On the Rocks.
A one-cottage camp on a wooded bluff above Butterfield Lake.
Redwood, NY · Jefferson County · Since 1952
Sleep 6
2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Full Kitchen
Decorated with lake motif
Private Dock
14′ rowboat included
By the week
June – mid October
The Story
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It’s a quiet kind of place.
On the Rocks has been in the family since the early ’50s — three generations of cousins jumping off the same dock, the same loon calls at dusk, the same wood-stove smell when you open the door in May. The cottage sits on a wooded bluff above Butterfield Lake, with a long flight of weathered steps that switch back down to a stretch of warm flat shoreline rocks. Which is, of course, where the name came from.
The road in is gravel, the cell signal is honest, and the loudest thing most evenings is the screen door. If that sounds like the right kind of week to you — write us. We’ll send the welcome packet, the directions, and a note on which week the blueberries usually come in.
With warmth from the lake,
Joe and Edie Pasquini
The Cottage
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A bungalow on the bluff.
Built in 1952. Tongue-and-groove pine throughout, two screen porches, a wood stove that takes the chill off June mornings, and a kitchen that has fed many a fishing party.
Sleeps
Up to 6 (2 adults + 4)
Bedrooms
Two — Full Size with pull out couch
Bath
One full bath, Wheelchair accessible shower
Kitchen
Full, with a porch overlooking the lake
WI-FI
Yes, only the finest
Waterfront
Dock is a short walk to the lake, deep water, swim and fish
BOAT
14′ rowboat & oars included - By request
Power boat dock available - By request
Pets
Well-mannered dogs welcome - Clean fee
Stay
Nightly, weekly, extended stay availiable
Accessibility
Handicaped accessible with bathroon and shower use
Things to do
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No itinerary required.
A short list of the things guests come back for, year after year.
01
Swim
Off the dock or down at the flat rocks. Sandy bottom in the cove, deep water by the float.
June – October
02
Fish
Smallmouth bass, perch, the occasional pike. Bring tackle or borrow ours from the boathouse.
03
Row
The 14-footer is yours for the week. Quiet morning loops over to Bluff Island and back before breakfast.
04
Hike
Hiking trail at the lake a short distance by car
05
Bonfire
Fire pit and cooking grill along the lakeside.
06
Stargaze
Almost no light pollution this far north. The Milky Way comes in clear most nights in August.
05
Thousand Islands
Thousand Islands at Alex Bay and Clayton - enjoy boat tours, shoping and guided fishing trips
06
Fort Drum
Fort Drum military meuseum at the base with extensive history
Gallery
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how to find us
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Off Route 37, then a gravel road.
Watertown 30 minutes south of Redwood; the Thousand Islands bridge an hour west. Once you’re close, the directions go like this.
01
Take Route 37 east out of Redwood. You’ll pass the country store and the white church.
02
Village of Redwood Stien Road. At the bottom of the hill turn right, nex to the horses
03
Stay left at the fork. The last half-mile is gravel; the driveway dips down toward the lake.
04
You’ve arrived when you see the wind, waves and happy dog.
Stay with us
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Write us a note.
The cottage rents by the week, Saturday to Saturday, June through early October. Send dates and a few words about your party — we’ll write back.
Early Season · June
$125/ night
4 night minimum
Extended stays
$1600 / month
Peak · July – August
$1200 / week
Late Season · September – October
$900 / week
Cleaning & linen
Bring your own bedding and towels for a reduced price
Deposit to hold dates
30%