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Ostrander's Bed & Breakfast

  • Inn Details

    Our 22 acre country estate, the perfect getaway for both the vacationer and business traveler, was once the site of the St. Lawrence University equestrian facility. 2 spacious guestrooms in our 1996 Cape Cod home and 2 guest cottages with kitchens overlooking an acre pond await. All with private baths, cable TV, ceiling fans, phones, AC,FREE HI-SPEED INTERNET and individual controlled heating. We offer a SMOKE-FREE enviornment. Awake to aroma of a full country breakfast cooking. Take a stroll on the groomed walking path surrounding the property. We are conveniently located within 10 minutes of St. Lawrence and Clarkson Universities, SUNY Canton and Potsdam and within 2 hours of Alexandria Bay, St. Lawrence Seaway, Ottawa, and Lake Placid. Let us become your homebase. Nearby are ultra- modern and family dairy farms, maple sugar bushes, hiking and biking trails, three 18 hole golf courses, beach, nature center and antique shopping.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We enjoy having guests in our home and especially enjoy hearing of their travel experiences and learning about the place where they live. We have traveled to the Caribbean, Mexico, England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and most of the United States.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Other Pets: sheep, goats, chickens, rabbit


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Nightly Rate

    $85 - $100

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm - flexible    Check out: 11am - flexible

    • Minimum stay: Guest Houses are for registered guests use only.

    • Deposit amount required: 1 night stay or confirm with credit card

    • Cancellations: 5 days prior to stay required for full refund of deposit. If less than 5 days notice, deposit refunded at hosts discretion.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: not suited for small children

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Extended Stay
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Country

    • Time Served: 8 am- 9 am-flexible

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area


    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    Baked French Toast
    Awake to the aroma of one of the many varities of French Toast. Cinnamon, Blueberry, Strawberry, Maple to name a few. Blueberries are grown on the property.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Peach Baked Pancake
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 10 min.

    Overnight Coffee Cake
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 10 min.

  • Location Type

    • Gift shop on site

    • Working sheep farm

    • Countryside

    • Small town


    City

    • Canton and Potsdam

    • Distance to city: 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the South: I-81 to Watertown exit 48 to State Route 11 to Canton. Turn right at first light and go thru Main Street to outskirts of the village (3 more lights). Turn right on to State Highway 68 East toward Colton. We are 4.2 miles from this intersection. The first driveway on the right past Langdon Corners. From the West: same as above. From the North: State Highway 68E from Ogdensburg. Go thru the village of Canton to the outskirts of the village still on Route 68. We are 4.2 miles from this intersection. The first driveway on the right past Langdon Corners. From the East: US 11 from Potsdam approximately 10 miles. As you approach the village of Canton at the first light turn left on to State Highway 68 toward Colton. We are 4.2 miles from this intersection. The first driveway on the right past Langdon Corners.


    Airport

    • Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.) 140 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I81 North to Watertown exit 48 to State Highway 11 to Canton. Turn right at first light and go thru Main Street to outskirts of village (3 more lights). Turn right onto State Hwy 68 East. We are 4.2 miles from this intersection. First driveway on right past Langdon Corners. Also, Ottawa, Ontario to the North. Take Rte 416 South to US bridge. Take Rte 37 west to State Route 68 East to Canton. Go through the village and continue on 68 east-right turn. We are 4.2 miles from this intersection.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • New York Power Authority

    • Frederic Remington Museum

    • 1000 Islands-Seaway region

    • Pickens General Store (Amish made goods)

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Maple sugar bushes

    • working sheep farm

    • Family dairy farms

    • Ultra modern dairy farms

    • Buffalo & Elk farms

    • Amish farms

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Write a review

    Classic B&B and more!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    Stayed at Ostranders for three nights while attending meetings locally and was blown away by Al and Rita's hospitality! The Pond house is wonderful, coming with all possible amenities and Rita's breakfasts were incredible! Already hoping my company sends me here again, and soon!


    Ostrander's B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    Outstanding B&B -- quiet setting; excellent breakfast -- friendly owners; one of the best if not the best B&B we have stayed at on US and England trips.


    Peaceful getaway with fabulous food!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    Had a very restful night in my little get away by the pond. The cottage was exceptionally clean and stocked with eveything I could possible want or need. The best surprise was Rita's amazing breakfast- more food than an army could eat and tastefully done. My favorite was the pumpkin/pineapple bread. Lovely hosts and very affordable. Can't wait to go back!


    Comfort of coming home.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    It is so nice to have anticipated one's every need, but be given privacy completely. It is so nice to be comfortable, well-fed and thoughtful suggestions made in quiet support. It is the comfort of coming home again.


    A special place

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    This sheep farm B&B is simply...lovely! Airy rooms with every amenity provide guests with a warm & comfortable stay -- whether here for college visits, business or just recreation. Quiet and at the same time very conveniently located!


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Award Winner: 2008 - 2009
Award Winner: 2005 - 2006