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River House Getaway

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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River House Getaway is a cozy cottage tucked away in nature’s beauty
Relax in the hot tub, surrounded by nature and a magical, tranquil ambiance...
Experience the scenic charm of Otter Creek in our backyard. It's a tranquil, picturesque setting!
Relax outdoors by the fire pit, surrounded by the peaceful Otter Creek—pure perfection.
Unplug, unwind, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the perfect cottage retreat!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Vienna, ON
  • Place, HMCS Ojibwa Submarine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Burwell Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Straffordville Community Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London, ON (YXU-London Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

River House Getaway

Nestled right on the Otter creek, this cozy retreat is the perfect escape for families, friends, and even your furry companion!
Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or fishing just steps from the backyard, or take a short 6-minute drive to the sandy shores of Port Burwell Beach—park entry is included! Unwind in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit, or relax under the twinkling lights of the pergola. With a fully equipped kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, and a Smart TV, everything you need for a fun and relaxing getaway is right here.

Inside the Cottage
• Living Room
Spacious and cozy with a 65” Smart TV (Disney+ included), a desk, board games, comfy seating, and large windows overlooking the creek.
• Kitchen & Dining
Fully equipped with all essentials, including a coffee maker, microwave, toaster over, blender, mixer and dining table for shared meals.
• Primary Bedroom
Queen-size bed with soft linens, storage space, and peaceful vibes for a restful night.
• Second Bedroom
Queen-size bed, perfect for a great sleep, with additional storage and cozy bedding.
• Bathroom
Clean and modern with a walk-in shower, fresh towels, and all the essentials.

Outside the Cottage
• Outdoor Space
Hot tub, fire pit, lit pergola, BBQ grill, and a spacious deck with outdoor dining—perfect for relaxing and making memories!
Right on Otter Creek - kayak, fish, or relax by the water (we provide kayaks for your use!)

More Magic...
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Free Parking for 4 cars
• Port Burwell Provincial Park - FREE day pass
• Pet Friendly ($50 Additional fee per dog. 2 Dogs max. No cats)
• Kayaks and Canoe
• Natural gas BBQ and outdoor dining set

Things to Do Nearby
• Port Burwell Beach
Soft sand, great for swimming, and dog-friendly too!
• Hiking & Biking
Explore the trails at Port Burwell Provincial Park (we cover your entry pass).
• Local Attractions
Visit the HMCS Ojibwa submarine museum or enjoy local cafés and shops in Port Burwell.
• Day Trips
Discover Aylmer's wildlife area, unique parks, wineries and lavender farms, explore Tillsonburg's historic sites, St. Thomas attractions—all within an easy drive. Toronto and London are just 1.5 hours away for scenic getaways.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bayham

Located in Bayham, this holiday home is on a river. Lake Erie and Port Burwell Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port Burwell Marine Museum and HMCS Ojibwa Submarine. Coyle's Country Store and Winter Wheat are also worth visiting.
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Map
Vienna, ON

What's nearby

  • HMCS Ojibwa Submarine - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Port Burwell Marine Museum - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Port Burwell Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Straffordville Community Park - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Long Point Provincial Park - 40 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Izzy's Schooners - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Patties - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elgin Harvest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Christine's Good Eats - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River House Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at River House Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River House Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River House Getaway located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Burwell Marine Museum, HMCS Ojibwa Submarine and Elgin County Library - Burwell. Lake Erie and Port Burwell Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicia B.

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

Beautiful Place

Everything about the stay was wonderful. Place was clean, communication consistent, and quiet neighborhood. Just make sure to do all of your grocery shopping before hand. Long drive to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Beautiful Relaxation

The house is amazing! It’s beautiful inside and out! It is set up perfectly , You don’t have to worry about anything when you get in there! There’s not much to do around the town when it is cold, But if you’re looking for a relaxing beautiful stay, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was incredibly well thought out. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed to cook during the weekend for 4 people; the bathroom was stocked with body wash, and even razors and a hair dryer under the sink and there were games for us to play. The tv room and kitchen /dining area were well designed and super cute with amazing views and sitting in the hot tub with a great view of the snowy grounds was very relaxing.Thank you for the excellent stay and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexia S.

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

Girls Getaway

My two cousins and I just needed a place to unwind, relax, and do nothing.... and that is exactly hat we did... in style! Eveything was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

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

Couldn’t be more perfect

We went to Riverhouse for a mother/daughters getaway and we were thrilled with this property! During our stay it was evident that the owners truly want their guests to have everything they need for a top notch stay. Riverhouse was spotless. It also had everything we needed and then some. There was even a basket of items incase anyone forgot to bring something. The decor was beautiful/simple/cozy! Beds were comfortable. It’s all in the little details, and these hosts thought of everything. They were also very communicative and checked in to ensure we had what we needed. Check in was also simple. We didn’t explore much of the area because just being at Riverhouse was enough for us. I would highly recommend staying at Riverhouse. Thank you Angela and Ricardo! You helped us make great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Lovely time away

The River House was exactly as it appears and described! So many beautiful places to sit outdoors and relax! Backs onto a little river that you can kayak down. The cottage is cute and well appointed. They provide every kitchen tool you could imagine and also a lot of amenities. The only reason for reduced stars on neighbourhood is for the loud motorcycles in the neighborhood. Very annoying in an area that is so quiet and peaceful. But you can’t pick your neighbours 😊 We really enjoyed the time away and our hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great Getaway!

The river house was exactly as advertised. Super clean, comfy and an excellent cottage aesthetic. We brought our pup and we were so delighted to see a little basket with treats and dog bowls for her. The hosts were fantastic; and welcomed us with some little snacks and a lovely card - it was so nice to have some popcorn while we watched a movie after unwinding in the hot tub. The kitchen had everything we needed, in fact there were far more items than we expected. We also loved that there was holiday decor and a little Christmas tree - it really stoked the holiday cheer. 10/10 would recommend this spot to anyone who is looking for a getaway from the city. It will be top of our list next summer as it seems like an amazing spot all year round and the outdoor spaces are very well designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private property in a quiet neighborhood. The floors are tile, so it is dog friendly. Great water pressure in the shower, nice and hot. The beds are extremely comfy with nice linens. Happily surprised to find a french press and kettle in the kitchen. Many outdoor spaces to enjoy for quiet time. There was a tasty pizza place within walking distance of the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

Quiet and clean

My boyfriend and I had a lovely little get away with our 2 pups. The property is well kept and clean. The outside space is well set up with lights and feels very private. The hosts were very accommodating and easy to connect with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Quiet Getaway

Decided to book our second weekend getaway at this location in the last 2 months. Second time was as good as the first! This time we were able to get out for a walk around the neighborhood to enjoy the nature and scenery. The house was spotless once again. Everything was fantastic. Everything we needed was there. Definitely booking a 3rd trip, just have to decide when. Thanks for being great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Comfortable Getaway

My girlfriend and I have desperately needed a weekend away for months and we booked River House Getaway in November. After having the highest of expectations and counting down the days, we arrived to find everything in impeccable order. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. The beds were extremely comfortable, the kitchen has exactly what we needed and the living room was perfect with the toasty fireplace Lastly, the hot tub was amazing. It was up to temperature when we arrived and we enjoyed it the entire weekend. We hope to return to River House Getaway as soon as we are able to - maybe in the summer so we can enjoy a nice campfire!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khushi S.

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

An amazing getaway!

An absolute beautiful river side property. The hot tub, fire pit and patio were gorgeous and the house is beautiful. The hosts made sure we had everything we would need. An amazing staycation, will definitely be back! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed K.

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

Family getaway

Our stay was amazing, everything was very clean and very well organized that you feel you are home. I was specially awed that every detail is well thought of and that you will find everything u need in addition to very clear instructions which made our stay smooth and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo N.

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

Delightful place to escape from the city

We had a delightful stay at River House Gateway. This house is nice and cozy during winter. I particularly loved the layout of the livingroom. Perfect for movies.Kitchen had everything we needed and the owners were ready to help us at any time.Also, I must say, the hottub is simply divine. The cold, rainy evenings did not scared us from soaking for hours!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Relaxing

Nice quiet ,clean well stocked hot tub was exellent and private very nice spot to relax and feels like yoir in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Safe and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaho H.

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

Great getaway, tranquil, has everything

Although the hot tub wasn’t working, they gave us a small refund. Just unlucky timing for everyone I guess with the electrical board failing which I don’t blame them for. Overall, the stay was amazing. They had everything in the kitchen, living space was great, TV surprisingly had a ton of channels, tons of board games and even my favorite - mini golf. The kayaks were a nice touch and we went on that for a little while. Fireplace was top notch, tons of outdoor activity space, nice fairy lights, great BBQ and outdoor space heater. This place would be a great getaway destination for couples, small families and even having friends over for dinner. It was the perfect size. We’ll definitely come back at another time of the year. We came during thanksgiving, but summer time would be crazy nice here There’s also a winery 20 mins away which was nice. Called hounds of Erie.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

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

Perfect - Stunning Space, Great Location!

We were impressed as soon as we stepped through the front door. Everything was impeccably clean and stocked with anything you need: towels, board games, tea/coffee, and even some snacks as a welcome gesture! We loved the space and it was a perfect size for the two of us. Of course, the hot tub was amazing. The hosts, Ricardo and Angela, were on top of their communication and we felt well cared for the whole time from booking to checkout. Thank you both for an unforgettable stay :) We will be booking again. p.s.) Make sure to visit the Port Burwell beach as it’s beautifully quiet and sandy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great site

Wonderful location and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Relaxing getaway

This is what a vacation rental property should be! Angela and Ricardo have really considered everything you would want. The outdoor spaces are perfectly laid out, comfortable and well appointed. The interior is spotless, modern and the kitchen is equipped with everything you could need for meal prep. The area is quiet and you are not far from many great spots along lake Erie. I would return in a heartbeat and would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahana N.

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

Great weekend getaway

We booked the cottage for the long weekend and absolutely loved our stay. The place was beautiful and very serene. Perfect getaway. My friend’s dog loved running around in the backyard! Ricardo and Angela were perfect hosts and responded quickly on the app. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Wonderful Anniversary Getaway

My husband and I stayed for three nights and had a wonderful time. It was just what we needed to unwind and reconnect. The river house is charming with everything you need and the personal touches from the hosts were appreciated. Not that we had to contact the host much but if we did have a question Ricardo was prompt and friendly. The house was so clean and cozy, the beds and bed linens were so comfortable! I need the bedding for my home lol. Enjoyed a camp fire each night at the charming campfire setup. The property is in a nice quiet area, perfect to escape city life. We enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor space. Port Burwell beach is a 5 minute drive. We loved the house so much and plan to stay again. Would be nice for a girls getaway too. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven G.

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

No mention of pet fee in booking.

Although there is an option to click to say you have pets, when clicked there is no mention of any pet fee. But you will get hit with one should you stay. Wouldnt be a problem if it wasnt just thrown on at the very end. Well after checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles F.

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

Beautiful relaxing stay

Comfortable and cosy. Excellent communication with the host, can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Winter Getaway

Wonderful stay - 5 stars. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Angela Leon

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Hey Amigos, we are Ricardo and Angela, have been living in London, Canada for the last 24 years. We were born in Bogota, Colombia. Along with our two daughters, we came to Canada in 1998.

We enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures from all over the world. We are excited that being a VRBO host allows us to do that.

We spend our spare time walking, baking, cooking and trying delicious dishes, salsa dancing We also love getting together with friends and family.

Ricardo's also a professional children's magician AKA Ricky Magic, he's been performing for over 30 years.

One of our favourite destinations is Denmark to visit our grandkids

We’ll do our best to make your stay a Wow Stay every time you stick with us at one of different properties. You can count on that!

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about this listing.

Why they chose this property

We love this property because is siting right by the Otter River. The house is just 5-min drive to Port Burwell. The neighbours are fantastic, friendly and very helpfull.
The cottage is small but cozy, the outdoor scenery is paradise for us.

What makes this property unique

The house is tiny but has everything you need for a getaway
Remote workers and long stays are welcomed too

Languages:

Spanish

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