The Riverside Retreat | Beach, Kayaks, Fire Pit

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A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There are large windows providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and a coffee bar with mugs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a lake surrounded by trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a table set with plates and bowls, and a view of trees through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Gananoque, ON
  • Place, Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands Playhouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, City Cruises Gananoque
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Located in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Thousand Islands National Park. City Cruises Gananoque and Lansdowne Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Gananoque, ON

What's nearby

  • Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Thousand Islands Playhouse - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • City Cruises Gananoque - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • 1000 Islands History Museum - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Gananoque Municipal Marina - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 7 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nappo's Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riva - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Old English Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside Retreat | Beach, Kayaks, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Riverside Retreat | Beach, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside Retreat | Beach, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riverside Retreat | Beach, Kayaks, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Riverside Retreat | Beach, Kayaks, Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Skydive Gananoque, Kinsmen Park and Royal Theatre Thousand Islands. WOO ART and Gananoque Town Hall 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. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing vacation

Highly recommend wonderful place would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

The property is in very nice location by the beautiful riverside,very good view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Riverside retreat for a week. The place was very clean. I appreciated all the small amenities there. Loved the outdoor space as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Riverside Retreat, Tree-Lined Cottage

this is an amazing place to stay and unwind, we travelled in for a family wedding and this cottage was close to everything yet secluded to feel like the perfect getaway. clean, updated and beautiful. thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Getaway

The property was beautiful. It had anything you could ask for to make the stay memorable. If definitely be return to this gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation.

The cottage is beautiful and well equipped. The beds were extremely comfortable and the host was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Just a short drive into Gananoque. Wonderful vacation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and relaxing stay

Enjoyed our stay. Very nice property. Beautiful morning mist on the river. Good trails close by. A bit close to road and traffic if looking for solitude.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hosting first time Canadian Visitors

Our friends from Kentucky visited Canada for the first time and we hosted at this amazing location. From the moment we walked in, an amazing welcome basket in the kitchen, we felt at home. All the amenities were present and we had an fantastic time. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a cottage to spend time at while still being close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible vacation getaway

This property was meant for us to have peaceful accommodation during a home renovation but it turned out to be a wonderful retreat. The property is beautiful. The home is stunning and not one amenity was missed. Every single detail was thought of in a meaningful way. It’s is close to Kingston and Gananoque but just far enough to feel the unwind. I cannot thank the owners enough for helping us out during a difficult time as well. Don’t miss out on this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect spot!

Riverside Retreat was the perfect place for a relaxing few days to catch up with friends visiting from out of country. We spent a lot of time on the riverside deck, enjoying the river and beautiful surrounding greenery. The place is cute, clean, and the beds comfortable. Everything is there that you would need, including to cook meals, altho for dinners we took the short drive into beautiful Gananoque to explore. Kylie is the perfect host, always accessible and very easy to deal with. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice relaxing escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond Our Expectations

We were 5 friends getting together for a couple of days to relax and get caught up with each other. This property met all our expectations; it was clean, comfortable, beautiful decor, comfy beds, soaking tub and walk in shower, amazing view of the fall colours and river and so much more. Sitting by our night time campfire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows was definitely a highlight of our visit. We will be definitively booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cottage for our family stay. Everything was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. The view of the river is very nice from the big windows. There are plenty of Adirondack chairs. The wifi was good inside the cottage. We used the kayaks on the quiet river. The yard is not steep at all to the dock, making it easy for our elderdy. Because of the fire ban, we did not use the area with the fireplace at night, but the gazebo was awesome for evenings without bugs!The hosts answered all questions quickly before our stay and informed us of last minute updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed the peaceful river views, comfortable beds, easy water access, and relaxing evenings in the screened gazebo. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we really appreciate your kind words about our communication. We'd love to welcome you back to The Riverside Retreat anytime, hopefully with a fire ban lifted next time! 🔥😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Memories

We just got home from a few days here along the Gananoque River and I can honestly say that we had a wonderful time. Our girls loved the river and spent hours fishing and canoeing and kayaking and swimming. It was totally quiet and there was no one around, just fresh air and the sounds of birds and frogs. The cottage itself is very comfortable and we all had a great sleep there, the AC works very well. It also a short drive from anything you’d need in Gamanoque. Our favorite restaurant was Riva, they have a fantastic patio. The cottage is close to the road but it’s not busy at all and you can hear the cars coming a long ways away. There are hiking trails at the Marble Rock conservation area just down the road. It’s a wonderful spot for a river experience that’s not at all out of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paisible

Endroit ideal pour le calme la nature et la beaute de la region
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Hi Sheila, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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