Serenity Now...
House in Wellesley Island, NY
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Nestled on the beautiful Point Vivian Cove, this newly purchased home offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence sunsets. This home has been renovated and includes an updated kitchen with granite, harwood/tile floors throughout, a dining room and a spectacular great room with open views to the channel- the screened in porch makes ship watching a delight. The first floor also has a laundry room and full bath connected to a bedroom with a full/queen bed. The four remaining bedrooms are on the second floor- the master has a king size bed and TV with cable, along with great main channel views and cool crosswinds at night.
Two other rooms boast a main channel view as well- one has a king size bed and the other a full/queen. Let the kids have a blast in the last room that has bunk beds as well as another elevated twin- TV and cable are provide as well, so parents can enjoy a little down time. There is also a full bath on the second floor. The whole house has high speed wireless internet. Our dock can accomadate boats.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Wellesley Island, NY
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests love the spacious house, beautiful views, and the fantastic screened-in porch overlooking the river. The property owner is accommodating and the location is perfect for watching ships go by.
5.0 / 5.0
We appreciate our stay here greatly as this is a special place for our family. The cottage is perfect for a family vacation. It is well appointed, comfortable and perfectly situated to enjoy the river with its sittable dock and gorgeous porch! We would love to stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
The stay at Serenity Now went by fast. The cottage was great, screened in porch overlooking the River fantastic,
and the dock/shore patio was treat too. Our 8 year old grand daughter caught a 15" and 16" bass off tthe patio. Our grandson caught a 18" bass off the patio, and our daugther caight a 22" bass off the patio. Fantastic fishing. All in all a great time PLUS the weather co operated.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 2nd stay and it was awesome again. Can't wait to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Another relaxing stay in this beautiful home on the St. Lawrence river. Watching the ships go by was just wonderful!
Fayanne the owner was very accommodating . The house had everything we needed and more, and was very clean.
We are 6 old friends in our 70s and 80s who take a trip every year . This is the 2nd time we stayed in this beautiful home.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect spot between Alex Bay & Clayton. Enjoyed watching the ships go by & the sunsets were spectacular! The house had plenty of room for six adults. Can’t wait to visit again next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Once again I can say we had a wonderful experience at Serenity Now in Alex Bay. The house was immaculate when we arrived(and when we left). The River was busy with ships coming and going. We loved having a warm fire in the beautiful fireplace. Even though it was late in the season, there was still plenty to do in the area. We are already booking this property for next September.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location between Clayton and Alexandria Bay. Beautiful view and perfect for watching the freighters come through the channel. We had 8 adults in our party and there was plenty of room for all. Kitchen well stocked, nice grill right off the kitchen. Plenty of parking. Just a great experience. Our only problem was with mother nature.
5.0 / 5.0
A great family vacation! We enjoyed the large screened in porch which has a wonderful view of the river. Fayanne is a gracious host.
4.0 / 5.0
The best view to wake up each day to!
Hostess great to deal with!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Getaway
We had the most AMAZING week at Serenity Now. The house has the perfect amount of historical charm so you can feel another era, paired with modern amenities and comforts. The location is in easy reach of everything we wanted to see and do. The screened porch and views of the river are the best we've had in our 4 years of vacationing here. I don't think there is anything better. Fayanne is extremely hospitable and generous. Thank you for opening your lovely home to us. We cannot wait to come back again!
5.0 / 5.0
River re-visit
Another visit to our favorite place on the river. Wonderful place in a great neighborhood with a gracious host! Love it! Look forward to our visit in August!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation
This is the second time we stayed at Serenity Now and really enjoy staying here. We had a wonderful time. The house is spacious, very clean and the large screened in porch has a fantastic view of the river! Fayanne is gracious host who is very accommodating and responsive to questions.
5.0 / 5.0
Back to the River
What a wonderful place to visit! Great views in a peaceful setting The house is spacious, well furnished and the view of the river from the screened in porch is spectacular. Kids and adults alike spent a lot of time on the dock - fishing and swimming! It was fun checking out improvements made to the property by our thoughtful host, to further enhance our visit. This is the third time we have stayed and can't wait to return...I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to spend quality time on the river.
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
Great house, wonderful view, owner very responsive with questions.
One of the families best vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Relax on the River at Serenity Now
Serenity Now is a beautiful property directly on the River front. Very clean house, quiet neighborhood, and lots to do in the area. I highly recommend this property for your next vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
70 + years ladies trip
This property is absolutely stunning!! Beautiful home right on the St. Lawrence River. Very clean, spacious and roomy with everything you might need and then some! Would definitely recommend and would stay again if ever in the area. The owner was extremely nice to deal with and was available for anything we needed. Had a wonderful time.
5.0 / 5.0
Serenity Now - aptly named!
Visited in July with my family and loved it so much returned for a long weekend in October with family and friends! The layout is spacious and works well for a group of people. The house is thoughtfully furnished with comfy beds, ample towels (even beach towels), a well furnished kitchen and brand new washer/dryer. The great room is beautiful with a grand stone fireplace and plenty of space to lounge and enjoy the panoramic views of the river. My favorite spot is the screened porch overlooking the river. Perfect to watch for “big boats” and enjoy watching my grandkids swimming or fishing from the dock. The ladder at the end of the dock made it easy to join the kids for a swim! The location is perfect - close to town and even closer to Wolfe’s Kountry Kottage - our favorite stop for breakfast. If you’re looking for a place to make memories with family and or friends this is the perfect spot for you!
5.0 / 5.0
Serenity in Alex Bay
This property is located in an area rich in history and abundant fishing opportunities. There are many interesting places to visit such as Boldt Castle, Eisenhower Locks, Singer Castle, Clayton's and Alex Bay's many shops as well as near by Sackets Harbor. You may just want to get away and relax by the beautiful St. Lawrence river and observe the many ships passing as you sit by the wonderful woodburning fireplace in the large livingroom. I have stayed at this property many times in the past few years and look forward to many more stays.
5.0 / 5.0
Brother Get Together
We enjoyed the house especially the front room and view of the Channel . Me and my brothers and wives get together once a year in the Thousand Island area . When we were young we vacationed in Thousand Island Park every year .
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location!
As a group of six friends, we enjoyed our stay immensely! The location on the river is perfect for watching the large ships navigate the channel!
5.0 / 5.0
Serenity Now
We love this camp and owner. Great property. We come every year. Perfect spot in Point Vivian to watch the big ships and colorful sunsets. The screened in porch is heaven on earth. We can’t say enough good things about this place.
5.0 / 5.0
Cottage experience
Wonderful cottage in a great location. Fantastic porch with comfortable chairs for viewing the river big boats. Living area was spacious with a wonderful fireplace. Kitchen modern and stocked well. Wish there were queen beds in two of the rooms instead of fulls for couples. Booked again for next summer Within a few days of check out.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
Great property and location. Really enjoyed our stay
5.0 / 5.0
Happy time at happy place.
This was our third stay at this property. We thoroughly enjoy our stays in this beautiful house and will stay there again in the future. It doesn't matter what time of year we have stayed, spring, summer, or fall, we have had pleasant experiences there. We highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous
The setting was perfect and the house was large enough for both our families. The view over the river was very relaxing. Would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Serenity Now
We loved the location. Beds were comfy. The living space was excellent for 5 adults.
Our only issue was no instructions for TV and we never could access wifi.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful
Nice place outstanding views
5.0 / 5.0
Aptly titled.
A great location and get-a-way. Traditional TI riverfront setting and the home was awesome.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Property
We had a terrific stay in this house. The location is amazing! Perfect for ship watching and swimming, kayaking and all other water activities. There is a protected area in front of the dock where our kids could swim and kayak without being near the main boating channel. The screened in porch is where we spent most of our time when we were not on/in the water! The property has all necessary amenities- the washer/dryer came in very handy! The host was so helpful and responded quickly if we had any questions. The neighborhood is lovely too- great for a morning run or an evening stroll. We did not want to leave and we hope to be back again soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Early May in Alex Bay!
We had a very nice time at the house. This is the second time we have stayed there. It is a beautiful property, very relaxing. Since it's early may in northern new york, it was a little on the cool side most of our stay, but we didn't mind because we utilized the awesome fireplace. We will stay here again in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Setting
What a beautiful home to spend a long weekend with old friends! From enjoying breakfast on the screened porch watching boats (both large and small) to leisurely days in Clayton and Alexandria Bay and finally evenings by the fire, our group enjoyed every minute. Fayanne was readily available and very accommodating and provided our group with great memories for years to come!
5.0 / 5.0
Serenity!
Lived up to it's name-Loved the view, the large ships, the master BR-very responsive owners.
Bakers
J'ville, N.Y.
5.0 / 5.0
Serenity Plus!
Another annual reunion of four college suite mates and their husbands is in the books! We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Alex Bay at Serenity! The cottage is very well equipped from the kitchen to bedding and linens. The screened-in porch was a delight both in the morning as we sipped our coffee and planned our day and in the evening as we relaxed, watched the huge ships go by and recalled our day’s activities. It was unusually hot during our stay, the ceiling fans and standing fans helped to keep us comfortable. There was an issue with one of the toilets, the neighbor, George, came to check it out. He called a plumber but the problem could not be fixed during our stay. We made do with one toilet and did not let it ruin our visit! We would recommend this cottage to vacationers in the Thousand Islands! A good time was had by all!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderul Place had everything we needed!
My family had a wonderful time and would certainly stay here again
5.0 / 5.0
Pictures do not do this property justice...
As soon as we walked into the house we were very impressed. Its a beautiful property with great views, great rooms with nice breezes even in late July. The waterfront area was awesome. Good fishing right from the dock. The screened in porch was a great area for at night when the mosquitoes came out. Watching the big ships became a ritual as well. Alex bay was only a few miles away. Definitely catch a tour boat or rent a boat to enjoy the water. We came up on motorcycles (one of the wives drove a truck with some kayaks) and we only rode two of the seven days we were there. Enjoying the water took precedence for sure. What a great part of our country this is.
I highly recommend this house!!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful St. Lawrence River!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at serenity now. The views of the river are spectacular and our favorite place was the sun porch.
We had everything we needed for our family to enjoy a great time together.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellesley Island?
The average price for a rental in Wellesley Island is $503 per night. This rental is $268 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Serenity Now.... For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Serenity Now... pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Serenity Now...?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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