General
What are the office hours?
Otter Creek Inn office hours are from 8 AM to 9 PM daily.
Is Otter Creek Inn open year round?
Otter Creek Inn is a seasonal business open from late April to mid October.
Is there internet provided?
Internet is provided free our to our guests. We do request that it is only used for email and searches, not for streaming, as it uses too much bandwidth and other guest are unable to log on.
Can we use the gas grill at the docks?
Yes, the gas grill, picnic tables and utensils are for the guests to share.
Where do we get ice?
You can get buckets or bags of ice in the office. A bucket of ice is free. Bags for coolers are $2.50.
Where are the medical facilities?
River Hospital is less than 0.5 away at 4 Fuller Street.
Can we have more than one vehicle?
We have limited parking onsite and can guarantee only vehicle per room. On street parking is available for extra vehicles when we have a full house.
What time is check in and check out?
Check out time is by 11 AM. Check in time is from 1 to 9 PM.
How do we get extra towels?
You can get extra towels by asking the housekeepers or in the office.
What do we do in case of fire?
1. Call 911 and report a fire at Otter Creek Inn, 2 Crossmon Street Extension, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.
2. Evacuate all guests by breaking the glass on the 1st floor alarms
3. Alert owners by ringing the doorbell at the office door
4. If possible, extinguish fire with extinguishers located on 1 and 2 floors
5. Direct fire department to location of fire
Activities
How do we get to the castles?
The boat tour that takes you to the castles is a short walk (0.4 miles) at 47 James Street.
Where can we go swimming?
The beach for swimming is in Scenic View Park, a short walk (0.5 miles) at 8 Fuller Street. Keewaydin State Park swimming pool is 1 mile away.
Are there golf courses nearby?
There are several golf courses. Alexandria Bay Municipal Course is 0.6 miles at 111 Walton Street. Wellesley Island has the Wellesley Island State Park Golf Course, The Thousand Islands Country Club has the Old Course and the Lake Course. LA Golf is in Lafargeville, Clayton has the Country Club and C-Way Golf Course and Langbrook Meadows Golf Course is in Brier Hill. And there are many more within a half hour drive.
Where can the kids play?
The playground is in Scenic View Park, a short walk (0.5 miles) at 8 Fuller St.
What about a fishing license and bait?
The TI Bait Store (315-482-9903) is 4.3 miles at 42980 NY 12, just west of Rt 81.
How can we charter a fishing guide?
Pat Snyder, 315-482-3750 is one of many local fishing guides
What about boat rentals, kayaks and paddle boards?
O’Briens U-Drive: 0.7 miles, 51 Walton Street, 315-482-9548
TI River Rentals: 0.2 miles 45765 Rt 12, 315-482-4678
Riverbay Rentals: 12 miles, 97 New Road, Chippewa Bay 315-759-8174
Who can take me Scuba diving?
Capt Ken Kozin, T.I.D.E, Thousand Islands Dive Excursions, 315-686-5542
Is there mini-golf?
Alex Bay 500 has the longest Go-Kart Track, miniature golf and arcade
Where can we hike?
There are many state and local parks. Minna Anthony Nature Center at Wellesley Island State Park and Morgan Island at Kring Point State Park are just a couple.
Food
Where do we get groceries?
The Big M Supermarket is 0.7 miles at 45560 NY 12.
The Walton Street Market is 0.4 miles at 69 Walton Street.
Family Dollar is 0.1 mile at 88 Church Street.
Price Chopper is 3.4 miles at 43615 NY 12.
Where do we get beer and wine?
Alexandria Bay Wine and Liquor Store is 0.7 miles at 5560 NY 12.
The Big M Supermarket is 0.7 miles at 45560 NY 12.
The Walton Street Market is 0.4 miles at 69 Walton Street.
Where do we get coffee?
Otter Creek Inn serves great coffee in the AM in the office.
Coffee Pot Cathy’s is 0.5 miles at 3 James Street
Where are the restaurants?
You can walk to many restaurants in Alexandria Bay. The first is 0.5 miles. We have many menus and maps in the office to help you out. There are also many under 5 miles away.