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Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River

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A wooden dock extending into a body of water with a house and a boat in the background.
A wooden deck with a picnic table and grill area, overlooking a body of water.
A small, single-story building with a concrete porch, a small shed, and a propane tank.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with blue placemats.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Johnstown, ON
  • Place, Fort Wellington National Historic Site
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Stone Mill National Historic Site
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Blue Church
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River

Rare waterfront find, built in 2020. Step out and enjoy a coffee as the sunrises on the beautiful St.Lawrence River. Relax and enjoy the sun on the 60+ foot cantilever dock, jump in for a swim, or try and catch a world-renowned St Lawrence smallmouth bass. Boaters are welcome with docking/whips available. Access to private beach on north side of the property (under construction 2025) We now have WiFi! Guided fishing trips are available through www.northchannelfishing.com. please be aware that there is current on the channel side of the river.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number No
Property # 2208452vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Edwardsburgh/Cardinal

Located in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saint Lawrence River and Eel Weir State Park, while Frederic Remington Art Museum and Homewood Museum are cultural highlights. New York Race Complex and Upper Canada Playhouse are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Johnstown, ON

What's nearby

  • Fort Wellington National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Old Stone Mill National Historic Site - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • The Blue Church - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Iroquois Golf Club - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • 1000 Islands Mall - 21 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Brockville Station - 24 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Busters - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Built in 2020, Steps to the Majestic St Lawrence River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Saint Lawrence River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fort Wellington National Historic Site and Old Stone Mill National Historic Site. Oswegatchie River and Frederic Remington Art Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for a peaceful, cozy cottage getaway, this is the perfect place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce and Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to be so close to the water. Numerous windows allow for a nice breeze through the cabin. Place has air conditioning and heat…not required but great if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

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

Weekend Getaway

Really cute and clean place! Well-appointed and family-friendly place on the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Perfect waterfront

Amazing stay, right on the water, the cottage was clean, only 5 years old, everything you need is there, would highly recommend, 5 out of 5 stars will be returning again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pierrette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Nice appliances and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a romantic getaway! Hosts are fantastic. Very clean, comfortable, quiet. Little boat house style with beautiful views of the St-Laurence seaway. 10 on 10 !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Biagio T.

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

Great weekend

Clean beautiful location. Great getaway place. Will love to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Apryle D.

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

Great Place

The house was great for our family of 4. We enjoyed exploring the little towns close by. Property was very well taken care of and had everything we needed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed very much. Loved the place and watching the wild life. Would definitely like to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sari B.

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

A relaxing weekend!

Gorgeous views of the water and my boys and husband had a blast fishing! They caught crappies, bass and almost a massive pike!! We had fun in the sun and by the fire. We barbecued and had late night movies. Can’t wait to come back! Thank u for having us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

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

RIGHT on the water!

An adorable cottage right on the St. Lawrence River. The cottage is well equipped but I could see dog tracks all over the vinyl floors and the microwave needed a very good cleaning. It is absolutely adorable and if a little dirt doesn’t bother you, it’s perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve H.

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

Relax and recharge

Great communication, clean, had everything we needed. Cozy and beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Cute little cottage on the water

Cottage was all that was advertised - a close drive to all you need. Good place to recharge. Excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kara C.

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

River cottage.

We loved the cottage! Quaint and clean. The current of the river prohibited swimming during our stay. Overall a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN W.

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

Beautiful getaway

Loved this cottage. Its very cute and cozy. Directly on the water with a boat dock. There is a lovely little green area with a fire pit and a great little sandy spot on the bay. We could not have asked for anything more. The cottage itself is very nice, well decorated and well stocked.it was perfect, I can't stress that enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica Z.

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

Spectacular place!

Amazing, tidy and well organized cottage. The owners were vvery warm and prompt communication. We ean out of bottle water and gas tank and he promptly sent someone with it. As per the outdoors, perfect quiet place for an enjoyable sound to birds and an incredible sunset and sunrise! We'll definitely come back in summer time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauralea and Dave J.

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

So close to the water

We absolutely loved our stay here. The cabin is literally on the dock area and we could see the water while laying on the bed. Sunrises are amazing. The various small towns within driving distance were full of interesting sights and architecture - Prescott, Brockville, Smith's Falls, Perth, and a bridge across the border to Ogdensburg NY within view of our dock. In the main channel we were able to see the superstructures of several huge freighters, called lakers, on the other side of the adjacent island. Dale was helpful and told us about some of the history. This was a highlight vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Ensure this meets your needs

We are writing this review so that others do not do as we did and assume this is a traditional cottage property. While there were some positives - general cleanliness and ease of communication with the renter - these were outweighed by the property not being accurately represented online. The property sits mainly on a concrete slab adjacent to an Ontario Hydro work site. There is some green space on the property, shared with an adjacent property owned by the renter’s family. The cottage sits on a small channel downstream of the Johnston Bridge that has a very strong current, making it unsuitable for children, older people or weaker swimmers. The nice, large deck does not have a railing, so monitoring children at all times is a necessity. We generally do not write negative reviews but felt that the property listing had obscured the issues noted above (for example, the photos as well as the text description) with the property and we would want to be fair to future renters that they knew what they were getting into.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Hi Pat, We are sorry to hear you were not satisfied with our accommodations. We strive to provide our guests with a welcoming and relaxing vacation. To say our property is unaccurately listed online is unfair. We have photos from the North, East, South and West. As well, the property is not shared and is separated by a fence which can also be seen in our photos. It's unfortunate you felt you/your kids couldn't swim, as the St Lawrence River does have current. The fortunate and unique part of our property is the access to beach on the Bay (north side) where there is no current, nice shade and beach toys for the kids. We always appreciate guests leaving reviews, it's an important and helpful tool for future guests. We would encourage future guests to read our previous reviews and reach out with any questions
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan H.

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

Clean cottage on the river

Great stay at this compact cottage on the scenic St. Lawrence. Gorgeous dockside patio and fire pit right on the water allowed us to watch boaters going by all day. Excellent wifi and loved treats left by owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wanda F.

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

Great location!

Absolutely great location. Great area to visit. Can’t beat sitting on the dock with your morning coffee and just enjoy. Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri E.

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

St. Lawrence Paradise

Very clean & all the comforts of home....only MORE! Waking up to such beautiful scenery, sitting on the deck fishing, watching the otters play.....This cottage gets 5 stars from us! Definitely recommended for nature lovers! The fish were biting & we caught some black crappie! Lotsa fun! Derrick is a GREAT host & we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick B.

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

Weekend stay

Great property close to the city, couple minutes drive into town if you need or forgot anything. Beautiful view right on the water, stayed during the winter but would be amazing to go during the summer time. Property has everything you need for cooking, sleeping etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lori m.

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

Reality matched the description

Our first impressions continued to be favourable. The state of the cottage was just as we had seen in the photos. As well, a warm fire awaited us upon arrival. The view of the river, from the inside of the cottage was unique and rare. We had a fabulous time at the water's edge roasting marshmallows while lounging in the Muskoka chairs, secluded by the tall evergreen trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great owners

The Byrds (Derek in my case) were an excellent people and were great to deal with. Last minute family issue, we never made it to the rental but Derek was helpful and understanding through the whole process. Excellent communication and answered email quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

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

Anniversary getaway

The host goes above and beyond and provide little extras that was a surprise for us, it was truly amazing vacation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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