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The Ledges Resort & Marina

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Living area
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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria Bay, NY
  • Popular LocationScenic View Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoldt Castle20 min drive
  • Popular LocationHeart Island22 min drive
  • AirportWatertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

Upstairs

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Ledges Resort & Marina

Welcome to the Ledges Resort & Marina! We are located on the St. Lawrence River across from Boldt Castle and Sunken Rock Lighthouse. We have ten cottages of various sizes spread throughout the property. Six acres of landscaped grounds and gardens wander along the river for your enjoyment. We have decks, hammocks, and gazebos along the water. The large in-ground pool is newly renovated. Each cottage has their own firepit with Adirondak chairs, and we provide firewood for free! High speed Wi-Fi is in every cottage and throughout the grounds. Each cottage has an outdoor dining area and gas grill. There are plenty of open lawn areas to play catch and yard games. Or just take a leisurely walk to enjoy the many gardens throughout the property.

Canoes and kayaks are available to Ledges guests at no charge. We have boat rentals on site. We also offer guided scenic tours in an antique wooden boat! Or if you want to bring your own boat, dockage is available for $2 per foot/per night. Dock slips include power and water hook-ups. We have plenty space to park your boat trailer, and there are three free public launch ramps within one mile of us.

Each cottage is fully prepped and stocked with anything you would need. All beds are made up with fresh sheets, blankets, and comforters. The bathrooms are set with fresh bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, a bathmat, and luxury toiletries. The kitchens have everything you need including pots, pans, silverware and dishes. They have a micowave, drip-coffee maker, toaster, blender, and tea kettle. You will also find kitchen basics like dish soap, tin foil, dish sponges, paper towels, salt, pepper, and other items.

From The Ledges it is an easy one mile walk to the center of downtown Alexandria Bay. You will have easy access to shopping, dining, tours, parks, and attractions. There is a new public playground right on our street. Downtown you fill find scenic view park. It has a public beach for river swimming, a playground, and a large pavilion on the water. With our location and six acres of private grounds we offer a level of peace, space, and privacy that you won’t find at a hotel. At the Ledges you have the best of both worlds, relaxation and convenience!

The Ledges is a dog friendly resort. We do require dogs to be kept on a leash at all times, be cleaned up after, and kept off all furniture. Owners must be responsible and make sure their dogs do not cause noise or disturbances to other guests. There is a $35 per night/per dog fee.
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This listing is for the Heron Cottage. The Heron is a beautiful two-story loft style home. The bedroom is upstairs and has a queen size bed. From the bedroom you have views of the river out a picture window. It also looks down into the living area and the large stone fireplace. Downstairs there is a full size pull-out sofa with a memory foam mattress. There is a full kitchen with a refrigerator/freezer, farmhouse apron sink, range, dishwasher, coffee maker, tea kettle, and microwave. The bathroom is downstairs and has a river rock tiled floor. The shower is fully tiled and features a frameless glass door, rainshower head, and bench. There is a smart tv with Directv satellite television in the living area.

On the outdoor deck there is a grill and dining table with chairs to enjoy summer grilling. You also have your own outdoor firepit with Adirondack chairs, and firewood is provided free!
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We have 10 cottages available on the property. They can be found on our own Ledges Resort & Marina website or VRBO with the following listing numbers:

586396
588275
1098663
1099920
1255349
1255400
1255752
2390632
2323141
2389927

We hope you will come enjoy the river with us!




Property manager

Nick & Amy Schaefer
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee of $35 per pet/per night

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria Bay

Located in Alexandria Bay, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Cornwall Brothers Museum and The Clayton Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Varity Store and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria Bay, NY

What's nearby

  • Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Varity Store - 12 min walk
  • Scenic View Park - 14 min walk
  • St. Lawrence Islands National Park - 18 min drive
  • Boldt Castle - 20 min drive
  • Heart Island - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 33 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riley's by the River - 16 min walk
  • Boldt Castle Food Concession - 22 min drive
  • Coleman's Dock Of The Bay - 18 min walk
  • Northstar Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Skiffs - 16 min walk

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More than we expected
Pricey but worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb! Accurate listing, super clean, local attractions.
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
We enjoyed our off season stay at the end of September. The house was exactly as pictured. We needed help figuring out the TV remotes and they were very helpful to get us set up. We enjoyed the cozy fireplace. We hope to come back again with some family members.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We had a change of plans and decided to go to Alex Bay last minute. There was only one night available by the time we booked but wished we could've stayed longer! The cottage was adorable and we loved the decor. The view was beautiful as well. We also brought our two dogs and it was so nice to walk them around the grounds. Would stay again a million times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic vacation
The place was spotless and beautiful inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Amy Schaefer

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The Ledges Resort & Marina started with my grandparents Nicholas J Schaefer and his wife Amy. They purchased the property in 1961 and made it their home. In 1963 they built a motel and named it The Ledges. They also opened a German restaurant on the property named The Old World Inn. They closed the restaurant 1982, but continued with the motel. In later years the motel was managed by my parents, Jerome and Deborah Schaefer. They expanded into the marina and cottage rental business. In 2013 after 50 years in business we made a decision as a family to close the business and tear down the motel.

In 2014 my wife and I purchased the property from my parents. We remodeled the old buildings and built brand new cottages from the ground up. We re-opened to guests in the spring of 2015. I was named after my grandfather, Nicholas, and it just so happens that my wife’s name is Amy. So, once again Nick & Amy are your hosts at the Ledges!

Why they chose this property

We are located in the Heart of the 1000 Islands!

Languages:

English

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