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Big Rideau Lake Experience

Big Rideau Lake Experience

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining
Living area

Overview of Big Rideau Lake Experience

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

Map
Perth, ON
  • Popular LocationBig Rideau Lake4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFull Circle Theatre15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMurphys Point Provincial Park23 min drive
  • AirportSmiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Big Rideau Lake Experience

Our cottage has been in our family for 3 generations, it is a place of natural beauty, memories, laughter, and rest. This is our invitation to you to enjoy the cottage. It offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half, baths and sleeps up to 10, including 2 bunk beds. All of the essentials are provided for a family cottage experience. It is a beautiful lakeside setting, shallow sandy entry and boat dock for deeper entry, large deck for dining and lounging, floating swim dock, full kitchen with dishwasher, safe drinking water, 3 kid's kayaks, 2 small adult kayaks, trampoline, open fire pit, DVD & VHS, games, and lots of parking. Located in a quiet area on the beautiful Rideau Lake not far from Rideau Ferry Marina and a 10 minute drive to quaint town of Perth, . Best suited for families with young children.
No WiFi.

Property manager

Cathy Ireland

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view
Fireplace
Exterior
Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, (84 reviews)
Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Refund for bookings in the month of July

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Drummond-North Elmsley

Located in Drummond-North Elmsley, this cottage is on a lake. Full Circle Theatre and Studio Theatre Perth are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Perth Golf Course and Lombard Glen Golf and Country Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, or check out an event or a game at Westport Community Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Perth, ON

What's nearby

  • Big Rideau Lake - 4 min drive
  • Full Circle Theatre - 15 min drive
  • Stewart Park - 15 min drive
  • Conlon Farm - 16 min drive
  • Murphys Point Provincial Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • CC's on the RIDEAU - 11 min drive
  • North Folk Cafe & Bakery - 16 min drive
  • The Golden Pub - 16 min drive
  • Michael's Table - 15 min drive
  • Mex & Co - 15 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
We have enjoyed this property a few times! We appreciate it’s proximity to Perth and Smiths Falls as we have friends and family in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard P., Belleville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location on the lake
We really enjoyed our stay and are making plans to return next year. We apreciated that the cottage is spacious inside and on a large lot with quiet neighbours right on Big Rideau Lake. The trampoline, kyacks and swimming platform were big hits with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Family Gathering
Our family of six adults and two teenage boys rented this cottage for 10 days in June. We were very lucky and had wonderful weather with warm days, and cool nights. One of our nights was quite warm and the ceiling fans came in very handy. The water was cool for swimming when we first arrived but was great later in the week. Having all the kayaks, paddle boards and row boat was fantastic. We used both the small beach area to wade in and the dock and raft while swimming. There were so many water and lawn toys that we were outdoors playing a lot. The trampoline was well used!!! And of course we had s'mores cooked on the evening campfire. There was lots of wildlife, deer, birds and bunnies, and the wonderful sound of the loons in the evening. The several outdoor decks, including one on the waters edge were well used. Indoors the cottage was very well equipped in all ways. The kitchen had everything we needed for large family meals. The layout with several sitting areas meant that there were places to gather and corners to have a quiet getaway if needed. We used all the bedrooms, and having the one large family room with three beds was helpful. There are only two showers, but we managed well with them. The cottage consists of an old rustic cabin and modern addition, and they worked well together, with both a cozy comfy feeling and a bright airy area. Sunrise in the morning was delightful on the front deck. It is situated on a beautiful stretch of the Big Rideau Lake with wonderful bays and islands to explore. We also explored both Perth and Smiths Fallls, and had a wonderful time. When we were leaving, my daughter simply said, "Can we book this place again?" To me that's a great review! Very pleased with our stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Cottage! Perfect Vacation!
This cottage is perfect. It has everything you need. We literally kept on finding things in the kitchen and were surprised that EVERYTHING was available! The cottage has a lot of character and we absolutely loved it. It has been in the family for a long time and you can feel the love and life in every single thing inside. The outside area is amazing. Huge yard with grass for kids to run around, and a trampoline that was a big hit with our 3 kids. The owner was great and provided all the information and was very easy to communicate. We recommend this cottage to everyone who wants to have a fantastic time away from home! Thank you Cathy, we can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oliver b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Amazing little gem on the lakeside. Great neighbors and amazing waterfront property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Ireland

Host profile image
I have been coming to this property 60 years. Many additions and embellishments have been added over the years but the lake remains the same. It is my favourite place and that of my children and now grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Rideau Lake is part of the Kingston/Ottawa waterway. It is considered one of the important lakes in Ontario. The lake is clean and well stocked with fish. Rideau Ferry marina is about 4 km away by water.

What makes this property unique

Cottage is within 10 ft of the water. Shoreline and lake have a sandy bottom. Entry deepens very gradually End of the dock is about 4 ft deep I in early season.
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