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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Perth, ON
  • Place, Big Rideau Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canadian Tire Centre
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Cottage, Adults' Retreat, Private. To Do: Fish Hike Kayak Canoe WiFi

Escape to tranquility at our charming cottage with exclusive water access! Nestled on the Rideau Canal. Our retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation & adventure. Indulge in fishing, swimming, or simply unwind in nature. Come for a weekend getaway or for an extended stay. Boats up to 20 feet can dock. Kayaks and SUPs available.

This private ground level unit with 1 bed, 1 bath and a fully equipped kitchen is part of a duplex + private entrance.

Discover serenity at our waterside haven!

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About the area

Drummond-North Elmsley

Located in Drummond-North Elmsley, this cottage is on the waterfront. Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre and Perth Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center and Mica Mines Conservation Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Perth, ON

What's nearby

  • Big Rideau Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Stewart Park - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Canadian Tire Centre - 53 min drive - 79.7 km
  • 1000 Islands Mall - 54 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

D O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory T.

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

Nice clean enjoyed our stay

Clean and nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

The cottage was very clean and well maintained, with a fully stocked kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice quiet spot to just relax and enjoy the surrounding byt still cose to a few towns for any shopping needs. Rose's place was very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose was an excellent host. Her property is beautifully renovated and exceptionally clean. The cottage made for the perfect weekend getaway. The paddle boards, kayaks and hammocks were our favourite part of our stay. We would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Quiet Lakefront getaway

This was a very clean unit, well stocked with all kitchen and bath items. We were able to use the kayaks to explore the lake and the waterfront setting was lovely. Lots to do in the area as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the cottage was fantastic! The place had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. The host was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything to enjoy our time. The cottage itself was clean, cozy, and well-equipped, and the lake was absolutely stunning. We especially loved having access to kayaks and paddleboards — it made our time on the water even more memorable and fun. Would absolutely recommend this place for anyone looking for a peaceful lakeside escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

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

A beautiful place to stay

The house was very clean and a very comfortable living space. Sitting on the dock surveying the big lake was lovely and the spacious yard has hammocks, a firepit and lots of pretty fireflies at night! We enjoyed having campfires in the backyard and there were kayaks available if we had wanted them as well. Nice hiking in the area too! Thanks again Rose!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diba K.

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

Great cottage

Rose was a great host and the location was beautiful. the cottage was clean and had everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The first thing we noticed was that the property was impeccable- very clean and well cared for. Everything was well laid out and worked very well. We were able to access nearby locations quickly and easily. Rose was a very gracious host and went out of her way to ensure that we had a very pleasant stay. We appreciated her hospitality very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed my stay here. The cottage is newly renovated and was spotless. Very nicely decorated with kitchen that was fully stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal or bake a cake. Situated right on the water with a dock to sit on and enjoy the peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Tranquil getaway

Very clean and only 10 minutes to the heart of Perth. Many possibilities for hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. Also, a super place to just sit on the dock or patio and watch the day pass by.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Fantastic get away!

Amazing views! Place was immaculate when I arrived. Rose and husband were both wonderful and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Perth cabin property fully equipped with everything you need to reside comfortably. We were able to use paddle boards, kayaks and the firepitt - which was tons of fun. Kitchen has all cooking tools needed to cook or bake. It was a bit cool in temperature during our stay and host was proactive in providing additional comforters, towels, and a heater. Host was generally very friendly, helpful and polite assisting with any concerns we expressed during our stay. I would like to disclaim, although I think this is out of the control of the host, the tap water has a odd smell to it, so I recommend to bring your own supply if you are sensitive to it. I think this is as a result of the town water filtration system process causing the odour. Pictures are pretty accurate of the property. There is a top level of the cottage cabin not captured, which is where the property manager stays. Unit advertised is lower portion of the cabin, and has a private entrance. Note: you might have company residing above, which was alright during our stay- just keep in mind that means you’ll hear footsteps. Cute little guestbook to read about previous stayers’ experience. Overall, loved the long-weekend Labour Day stay. Town has a fair with activities to engage in and host provided a list of some “to-do” stuff as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Dear guest, It was pleasure hosting you and your guest. We, at the Dove Cottage take pride in what we offer our guests. Any provided recommendation we look into it and improve where possible. Re. the tap water, it is the country side, and water wells' minor smell is common, we have installed top of the line filters, and test regularly our water. Our water is one of the best water quality amongst the cottage country. The second level of the cottage is clearly mentioned in the property description: "This private ground level unit with 1 bed, 1 bath and a fully equipped kitchen is part of a duplex private entrance.", we are not trying to hide it. The photos are a representation of the actual rental property. Hope this clarifies your concerns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Scenic getaway for two....incredible!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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