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The Big Dipper Cottage

The Big Dipper Cottage

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Overview of The Big Dipper Cottage

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

Map
Hammond, NY
  • Popular LocationSinger Castle15 min drive
  • AirportAlexandria Bay, NY (AXB-Maxson Airfield)19 min drive
  • Popular LocationThousand Islands Winery25 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoldt Castle36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Convertible bed(s)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Big Dipper Cottage

Waterfront Cottage on Chippewa Bay. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen on secluded 2 1/2 acres. Sleeps up to 6. 1 Queen bed in 1 bedroom, full over full bunk beds with twin trundle in 2nd bedroom, pull-out sleeper and couch in Great Room, 400 square foot deck off Great Room, 40 foot dock on the beautiful St. Lawrence. Great fishing! Picturesque views, close to Alexandria Bay/Clayton, shopping, restaurants, sightseeing, tours. Great for family or the avid fisherman. Public boat launch and boat rentals only minutes away. Minimum nights Spring and Fall 3 nights Summer 7 nights. (Maximun of 6 people) Which means no more than SIX!!!!!!!!!
NO RV's, NO SMOKING INSIDE COTTAGE. We only rent Sat to Sat during the summer months.

Keywords: Waterfront Cottage

Property manager

Peggy O’Connell

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Hill Top River Retreat
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, (32 reviews)
Hill Top River Retreat

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet requests need to be approved by owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NothingButScottTissueDownTheToilet
NoPlasticOrGlassInTheFirepit
NoGarbageOutsideOvernight

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Hammond

Located in Hammond, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Singer Castle and Cornwall Brothers Museum are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Brockville Shopping Centre and Brockville Crossroads. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Hammond, NY

What's nearby

  • Kring Point State Park - 14 min drive
  • Scenic View Park - 15 min drive
  • Singer Castle - 15 min drive
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 25 min drive
  • Boldt Castle - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Brockville Station - 60 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 44 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 44 min drive
  • Subway - 43 min drive
  • Mallorytown South Market - 43 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 43 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual fishing trip
Our stay at the Big Dipper was very good as usual. No problems. Cottage was was clean and cozy. Power at the dock to charge boat batteries was great. Thumbs up 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Buffalo, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, quiet, and relaxation.
What a great place in a great location. The cottage itself was really nice. Well equipped kitchen, eating area and a very nicely sized great room. Lots of windows overlooking the deck and the view beyond. The deck, which very nice with lots of seating and and outdoor eating area as well. The grill worked perfectly. The property itself sits off the St Lawrence in a little cove that had beautiful Lilly pads growing. There's a dock, and a nicely sloped area for kayak access. We kayaked every day and were very pleased with shelter that the islands in the distance provided from the busier areas of the river. Paddling was easy in both upstream and downstream directions. We had a really nice experience and I just can say enough, about the peace and quiet and relaxing time we were able to spend during our week at the Big Dipper.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chad F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the worst cottage we have ever stayed at
My Dad and I have been coming to the 1000 Islands for about 18 years, and this is by far the worst cottage we have Ever stayed at. The dock broke when I stepped on it to get to my boat, so my Dad was unable to get into our boat to fish the rest of the trip. When we first arrived on Saturday we found carpenter ants and mouse droppings everywhere! They were on the kitchen table, in the bed, on the kitchen floor, and bedroom floors, bathroom sink, kitchen sink and floors everywhere! The ceiling in this cottage has several large cracks (one is 15ft long) in the drywall and a big patch job from looks like a roof leak that is unfinished. There is also paint and wallpapering unfinished. The front screen door is taped because it is broken, we had to keep taping it so the flys would stay out. The front door was leaking water, so when it rained we had to have a towel to clean up water. The water pressure in the shower is extremely low. All the sinks and the one shower constantly spit air out not water. The neighbors to the right have 2 dogs (one is deaf) that constantly bark all day and come over uninvited. The furniture is extremely worn and beat. The utility room (across from the bedrooms) has a very rusted 31 yr old water heater that gurgles constantly, the door to the room was removed so we would here these noises all day. We were extremely unhappy with our stay at this cottage. We would not recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual September fishing trip.
Everything went well checking in. The place was clean. Fire pit was nice to relax in the evening. Fishing was good. Only problem was the river was low and couldn’t use the dock. Boat launch was only 2miles away. No fault of the owner. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quintessential 1000 island view
2 bedroom(1 double In master, 1 rm with double over double bunk ) 1 bath home on river with dock and large uncovered deck with some seating and a table to eat at while enjoying the view. Large windows to see vew from kitchen and living room. Only 10-15 minutes car drive to alex bay. 5 minutes car ride to state chippewa bay boat launch where we left our trailer, 10 Min car ride to kring point State park to use beach and playground. Washer and dryer. Kitchen stocked well withpots/pans/dishes etc. Good parking. Great communication with owner. We rented it because it had a dock. Quiet. The view was so relaxing with sunsets and may different birds landng in bay. Bed in 'master' is very firm . The firepit is on a slope so its somewhat difficult to sit around it as a group to chat or roast marshmallows. There is a picnic table to help this. We would rent again for the dock, good space, relaxing and quiet view and good communication. Thank you very much for renting out your beautiful home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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