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Island Boathouse w/boatslip

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Exterior
Marina
Exterior detail
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Is, NY
  • Scenic View Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Thousand Islands Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Boldt Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Alexandria Bay, NY (AXB-Maxson Airfield)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Boathouse w/boatslip

Charming 125+ year old boathouse apartment on Cherry Island which is the closest island from Alexandria Bay going toward the 1000 Island Bridge. This 3 bedroom apartment sleeps 6-8 and includes a covered slip for your use. You will also be able to use a portion of Cherry Island for spreading out. The boathouse is fully equipt with games and water and lawn toys. We have kayaks and row boats and canoes and some kids fishing stuff. There are rafts and tubes to use in the water.

THIS IS ON AN ISLAND AND A BOAT IS NEEDED _ Bring your own boat or we can give you recommendations on a few excellent boat rental companies.

Property manager

Philip Amsterdam

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We prefer no pets our large dog can be territorial
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the boathouse

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellesley Island

Located in Wellesley Island, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Cornwall Brothers Museum and The Clayton Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Is, NY

What's nearby

  • Keewaydin State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Scenic View Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Thousand Islands Winery - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Boldt Castle - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Heart Island - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 33 min drive
  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rapid Valley Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪JK's Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boldt Castle Food Concession - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jreck Subs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Boathouse w/boatslip pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Boathouse w/boatslip?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Boathouse w/boatslip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Boathouse w/boatslip located?

Located on a river, this slopeside Wellesley Island apartment building offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Saint Lawrence River, Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store and Keewaydin State Park. Cornwall Brothers Museum and River Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

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

Great unique experience!

What a fantastic week! Phil was very hospitable and a great host. We loved the property, the boathouse was clean/comfy, and the easy of the docking the boat. The location of the island made site seeing a great experience. We enjoyed Grinstone Island/Winery, Alex Bay, Clayton and boating around the islands. Great stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari Q.

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

Gorgeous lodging

We were amazed at the breathtaking views surrounding the boathouse. Such a beautiful river with clean water - perfect for swimming! We loved boating, touring two castles and the antique boat museum, and eating at fabulous restaurants. The boathouse was warm and cozy, with plenty of space. It was so convenient to keep our boat in the slip under the boathouse. Phil was a very attentive host who went above and beyond to make our anniversary stay perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel p.

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

great place to stay

excellent time Phil was a great host we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Perfect fishing get-away

Great place for a relaxing fishing trip. Very easy and affordable to leave truck and trailer at the state park with a very short boat ride to the island. If anything is needed you can take a 2minute boat ride to Alexandria Bay. The host Phil was more than accommodating and very helpful and prompt on all questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jayne anne b.

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

Great location for a weekend on the water.

Wonderful old rustic boathouse. The owner is friendly and helpful and even let us play cards on his boat that is docked there. Location is close to Boldt Castle which was a nice day trip. The better restaurants are in Clayton which is a little further away by boat. You must have a boat to get here...it is on a lovely island. Lots to explore on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Williamson

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

Amazing place to stay

Phil is an amazing person. He allowed us to use everything he had and allowed us the use of the whole property. I could not have asked for a better vacation get away. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

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

Alex Bay 2019

Great rental!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Boaters Ultimate Getaway

Had a great time at Cherry Island. 3 Bedroom 1800's boat house. Living space clean with all the amenities you will need. Phil the owner is a great guy and very gracious. Beautiful Island minutes by boat to Alexandria Bay and Bolt Castle. Park your boat underneath the apartment and forget putting on canvass each night! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Amazing Location, Hospitality and Experience!

We spent a long weekend staying at the Casa Blanca Boat House on Cherry Island. It was an amazing vacation. The hospitality of the owners was second to none!! The views from the island were spectacular. Since the boat house is on an island, you do need to rent or have your own boat. Since we could not rent a boat for the first day of our stay, Phil picked us up from Alexandria Bay and helped with transportation until we were able to pick our boat up. We also had use of kayaks and paddle boards throughout the stay! It was a fantastic vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Perfect long weekend getaway

Casa Blanca's boathouse is such a unique place. We enjoyed a private long weekend right above the water with extremely easy access to our boat moored right below us! The boathouse was charming with its wood floors, beadboard and everything we needed. A perfect night's rest in a new and very comfortable bed too. You can see Alexandria Bay from the kitchen window... The owner was very accommodating as well. Thanks for such a nice stay!

About the host

Hosted by Philip Amsterdam

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Casablanca has been in our family for almost 60 years. The third generation is starting to use the island and learning to love The River. There is nothing like island life to learn to appreciate the surroundings.

In renting the boathouse and occasionally the main house, Casablanca it allows us to off set some of the cost and stay here too. In the short time we have been renting we have met many wonderful people and families that we now call friends and many that make their family memories by coming back to Cherry Island each summer.

Why they chose this property

You can stay on the mainland anytime, come stay on an island and enjoy the river as the locals do, hear the fish jumping and geese landing in the water. Great sleeping on Cherry Island.


We know that you can stay anywhere, we appreciate our guests because they make it possible for us to to be here too.

What makes this property unique

It is a 125 building and if we are available we would like you to come up and tour the main house while you are here. We have plenty of parking on shore for cars and boat trailers. We have been here 60 years and can point you in the right direction no matter what you want to do on your vacation.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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