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Renovated Cottage On Beautiful Lot

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Portland, ON

Big Rideau Lake
‪7 min walk‬
Murphys Point Provincial Park
‪12 min drive‬
Rideau Canal
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Renovated Cottage On Beautiful Lot

Four bedroom, two bathroom cottage on 130 feet of waterfront on the north shore of Big Rideau Lake. Clean and quiet, fall asleep to the sound of loons and owls while breathing the cleanest air imaginable. Fireplace, dock, canoe, great swimming, running, cycling. Beautiful clean water on quiet but large lake with direct access to Rideau system, ideal for families. Waterfront deck, floating dock, able to handle boats up to ~23', nice table land down by the water, parking for 3 cars + a boat trailer, newer appliances, screened in porch overlooking the lake for your dining pleasure. Please note we rent Friday to Friday only, one week minimum, check in at 4:00 pm, check out at 11:00am

Property manager

Scott Cuthbertson

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We occasionally make exceptions, contact us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Blocking our neighbour's driveway or otherwise being really inconsiderate is considered damage and deposit is forfeit.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 89

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tay Valley

Located in Tay Valley, this cottage is on a lake. Rideau Canal and Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Country Driving Range and Rideau Lakes Golf and Country Club. Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena are also worth visiting. 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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Upper Rideau Lake - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Murphys Point Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
Rideau Canal - 21 min drive - 14.2 km
Westport Sand Lake Beach - 32 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

Smiths Falls Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forfar Dairy Ltd - ‬14 min drive
‪Stage Coach Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪Galley - ‬18 min drive
‪Chip Wagon - ‬18 min drive
‪Station Cafe Portland - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Cottage On Beautiful Lot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Cottage On Beautiful Lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Cottage On Beautiful Lot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Cottage On Beautiful Lot located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and Big Rideau Lake. Upper Rideau Lake is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nathalie E.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay.

We had a nice relaxing time at the cottage. Really enjoyed the beauty and the sounds of nature that you don't hear in the city and the beautiful Big Rideau.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian C.

19 August 2022

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

August 2022 stay

Excellent time had on Big Rideau. Nice cottage with all required amenities. Would definitely rent again. Thanks Scott for the opportunity to have great family memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

15 July 2022

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

Big Rideau Cottage

A great place for a family summer vacation. Big Rideau lake is ideal for our boat and water sports activities. The cottage was perfect for our three generation family. It was well equipped and comfortable. Nice decks and dock. The owner was super responsive and supportive. All in all, great fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice W., Perth, Ontario, Canada

26 September 2020

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

Big Rideau Lake Cottage

We enjoyed our late summer getaway. Although the water was cool, one of us enjoyed a few swims. The other enjoyed casting his fishing line (but not catching anything). The cottage was quite comfortable and well equipped - classic Ontario cottage. The only point of caution is the 66 steps down to the lake. Anyone with mobility or breathing issues will have difficulties.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

13 September 2022

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

Great vacation on the Rideau

The property was well described as per the advertisement. The cottage was very clean and very modern. The lake was great for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. The only item we were disappointed with was the fridge. We found it not to be fully functioning and as a result we lost some food.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

26 August 2022

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

Highly recommended

Very nice, well located, very clean, well equipped cottage in the heart of the Big Rideau. Scott is an excellent host, and takes time to ensure guests have a great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

12 September 2021

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

Cottage was as described and better!

We had a great stay. Very comfortable beds, big gas bbq, new HD tv, new quiet dishwasher, and 2 fridges and a chest freezer for lots of storage. Beautiful scenery, quiet area, sounds of loons every night, humming birds, owls, woodpeckers, etc. Very nice deck and dock areas with lots of seating. Cottage had lots of utensils, pots, and pans. Thanks Scott.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margot C.

25 August 2021

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

The Big Rideau in all it's glory!

The cottage and listing is completely accurate. The cottage is laid out very nicely for larger families or a group of up to 8. The master bedroom has an awesome mattress and a wee ensuite. It's in a group of 3 bedrooms at one end of the cottage, with a king bed/room with the best lake view on the other side of the cottage, separated by the main bathroom and kitchen/livingroom/dining area in the middle. Kitchen is well stocked, love the dishwasher, and two bathrooms was nice. One thing I wasn't expecting was a delightful screened porch; perfect for games on rainy days. Two items of note: 67 steps from the actual cottage floor to the bottom of the stairs enroute to the dock... plan ahead when you make the trip. Trust me on this. The other item is that you will want to bring your own drinking water to supplement that which is provided. The swimming is fabulous, but do consider bringing a "swim buddy", or stay close to the dock. The boats fly by in the channel just in front of the cottage on their way to or from Narrows Locks. Swimmers are not their priority. The cottage is on the Rideau Trail so the walking in the area is interesting too... lots of wildlife. If it's rainy or you get bored, there are plenty of things to do in the area... Kilborn's in Newboro and the quaint town of Westport are just 15-20 minutes away. Scott and Heather were both hospitable and very helpful to us.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar J.

2 August 2021

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

As good as it gets

This was our first time renting a cottage in Canada. Scott was very helpful and prompt to answer any (there were quite few of them) questions we had. The place is great and it is all a cottage is supposed to be imo (of course this comes with a disclaimer of a first-time renter). For us the place was amazing, we enjoyed swimming in the lake, the water is just superb and clean. The stairs are really not a big deal and I found them to be quite the part of the charm of the whole place. The fact that cottage is slightly above ground is just AMAZING. The feeling of sleeping among the trees and enojying the beautiful porch in the shades is just right for the overall experience. The cottage is well equipped with everything for those who like to cook and BBQ (being of European descent I do not find BBQ to be cooking :))) Joking aside, we would gladly go to this cottage again and recommend to our friends without any reservations. Thanks again to Scott !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katina M.

16 July 2021

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

Great getaway

Perfect spot, perfect lake, spacious cottage! The entire family had a great time!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 September 2020

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

Awesome Cottage

This cottage has everything we needed . It was so spacious and well taken care of by the owner . The check in process was so easy. Tonnes of beds for your guests ( and very comfy as well ) . Lots of space to play games on the lawn , and a large dock to sit and relax. Water front was clean for swimming. This cottage is very easy to get to , and close proximity to perth and west port. This cottage surpassed my expectations and I hope to rent in the near future again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

18 July 2020

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

Big Rideau

Wonderful family vacation, cottage was very spacious and clean. Amazing waterfront for swimming, boating and fishing. Fantastic host who answered every question and went out of his way to ensure our stay was easy and enjoyable! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Guillermo F.

28 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good time on Big Rideau, but....

Great spot to relax and enjoy Big Rideau Lake. Overall the cottage was good, well equipped with all the necessities. However the listing was not fully accurate, the listing stated that the cottage had air conditioning, washer and dryer and internet available. None of those where provided, the windows definitely where not the best. Moths small flies and mosquitoes could enter the cottage even with the windows closed. No lights where available in the screened in portion of the deck, an no lights on the stairs down to the dock. A label was stuck to the breaker stating that that breaker is to be left off. The stairs down to the dock where uneven which could pose a safety hazard. The deck out on the lake was very nice and provided a great spot to relax after a long day of fishing, however the floating dock was a bit sketchy with a lot of large boat traffic in the area the dock moves a lot, small children should not be left on the dock alone. Don't get me wrong my family had a good time at the cottage and enjoyed staying there, but this cottage does not command the asking price per night when the listing is not accurate.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

7 August 2019

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay and a great time at the lake!

About the host

Hosted by Scott Cuthbertson

My sister and I are the second generation owner of this family property which we built in 1974 and extensively renovated in the spring of 2017 redoing the kitchen, bathrooms, wiring, flooring and waterfront.

Why they chose this property

This property is about 90 minutes from Ottawa, 3.5 hours from Toronto and has great water, very clean, good fishing, good boat access, good road access but is much quieter than other areas such as Muskoka.

What makes this property unique

Screened in porch is great to spend evenings in. Two fridges and chest freezer for all your goodies. New high end dishwasher, sink etc. ensures you spend more time enjoying the property than cleaning up.

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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House Rules

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Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Tay Valley

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.6/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathalie E.

Enjoyed our stay.

Nathalie E.

10/10 Excellent

Julian C.

August 2022 stay

Julian C.

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Big Rideau Cottage

Peter G.

10/10 Excellent

Janice W., Perth, Ontario, Canada

Big Rideau Lake Cottage

Janice W.

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Great vacation on the Rideau

Lisa C.

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Highly recommended

Pat B.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Cottage was as described and better!

Mark S.

10/10 Excellent

Margot C.

The Big Rideau in all it's glory!

Margot C.

10/10 Excellent