Smith Family Cottage

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Beach view

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Henderson, NY

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The cottage is 100 years old but holds its age well. It is situated in Snowshoe Bay which is a safe harbor in all winds. You can tie a boat(s) to our long dock and leave it there the entire week(s) of your stay. Imagine walking down to the dock and getting into your boat with hot coffee in order to be at the best fishing hole before anyone else. You are close to great bass, salmon, perch, walleye and lake trout fishing. Lake Ontario is a few feet away. You get there by going through the 'cut', a causeway to the lake right in front of you. After a day on the boat come back to the cottage and sit on the screened in porch and cook your fish or a steak while the kids fish off the dock right in front of you. Don't have a boat, use our paddle boat to get out to some great bass fishing. Well behaved small dogs would be considered.

Property manager

Melanie Smith Golding

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You must take care of your own garbage and recyclables. We will give you instructions. Campfires are not allowed.

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

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

About the area

North America

Henderson, NY

Getting around

Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Ryan's Lookout - 14 min drive
Cherry Tree Inn - 12 min drive
West View Lodge & Marina - 15 min drive
Cooper's Landing Family Restaurant - 13 min drive
Waterside Bar Grill - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Family Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smith Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Family Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith Family Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ontario and within 6 miles (10 km) of Robert G. Wehle State Park and Saiff Charters. Westcott Beach State Park and Southwick Beach State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

marc k.

25 Sept 2022

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

Henderson Bay

Great house, perfect for fishing trip, water was a little low at dock, but enough for boat. Owners were awesome, quick to respond and very helpful with any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

11 July 2021

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

Perfect location

We go up to fish and this is a perfectly protected location for our boats. We had awesome communication with Melanie, and the cottage is stocked so well you want for nothing. We are repeat bookers of this property and will not hesitate booking again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

15 June 2021

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

Loved it there!

We absolutely loved our stay there and hope to return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

8 July 2019

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

Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation! Fishing, kayaking and, of course, sitting on the screen porch. The house is in a great location especially have kids. The water was a little cold because we were here in June, but being in Snowshoe Bay, the water was so calm and would have been great for swimming.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

14 Aug 2018

Exceptional

Perfect location, owners were wonderful to deal with. Spent a lot of time on the beautiful porch. Hope to rent again.

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Smith Golding

The Smith Family cottage was purchased by our father Bill Smith. He was the manager of Stony Island from 1951-1982. We inherited the property and rent just enough weeks for taxes and upkeep. Otherwise, we all still enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

Our dad bought it because his father told him that if he wanted a boat, they had just built one, that he had to have a place to keep it. One is still able to see the stones left from the boat house that used to be there.

What makes this property unique

The cottage started out as a cheese factory in Chaumont in the middle 1800's and was brought over to its current place by oxen on the ice. Much of the original building remains. While digging under the cottage last summer, we found many Native American artifacts as this spot is believed to be a perfect place for settlements. It is away from the lake in the bay so it is always calm on the water. Boats are safely tied to the dock in any wind.

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