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Awesome Main Channel River House

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
View of the Castel & Main Shipping Channel
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
7 bedroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria Bay, NY
  • Scenic View Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Boldt Castle
  • Heart Island
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Awesome Main Channel River House

Beautiful 7BR/4BA river house located directly across from the Historic Boldt Castle. This property features 1 king bed, 4 queen bedrooms and 4 twin beds. All furniture beds and linens are new. Spacious Woodmode kitchen , gas grill and spacious dining to entertain your family & guests. Also includes deep water dockage, firepit, sandy beach area for swimming, and private jacuzzi facing Boldt Castle. You will love this prime main channel waterfront location. Walking distance to restaurants, shops and 10 minute drive to 3 golf courses .

Property manager

Cathy Fiacco Garlock

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria Bay

Located in Alexandria Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Boldt Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thousand Islands National Park and Lake Ontario. Travelling with kids? Consider Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Alexandria Bay, NY

What's nearby

  • Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Scenic View Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Keewaydin State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • 1000 Islands Tower - 19 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 32 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JK's Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boldt Castle Food Concession - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jreck Subs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Northstar Family Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome Main Channel River House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Awesome Main Channel River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Awesome Main Channel River House located?

This family-friendly Alexandria Bay holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Saint Lawrence River and Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store. Cornwall Brothers Museum and River Hospital are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

James P.

Lots of room great views first class

The house had all kinds of room. Sitting on the porch overlooking the beautiful river and Boldt castle you can feel all the stresses of life float away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kelly S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very Disappointed

This house has so much potential, great location and plenty of room for larger families. The house is stocked with everything you may need. Unfortunately, the house is not very clean and has a major spider problem. There were spiderwebs and cobwebs everywhere inside and out. Several in our party experienced spider bites and had to take benadryl to reduce the swelling and symptoms. Our daughter, who was staying on the 3rd floor, got some kind of bites all over her legs from playing on the carpet. Carpets are stained and furniture is definitely not new, as listed. Air conditioner filters were filthy. The "private" beach area was not private as people and their dogs were there several times a day, along with scuba divers. The hot tub was operational. It was very hard communicating with the property manager, prior to our trip, she never responded to my messages so I called her, which I understand she is busy, but it took three calls to get a few answers. There were no check-in or check-out instructions. I only knew to go to the Bonnie Castle Resort Office from previous reviews. I have stayed at several VRBO homes and have never had no check-in instructions at all. I do not recommend this house, unless there is pest control and a deep cleaning involved before arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

THOMAS M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice

a/c filters needed cleaning, did not look like they were done for a very long time, i cleaned the 2 we used and they worked much better, railings on 2nd floor need work, power surges, some other minor repairs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Michele D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not impressed

The best thing about this rental is the space. We had 15 that fit comfortable.Could definitely use another couch in living room though. There were cob webs in almost every room. Grounds could be mowed better. The communication was terrible, I would get a one word answer or no answer at all! I didn’t know you are supposed to go to Bonnie castle front desk to check in, being that it is listed as a Vrbo.?? You would think since they take care of garbage every day you would be able to switch out your towels during the week…..nope. They just surface clean it needs a deep cleaning and the filters in the air conditioners are gross and dirty. I didn’t have high expectations because of the reviews. Back in the day this house was something. Now it could use a lot of work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

thomas s.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Tom's stay

To start with, once rented property manager was impossible to get in contact with. Upon arrival there was no information on checking in though requested numerous times. Did see a maintenance man who directed us to the Hotel front desk to get key. (Seems property is part of Hotel complex) Exterior of property needs a lot of maintenance. (wires hanging out where light fixtures were removed and not replaced) Grass and weeds over grown around house. . Advertised Dock and pool are park of Hotel, while beach seems to be public area with people wondering around onto property. Carpets very stained and very short on towels. House was large and can accommodate a large group. Kitchen was large and provided all necessities. Refrigerator was large, double door, but could have been better with an ice maker.. Air condition was window units and master bedroom unit was not able to cool room Location and view was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Location was perfect with a million dollar view! The house must have been magnificent in it’s day! Very outdated now. Fit all 16 of us with room to spare! Hot tub’s cleaning needed to be addressed and response was immediate. We fixed a broken chair when we got there and found a cupboard door had fallen off which had obviously been duck taped on previously. All in all it was a great 5 days with family! Just needed a little bit more TLC!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Excellent. As always a few opportunities for improvement.

Provide directions and check in procedure either by e mail or on web site day before arrival. Add cooking materials to kitchen; Many minor jobs in the house for a handy man. Add additional info to web site: 3 levels no elevator, bedrooms and bathrooms by floor level, photos of exterior, coffee maker is paper filter type; no laundry wash/dry in house, trash pick up instructions, etc. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Great Experience

We loved this house!! It was perfect for our long weekend getaway with a beautiful view of the river, Boldt Castle and many large ships. The house was very spacious and allowed for a comfortable stay. We were all, 15 of us, able to hang out and play games in the living room at the same time. The area was perfect and within walking distance to the downtown area. The owner was very attentive and understanding and we even had the opportunity to meet her! We will definitely be going back for a longer stay in the very near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan C., Ny

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

Best view on Alexandria Bay

The house is huge and accommodated our large group wonderfully. The view of Boldt’s Castle from the deck is breathtaking. We had such a wonderful time!! We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

rick c.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Large riverview house

House was very large and was great for our large group. House is much larger than even described. It is outdated with stained carpeting, but for our purposes was great. Location and view terrific. The downside was communication. Tough to get questions answered from manager. Slow getting back to me and sometimes no response at all. It also took 18 days to get my security deposit back for some reason. Overall though our stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Awesome stay

We had a great time. House was spacious and clean. Plenty of room. Fun for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Great view!!!

House was huge perfect for a family worked perfect for our vacation we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Janelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location with beautiful views!

Our family of 11 enjoyed our trip. The house is extremely spacious with an amazing view of Bolt Castle. The house was still being cleaned at our checkin time. The beds and bathrooms were nice and clean. The kitchen and living areas could use maintenance, an update and a deep clean. The sand beach and dock were a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rick B., Lancaster,NY

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

Great location. Plenty of room.

Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great location!

Just spent a wonderful week at this roomy, comfortable cottage with our large family. We brought our boat and we're able to keep it at Bonnie Castle's docks. Only downfall were the kitchen appliances that need to be updated and we hope the owners add laundry facilities. We definitely hope to vacation here again in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Experience

Just returned home from an incredible week on the St. Lawrence River at this beautiful, roomy house located at the most prime spot in Alexandria Bay. I think we were the first renters and there were a few minor maintenance issues, which the owners dealt with quickly and cheerfully. It's obvious that they're going to continue to add additional deck space and other interior upgrades, but we had a blast! Convenient to EVERYTHING the Thousand Islands area has to offer. We had plenty of room for 7 adults, never felt cramped or pressured. Huge kitchen, Living room, Balconies and decking, Game Room. We hated to leave, and are already talking about next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation Experience

Just returned home from an incredible week on the St. Lawrence River at this beautiful, roomy house located at the most prime spot in Alexandria Bay. I think we were the first renters and there were a few minor maintenance issues, which the owners dealt with quickly and cheerfully. It's obvious that they're going to continue to add additional deck space and other interior upgrades, but we had a blast! Convenient to EVERYTHING the Thousand Islands area has to offer. We had plenty of room for 7 adults, never felt cramped or pressured. Huge kitchen, Living room, Balconies and decking, Game Room. We hated to leave, and are already talking about next year.

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Fiacco Garlock

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What makes this property unique

This Prime Main Channel River home with magnificent views of Boldt Castle & Ships Locations like this are rare to find. You will love the sandy beach & outdoor pool for children & swimming. Also includes a protected deep water boat slip.

Languages:

English
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