Braeside, a modified Cape Cod riverfront home is situated on a hillside of the Racquette River. Nestled in the northwest foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, a friendly, inviting atmosphere of graciousness and hospitality pervade at Braeside (Scottish for hillside) creating an ambience of contentment and serenity which we would like to share with you.

There is a wraparound deck with Adirondack chairs where guests can relax and reflect. Deer, beaver, mink, and river otter are among the wildlife you may see as you relax, fish or canoe. The rapids are great for kayaking plus the river is large enough for boating. A rowboat and canoe are available to our guests. Hummingbirds are plentiful from May to September and can be seen flitting from one flower to another or at the feeder visible from the breakfast table. Perhaps you will see an eagle soar by or an heron looking for a meal.

Family heirloom antique furnishings and collectibles decorate our home. We have four "comfortable", "cozy", country guest rooms with air conditioning.

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served in the dining area of the kitchen. This area boasts a wonderful view of the river and the wildlife that lives there, seen through two picture windows taking up two of the three walls. The breakfast table is set with sterling silver, linen napkins, tablecloth, paper lace placemats, cut glass and depression glass. Breakfast can also be served in the Gazebo at the request of guests, weather permitting.

Breakfast time is arranged the night before. Full service Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday guests have the choice of hot buffet or late full breakfast. The full country breakfast is served family style and always includes a fruit compote.

Guest Rooms:

Amenities for all guests include portable phone, door key, use of iron & ironing board, hair dryer, email & internet access, fax, copier and air conditioning.

Riverside:

Antique iron and brass bed (double), optional twin rollaway. Ceiling fan, antique easy chair, antique trunk - to use as luggage rack, walnut marble-top dresser and antique gold leaf mirror, occasional chair. Carpeting off-white, wallpaper with hummingbird border. River view, hear rapids, and see birds in the tree tops.

Sunnyside:

Red antique pine double bed, sunburst window, closet, antique ashwood dresser with curly maple and oak decorations, antique trunk to use as a luggage rack, antique half-barrel easy chair, accent table and bed stand, ceiling fan, red, white, and blue accents, river view. Watch the stars and moon from your bed at night.

Dockside:

Maple king size bed, or two twin sized beds. Adirondack decorations. Blue-green tweed carpet. Panelling, small oak dresser, stuffed platform rocker, two ladder-backed chairs, bedside table, window fan, desk. River view.

"I enjoyed listening to the flow of the river as I went to sleep"... Pennington, NJ

Rockside:

Double iron bed, off-white carpeting, panelling, Shaker rocker, Shaker chair, antique trunk doubles as luggage rack, small pine dresser, window fan, end table. This is our cottage room. View from the window is wooded and has many rock outcroppings.

Outdoor Activities:

St. Lawrence County offers easy access to some of the most remote wilderness left in the eastern states. In any season, outdoor activities are varied with a quality unblemished by overuse. Braeside offers convenient access to all the opportunities the county has to offer.

Canoe packages are available with guided or self guided canoe trips, and taxi service. The Raquette River is suitable for boating from our dock and a public launch is nearby. Fishing is excellent throughout the area and some of the best native brook trout streams are only minutes away. Loon song echoes throughout this northern section of the Adirondacks and canoeists are often rewarded with sightings.

Fall is the time for color. Vermonters would be jealous, an abundance of lakes, streams, and rivers dominated by the mountains accent the changing foliage. Whether by car, bike, or canoe a visitor will be inspired by the scenery.

Winter in St. Lawrence County offers activities other areas are hard pressed to match. Braeside is adjacent to main snowmobile corridors, cross country ski trails, and snowshoeing areas.

Stone Valley Trail:

If nothing else visitors to the area should visit the awe inspiring section of the Raquette River called Stone Valley.

Views of St. Lawrence County's mini-canyon, with spectacular rapids, waterfalls, and a gorge will delight any hiker along this section of the Raquette River. Located between Browns Bridge and South Colton, the river cuts through rock formations offering inspiring views, swimming holes, ruins of long forgotten industries, and a diversity of wildflowers.

Every season delivers a unique perspective.

"River walk should not be missed by anyone with time to do it"

• Pittsburgh, PA

"A lot of outdoor delights including campfire under shooting stars."

• Peru, NY

"We especially enjoyed the hike along the Racquette."

• Edinburgh, Scotland