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On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!

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Nice deck for river watching.
New driveway. Plenty of space for a boat w/ outdoor outlet to charge batteries
Spacious backyard and pavilion
Sun room/mud room
Sun room - perfect for coffee drinking/river viewing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dexter, NY
  • Farmhouse Maple
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Salmon Run Mall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fort Drum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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.

Property manager

Susan Harrison

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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 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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please clean up after pets, especially outside.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
For long term rentals, property owners will do monthly check w/advance notice

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 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.
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Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • Farmhouse Maple - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jefferson Community College - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Salmon Run Mall - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Fort Drum - 20 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Black River - close to awesome fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Black River - close to awesome fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Black River - close to awesome fishing! located?

Situated in Dexter, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Black River, Farmhouse Maple and Lake Ontario. Yellow Barn Winery and Jefferson Community College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

victoria k.

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

Great space

Wonderful cozy and warm plenty of space for two couples
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Perfect Retreat!

This was the perfect retreat for my sister and I while visiting my son who's stationed at Fort Drum. It was central to everything. The home is cozy and equipped with everything you need for a peaceful stay. I just wish the weather was better so we could have enjoyed the outdoors more! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cambria D.

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

Cozy

Nice cozy property right in the river, super clean, was the perfect place to stay after traveling 36 hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Amazing getaway

Amazing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Nice place

Was a nice stay
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Unbelievably beautiful.

This was an Amazon property. Clean and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Dexter home on the river

Wonderfully neat, clean home with great Owner communication and service. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

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

Beautiful home!

This property was a wonderful place to stay while we waited on our home to become available! Very clean and well stocked with a wonderful owner who was very helpful!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

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

Super house

Super nice stay. Good quick location. Super clean house equipped with all you need and even more. Close to all attractions. Pet friendly. Very satisfied. A+++++++
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Very accommodating!

The house was perfectly located for our needs, had all the features we needed (and more!), and we greatly appreciated the time frame we were given for check in/out. Big thanks to the hosts for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tripp R.

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

Stayed to fish Lake Ontario

Great fit for what we needed. Very clean and in quiet neigh borhood, and coinveneint to the lake harbor we launched our boat from.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Merz reunion

We enjoyed the view and the quiet. Thank you all the goodies, they were much appreciated. Thank you again, the Merz family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Wonderful accommodations /great hosts

Better stocked than any other place I have stayed. We didn’t use much of supplies or space but they were there
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginnie L.

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

Best VRBO I shave ever had

Fabulous owners, clean and well stocked house. Perfect location for both fishing Oneida/St. Lawrence and Dexter/Black River. Could not have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Beauty on the Black River

Wonderful hosts, clean, homey, perfect for our needs. So many wonderful touches in the home. The communication on everything was so concise and covered things before we even thought to ask. Rebooked for next year already.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

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

Peaceful retreat

The house is very quaint with a big back yard overlooking the river. The house is very well stocked with anything you could need. Had a wonderful stay - going back in July.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

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

Black river delight

Lovely home, we’ll-equipped kitchen, and comfy beds! Absolutely delightful but my favorite part is that view of the river from the back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Fishing Trip for the guys

The house was very nicely decorated and very well equipped with anything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation. We were able to enjoy comfortable breakfasts in the kitchen while enjoying meals in the dining room. It was in a great location and close to shopping and great restaurants. Would highly recommend this place for your stay near the Black River!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Doug C.

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

Dexter cute home

Nice property that is nearby to many area attractions. Everything in the rental that you would need. Nice neighborhood and a very nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

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

Weekend Fishing Trip with the Fellas!

The property is amazing and you couldn’t ask for a better location! You can pretty much roll out of bed and start fishing. The host was attentive while still giving us space. Will definitely recommend and will hope to stay again in the future. Thanks again for the great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

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

Time on the River

This house is just perfect - very well supplied with anything you could need, kitchen is a dream and just loved the old wood floors and pocket doors. Great views of the Black River, great yard, walking distance to coffee shop and ice cream stand. Great little town to walk around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous Property

Excellent stay while we waited for our new house. Property is much bigger than it looks in the pictures and very comfortable. Hosts were very communicative and kind. Definitely recommend this for anyone staying in Dexter. It's gorgeous!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Beautiful home & great hosts

We needed a pup friendly home to stay at while visiting our best friends. Our host was gracious enough to let us have a "Friendsgiving" there as my friends home doesn't have the capacity. The home was gorgeous, everything we needed and the backyard view was beautiful. Suzie and Dean's home gave us memories to cherish forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL W.

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

Top notch home for vacation stay

This home was exactly what we were looking for. The owner has furnished this house with everything you might need, including extras. Her attention to detail was apparent in every room. All the appliances and A/C functioned perfectly. The rooms are comfortable and the decor is like a trip around the world. We would stay there again without hesitation. Plus, it is dog-friendly which is very important to us. Suzie even had dog biscuits waiting for our pooch.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Month in Dexter - July-Aug 2023

This VRBO home is awesome! The house is very well kept, clean, in a great location, and is generously stocked with supplies. One of the nicest places we have ever stayed. The owner is a great communicator and responded quickly to all our questions. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Harrison

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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.