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Waterman Hill Guest House

Holiday home in Canton with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Living room has an enormous, comfy, brand new sectional sofa
Decorations from Latin America, Africa and Indonesia.
The meadow from the back porch is so lovely!
Kitchen countertop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, St. Lawrence University
  • Place, State University of New York Canton
  • Place, St Lawrence University Golf Course
  • Airport, Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bed 2 and 3

1 Double Murphy Bed and 2 Double Futons

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterman Hill Guest House

You are invited to visit our hobby farm and stay in an open, airy, well-appointed one-bedroom apartment inside an Amish-built barn. In our rural area, the call of songbirds or lowing of cows is the loudest thing you will hear. Our property is completely solar-powered, with our own array of 39 solar panels on the roof of the barn. We provide a fully stocked kitchen for your breakfast, including oatmeal, english muffins, yogurt, butter, coffee and tea, and, of course, fresh eggs from our chickens. All nationalities/ LGBTQ/ all humans welcome! We have a small pool on site and are in a great location between the Adirondack Mountains, St. Lawrence River, and the Thousand Islands region.

Our brand-new apartment is located on the second floor of our Amish-built barn. The front door and wood porch lead into a large foyer where you can leave your shoes and coats. Walk upstairs and you've got an open floor plan with amazing views of the countryside from decks on both the front and rear of the barn. The very large barn-width rear deck is the place to be to watch the sunset on warm evenings, while you scan the meadow for white-tailed deer, porcupine, and coyote, while listening to the meadowlarks and savannah sparrows.

Inside the space, we offer one bedroom with a new Tuft and Needle queen-size bed, plus two more sleeping areas in shared space. The very large three-piece couch easily sleeps two adults, and the twin futon can sleep a small adult or child. Our kitchen has a two-burner electric cooktop, toaster oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, and small fridge/ freezer for your pleasure, plus a small kitchen table as well as bar seating. We love the locally-cut white pine butcher block counter top! The open floor plan with exposed beams is pleasing to the eye, and our ceramic tile shower stall will make you linger. Most of the decorations in the apartment come from our travels in South and Central America, East Africa, and Indonesia.

The upstairs guest space and foyer are entirely private. We are happy to give you a tour of our farm and animal areas. In the summer and fall, please feel free to wander through the large vegetable garden.

We live on-site and will be doing what we do on any given day, including farm animal care. We are happy to orient you to the area, show you the amazing views and talk about local wildlife and village life, or give you a tour of our farm.

Our home is close to wonderful sites for adventure, in every season. In the winter, use your cross-country skis on the St. Lawrence University golf course right in the village of Canton, or go into the Adirondacks for a skiing or snowshoeing adventure. In the summer, there are miles of rivers and lakes to explore by canoe and kayak. We are close to the St. Lawrence River and welcome those competing in the summer Bassmaster Fishing Tournaments.

Please note there are animals on site, and you may hear chickens, goats, and cows during your stay, but never a train.

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Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep your shoes in the foyer.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Canton

Located in Canton, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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.
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Canton, NY

What's nearby

  • St. Lawrence University - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • State University of New York Canton - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • St Lawrence University Golf Course - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Clarkson University - 22 min drive - 28.9 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 26 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Dept - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪11 West - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterman Hill Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterman Hill Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterman Hill Guest House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterman Hill Guest House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterman Hill Guest House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Lawrence University, St Lawrence County Center for History and Culture and State University of New York Canton. Taylor Park Beach and St Lawrence University Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Susan K Willson

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I am a bird biologist and professor at St. Lawrence University. My husband Fernando and I own and live here with our daughter Gigi. Fernando has been involved in all aspects of the construction on the new apartment you will stay in- he is a salsa music DJ, professional chef, and handyman in his spare time. We have both spent lots of time outside of the US, as Fernando is originally from Ecuador, and I have worked in Latin America as an ecologist for over two decades. We are multicultural and bilingual, and welcome people from everywhere, as we encourage human diversity here in the North Country. We welcome all religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ, and skin colors here!

Why they chose this property

Absolutely stunning views of the back 60 acre meadow and wetland. We regularly have deer, wild turkeys, coyotes and foxes passing through the meadow, and have also observed black bear, trumpeter swans, and sandhill cranes!

What makes this property unique

Take some time to explore our beautiful garden for Tithonia flowers, heirloom tomatoes, and red raspberries. Have you ever held a chicken? Gigi can show you how. Looking for some goat yoga? Go lay out on the grass with our fabulous Nubian goats!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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