Waterfront Location. Panoramic Views. Swimming. Treehouse Tranquility. Private.

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A lakeside patio with outdoor furniture, a wooden deck, and a view of a lake.
A view through a window of a lake with trees in the foreground and a forested shoreline in the background.
A wooden staircase with metal railings surrounded by dense greenery.
A wooden-paneled room with a leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A cabin with a porch, a door, and windows, overlooking a calm lake and surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Colton, NY
  • Place, Higley Flow
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Warm Brook Flow
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarkson University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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Sunset Lodge: A Waterfront, Boathouse and Dock, Colton, NY

About the area

Colton

Located in Colton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Potsdam Town & Country Club and North Country Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Higley Flow State Park and Downerville State Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Colton, NY

What's nearby

  • Higley Flow - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Warm Brook Flow - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • St. Lawrence University - 23 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Clarkson University - 24 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's on the Water - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Raquette River PUB - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Robideau's Mahogany Ridge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Red Pine Cone - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Location. Panoramic Views. Swimming. Treehouse Tranquility. Private. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Waterfront Location. Panoramic Views. Swimming. Treehouse Tranquility. Private. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Location. Panoramic Views. Swimming. Treehouse Tranquility. Private. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Location. Panoramic Views. Swimming. Treehouse Tranquility. Private. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Location. Panoramic Views. Swimming. Treehouse Tranquility. Private. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Higley Flow and Warm Brook Flow. Raquette River and Higley Flow State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic, peaceful cottage great for solitude and family time. Great selection of games, generous sized smart tv, and impressive internet speed! Lovely framed photographs and blue accent decor reflect the lakeside location. We were so lucky to have wonderful weather to enjoy the fall foliage!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a little piece of heaven. Inside was comfortable, the view was gorgeous, it was a lovely time facing sunrise. There were a lot of steps, so get ready to get an extra bonus workout in if you’d like to be by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Cabin

Family event near by so convenient and nice place to stay, great dock on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you, Ross, for taking time to leave a thoughtful 5 star review. We agree the dock is definitely one of the highlights of the place. Glad you could enjoy it. Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a perfect place to unwind. It’s a perfect private get away with all the comforts of home. The water is deep and the deck is a great spot to sit and think, fish or enjoy a summer swim. Our family loved it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a perfect fall getaway. A little hard to find in the dark, so I'd recommend getting there before dark. Other than that it was in a peaceful setting, quiet out of the way place we'd definitely stay at again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Location is great. Lots of stairs but that wasn’t and issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Hi Shane, Thank you for the 5 star review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you thought it was a great location. You’re welcome to come stay again! Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

This was a lovely spot. It was a bit chilly when the weather was bleak but the dock was a wonderful place to hang out when the sun came out. Loved our stay. Good location for a Clarkson graduation celebration.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
We agree! It’s such a lovely spot with views of the larger part of the lake. The sun rises are amazing while sipping coffee on the dock!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

It was so amazing the dock is perfect and made for a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Hi Nick, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We agree! The dock is definitely one of the highlights with room for everyone to enjoy. I’m glad you had a great weekend. Come again soon! Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot

Really peaceful. Could dive off dock into deep lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We has a great time.

We stayed in this nice little cottage and it was very nice. The view out of the windows in the living room/dining room were wonderful all day every day. It was an all around great time and we are already trying to decide when we can go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great camp!

So fun to swim in the lake! the dock is so nice! Stairs are steep but forth it. Lake water is not for drinking and cooking. Lots of boats and jet skis going by so the floating dock is hard to be on but the main dock is so lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thanks for leaving a review. We love the dock too. It’s new and it is big! We are on three lots so we have 210 feet of water frontage. What I like is the way the trees hang over the water on each side and the way the floating dock perpendicularly sticks out, because it creates a spacious and protected area for swimming along the cove like shore. I enjoy catching a boat wave or two too. It’s so fun.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Fall Stay on Higley Flow

We had some events in the area, so we decided to book a lake-front property to enjoy some quiet, Fall-season time. The place didn't disappoint. By mid-October, this area is past the fall-foliage season and boat traffic is at a minimum. This listing is accurate. The place is quiet. The host is very responsive. Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Camp Bear Lake Family Vacation

We enjoyed a beautiful 5 day vacation at Camp Bear Lake. July 3 - 7. It was a very hot and humid week but this property has plenty of shade. The trees also provide great privacy from neighboring homes. We spent much of our time enjoying the new and very large deck/dock down at the water. Very nice outdoor fire pit area. An outdoor gas grill would be a very nice to addition to the property. The interior of Camp Bear Lake was super cute and spotless. Did not smell musty at all. The newly renovated kitchen was beautiful and had everything we needed for the week. Great new appliances also. The entire place had many windows with screens and even though it was a very hot and humid week, there was a bit of a breeze - we were very grateful for the windows and numerous fans available in each room! There is a long row of windows in the living/dining room and the view of the lake is spectacular! Furniture is very nice throughout and the beds were comfortable with fresh white linens. Plenty of towels and blankets available if needed. The bathroom was clean and the shower is new and a good size. Water pressure throughout is very good. There are a lot of stairs to get down to the water and people with mobility issues would have a difficult time but that’s really the only negative thing I can say about this great vacation property. We will be rebooking for next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Michelle, Thanks for the time you took to write this fabulous 5 star review. We couldn’t have been happier to have you as a guest at our cottage, Camp Lake Bear. The brand new deck is one of our highlights for sure. I’m so glad you enjoyed spending time there. We appreciate your comments and hope to add a gas BBQ soon. It would be a nice added touch. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the spectacular views as much as we do, and that you would like to come back again next year. We would love for you to visit again. Thank you for choosing Camp Lake Bear. Sincerely, Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best ADK Camp We've Ever Stayed At

We have stayed in a dozen or so rented camps around the ADK over the years -- we like to vary our location but spend a week every year one place or the other. Camp Lake Bear is the best we've ever stayed at, certainly the most well-kept and thoughtfully-appointed spot, and among the more unique locations. The house is relatively new, except perhaps for the back bedroom, which looks like the original cabin. Everything is in really nice condition, and there are amenities we didn't expect (a full washer and dryer, the latter of which was indispensable when trying to dry out swim stuff). The hosts have really gone well above and beyond expectations for the little amenities: I honestly don't want to list them all, because I'd be spoiling what will be nice surprises for you. The location: you get a lovely high-up view of the lake, but your own large (new) dock, plus a nice bonus terrace level halfway between the two. It's a less isolated area of the ADK (lots of boat traffic) but you're in close driving distance of supplies and hikes, and it's a tranquil summer community along the river/flow. There are a lot of steps, to be sure, so if that's an issue for you, take heed. But we rather liked having "zones". There's a "quiet" bedroom in the back with windows on four sides, a full master BR, and a "kids" room with a split bunk. I don't have enough room to go on, but I could! Thanks to our hosts and Higley the Bear for watching over us and taking such good care of a great camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Hi Matt, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for our place. It is nice to know you liked the different zones to hang out on and that you enjoyed the amenities and found them useful. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. You’re welcome to come again. Sincerely, Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and loved that our dog could share the experience with us. Everything was just as described. The beds were super comfortable, and the views were amazing. The host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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