I needed 24 hours after our stay to think about what I wanted to say about our stay at Vivian's property to make sure I gave it the proper justice it deserves. This is the first time I have rented a property thru VRBO and I was filled with some trepidation "as you never know if what you see, is what you are going to get". All those fears were immediately put to rest. The property and our host exceeded all our expectations and then some! The rental was impeccably clean & beautifully appointed with the very best of everything a guest could need - thanks to our host who is a retired interior designer. The best linens & towels, A/C for those hot July nights, down to the little snacks and bottles of water thoughtfully left out for midnight junk food cravings. The property boasts a beautiful and expansive shoreline/beach area that is private and clean. It connects to a protected reserve so that in itself was quiet and relaxing. We saw a bald eagle, a family of swans, cormorants, blue herons and ducks who call that area home. A bird lover's dream! The water is easy to access and we were able to easily walk out as the water gradually got deeper, making it safe for all ages and swimming abilities. We even received a courtesy paddleboard lesson from our host's granddaughter! And when the sun was a bit much, there was a nice shady area in which to sit and enjoy the lake breeze and water views. There were other amenities to take advantage of - a firepit, an area for outdoor dining, a gas grill, bicycle and kayaks. But I would remiss in this review if I didn't say the best amenity of all was our hosts - Vivian, Olivia and Panda Poo. All were so accommodating and attentive, making sure every need was being met without being intrusive. Vivian even built us a beautiful evening fire on the beach for our last night's stay and we invited her to join us for good conversation and a cocktail. We left the next morning feeling like we made a new friend. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for an affordable resort style vacation because that is what it felt like. If you aren't content to sit and enjoy the water, the property is located between Chaumont and Cape Vincent and is an easy 10 minute drive to both for gas, groceries & shopping and about an 45 minute drive to the 1000 Islands along the St. Lawrence River. We certainly enjoyed our little piece of paradise and our new friends. We look forward to staying with them again!!!