in the house without running into them - dirty floors as well. Toilets leaked so we had to put towels down to sop up the water. Showers were clogged with hair and grime. Once we cleaned up the house and the surrounding area it was very pleasant layout - ample and comfortable sleeping space - 4 bedrooms and single beds in the loft. Nice view as well. Water is a huge problem - Sulfer water that was very strong in oder made showering unpleasant - plus it tarnished jewelry and turned my wifes hair a bit Orange. Dishes and glasses needed to be washed as they carried an odor as well. Some of the pots and pans were severely rusted. Screens in screened in patio and house had large holes - one upstairs bedroom had so many bugs coming in the screen the window had to be closed - not so nice when its 85 degrees and no A/C. Canoe and Kayak were awesome and much enjoyed - also had fishing poles and bikes which we didnt use but were available - fire place was very nice and came in handy on the one cool night we had. All in all - this home has great potential but needs a lot of TLC includign replacing rotting wood around the house and hitting up the paint brush in a few places. It is a shame - wouldnt take much and this would be getting 5 stars.

8/10 Good

Deretha W.

17 Oct, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GOU II

We love to stay here in October for our annual girlfriend gathering (since 2009). It is perfect for a laid back weekend of fire place warmth, relaxation,commraderie, enjoying the changing leaves, heron, overlooking black river bay and more. We usually don't venture into town but it is a nice quaint area that is laden with history and bird watching opportunities If we went earlier in the season we would definitely enjoy the kayaks, canoes and beautiful deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deretha W.

18 Oct, 2022

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

Relax

Been enjoying this spot with long time friends since 2009. Life required a break for a few years but we are thrilled to be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

3 Aug, 2022

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

Family had a wonderful time

I rented the house for a vacation with my daughter and her family, but unfortunately my wife and I couldn’t make it, BUT, my daughter said the house was great, plenty of room and decorated beautiful - and loved the movie selections with the kids. A lot to do and see in the area. From her report I’d definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce A.

26 Jul, 2022

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

Accommodates many ages

Good property for a family get together. Stairs can be rather dangerous. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pat B.

25 Aug, 2021

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

Cool stay on Muskie Bay

Pretty house, really cool interior design, plenty of space for multiple families. Definitely a rugged, all natural bayside experience. You have no choice but to get in touch with nature with the lack of cell service, wifi and people in general. Sacketts harbor was really close and easily accessible. Fish were around but not biting in august.... I would go back just to kayak around the Dexter wildlife preserve. Only reason I gave 4/5 was the sulfur smell of the water was very apparent (they are transparent about this in the listing), and the property was "natural", just lacking general upkeep for certain things, but not a dealbreaker.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig D., Mount Morris, New York

13 Aug, 2021

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

Nice quiet getaway

The cottage was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet retreat on the water in which we could take the whole family including our dog. It was located close to attractions, restaurants and a beach. Recommended.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Myrtie S.

22 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely home

It’s a lovely home with beautiful views of Muskelunge bay and the wildlife there. Spacious deck and living room. It’s clean and well equipped. The biggest problem was the sulfur water. They provide a water cooler for drinking water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Yunchiahn S., Belmont, MA

2 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Charming but run down

The house is called the Duck Soup Cottage, which says a lot about its charm. The interior is filled with tasteful art works and mid-century looking furniture. The house has four bedrooms and two lofts, which can sleep 6-8 people comfortably. Every room comes with a nice bed, several dressers, and lots of sheets and towels. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the basics. There are also lots of card games, board games, and a very impressive DVD collection (but strangely no Duck Soup.) My family stayed there for a week and had a genuinely great time. We went out sight-seeing, swimming and biking during the day and came back for a movie every night. Our vacation there was truly fun and relaxing. Despite all the positive things just said, I am quite disappointed by how run down the house is. Every window screen has holes, which makes it impossible to open them for fresh air, because as soon as we do that, insects would come in by the hundreds. The toilet in the upstairs bath doesn't flush properly. Many drawers and cabinets are littered with droppings. I understand that critters are part of the outdoor life. But, if the house had been better maintained, these annoyances could have been minimized. The cooking ware in the kitchen needs to be replaced. The conditions of the frying pans are so bad that we had to run to a local supermarket to get a new one in order to make pancakes. (We eventually left our new frying pan in the kitchen for the next family.) Part of the dock in the back of the house is covered with plywood which has rotted that it is dangerous to step on. We tried to go around that by going into the lake through a path next to the dock. However, the mud and debris along the path made the process quite unpleasant. The lake shore next to the house is badly needing maintenance. The shore is overtaken by reeds and bushes, which not only makes boat-launching very difficult, it also breeds blood-sucking flies that attack us relentlessly. The water level near the shore is very low which turns that part of the lake into a marsh. I was told by some residents there that the low water level was caused by the control of the river feeding into the lake. In the end we didn't let all the problems prevent us from enjoying the lake. The green canoe and two kayaks in the shed are great. We used them almost every day to get to a small island a short ride into the lake where we could swim.

8/10 Good

peta b.

27 Sept, 2020

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

Very private - beautiful sunrise on lake. Great fireplace! Lots of movies and fun assortment of family games!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

20 Sept, 2020

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

Nice location and cottage

The cottage was quiet and in a nice location. It was easy to find and had plenty of space to walk my dogs. The inside was clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Andrew P.

14 Sept, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

My family (two parents and two teenage boys) stayed at the house for a week in early August. The location is wonderful. The house itself has a deck looking out on the water and kayaks and a canoe that can easily be brought down to the dock for a paddle around the inlet and a quick swim. The beaches on Lake Ontario were great (we generally went to Southwick beach, about 20 minutes away) and Sackett's Harbor is a lovely little town. While we appreciated the rustic nature of the house, we thought it could have been cleaner. We discovered a mouse problem soon after arrival and generally thought the grounds and house could have been better maintained (kitchen, bathrooms, screens). We overall enjoyed our stay, though, and hope to visit the area again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Debbie C.

23 Aug, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

Once we cleaned the house, we had a nice time. With the exception of the trundle bed (mouse droppings, dirt & leaves on the sheets & was quickly stripped) the beds were fresh.Cobwebs thru out, floors were dirty. We had to wash every pot, pan, dishes, silverware & cooking utensils before we could use them. The can opener is so rusted & should be discarded. I took trip home to get mine. We even had to wash the living room windows so we could enjoy the view. We went through the house with disinfecting wipes to clean every surface area. The gas grill was horribly filthy & we had to go home again to get our own to use. We couldn’t use the ceiling fans because they were covered with dust & I have a compromised immune system (Leukemia )& the owners were aware of this & promised to have the whole place cleaned & sanitized....it was not! The deck was lovely once we cleaned the dirt & cobwebs off the chairs & scrubbed(tried to) the small table. The shower curtains all need to be replaced...the bottoms were black & gross. Even all the lighting needs a good cleaning but we didn’t have ladder tall enough to reach them or the fans to clean. The sink in the main floor bedroom doesn’t drain well. The can opener should be thrown away as it was all rusty & I needed to go home again to get my handheld one. I took pictures of all this. This house has great potential but I don’t appreciate being charged a cleaning fee when WE did the cleaning. The next group that rents it will at least NOT have to clean before they use something.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Max N.

9 Aug, 2020

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

Great house on the water

This is a comfortable and spacious property right on the water. The host was very communicative and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

caroline r.

17 Jul, 2019

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

Nice property, well equipped.

The cabin was clean and very well equipped with a great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ingeborg M.

22 Sept, 2018

very quiet, idyllic, great wetlands!

Big older house, furniture is ok, good beds. The landscape is great, Wetlands and Lake Ontario in front of you, wonderful waterplants. We enjoyed taking the boat, you are all alone in a great nature, very special. The water in the house is a little sulfuric, thats something to get used to. Sackets Harbor is close, nice restaurants. For shopping you have to drive to Watertown. We enjoyed our stay. We missed a dish washer and wifi. We don’t need internet all the time, but if you are from another country and cannot use your cell phone for internet connection its difficult.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

16 Aug, 2018

Duck Soup Cottage is simply a great family rental property. Plain fun, adventure, and relaxation.

Duck Soup is a rustic cottage with loads of charm. It has marvelous views of Black River Bay (with a sun rise worth getting up for). It’s located on a one-lane dirt road, off a “private” dirt road, off a dead-end street. There isn’t much more you can do to get away from it all. It’s a large cottage with a main room with high vaulted ceilings, a large cozy fireplace, mid-century furnishings and decor, and two loft spaces that add extra lounging areas (did I mention the view of the bay?). There are four comfortable bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms. There is a private screened-in porch offthe master bedroom. One of the bedrooms was stocked with books, puzzles, and games to keep the family fun going. There is a gas grill and a full kitchen where we made delicious meals. The deck has a table and chairs for dining (and of course the views). We loved the bird watching: the Swan family, the Duck family, the elusive Loon, the mighty flocks of Geese, and the aerial stunts of the Common Terns fishing for breakfast. We also enjoyed sipping evening cocktails on some lawn furniture in the back of the bay above the private dock. There are two kayaks, a canoe, and three bikes we used to explore the local area. It’s also just a short drive to the quaint town of Sackets’ Harbor, where we enjoyed checking out the history of the area and vistas of Lake Ontario. Another day we drove to Clayton, NY, on the Saint Lawrence River. Both towns have decent shops and restaurants. One of our favorite places to pickup supplies is The Little Barn Bulk Foods (10 minutes away), the have great fresh steaks and chicken. The big grocery stores are down the road from them in Watertown. On Wednesdays, a downtown farmers market is held in Watertown. One day, we had a great day-trip to Gananoque, Canada, and took a boat-ride tour of the “1000 Islands” of the Saint Lawrence Waterway. After we had a delicious lunch at the Purple House Cafe in Gananoque. Another great day trip is to take the two Wolfe Island ferries to Kingston, Canada, where there are many great restaurants to try and interesting shops to explore. We stayed for a week (and could have stayed longer). Duck Soup Cottage is a lovely home-away-from-home that we hope to return to again. Have fun, go on adventures, and don’t forget to relax.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirk P., Victor

11 Aug, 2018

Spacious, comfortable, private, off the beaten path, great for relaxing getaway vacation!

Great place for relaxing or as a home base for trips to the Thousand Islands or Canada. We spent time in Kingston Ontario, Clayton, Cape Vincent and just happened to be there for the French Festival as well as Can Am Days in Sackets Harbor. Highly recommend this rustic gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Eric G.

7 Aug, 2018

Nice Cottage

Everything was great. Only issue was the sulfur smell of the water.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dawn J.

10 Sept, 2017

Great family getaway

We stayed for a week in August. We had a nice laid back vacation. If you want to just unplug - this is a great place... just bring your bug spray!! The only reason for 4 stars is because the tap water is sulphur and I had a really hard time showering with it ... but bottled water is provided for drinking. Owners are very responsive. We had a few questions after arriving and received replies quickly. Would definitely rent again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten T., Brooklyn, NY

6 May, 2017

Relaxing Lake Getaway

I stayed at this house with a group of friends and it was perfect for a relaxing long weekend. The living and dining area is huge and comfortable, perfect for playing board games or just watching a movie. There's a nice back deck with beautiful views. One of the owners told me that they've been updating lots of the furniture, decor and amenities recently, and it shows. The location is also great. It's quiet and peaceful on the lake and only a few minutes away from quaint Sackets Harbor. It's also just a short drive to Watertown, which has larger grocery stores and more bars/restaurants. Overall, it's a great place to stay and I highly recommend it.