Tranquil Upstate NY Lake House

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Gouveneur, NY

Oswegatchie River
‪11 min walk‬
Gouverneur Hospital
‪14 min walk‬
Boldt Castle
‪62 min drive‬
Alexandria Bay, NY (AXB-Maxson Airfield)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nestled between the Adirondacks and Thousand Islands, this spacious Lakefront Cabin on Sylvia Lake is perfect for a relaxing vacation! Discover a seamless blend of modern comforts and natural beauty in this unparalleled retreat. Relax with the whole family. Everything you need on site including kayaks and a grill. Or take a drive to to Alexandria Bay where you can visit many historic sites, shop the boutiques or stop in to a world class winery.

We do have a strict NO pet policy.

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Alan

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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

No pets allowed

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gouverneur

Located in Gouverneur, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Singer Castle is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wolf Lake State Forest and Beaver Creek State Forest.

Gouveneur, NY

What's nearby

Oswegatchie River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gouverneur Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Black Lake - 25 min drive - 22.5 km
Trout Lake - 33 min drive - 28.9 km
Boldt Castle - 62 min drive - 71.7 km

Getting around

Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪VFW Post 6338 - ‬12 min walk
‪Jreck Subs - ‬2 min walk
‪Jumbo's Diner - ‬7 min walk
‪Custard Cottage - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Upstate NY Lake House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Upstate NY Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Upstate NY Lake House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Upstate NY Lake House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Oswegatchie River and Gouverneur Hospital. Wolf Lake State Forest and Beaver Creek State Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

14 Aug 2024

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

Peaceful weekend at the lake

We very much enjoyed our stay and the amenities of the lake house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great location with lake views!

Nice house with separate bathrooms with each bedroom. The views from the decks (3!) are amazing. Quiet. I would book this location again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maple G.

13 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful

Just as described! Loved the waterfront view!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

7 Aug 2024

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

Sylvia Lake

This was a great property. The stairs to the water were something unexpected, quite the climb and descent. Even though it was a very nice home the unusually hot NY summer made it a little uncomfortable for sleeping at night without ac in the house. The house was provided with several window fans but the heat and humidity was something to deal with. Again unusual for NY for that time of year. Overall we enjoyed our stay at this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim k., Baldwinsville, New York, USA

4 Jan 2022

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

Excellent Getaway

This is a beautiful house on a beautiful lake. We went up with 2 other couples for New Years weekend and had a great time. The house is just as advertised and we had everything we needed. We cooked on the grill for New Year’s Eve, played games, ate, toasted the new year and completed a puzzle. All great fun with close friends. Had a great walk the next day. The weather was unseasonably warm but there was a beautiful blanket of snow the morning we left. Our host Alan was very responsive and there was no problem with check in and directions for our stay were all outlined in a folder. I bet the place is fantastic in the summer too.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Pat B.

6 Aug 2021

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

good

The property was spacious and very cozy. There were no instructions as to check out procedure, so we did the best we could. The barbeque should be disposed of since it is dirty and greasy. The septic system should be checked, since there were odors of effluence from time to time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

22 Aug 2022

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

Great home and lake, remote location

The property was great, but we struggled with finding quality produce in the area. Do you research before counting on a Whole Foods nearby!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W., Watson, NY

16 Aug 2022

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

Hidden gem

We loved this vacation home. It was a bit quirky, very roomy, comfortable and homey. The views off the decks and out the windows are breathtaking. Sylvia lake is small but lovely. The bottom is small rocks so water shoes are a must. That lake water is crystal clear…the dock is perfect for our boat. There were 2 kayaks, life jackets and oars. You must be able to walk down stairs if you want to get to the water….a lot of stairs! If you aren’t a stair person the deck area is so nice. The only ac is in the upper bedroom and we had little breeze but it cooled down nicely at night. Our family group had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

5 Aug 2022

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

Nice getaway

Very nice house to stay in. Waterfront was really nice and quiet. Communication with host was fantastic.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

19 July 2022

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

A lovely and comfortable lake property

We greatly enjoyed our week at Sylvia lake! The house is large, comfortable, and relaxing. The household supplies in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry were better than most rentals I have stayed in. We were able to cook a wide range of things because there were great pantry supplies and kitchen tools. There is a lovely view from 2 of the 3 decks and we enjoyed boating around the lake in the two kayaks that Alan provided. I highly recommend for 4-6 guests!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

11 Oct 2021

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

A wonderful place on Sylvia Lake, a hidden gem!

This property was great for a quick weekend getaway for us. The views were amazing and the lake was great for kayaking. The kids also loved playing hide-n-seek in the house! The house was as advertised. No wifi but no problem. It was good to unplug a bit. For our first time visiting the Thousand Islands region, it was a perfect home base with pretty drives up to AB and Boldt Castle. I would highly recommend this property. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shana O., Ogdensburg, USA

10 Sept 2021

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

Peaceful

Alan was very responsive and kind. The home and property was clean and immaculate. Our family made beautiful memories here. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

5 Sept 2021

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

Lovely lakeside getaway

This house was absolutely beautiful!!! My finance and I came for a week in August. We brought our fishing boat and enjoyed trout fishing on the lake everyday. Loved swimming, and nearby awesome hiking :) this home could definitely accommodate a family and next time we will bring family and friends. The house is close to town (about 10 min) with a few restaurants and grocery stores. We also drove to Watertown one evening for a night our and loved Maggies on the river :) perfect getaway with stunning views!! Just what we needed to relax :)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shana O., Ogdensburg, USA

1 Sept 2021

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

Peaceful & Perfect

Absolutely beautiful spot to relax and enjoy our family and friends. Alan was a super responsive host and the home and property were immaculate. Thank you for allowing our family to make wonderful memories!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

9 Aug 2021

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

Nice place to disconnect and relax

A really wonderful property with a really great view of Sylvia Lake from a patio and 2 balconies! A lot of steps down to the dock, but good exercise. The lighting fixtures on the steps at night added a really great charm to the place. We heard the lovely call of loons every night and saw multiple loons every day. There was one good kayak on site for our use. There was a second blow up kayak that wasn't as good. But the owner didn't charge extra for their use. Would have been great if we had another good kayak on site. The property is VERY private with a little yard. The house was very clean and well maintained. We loved it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is somewhat dated, but you cannot beat the view! It was amazing to wake up each day to see beautiful Sylvia Lake

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

15 July 2021

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

Excellent all around

Awesome property, excellent owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cheryl E., North Syracuse, NY

11 July 2021

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

Bad for rainy days

The property is stunning! The stairs to the lake are pure insanity going down and up. If it rains during your stay, there is NOTHING to do. We tried contacting our host to get the WiFi password or some direction on how to get Netflix working. Crickets. The day trip to A-Bay was super fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S.

6 July 2021

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

Perfect stay!

Very enjoyable stay every single day. The house is gorgeous and spacious with enough room for everyone to be more than comfortable. The deck provides a gorgeous view of the lake and a very nice place to relax. Fishing is great on the dock and I was getting bites whenever I cast. The town is nearby and makes it convenient to get whatever you need. Would absolutely reccomend this property to anyone looking for a weekend getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

29 June 2021

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

Great Place

We loved our stay here! Great house, incredible view, and very relaxing.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica S., Rochester, NY

14 June 2021

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

Hidden gem!

This was a great property that we enjoyed for a long weekend. It is definitely off the beaten path and you want the turn by turn directions to get there from the owner. The views were amazing! The dock and lake were a perfect retreat and exactly what we hoped for. The house had everything we needed and the nearest town (a little under 15 minute drive) had a nice grocery store to get anything we didn’t bring. Owner was very responsive during our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael R.

4 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

My family and I enjoyed it. Some little first time rental hiccups but overall enjoyable. Be prepared to walk several stories down and up daily to the water. Daughter counted 89 steps. Though by day two your legs are starting to adjust and the stairs are beautiful lit up at night. Fishing was good too. There is a little bay to the left looking out from the dock. Public boat lunch there as well but far enough away. Anyways that spot was rife with fish namely sunnies, rock bass, trout, and bass. At one point the kids and I were catching something after every cast. It was so plentiful we got sick of catching all the sunnies and the kids only wanted to reel in the other catches.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living Room 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property