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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

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Hammond, NY
  • Popular LocationCedar Island State Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSinger Castle15 min drive
  • AirportAlexandria Bay, NY (AXB-Maxson Airfield)19 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoldt Castle36 min drive

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About the area

Hammond

On river.A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Saint Lawrence River and 6 miles (10 km) of Singer Castle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cedar Island State Park and Kring Point State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kring Point State Park - 14 min drive
  • Cedar Island State Park - 14 min drive
  • Singer Castle - 15 min drive
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 25 min drive
  • Boldt Castle - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Brockville Station - 60 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 44 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 44 min drive
  • Subway - 43 min drive
  • Mallorytown South Market - 43 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 43 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Big Dipper Cottage

Waterfront Cottage on Chippewa Bay. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen on secluded 2 1/2 acres. Sleeps up to 6. 1 Queen bed in 1 bedroom, full over full bunk beds with twin trundle in 2nd bedroom, pull-out sleeper and couch in Great Room, 400 square foot deck off Great Room, 40 foot dock on the beautiful St. Lawrence. Great fishing! Picturesque views, close to Alexandria Bay/Clayton, shopping, restaurants, sightseeing, tours. Great for family or the avid fisherman. Public boat launch and boat rentals only minutes away. Minimum nights Spring and Fall 3 nights Summer 7 nights. (Maximun of 6 people) Which means no more than SIX!!!!!!!!!
NO RV's, NO SMOKING INSIDE COTTAGE. We only rent Sat to Sat during the summer months.

Keywords: Waterfront Cottage

Property manager

Peggy O’Connell

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet requests need to be approved by owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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The Big Dipper Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual fishing trip
Our stay at the Big Dipper was very good as usual. No problems. Cottage was was clean and cozy. Power at the dock to charge boat batteries was great. Thumbs up 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Buffalo, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, quiet, and relaxation.
What a great place in a great location. The cottage itself was really nice. Well equipped kitchen, eating area and a very nicely sized great room. Lots of windows overlooking the deck and the view beyond. The deck, which very nice with lots of seating and and outdoor eating area as well. The grill worked perfectly. The property itself sits off the St Lawrence in a little cove that had beautiful Lilly pads growing. There's a dock, and a nicely sloped area for kayak access. We kayaked every day and were very pleased with shelter that the islands in the distance provided from the busier areas of the river. Paddling was easy in both upstream and downstream directions. We had a really nice experience and I just can say enough, about the peace and quiet and relaxing time we were able to spend during our week at the Big Dipper.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chad F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is the worst cottage we have ever stayed at
My Dad and I have been coming to the 1000 Islands for about 18 years, and this is by far the worst cottage we have Ever stayed at. The dock broke when I stepped on it to get to my boat, so my Dad was unable to get into our boat to fish the rest of the trip. When we first arrived on Saturday we found carpenter ants and mouse droppings everywhere! They were on the kitchen table, in the bed, on the kitchen floor, and bedroom floors, bathroom sink, kitchen sink and floors everywhere! The ceiling in this cottage has several large cracks (one is 15ft long) in the drywall and a big patch job from looks like a roof leak that is unfinished. There is also paint and wallpapering unfinished. The front screen door is taped because it is broken, we had to keep taping it so the flys would stay out. The front door was leaking water, so when it rained we had to have a towel to clean up water. The water pressure in the shower is extremely low. All the sinks and the one shower constantly spit air out not water. The neighbors to the right have 2 dogs (one is deaf) that constantly bark all day and come over uninvited. The furniture is extremely worn and beat. The utility room (across from the bedrooms) has a very rusted 31 yr old water heater that gurgles constantly, the door to the room was removed so we would here these noises all day. We were extremely unhappy with our stay at this cottage. We would not recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual September fishing trip.
Everything went well checking in. The place was clean. Fire pit was nice to relax in the evening. Fishing was good. Only problem was the river was low and couldn’t use the dock. Boat launch was only 2miles away. No fault of the owner. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential 1000 island view
2 bedroom(1 double In master, 1 rm with double over double bunk ) 1 bath home on river with dock and large uncovered deck with some seating and a table to eat at while enjoying the view. Large windows to see vew from kitchen and living room. Only 10-15 minutes car drive to alex bay. 5 minutes car ride to state chippewa bay boat launch where we left our trailer, 10 Min car ride to kring point State park to use beach and playground. Washer and dryer. Kitchen stocked well withpots/pans/dishes etc. Good parking. Great communication with owner. We rented it because it had a dock. Quiet. The view was so relaxing with sunsets and may different birds landng in bay. Bed in 'master' is very firm . The firepit is on a slope so its somewhat difficult to sit around it as a group to chat or roast marshmallows. There is a picnic table to help this. We would rent again for the dock, good space, relaxing and quiet view and good communication. Thank you very much for renting out your beautiful home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Dipper on Chippewa Bay
My wife and I booked a week long stay at the Big Dipper cottage. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Spacious living area very comfortable. Nice deck with a gas grill to enjoy some outdoor cooking. There’s also a fire pit and picnic table just off the deck. For the fishing families. A nice dock with power to charge your batteries is available. Fishing Chippewa Bay was great. Didn’t have to go far to find good fishing. Steve was right there to answer any questions or help with any inconvenience. All around great stay. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Retreat
Nice little cabin in the wood. Plenty of dock space for my boat and area to park the boat trailer. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect
Beautifully well kept and furnished get away. pictures are accurate but don't do justice to it's surroundings. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to visit the area!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent private property
The rental was wonderful. Close to the sites and very private as well. We brought our two dogs and they were able to play without disturbing anyone. Our grandson enjoyed fishing from the dock trying to catch the big one.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded getaway
This cabin was exactly what we were looking for. Quite setting in the woods right on the St Lawrence. Our group was there to fish, launch ramp was 1 mile away, the dock was great with lights and electricity to charge batteries. House had everything that we needed. The owners were great to work with and brought us a couple items that we requested. The smallmouth bass fishing was great, walleye fishing provided great meals. We visited Singer castle which is directly in front of the cabin and had a great tour. We would definitely rent their cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020