Sandy Pond, a harbor to Lake Ontario, is 2 miles wide by 5 miles long, covers 2,403 acres and is up to 17 feet deep.  The channel to Lake Ontario is a 2-minute boat ride from the cottage.  There are boat launches at the five marinas on Sandy Pond, as well as on Salmon River, Little Salmon River and Lakeview Marsh.

    The cottage property has 100 feet of shoreline on Sandy Pond and a 40-foot dock in front reserved exclusively for you.  The dock easily accommodates two Lake Ontario size boats and is fun to sit on, fish from, or sunbathe on. 

     The Duck Blind cottage is located in a private setting with views of Sandy Pond and the channel to Lake Ontario.  There is plenty of room in the yard for the kids to play and for the adults to sit and relax in privacy.  There is ample parking for two vehicles and two boat trailers.  The cottage is situated 150 feet from the road and 60 feet from  Sandy Pond’s waters edge.  Chipman Lane, a private country road, is maintained regularly and has minimal traffic.  Most days there are more golf carts and kids on bikes than there are cars.  The road winds between Sandy Pond and the golf course and is a very pleasant walk.

    Sandy Pond evenings are especially beautiful.  The pond comes alive with breaking fish looking for dinner and honking geese and quacking ducks scaling in to rest.  Frequently a Great Blue Heron flies into Sandy Pond to fish for an evening meal. View sunsets and enjoy campfires  on the waters edge while sitting in the Adirondack chairs.  Marshmallow roasting is optional.

 Reserve this cottage early for the best vacation dates!

Amenities

Our 'Duck Blind' cottage has all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

• 2 bedrooms (bedroom 1 - 1 double bed, bedroom 2 - 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed

• 4 pillows with fresh pillow cases

• complete kitchen, including, electric stove, microwave, refrigerator with freezer, drip coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes, flatware, cook and bake ware and spices.

• antenna TV with DVD player

• gas fireplace

• 1 bathroom with shower

• 40 ft dock which accommodates 2 boats.

• gas BBQ grill

• picnic table

• Adirondack and/or cedar log chairs

• outside fire pit

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Contact Us

   If you would like additional information, please contact us via email.

  Please include your name and email address so we can get back to you,

  or call:  315-465-3345. Either way we will be glad to hear from you!

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Policy/Rental Agreement 

   Deposit of one third of rental fee is required to reserve your dates. On your verbal agreement, your dates for renting the cottage will be held off the market 5 days pending receipt of deposit.  Upon collection of deposit a confirmation letter or e-mail will be sent to you with cottage rental agreement. Balance is paid by June 1.  Deposits are only refundable if the cottage is re-rented for the same terms. Rental week begins Saturday at 1pm and ends the following Saturday at 10am.  It is expected that the cottage is left clean.

   Additional people over 4 must be pre-approved at booking.

   Kids enjoy tents. A small tent is permitted but does not change the occupancy maximum.  Occasional day time visitors are welcome, however large parties, weddings, reunions and the like cannot be accommodated at the cottage. Linens and blankets are not provided. Campers, trailers and subleasing are not permitted. Vehicles are permitted in the designated parking area only.

    Waders and corkers cannot be worn inside the cottage.  Fish cleaning is permitted at the fish cleaning station only.  Fish remains are the responsibility of the fisherman and can be discarded in the pond 100 feet from shore (per NY State law).

Policy for Vacationing Dogs

    We understand that there are many dogs that want to go on vacation with their family.  For those that want to vacation with their owner, the dog is welcome provided that the owner can ensure that the dog will be on good behavior.  The following rules are in practice to enable guests to bring their dog with them without impacting neighboring guests or damaging the rental property in any way.  Also since there are vacationers coming into the cottage after you leave it, it is imperative that the cottage is left as clean as it was when you arrived and that you depart by check out time.  Please, only bring your dog if you intend to have it with you most of the time.

       Vacationing dogs must be pre approved at time of booking reservations.

  There is an additional $90.00 rental charge per week per dog.  Limit is 2 dogs under 35 pound or 1 dog over 35 lbs.  A $100 security deposit is also required prior to renting.

  Dogs must be house trained: there are no outdoor pens and it is not permissible to tie them up outside. 

  Dogs are not permitted on the furniture; bring your dog’s bed. 

  Dogs must be clean and dry before entering the cottage; bring towels for your dog.

   Dogs left alone in the house are to be crated, bring your dog’s crate. 

  Persistent barking is not permitted.  If the dog barks when crated and left alone, they cannot be left alone.

  Dogs are not to be left alone outside; they must be with their owner and under the owner’s control at all times. 

   Owners must clean up after the dog immediately, depositing waste in the designated area.

  Dog owners are responsible for any and all damage caused by their dog.  The security deposit will be returned to you within two weeks by mail provided that:  dog hair is not found on the furniture or beds, there is no damage to the cottage, furniture, or grounds, and the cottage is vacated by 10 AM on day of checkout.

 It is important to us that all of our guests have a pleasant vacation at our cottages. 

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