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Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets

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From the lake -- stairs to the right down to rock ledges
The house shoreline - stairs are brown and in middle down to rock ledges

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dexter, NY
  • Salmon Run Mall
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Long Point State Park - Thousand Islands
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets

A perfect retreat for individuals, couples, small families, or those looking for a remote work spot, our house boasts views of the most beautiful sunsets on the pristine waters of Lake Ontario. The location offers access to plenty of activities such as world-class fishing, great restaurants, rich historical sites, smaller waterways for canoeing and kayaking, plenty of hiking trails, golf courses, wineries, distilleries, seasonal festivals, skiing, and snowshoeing. Our favorite activity is to just stay at the house, play in the water, grill, and spend time together on the deck watching boats pass and the sun set. In the winter we love to ice fish and cross country ski, then come back to the house to have cocktails around the fireplace.

Our kitchen is very well stocked with utensils, pots and pans, and a supply of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a starter supply of coffee and tea. A drip coffee maker, Keurig, French press, and coffee grinder are available.

The large main bedroom has a king bed, double closet, and a sliding door overlooking the water. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and the sofa is a luxury sleeper full size pullout. There is a desk and office chair in the kitchen/living area.

Overlooking the water, our living room is equipped for indoor entertainment with a large Smart TV, board/card games, and an assortment of books.

From the large back deck take in the views as you grill and dine. The metal staircase will take you down 15 feet to limestone rock ledges where you can relax in provided camp chairs. We highly recommend that everyone wear water shoes as the rocks in and out of the water are slippery, we do provide a ladder for daily use to easily get into and out of water. Tread at your own risk. We provide life jackets, we require you to use them to swim; swimming is at your own risk. Additionally, across the road, there is a large lawn for games or for parking a boat/snowmobile trailer if needed. Once the sun sets, roast some s'mores at the firepit!

--Driving Distances--
Fort Drum: 35 minutes
Alexandria Bay (Thousand Islands): 44 minutes
Watertown: 25 minutes
Sackets Harbor: 22 minutes
Henderson Harbor: 30 minutes

Whether you are looking for a calming retreat from the chaos of daily life, or for just a beautiful, easy place to stay with access to the amenities of Lake Ontario, we’d love to host you at our lakehouse, Hazel's Lookout!

***PLEASE NOTE:
1. There is NO dock nor place to anchor your boat or PWC at the house
2. Google maps will show a picture of our land across the street that has two outbuildings on it, but doesn’t show the actual house. The house is on the WATER side of the road.
3. Our water source is a shore well -- we have a sediment filter, carbon filter, and UV filter. It is your discretion whether to use it as drinking water, all I can tell you is that we sometimes do. We do NOT provide bottled water. The pump is located in the house which creates great water pressure, however it does make noise when it has to re-pressurize, this usually only lasts about a minute.

PETS -- there is a one-time $45 pet fee if you are bringing your furry friend; if excessive pet hair or pet waste is found an additional $50 cleaning fee will be applied.

House Rules beyond what is found in house rules section:
-Quiet Hours: 10pm-7am
-NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
-No smoking inside or outside
-Use the waterfront at your own risk — the water can be unpredictable and the rock can be slippery
-We do not allow third party bookings, meaning whomever books the stay must be the guests that stay
-Pets- one dog max, unless specifically given permission otherwise, dogs must be kept on leash when outside, as above a fee will be incurred for excessive pet hair or any pet waste.
-Please ask for prior permission for additional guests beyond the 5 person max, including daytime visits. Our septic is simply unable to accommodate lots of guests. Any overnight guest over the 5 person max will have a $50 additional fee per guest and needs prior authorization. Any extra guests without prior authorization will incur a fee.

Property manager

Heather
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not "baby proofed"
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use the waterfront at your own risk — the water can be unpredictable and the rock can be slippery, especially in the water. Put ladder away daily.
No smoking on property or in house
Pets -- an additional fee for pet hair or pet waste found after your stay. Be respectful of our neighbors, keep your dog leashed when outside.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dexter

Located in Dexter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Salmon Run Mall and 1000 Islands River Rat Cheese are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park. Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York and Saiff Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • Salmon Run Mall - 30 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 33 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Fort Drum - 38 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Long Point State Park - Thousand Islands - 48 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Queen's University - 98 min drive - 114.1 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Legion - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Whiskey Coop - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Goodfellos - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sackets Harbor Brewing Co. - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Chrissy Beanz Bakery - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Black River. Farmhouse Maple and Jefferson Community College are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great!

Had a great time. Heather answered all my questions and quickly. It was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Warm and inviting

The house is beautiful and welcoming. The views are spectacular. The house has everything needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Lovely place - great view

Very nice, roomy property. Right next to the lake. Well equipped. Excellent communication. One tiny quibble - bathroom is very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann B.

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

great

The property is very well maintained. Enjoyed the big windows to enjoy God's magnificent creation. The weather was chilly and rainy, so we couldn't spend much time outdoors, but sure did sit by the windows alot. Sunsets and full moon over the water was just beautiful. We drove up to see the Boldt castle and spent a day in that area. We would come back in an instant if it was closer. Sure glad it was available when we needed it. Price was right.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely wonderful- already planning our next trip. The house is perfect size for us- my husband, me, and two young adult children. Easy to find, easy to enter. We didn’t have our dogs but it is dog friendly. It’s so comfortable, the views were breathtaking. We saw a comet and several shooting stars at night. 20 min or so drive to fort drum.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Beautiful Lakeside home

House right on lake 1000 islands region ...Great breeze view and accomodations would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Beautiful, quiet, peaceful

Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandice R.

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

Lakehouse getaway

This beautiful, very clean and comfortable home provided the getaway we had hoped for. From the kitchen to the living quarters, we had everything needed for the comforts of home. The lakefront deck was so relaxing for morning coffee and evening sunsets. The shore road is a great, safe, route for walking and bicycling. We will definitely return. Heather is a message away for any needs. We had none! Thank-you, Heather!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

10/10 beautiful and relaxing

We had a wonderful stay! I can’t think of a thing that house did not have. It was the cleanest vacation rental we have ever stayed in! Any questions we had were quickly answered by the host. The views were amazing. Neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Wish I would have booked us a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

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

Excellent quiet retreat

Location is 5 stars for view and neighborhood. Four stars is just a heads up that the big stores are a little farther than you might be used to, and as the host says, there can be a lot of deer to avoid. Everything else is ideal. The kitchen is exceptionally well-appointed, and she has anticipated nearly every need.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Beautiful property!

Everything was perfect. When we first walked in, we were pleasantly surprised at the views from the house, as well as the private location. Very, very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megin K.

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

Lake house

We had a wonderful time at the Lake house. The setting was just what we were looking for. Beautiful sunsets and listening to waves from the deck and living room. The house itself is very welcoming and Heather was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

So perfect!

From the moment we walked into the house, we were surprised that it was even BETTER than the pictures showed. We were SO IMPRESSED and felt lucky we live relatively close by as we are already talking about "next time we come." Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

A Hidden Gem

Lakehouse at Pillar Post is a property that is well loved. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage we rented was adorable and very well maintained providing incredible views of Lake Ontario from several windows and the deck. It’s a perfect place to kick back and relax. There are several state parks nearby—for hiking, fishing (world class), and swimming. The owners thought of everything. They were quick to respond to any questions we had. We give Lakehouse at Pillar Point our highest recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing 4-night stay at the lake house. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed. The host provided a lot of tips to make our stay even more enjoyable. The surrounding area is very peaceful and quiet. There were no cars passing by so we were completely immersed in the sounds of nature. Location was perfect for our trip to the Thousand Islands area and we would recommend this lake house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Lake House at Pillar Point

Very cute cottage on the lake with amazing views! We so enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne and Cheryl D.

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

Wonderful Stay on the Lake

Nothing but great things to say about this place: well stocked, comfortable beds, spacious and awesome deck and view of the lake. Host was very accommodating. Will gladly return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everitt B.

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

Fabulous

Clean, deck on the water, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan L.

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

Clean and comfortable

Beautiful house in a peaceful setting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Beautiful

Off by itself, very quiet and a beautiful view as well as a beautiful home. Didnt test the smaller room but main room mattress was a good mattress, much appreciated. My only regret is that I didn’t stay longer. Just a heads up, the water is a little odd flavored but bring a few bottled waters instead of drinking from the sink if you have a problem with that. Has pictures of what appears to be a real good boy in the living room so be prepared to smile. Nice deck and plenty of room to stretch out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen k.

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

Well stocked kitchen

They had everything we needed. I forgot my k-cups, they had some. Forgot creamer, they had some. Comfortable home and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Eclipse trip.

The lake house was very clean, quiet and relaxing. My wife, myself, my daughter and her husband drove up from Pennsylvania to see the eclipse. The rear deck was our favorite spot since the view is amazing. The westerly view made for some spectacular sunsets. The house is well equipped with whatever you need. The host was friendly, helpful and responded to my texts in a timely manner, almost immediately. I would recommend this house to anyone who wants a place off the beaten path with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Perfect weekend get away

This property is wonderful. Lakefront location is stunning. The bed was super comfortable. The hosts were helpful and the area is absolutely stunning. Will definitely want to return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer L., Granville, NY

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

New Years Eve stay

I’ve never walked in to a VRBO and had my expectations of the view and home exceed what I thought. Great thought into many details. Bed and pillows so comfortable. Loved the open concept and being able to see the lake. We had an issue with the water pump but Heather did everything she could to resolve quickly. Would have loved to complete our stay but the water issue could not be resolved. Not the hosts fault. It was out of their control. All that said we plan to be back. Great host, very thoughtful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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Originally from the Chicago suburbs, I moved to the heart of the Adirondacks (Saranac Lake) many years ago. I was a backpacking instructor there and called that area my home for 12 years after college. A new profession brought me to the area which is where Bob and I met, fell in love, and have created a home. We love this community and love spending our free time at the lakehouse, we are pretty much outdoors constantly, in every season, yes even in the freezing subzero cold.

Why they chose this property

What made me first purchase this home is the exact reason we still love it to this day. I immediately felt at peace looking over the gorgeous water, the sun was shining, fish were jumping in the water; it was one of those magical moments. While at first it was my primary residence, it has now become our getaway, a vacation spot for our families, and felt that it was too great to just keep to ourselves. We love that it's nothing over the top, but is relaxing, slows us down, and helps fill up our "energy cup" while making lasting family memories.

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