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Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets

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From the lake -- stairs to the right down to rock ledges
The house shoreline - stairs are brown and in middle down to rock ledges

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dexter, NY
  • Salmon Run Mall
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Long Point State Park - Thousand Islands
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets

A perfect retreat for individuals, couples, small families, or those looking for a remote work spot, our house boasts views of the most beautiful sunsets on the pristine waters of Lake Ontario. The location offers access to plenty of activities such as world-class fishing, great restaurants, rich historical sites, smaller waterways for canoeing and kayaking, plenty of hiking trails, golf courses, wineries, distilleries, seasonal festivals, skiing, and snowshoeing. Our favorite activity is to just stay at the house, play in the water, grill, and spend time together on the deck watching boats pass and the sun set. In the winter we love to ice fish and cross country ski, then come back to the house to have cocktails around the fireplace.

Our kitchen is very well stocked with utensils, pots and pans, and a supply of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a starter supply of coffee and tea. A drip coffee maker, Keurig, French press, and coffee grinder are available.

The large main bedroom has a king bed, double closet, and a sliding door overlooking the water. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and the sofa is a luxury sleeper full size pullout. There is a desk and office chair in the kitchen/living area.

Overlooking the water, our living room is equipped for indoor entertainment with a large Smart TV, board/card games, and an assortment of books.

From the large back deck take in the views as you grill and dine. The metal staircase will take you down 15 feet to limestone rock ledges where you can relax in provided camp chairs. We highly recommend that everyone wear water shoes as the rocks in and out of the water are slippery, we do provide a ladder for daily use to easily get into and out of water. Tread at your own risk. We provide life jackets, we require you to use them to swim; swimming is at your own risk. Additionally, across the road, there is a large lawn for games or for parking a boat/snowmobile trailer if needed. Once the sun sets, roast some s'mores at the firepit!

--Driving Distances--
Fort Drum: 35 minutes
Alexandria Bay (Thousand Islands): 44 minutes
Watertown: 25 minutes
Sackets Harbor: 22 minutes
Henderson Harbor: 30 minutes

Whether you are looking for a calming retreat from the chaos of daily life, or for just a beautiful, easy place to stay with access to the amenities of Lake Ontario, we’d love to host you at our lakehouse, Hazel's Lookout!

***PLEASE NOTE:
1. There is NO dock nor place to anchor your boat or PWC at the house
2. Google maps will show a picture of our land across the street that has two outbuildings on it, but doesn’t show the actual house. The house is on the WATER side of the road.
3. Our water source is a shore well -- we have a sediment filter, carbon filter, and UV filter. It is your discretion whether to use it as drinking water, all I can tell you is that we sometimes do. We do NOT provide bottled water. The pump is located in the house which creates great water pressure, however it does make noise when it has to re-pressurize, this usually only lasts about a minute.

PETS -- there is a one-time $45 pet fee if you are bringing your furry friend; if excessive pet hair or pet waste is found an additional $50 cleaning fee will be applied.

House Rules beyond what is found in house rules section:
-Quiet Hours: 10pm-7am
-NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
-No smoking inside or outside
-Use the waterfront at your own risk — the water can be unpredictable and the rock can be slippery
-We do not allow third party bookings, meaning whomever books the stay must be the guests that stay
-Pets- one dog max, unless specifically given permission otherwise, dogs must be kept on leash when outside, as above a fee will be incurred for excessive pet hair or any pet waste.
-Please ask for prior permission for additional guests beyond the 5 person max, including daytime visits. Our septic is simply unable to accommodate lots of guests. Any overnight guest over the 5 person max will have a $50 additional fee per guest and needs prior authorization. Any extra guests without prior authorization will incur a fee.

Property manager

Heather
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not "baby proofed"
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use the waterfront at your own risk — the water can be unpredictable and the rock can be slippery, especially in the water. Put ladder away daily.
No smoking on property or in house
Pets -- an additional fee for pet hair or pet waste found after your stay. Be respectful of our neighbors, keep your dog leashed when outside.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dexter

Located in Dexter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and Tibbets Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Black River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dexter, NY

What's nearby

  • Salmon Run Mall - 37 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park - 41 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Pickering-Beach Museum - 41 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Fort Drum - 47 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Long Point State Park - Thousand Islands - 60 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Legion - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Whiskey Coop - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Goodfellos - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sackets Harbor Brewing Co. - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Chrissy Beanz Bakery - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakehouse at Pillar Point on Lake Ontario, a relaxing home with stunning sunsets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Ontario and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Black River. Farmhouse Maple and Lake Island are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Very quiet and clean

Very nice layout. Great communication from the host.Clean and well stocked.at views. High recommend to to all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

Tranquility of Lake Ontario

If you want the meditative qualities of watching the ripples and glistening of Lake Ontario through all windows this is your place! The deck is literally over the edge of the rocks, the house was immaculate, and the host exceptionally considerate. This is a great place to go to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

melanie c.

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

May 2025

Beautiful place on Lake Ontario. Very spacious except for the bathroom, which is very small. Host was very responsive and helpful. Beautiful sunsets, nice, quiet place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great!

Had a great time. Heather answered all my questions and quickly. It was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flostream66

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

North Country Oasis that sounds like it's oceanside

This property is a North Country gem perched right on Lake Ontario, affording exceptional water views and the relaxing sound of the waves as they break beneath the deck. Neat as a pin, with ample sized bedrooms, and a well-stocked kitchen. Excellent wifi hookup if staying tethered is essential.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Relaxing stay in a beautiful setting

Cute, clean, calm and comfortable. The house is right on the water with lots of wildlife to view (deer, turkey, bald eagles, loons and a resident groundhog who entertained us during our morning coffee). Amazing sunset views. Well appointed kitchen and super comfortable beds. Enjoyed the deck on sunny days and during a cool, rainy day we fired up the gas fireplace to read, play games and watch the birds swoop around the bay. Plenty of activities within a relatively short drive. My husband, who is hard to impress, declared that we should make this a yearly trip. Host was very open to engagement and provided lots of tips on local trails and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Warm and inviting

The house is beautiful and welcoming. The views are spectacular. The house has everything needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Beautiful, quiet, peaceful

Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Beautiful Lakeside home

House right on lake 1000 islands region ...Great breeze view and accomodations would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne and Cheryl D.

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

Wonderful Stay on the Lake

Nothing but great things to say about this place: well stocked, comfortable beds, spacious and awesome deck and view of the lake. Host was very accommodating. Will gladly return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M&E M.

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

Great Stay!

Heather was a terrific host and very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed the house, the area, and the gorgeous lake-front!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephan L.

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

Clean and comfortable

Beautiful house in a peaceful setting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Picture perfect!

Lovely home. Very accommodating and clean. We enjoyed the location. Great for biking and sunset watching!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Tranquil Getaway

Beautiful views, peaceful and very therapeutic for a much needed get away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Beautiful property!

Everything was perfect. When we first walked in, we were pleasantly surprised at the views from the house, as well as the private location. Very, very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everitt B.

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

Fabulous

Clean, deck on the water, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Perfect weekend get away

This property is wonderful. Lakefront location is stunning. The bed was super comfortable. The hosts were helpful and the area is absolutely stunning. Will definitely want to return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

10/10 beautiful and relaxing

We had a wonderful stay! I can’t think of a thing that house did not have. It was the cleanest vacation rental we have ever stayed in! Any questions we had were quickly answered by the host. The views were amazing. Neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Wish I would have booked us a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H.

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

Amazing stay!

My husband and I had an amazing time here.. it was clean and the hosts were excellent! They thought of everything and anything to help make our stay more enjoyable.. we would give it a 10 star if we could! We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely wonderful- already planning our next trip. The house is perfect size for us- my husband, me, and two young adult children. Easy to find, easy to enter. We didn’t have our dogs but it is dog friendly. It’s so comfortable, the views were breathtaking. We saw a comet and several shooting stars at night. 20 min or so drive to fort drum.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Beautiful view!

Wonderful location with a great view! Access to small local favorites without being too close. Very friendly neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

So perfect!

From the moment we walked into the house, we were surprised that it was even BETTER than the pictures showed. We were SO IMPRESSED and felt lucky we live relatively close by as we are already talking about "next time we come." Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing 4-night stay at the lake house. The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed. The host provided a lot of tips to make our stay even more enjoyable. The surrounding area is very peaceful and quiet. There were no cars passing by so we were completely immersed in the sounds of nature. Location was perfect for our trip to the Thousand Islands area and we would recommend this lake house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

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

Beautiful and quiet

This was a very cute and clean cottage located on the banks of the water. Beautiful sunsets in a very quiet, seasonal cottage neighborhood. All amenities were as described and just what we needed to get away for the week. Thank you again to the owners for keeping up and offering out their oasis!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura d.

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

It was wonderful

Great
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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Originally from the Chicago suburbs, I moved to the heart of the Adirondacks (Saranac Lake) many years ago. I was a backpacking instructor there and called that area my home for 12 years after college. A new profession brought me to the area which is where Bob and I met, fell in love, and have created a home. We love this community and love spending our free time at the lakehouse, we are pretty much outdoors constantly, in every season, yes even in the freezing subzero cold.

Why they chose this property

What made me first purchase this home is the exact reason we still love it to this day. I immediately felt at peace looking over the gorgeous water, the sun was shining, fish were jumping in the water; it was one of those magical moments. While at first it was my primary residence, it has now become our getaway, a vacation spot for our families, and felt that it was too great to just keep to ourselves. We love that it's nothing over the top, but is relaxing, slows us down, and helps fill up our "energy cup" while making lasting family memories.

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