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The Ledges Resort and Marina, Island Cottage
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 42 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Alexandria Bay, NY, NY
- Scenic View Park20 min walk
- Boldt Castle
- Heart Island
- Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Ledges Resort and Marina, Island Cottage
The Island Cottage is a studio cottage with a private deck. It has a queen size bed. There is also a queen size pull out sofa with a memory foam mattress. It has a mid-size refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, tea kettle, and microwave inside. There is a 42" HDTV with Directv satellite television.
On the covered deck there is an outdoor kitchen. It features a gas grill, gas stove, refrigerator/freezer, and stainless kitchen sink.
Luxury shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap are provided by Beekman 1802. The beds are made with fresh linens. Bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths are also provided.
Everything is prepped and ready to make your vacation relaxing and comfortable. Just bring yourself!
- Welcome to The Ledges Resort & Marina! We are located directly on the St. Lawrence River across from Boldt Castle. We have views of the castle, Sunken Rock Lighthouse, and the main shipping channel. We have decks, docks, hammocks, and gazebos across our six-acre property. There are so many great places to relax, read a book, walk, or go fishing. We have a beautifulnewly renovated in-ground pool. There are outdoor fire-pits where you can warm up under the stars. We even provide the firewood! There are plenty of open lawn areas to play catch, lawn games, or just take a walk.
The Ledges offers a peaceful getaway with six acres of landscaped grounds along the water. While the grounds provide privacy and lots of space, we are not in a remote location. It’s a quick and easy walk downtown Alexandria Bay. We are close to all of the attractions. At the Ledges you have the best of both worlds, relaxation and convenience!
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Dogs are allowed. There is a $35 PER NIGHT/PER PET fee. Adding pets to your reservation through VRBO does not add the pet fee automatically. The pet fee will be billed separately from the original reservation. Pets must be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and kept off furniture.
Boat dockage is available with a reservation for $2 per foot/per night. PWC dockage is $20 per night. We also have boat rentals and cruises available on site.
On the covered deck there is an outdoor kitchen. It features a gas grill, gas stove, refrigerator/freezer, and stainless kitchen sink.
Luxury shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap are provided by Beekman 1802. The beds are made with fresh linens. Bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths are also provided.
Everything is prepped and ready to make your vacation relaxing and comfortable. Just bring yourself!
- Welcome to The Ledges Resort & Marina! We are located directly on the St. Lawrence River across from Boldt Castle. We have views of the castle, Sunken Rock Lighthouse, and the main shipping channel. We have decks, docks, hammocks, and gazebos across our six-acre property. There are so many great places to relax, read a book, walk, or go fishing. We have a beautifulnewly renovated in-ground pool. There are outdoor fire-pits where you can warm up under the stars. We even provide the firewood! There are plenty of open lawn areas to play catch, lawn games, or just take a walk.
The Ledges offers a peaceful getaway with six acres of landscaped grounds along the water. While the grounds provide privacy and lots of space, we are not in a remote location. It’s a quick and easy walk downtown Alexandria Bay. We are close to all of the attractions. At the Ledges you have the best of both worlds, relaxation and convenience!
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Dogs are allowed. There is a $35 PER NIGHT/PER PET fee. Adding pets to your reservation through VRBO does not add the pet fee automatically. The pet fee will be billed separately from the original reservation. Pets must be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and kept off furniture.
Boat dockage is available with a reservation for $2 per foot/per night. PWC dockage is $20 per night. We also have boat rentals and cruises available on site.
Property manager
Nick & Amy Schaefer
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Alexandria Bay
Located in Alexandria Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cornwall Brothers Museum and The Clayton Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts and Thousand Islands Winery. Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Gananoque Boat Line are also worth visiting.

Alexandria Bay, NY, NY
What's nearby
- Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Scenic View Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 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
Restaurants
- JK's Roadhouse - 7 min drive
- Boldt Castle Food Concession - 22 min drive
- Thousand Islands Winery - 11 min drive
- Jreck Subs - 14 min walk
- Northstar Family Restaurant - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tony K.
30 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat stay
Tony K.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cathy B.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Cathy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kierstan F.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and location
Kierstan F.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric L., Omaha, USA
9 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Eric L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Tammy K.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
Tammy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ray B.
12 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Ray B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
anna s.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location & homey feel
anna s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
amy d.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway gem
amy d.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
JoAnne C.
9 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful !
JoAnne C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn S., Rush, NY
12 August 2016
Nice clean quiet place to stay
Bronwyn S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
26 October 2015
Nice relaxing stay at the Ledges
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Katherine P.
4 August 2016
Bring Your Boat!
Katherine P.
8/10 Good
Lisa D.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice week away.
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Julie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Petra T.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Aufenthalt
Petra T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Chris T.
18 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much awesome in one place
Chris T.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah R.
5 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Escape !
Deborah R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Ilse M.
6 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Comfortable bed, clean room and great view.
Ilse M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Daniel G.
20 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay
Daniel G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Debra R.
19 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Nice Suprise!
Debra R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alanna S.
18 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot for 3
Alanna S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Grant Y.
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dynamite time in A-bay
Grant Y.
10/10 Excellent
Alessandra H.
20 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, beautiful room and views
Alessandra H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Nick & Amy Schaefer

The Ledges Resort & Marina started with my grandparents Nicholas J Schaefer and his wife Amy. They purchased the property in 1961 and made it their home. In 1963 they built a motel and named it The Ledges. They also opened a German restaurant on the property named The Old World Inn. They closed the restaurant 1982, but continued with the motel. In later years the motel was managed by my parents, Jerome and Deborah Schaefer. They expanded into the marina and cottage rental business. In 2013 after 50 years in business we made a decision as a family to close the business and tear down the motel.
In 2014 my wife and I purchased the property from my parents. We remodeled the old buildings and built brand new cottages from the ground up. We re-opened to guests in the spring of 2015. I was named after my grandfather, Nicholas, and it just so happens that my wife’s name is Amy. So, once again Nick & Amy are your hosts at the Ledges!
In 2014 my wife and I purchased the property from my parents. We remodeled the old buildings and built brand new cottages from the ground up. We re-opened to guests in the spring of 2015. I was named after my grandfather, Nicholas, and it just so happens that my wife’s name is Amy. So, once again Nick & Amy are your hosts at the Ledges!
Why they chose this property
Located in the Heart of the 1000 Islands!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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