Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Portland, ON

Big Rideau Lake

15 min walk

Upper Rideau Lake

15 min drive

Rideau Lakes Public Library - Portland Branch

15 min drive

Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)

49 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attic Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Attic Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Childrens Room

2 Child Beds

Lake View Corridor

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen main floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Attic Ensuite washroom

Toilet · Shower only

Attic floor washroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Exclusive All-season classic cottage right in the heart of Big Rideau Lake. The main building has a spectacular view of the lake and sunset with large windows all around the cottage This beautiful home features five bedrooms that sleep 10 total, and pull-outs that can sleep 4 individuals (6+ guests is an extra charge). Includes large all-wood sun-room with plenty of seating and breakfast table. Full and unrestricted access to the water via large dock, which can accommodate several types of boats and is great for swimming in deep water, no rocks or weeds at the end of the dock. The property is cooled by air-conditioning and heated by wood and/or propane. (Wood not included). Includes three washrooms, Sauna, and Mini-bar. It has a spacious kitchen with two sinks. All Kitchen supplies included. All beds are ready with clean bedsheets and linens. Clean towels are available. Also features a laundry washing machine and dryer for those extra long stays, detergent is not supplied. The cottage features a beautiful lake view outdoor fire pit that can accommodate all guests at once. Cottage is sheltered on all sides for privacy with trees and shrubs, wooden fence around 70% of the property. Great lake for fishing in wide-open waters. The backyard is large for big festivals and BBQ. Inside is a large living room space to accommodate everyone with fireplace and flat-screen using chrome cast, Wii-U, Blu-ray & Wi-fi available.

Motorboat rentals available from nearby marina.

The cottage is operational during winter.

Property manager

George Ibrahim and Nivein Ibrahim

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet

With $20.00 per night fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rideau Lakes

Located in Rideau Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rideau Canal and Foley Mountain Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Portland, ON

What's nearby

Big Rideau Lake - 15 min walk
Upper Rideau Lake - 15 min drive
Rideau Canal - 20 min drive
Westport Sand Lake Beach - 28 min drive
Murphys Point Provincial Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

Smiths Falls Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forfar Dairy Ltd - ‬15 min drive
‪Stage Coach Inn - ‬19 min drive
‪Recess Café - ‬14 min drive
‪Galley - ‬15 min drive
‪Chip Wagon - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Rideau Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bayview Yacht Harbour and Upper Rideau Lake. Len's Cove Marina and Rideau Lakes Public Library - Portland Branch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ankur M.

26 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for a family getaway

We were pleasantly surprised that the property could comfortably fit 12 people—something most rentals struggle with. The beautiful view and private dock were absolutely perfect! The lake itself was stunning, huge, and so quiet that it felt like we had our own private space. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the essentials, and having a washer and dryer to dry our clothes after a day on the water was a fantastic bonus. The drive from West Ontario was long, but honestly, we’d do it all over again! We would recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

10 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos M.

6 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Very nice area, a little hard to find but the host was helpful in helping us locate it. Needs a little TLC for the setup outside. Lake was nice 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

27 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big rideau heaven

Great swimming, dock, amanities

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Spacious cottage, great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn L.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and On the Water

This property has some definite pluses - the location is beautiful, easy to find, and on the lake. It is private and very spacious! Lots of large, bright rooms and a lovely cottage feel with all the wood furnishing & decor. George was kind & quick to respond to our questions. We encourage the owners to have the kitchen deep cleaned, decluttered and updated, which will really improve things for the family chef :-) We loved the double fridges! Accessibility: If some in your group have mobility challenges, there is a walk-in shower, bathroom and large open space right on the main floor as well as a large main bedroom. However, it is challenging to navigate the de/incline from your vehicle to the cottage and down to the water. Caution too that the dock is a floating dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

11 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This well-equipped property right on the lake provides a relaxing vacation. Plenty of room and new appliances. Had a wonderful time even with the rain.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Labeeb T.

10 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a weekend with friends

It was a pleasure staying here and I highly recommend this location for a weekend with friends. George was very accommodating and this location is absolutely stunning. I suggest booking this place during warmer temperatures - the water was crystal clear and my only regret was not getting to enjoy it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax on the water

Great cottage to relax with friends. The Cottage was in great shape and clean, but could use a good deep cleaning in certain areas. The dock and waterfront areas are amazing. The Sauna heats up quickly, but only fits 2-3 adults comfortably. Overall a great cottage and will definitely be looking to book again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lorri H., Ottawa

23 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Club M comments

It was a beautiful spot. A few helpful tips for the owner… print off a book for renters, (sent a pdf didn’t print it off ) some of the information was missing, didn’t know it was a gas bbq, where to find light switches for the rooms. had to search around for hand towels etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kianoush T.

21 November 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying in the cottage was fun

The cottage is very nice but unorganized. No towels in the bathroom. we had to search every closets to find them. We ended up finding them piled up in the dryer. We never found the booklet with the check out instructions.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marie W., Ottawa Canada

12 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Gil’s getaway

We had a great time. Kitchen well stocked. Not as clean as we expected based on reviews we had read. Single beds weren’t made. We weren’t able to watch TV until a technician showed up. Wifi was very weak.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G., ClearSpring,Md

28 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic setup

House was just as described, plenty of room with all of the amenities. Great location close to towns in any direction. I would highly recommend this property especially for larger groups. A very nice property

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s., Ottawa

24 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion no stress

We had booked this place last yr and loved it- but this yr booked again to include older relatives - aunt and uncle from england- who wanted a true cdn cottage experience! They loved it all. We were: 4 adults 2 seniors (fit but early 70s) and our 2 teens (16-18) . The canoe and paddle at cottage work great- as a bonus canoe is light to lift. We brought our kayaks and tied up our 18.5 ft boat for the week. The place was clean and kitchen fully loaded with anything you need (we brought hand soap) . Very memorable and terrific stay !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

9 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Fantastic location right on the water. Great swimming off the dock. Sunsets across the water and serenaded by the loons. Lovely spacious and comfortable lodging with all the amenities of home. Thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The property is very clean, modern, and spacious. Lots of room for family members to be together or separate for different reasons. The dock worked out fine for our boat and the water was very nice with clean, deep water, swimming off the end of the dock. The fishing was great as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Father’s Day Fishing Trip

Very nice amenities, great sunset view, and fishing was as we had hoped.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L., London

16 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

This large cottage was such a peaceful place to enjoy great views and to enjoy nature. The cottage was spacious and lovely with really comfortable beds. It was an easy drive to some of the area towns for some shopping. We saw deer every day we were driving to a town - lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

8 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice place

Had a great stay in this place. Certainly would want to go back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

1 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

This Cottage is deceiving because it simply kept getting bigger and bigger the more you walk through! Bathrooms and upstairs bedrooms are renovated with a very modern vibe. The Cottage has ample seating and spaces to enjoy cold fall days (snowy days too) inside with all the amenities you need. It truly can accommodate a large family get together or a quiet space for 2. It doesn't feel too big with the layout but plenty of private spaces. Owner is very responsive as well. A great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T., Ottawa canada

11 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage for thanksgiving

Very happy with our long weekend stay for Thanksgiving. The weather was cool so we did indoor stuff with adults and kids. ie. card games and wii games. Ample room in cottage with lots of room for all and great cooking facilities. Outdoors was great too but a little on cool side. Great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Friederike B., Fort Alexander

19 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely waterfront cottage

Very roomy beautiful updated bathrooms and bedrooms lots to do in the area great waterfront

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

1 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was gorgeous and very relaxing.

Easy to rent the property and the owners were very descriptive on how to get there making the trip simple.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends at the cottage

Awesome experience with the friends, amazing place to stay with tonnes of room! The lake is amazing there and the location cant get any better, its close to town so if you run out of anything its very easy to get. I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Henry C.

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Spacious

We enjoyed the place very much and the place has everything you can think of (if I know it is equipped with so much and so many we wouldn’t bring so much things.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022