10/10 Excellent
lisa m.
22 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lisa m.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Dexter, NY
- Farmhouse Maple3 min drive
- Salmon Run Mall13 min drive
- Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park16 min drive
- Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)4 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Main floor bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!
Charming home built in 1900 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths in a perfect location- close to Thousand Islands, Fort Drum and Canada. Main floor bedroom has double bed with en suite bathroom. Screened in pavilion is perfect for al fresco dining.
Very peaceful home with incredible views of the Black River. Relax on the back deck or around the firepit on cool evenings!
Adorable little village - within walking distance to an ice cream shop, diner, pub and amazing fishing!
Notes: stairs leading to second floor are a tad steep and as an old farmhouse, ceilings tend to be lower. During the summer months, there will be weekly lawn care.
There is a $75 pet fee. If not disclosed at the time of booking, it will be an additional charge upon checkout.
Smoking is not allowed inside the home/sunroom. If the rule is violated, a $250 deep cleaning fee will be charged.
**Disclosure: we have one Ring camera mounted to the garage facing front door and one facing the driveway strictly for security purposes.
Very peaceful home with incredible views of the Black River. Relax on the back deck or around the firepit on cool evenings!
Adorable little village - within walking distance to an ice cream shop, diner, pub and amazing fishing!
Notes: stairs leading to second floor are a tad steep and as an old farmhouse, ceilings tend to be lower. During the summer months, there will be weekly lawn care.
There is a $75 pet fee. If not disclosed at the time of booking, it will be an additional charge upon checkout.
Smoking is not allowed inside the home/sunroom. If the rule is violated, a $250 deep cleaning fee will be charged.
**Disclosure: we have one Ring camera mounted to the garage facing front door and one facing the driveway strictly for security purposes.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please clean up after pets, especially outside.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put heat at 65/AC at 74. Please turn off all lights and fans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Dexter
Dexter is home to this holiday home. 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.
Dexter, NY
What's nearby
- Farmhouse Maple - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Jefferson Community College - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
- Salmon Run Mall - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
- Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
- Fort Drum - 24 min drive - 30.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 12 min drive
- Lotus Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Texas Roadhouse - 12 min drive
- Dunkin' - 11 min drive
- Burger King
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary V.
23 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary V.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edith r.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edith r.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth Selig _.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Beth Selig _.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
victoria k.
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space
victoria k.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cambria D.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Cambria D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gregory B.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Gregory B.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Justin G.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway
Justin G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dexter home on the river
Bill B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tripp R.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed to fish Lake Ontario
Tripp R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating!
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol K.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations /great hosts
Carol K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ginnie L.
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO I shave ever had
Ginnie L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merz reunion
Linda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb F.
25 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Barb F.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie J.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black river delight
Bonnie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven H.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip for the guys
Steven H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary V.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty on the Black River
Mary V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Doug C.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dexter cute home
Doug C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barb F.
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time on the River
Barb F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Property
Verified traveller
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luis S.
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Fishing Trip with the Fellas!
Luis S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl D.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Month in Dexter - July-Aug 2023
Cheryl D.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Susan Harrison
We are a retired military family, who, after spending 30 years moving, decided to settle in the beautiful North Country. We love all activities outdoors - fishing, camping, hiking, biking - and this area is perfect for all of those!
Why they chose this property
This house is so special to us. It is a solidly constructed home which we have lovingly upgraded over the years. The view of the river is spectacular, both from the house and ON the river. Above the dam (behind the house), is hands down some of the most scenic views of the Black River. Below the dam is incredible fishing (pic is of coho salmon caught behind the house in October '22), with access to Black River Bay and out to Lake Ontario.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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