Peaceful Cottage on the Water ~ Sauna Cabin, Kayaks, SUP Board, Canoe & more!

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Russell, NY

Degrasse State Forest9 min drive
Trout Lake36 min drive
St. Lawrence University42 min drive
Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Plan a summer vacation at our peaceful cottage and go back home refreshed and rejuvenated!

Cottage is located on Boyd Pond - a wonderful place to swim, fish kayak, stand-up paddle board, canoe or just grab a tube and float.

Sit on the deck over looking the water and watch the loons swim past or listen to them make there majestic calls. Sit around a camp fire at night and enjoy roasted marshmallows and quality family time.

Relax and rejuvenate in the separate retreat cabin equipped with cedar sauna!

With Canton and Potsdam approximately 20 minutes away, the opportunities are endless - 3 golf courses (1 mini-golf), 4 Universities, restaurants, galleries! Ottawa and Lake Placid are less than 2 hours away and make a wonderful day trip to visit that museum you have always wanted to see or hike in the Adirondacks (many other great hikes closer to Boyd Pond such as Stone Valley, Lampson Falls, Harper Falls, Huckleberry, Moon & Wolf Lake hike).

Cabin is equipped with all the necessities (inside and out) so that you can relax and enjoy your time away. Enjoy the waterfront or the separate bungalow with cedar sauna!

Property manager

Teresa

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Cottage as viewed from the lake w/bunk house in rear left. Pontoon NOT INCLUDED

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children should be monitored by adult at all times

Events

No events allowed

A maximum of 5 ppl on property at any one time

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed in cabin or on property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed in cabin or on property

A maximum of 2 vehicles are allowed to be parked on site at any one time during your stay unless you obtain prior written approval.

A maximum of 5 guests are allowed on property at any one time during your stay unless you obtain prior written approval.

“Unofficial” Quiet hours on Boyd Pond should be respected (11pm - 8am)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: A maximum of 5 ppl on property at any one time

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. St Lawrence University Golf Course and Potsdam Town & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whippoorwill Corners State Forest and Degrasse State Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Russell, NY

What's nearby

Degrasse State Forest - 9 min drive
Trout Lake - 36 min drive
St. Lawrence University - 42 min drive
State University of New York-Potsdam - 53 min drive
Clarkson University - 53 min drive

Getting around

Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

Pour Ole Satch's Co. - 16 min drive
Jocko's Bar - 23 min drive
The Drop In Tavern - 23 min drive
Plum Brook Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Cottage on the Water ~ Hot Tub, Sauna, Kayaks, SUP Board, Canoe & more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Cottage on the Water ~ Hot Tub, Sauna, Kayaks, SUP Board, Canoe & more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Cottage on the Water ~ Hot Tub, Sauna, Kayaks, SUP Board, Canoe & more!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Cottage on the Water ~ Hot Tub, Sauna, Kayaks, SUP Board, Canoe & more! located?

This family-friendly Russell cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Whippoorwill Corners State Forest and Degrasse State Forest. Earl Island and Silver Hill State Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James M.

19 Sept 2023

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

Great getaway

My husband and I had a great getaway. Experiencing peaceful evenings by the fire pit and small hikes during the late morning, hot tubbing and kayaking on the pond, and finished our evenings with dinner and Yatzee. Really enoyed Boyd Pond, and what great hosts Teresa and Chris were to share their peaceful property...We would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinn J., Buffalo, New York

13 Sept 2023

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

3rd Year in a Row at Camp Hemlock

We stayed at Camp Hemlock over Labor Day Weekend for the 3rd year in a row. Another amazing weekend full of fishing, kayaking, relaxing, and listening to the loons. It's a magical place where we have made many family memories. The new upgrades are really nice as well. Thanks again for an awesome weekend Teresa and Chris! The Johnson Family

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

29 Aug 2023

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

Amazing getaway for all seasons

Camp Hemlock is even better than the pictures. It's a homelike and peaceful place to get away. We had some beautiful summer weather and loved spending time out on the pond. We also weren't bored on a couple of cooler, gray days: after getting out on the water, it felt luxurious to use the sauna and wood-fired hot tub. We also made easy day trips to the 1000 Islands region and to the cute nearby village of Canton (visit on a farmer's market day if you can). Teresa and family are generous and kind hosts. We were truly sorry to leave and would love to get back someday!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful lake property

Everything about the location and home is beautiful. Shared access to wood fired hot tub and short walk to shared sauna. Our family enjoyed both and access to the lake and ability to use the row boat (canoe and kayaks available as well). Home was well stocked with kitchen needs and extremely clean. Owners stay next door which provides easy communication for any needs with the house. Teresa was on-site for check in and any needed requests. Very quaint and quiet location. Pond is clean and seemed to be lots of fish.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

20 Aug 2023

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

A Great Escape

The place is beautiful- nice view, quiet and peaceful. We had a great time fishing, kayaking, canoeing and using the hot tub and sauna. The house was very comfortable. Our hosts, Teresa, Chris and Kate showed great hospitality. This is just what we needed to get away and enjoy our great escape.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Teresa

Camp Hemlock is located next door to our camp and when it became available in 2015 my husband and I decided to purchase it as rental property. Boyd Pond is our little slice of paradise and we love to spend time there. We lived and worked in the Canton/Potsdam area for many years but moved to Watertown in 2016 after our youngest child went off to college. My husband and I look forward to welcoming you to Camp Hemlock.

Why they chose this property

Boyd Pond is a small and very quiet place. Motor boats are allowed on the pond but there are many days when the only thing you may see on the water are a couple of kayaks or canoes, maybe a slow cruising pontoon boat and the loons. We ask that our guests respect the peacefulness of this special place.