Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool!
Did we mention dog friendly??!! Spacious and large 3000 sq ft house located on 3.5 acres for your use! Perfect for extended family gatherings! Enjoy peace and quiet provided by five bedrooms with friends and family and have a blast enjoying the amenities and spaces offered by the property. Located just 1.5 miles outside Alexandria Bay, the area offers numerous land and water-based activities. Hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, fishing and anything else you like to do. The three downstairs bedrooms all have sliding door entries to the backyard so you have that much easier access to the beautiful outdoors and hot tub.
The pool is open!!!!! Until mid September, and will re-open in May.
We are dog friendly!
The property offers plenty of indoor and outdoor space for your group. Outdoors you will find picnic tables that can accommodate up to 16 people for large meals, an outdoor kitchen area featuring a BBQ grill and separate griddle cooktop for all those large feasts. New for 2024 is a 6 person hot tub just outside the first floor bedrooms. Host your firepit to sit around and tell all those ghost stories and bad dad jokes while staring at the satellite and star-filled sky! Lots of activities without leaving the property, you'll find a driveway basketball court along with a groomed trail through the backyard woodlands to explore. And don't forget the pool, a large size with a deep end for swimming, playing and just cooling off.
Indoors you will find a spacious dining area with a table that can accommodate 8 spots very comfortably or 10 spots with a couple of kids. The sizeable kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils, pots and pans, and dishes. In addition to the dining room, there is a sun room that we call the Breakfast Nook, and has seating for four along with a large daybed that can fit several comfortably for sitting and chatting, sipping on the hot beverage of choice provided by the coffee/tea bar in the corner. The living room has a wraparound couch, with a large TV in the corner. The shelves have books with local area and wildlife knowledge and tales, puzzles and board games to keep you busy on those rainy or relaxation days and nights. There is a mud room / washer and dryer for keeping everything clean as needed. The linens and towels are in that area and are fully provided as well. Three of the five bedrooms have sliding glass doors to the outside and path to the hot tub. Four of the bedrooms have king size beds as well as Roku TVs!
The Alexandria Bay area is the perfect vacation hot spot with a plethora of restaurants and shopping, river boat cruises, and national parks right next to the mighty St Lawrence River. The wildlife is plentiful, bring your binoculars for the best views! You won't find a quieter or more relaxing property inside or outside of Alexandria Bay and area than our Alex Bay Ranch!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please don't make the beds, we need to know they were used to wash the bedding.
Please place any wet towels in the hampers in the BR or Bathroom.
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The property is located in a quiet countryside setting, it should remain that way. No loud music outdoors and a quiet hours policy of 11pm - 9am.
Parking is limited to 5 vehicles and must be within the asphalt driveway. No parking on the roadway or grass. Camper and boat trailers are allowed.
No Fireworks allowed. Period.
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Property # 3106439vb
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
Alexandria Bay
Located in Alexandria Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. Boldt Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thousand Islands National Park and Lake Ontario. Travelling with kids? Consider Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Scenic View Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
beach near Alexandria Bay Downtown - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Keewaydin State Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Gananoque Station - 35 min drive
Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Thousand Islands Winery - 12 min drive
Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina - 6 min drive
JK's Roadhouse - 5 min drive
Jreck Subs - 6 min drive
Dark Island Spirits - Distillery & Lounge - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool!?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool! on 2 Jun, 2026 start from S$1,090, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dog-Friendly large rural Estate just outside Alex Bay with hot tub and pool! located?
This family-friendly Alexandria Bay holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store, Keewaydin State Park and Cornwall Brothers Museum. Scenic View Park and River Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
had a great time ... family had fun ... comfortable beds ... hosts were great to deal with.
would consider going again
Chet & Marsha R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Thank you for booking with the Alex Bay Ranch! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family, we are so happy you had a great week with us and hope to see you back next year!
Everything about the property was perfect. Plenty of room and amenities. The hosts were responsive to any questions and delightful to visit with on arrival. My family hope to take advantage of their property in the future. Thank you Jill and Lisa
Older house located in a good area, very pleased with the cleanliness, easiness of check in and any questions we had. Will definitely stay here in the future!!
Kevin C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the nice review, you and your fishing friends were awesome and left the house in perfect condition. You were our first VRBO and I'm glad you liked the accommodations and look forward to seeing you back next year. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with VRBO hosting! The house is in a consistent state of upgrade and improvements, so it should even be better next time.
We. Had the best Of time. All family loved place
It was beautiful days Thepool the kids really enjoyed. Couple of people enjoyed the hot tub. Thank you for the good time
Carol H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for choosing the Alex Bay Ranch to have your family gather! We are happy to have hosted you and your family for a long weekend in Alexandria Bay and glad you had a great time!
This large home is located just outside of downtown A Bay. We were very pleased with the house, the pool(heated for a little more$$), the hot tub, and the little extras that made the study even better.littleextras
Great property for family and pets. Lots of room outside for games and set around the fire at night. Pool was a nice addition but owner still working at repairs to the area. House had plenty of space for the nine in our group
Jeffrey B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Hi Jeffrey,
Thank you for choosing the Alex Bay Ranch for your stay in the most awesome 1000 Islands area! We are glad that you and your extended family, as well as your dogs enjoyed the amenities.
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8/10 Good
Johanna D.
18 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Beautiful house not all amenities
Positives: There was ample space for our large crew. We all enjoyed the beautiful pool and outside hot tub, fire pit and basketball hoop. The breakfast nook is beautiful, large outdoor seating as well as grill and griddle. Plenty of extra linens and towels.The hosts were friendly and responsive.
The negatives: The indoor hot tub was out of order and didn’t sound like they were planning to fix. I was really looking forward to soaking inside while my toddler slept. It was in the listing that there were bicycles and Kayaks to use, there were not. My son brought his kayak planning we could all go kayaking together, so we were very disappointed. There was a major ant infestation in one of the bedrooms but this seemed to be a new problem, they put down a couple traps, but will hopefully get an exterminator soon. The owners were responsive and seemed to be taking care of it. Overall a nice property close to many attractions, just not completely accurate in their listing. The owners insisted on meeting us there for check in for a walk through. So if you want a contactless check in without meeting anyone you might want to be aware of this. Personally I would’ve preferred a book with the list of rules instead.
Johanna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the review, I'm glad that you and your family had a lovely time at our house. To address a couple of the points made so others reading this can understand better.
1. The ants were limited to the far bedroom. It's a country house, and incursions can happen. We did address this after this booking.
2. The indoor hot tub was never advertised. We inadvertently had left a photo of it in the bathroom where it resides. This photo has been removed. This hot tub was a leftover from the previous owners and we haven't moved it out yet. There is a 6-person perfectly functioning hot tub located outside next to the house, with easy sliding door access from three of the bedrooms. Great for night time star viewing!
3. And we do not offer contactless check ins, as we like to meet our guests, and walk them through the house and it's amenities. Generally we find this personal contact and walkthrough is well received by our guests.
Any mentions of kayaks and bicycles have been removed. We did offer those, but because previous guests never used them, we moved them to another location. Thank you for pointing this out.
Thanks for staying at the Alex Bay Ranch!
About the host
Hosted by Jillian Gobrecht
Your hosts for the Alex Bay Ranch are Lisa and Jillian. We are cross border hoppers between the USA and Canadian, and equally enjoy both sides of the river. We are water and outdoor enthusiasts and the Alex Bay Ranch is a reflection of those interests. We love boating, camping and enjoying the various waterborne sights and experiences around the 1000 Islands. Our #1 hobby and passion is Scuba Diving, which drew us to the 1000 Islands area over a decade ago.
Why they chose this property
When we saw this house and the surrounding land we fell in love right away. It serves as both a summer haven and wintertime retreat all in one. For summer adventures, the property can't be beat as a base for exploring the surrounding areas, while offering its own stay at home activities at the same time! In the winter time how many properties have a snowmobile trail running through their front yard that connects to the entire NYSDDA system! Bring your sled and it's riding time!
What makes this property unique
The quiet countryside is plush with wildlife and the perfect retreat away from crowds and noise. We cater to multi-generational family gatherings. Grab two, three or even four generations of your family and settle into our property for a long weekend or week of bonding and catching up. And don't forget your dogs, we are 100% dog friendly!