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Waterman Hill Guest House

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Canton, NY
  • St. Lawrence University
    9 min drive
  • Traditional Arts in Upstate NY
    9 min drive
  • Canton (Downtown) Bus Station
    10 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterman Hill Guest House

You are invited to visit our hobby farm and stay in an open, airy, well-appointed one-bedroom apartment inside an Amish-built barn. In our rural area, the call of songbirds or lowing of cows is the loudest thing you will hear. Our property is completely solar-powered, with our own array of 39 solar panels on the roof of the barn. We provide a fully stocked kitchen for your breakfast, including oatmeal, english muffins, yogurt, butter, coffee and tea, and, of course, fresh eggs from our chickens. All nationalities/ LGBTQ/ all humans welcome! We have a small pool on site and are in a great location between the Adirondack Mountains, St. Lawrence River, and the Thousand Islands region.

Our brand-new apartment is located on the second floor of our Amish-built barn. The front door and wood porch lead into a large foyer where you can leave your shoes and coats. Walk upstairs and you've got an open floor plan with amazing views of the countryside from decks on both the front and rear of the barn. The very large barn-width rear deck is the place to be to watch the sunset on warm evenings, while you scan the meadow for white-tailed deer, porcupine, and coyote, while listening to the meadowlarks and savannah sparrows.

Inside the space, we offer one bedroom with a new Tuft and Needle queen-size bed, plus two more sleeping areas in shared space. The very large three-piece couch easily sleeps two adults, and the twin futon can sleep a small adult or child. Our kitchen has a two-burner electric cooktop, toaster oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, and small fridge/ freezer for your pleasure, plus a small kitchen table as well as bar seating. We love the locally-cut white pine butcher block counter top! The open floor plan with exposed beams is pleasing to the eye, and our ceramic tile shower stall will make you linger. Most of the decorations in the apartment come from our travels in South and Central America, East Africa, and Indonesia.

The upstairs guest space and foyer are entirely private. We are happy to give you a tour of our farm and animal areas. In the summer and fall, please feel free to wander through the large vegetable garden.

We live on-site and will be doing what we do on any given day, including farm animal care. We are happy to orient you to the area, show you the amazing views and talk about local wildlife and village life, or give you a tour of our farm.

Our home is close to wonderful sites for adventure, in every season. In the winter, use your cross-country skis on the St. Lawrence University golf course right in the village of Canton, or go into the Adirondacks for a skiing or snowshoeing adventure. In the summer, there are miles of rivers and lakes to explore by canoe and kayak. We are close to the St. Lawrence River and welcome those competing in the summer Bassmaster Fishing Tournaments.

Please note there are animals on site, and you may hear chickens, goats, and cows during your stay, but never a train.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Taylor Park Beach. You'll find features like free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, balcony, and sofa bed
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from St. Lawrence University and 9 minutes from Traditional Arts in Upstate NY
Free breakfast is available. This vacation home also features an outdoor pool and a garden.
Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Susan K Willson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Waterman Hill Canton
Waterman Hill Guest House Canton
Waterman Hill Guest House Private vacation home
Waterman Hill Guest House Private vacation home Canton

Waterman Hill Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for visiting our college student!
Very comfortable and close to campus! Owners were nice and helpful. Perfect for visiting St Lawrence University!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding 2024
Visited St Lawrence county for a wedding, was a wonderful VRBO and experience. Hosts were fantastic and property was beautiful! Will definitely book this property again when visiting the north country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Canton
We had a wonderful visit and enjoyed our stay! A big thank you for going the extra mile and providing fresh farm eggs for breakfast and cream for our coffee! What a nice unexpected treat. We wish we could have stayed longer in order to enjoy the beautiful views and those awesome chickens and goats!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moving for college
Lovely property and considerate host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay in Canton separate home!
It was a perfect stay for 4 family members attending our daughter’s SLU graduation! The fresh eggs from their chickens was a nice bonus, along with breakfast items given to us to prepare. The goats, chickens, and cats were fun to admire, especially the kitty named Zero! We wanted to take him home. There is plenty of space. My husband and I gave my sister and brother in law the bedroom and we sleep on the sofa that sections into a bed. I brought a blowup mattress in case, but the sofa bed worked out great and was very comfortable! Susan and her husband are lovingly people and extremely accommodating! Thank you for making our special weekend great!😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot close to town
This was perfect for our college visit to St Laurence. I accidentally selected 2 guests instead of 4 and the host was very accommodating. They introduced us to the goats and the chickens. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway
The location was beautiful and the property exactly as described. Hosts were incredibly responsive and friendly. Fresh eggs were amazing. Came for a college visit, we will be back if he ends up at one of the local colleges!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time in The Area
Great spot for dropping of son at St. Lawrence. Centrally located. Quiet. Farm like atmosphere. Clean & Organized. Could use a few technology upgrades. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
Charming, with awesome views!! Lovely hosts, with some super friendly animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burke H., Hillsborough

Liked: Cleanliness
St Lawrence River
Incredible stay. Fantastic host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Spot
This spacious guest house on the farm overlooks the back field with lots of room for lounging, watching the deer and wildlife, and relaxing. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and accomdating, and this is extremely convenient to downtown Canton and the University. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic, But Very Nice
Sue and Fernando are excellent hosts! Very responsive to texts and a wealth of information on the area. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Hosts were extremely communicative and helpful. Evenings on the deck were gorgeous (bring bug spray though). Beautiful sunsets and view. Animals charming. Great place if you are visiting SLU as it is only a few miles away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully peaceful
We had a very peaceful stay. The property is very pretty and really clean. The owners were extremely nice and accommodating . I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay in the Country for a College Visit
Comfortable place far enough away from bustle of Route 11 but close to local universities for visits. Peaceful farmland behind the property and well-appointed open floor plan made our stay comfortable. Excellent owner communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Re-Set Button and Re-charge
We loved our time at the Waterman Hill Guesthouse! We needed a reset button from daily life and this was it! We were lucky enough to spend time with the animals and the host family and also get to the ADKs for some hiking. The host family is absolutely lovely and let us help (and eat from!) the garden and have a campfire and marshmallows at night. Perfect place for kids to enjoy being kids! Beautiful location for exploring the North Country. Hope to enjoy another stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location with Abbreviated kitchen is best for non-cookers
Susan the hostess is great, the bedding and master bed were super comfortable. The view out the back was amazing. They had baby goats that were very fun, especially if you had little kids in your group. For people who don’t usually cook and eat in while traveling the kitchen is totally fine. My error was not reading and paying close enough attention to the details- due to a food allergy we normally cook full meals and eat in, which was not really possible. They do offer great dinners which probably could have accommodated the allergy issue had we inquired.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
YOU NEED TO STAY HERE!
This place was big enough for 5 people but is very comfortable and convenient. The owner is spectacular! The best host we have ever had! From the breakfasts to the location, roosters, goats, just a wonderful country experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
Incredibly hospitable hosts and a wonderful space made for an excellent stay. We'll be sure to book it again when the opportunity presents!!

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful winter retreat
We spent three warm and wonderful nights in January, and loved every minute. Sue was the perfect host, making sure that all (including fresh eggs for breakfast!) was prepared for our arrival. The guesthouse is immaculately clean, full of light, beautifully decorated, spacious yet perfectly cozy. From every window, we looked out over snowy fields, and walked behind the guesthouse to see a beaver dam and wildlife tracks along the way. Sue had excellent tips for nearby hikes and birdwatching, and generally made sure that every aspect of our stay went well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomasina t.

Liked: Cleanliness
love it love it love it
perfect in everyway visiting grandson at st lawerence perfect local for visit and take out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

E T., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Hosts and Magical View
Sue and Fernando are great hosts and provide a perfect country guest house for those seeking time away in beauty of nature. The space is super clean and so welcoming. Both decks give you a wonderful view of the neighboring farms. We spent most of our time relaxing on the back deck and got to see coyotes and deer, eagles and hawks, the resident red squirrels who were a blast to watch and knock out skies. We also loved their super sweet puppy and the goats and chicken who live in the barn. Sue provided us with information about swimming holes and local water falls, as well as good places to shop and visit. Fernando cooked us a delicious meal (vegetarian) - his food and the view made for a perfect romantic Saturday night. Our experience was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Sue and Fernando for a terrific vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yifat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clarkson University drop off
We stayed for 2 nights with our son for his college drop off. Susan and Fernando couldn't be any nicer! Helpful with questions and as friendly as can be. The apartment is spacious and very clean. It was perfect for the 3 of us, and the farm fresh eggs for breakfast were a welcome bonus. Will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation!
We were very pleasantly surprised with this out of the way destination. The accommodations were modern, attractive, comfortable and clean -- just like in the photos -- and the views were even better. Our 3 kids (10,8,6) had an amazing time exploring the farm and playing with the animals with the owner's daughter. The place is centrally located in the "northern country", and we were just around 20 minutes from kayaking, lake swimming, hiking, Amish, Canada etc. We would definitely go back for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020