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Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa)

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Davis Lock which connects Lake Opinicon and Sand Lake
The lovely loons of Lake Opinicon
Snake Island in summer
Snake Island in winter
Snake Island in winter

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Rideau Canal
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Elgin, ON
  • Place, Indian Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Thousand Islands National Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Queen's University
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Main Common Area

1 Double Futon

Secondary Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa)

Recently renovated, cozy, two bedroom fishing/ family cottage on a 8 square kilometre warm water lake in the Rideau Canal system, 40 km north of Kingston. Easily accessible from Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal off Highway 15 by road. Lake Opinicon, home to the newly-renovated Opinicon Resort, is well-known historically for its small-mouth bass and pike fishing. Lakefront with dock. Aluminium siding and deck with bbq. Cabin has all the amenities of home, including kitchen with refrigerator, stove and microwave. Large screen TV and DVD. Well-served with general and liquor store within 5 minute walk. Come stay with us. Prefer Saturday afternoon arrivals to Saturday morning departures.

This reservation has a Super Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 14 day prior to the check in date.

Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events. Pets allowed, leashed required.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7631728
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rideau Lakes

Located in Rideau Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bayview Yacht Harbour and Len's Cove Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Foley Mountain Conservation Area and Charleston Lake Provincial Park. Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Elgin, ON

What's nearby

  • Indian Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rideau Canal Lock 36 - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Thousand Islands National Park - 48 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Kingston Waterfront - 55 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Queen's University - 56 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 49 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stoodleys - ‬12 min drive
  • Julianna's
  • ‪Jeannie’s Chip Wagon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stage Coach Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Intoxicated Cakes by Rasa - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa)?

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa) on 27 Oct 2026 start from £173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Fishing/family cottage (Renovated) on beautiful Lake Opinicon (Kingston-Ottawa) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian Lake and Rideau Canal. Kilborn's on the Rideau and Big Rideau Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable location right on the historic Rideau Canal with a fabulous view of the lake. We have stayed here many times, and it’s always a pleasure. Rob and Debbie are delightful and very responsive hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Eileen and Nora are wonderful guests. We always enjoy their Springtime visits to The Pines, and we look forward to hosting them again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Lakeside getaway

Beautiful views, convenient location, great fishing, and wonderful place to just relax. Weather was gorgeous for most of our 2-week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Thanks so much Eileen. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Spring 2025

Another great 2-week vacation this year, even though it rained for much of week 1. Comfortable cottage, great location.
Sunrise at the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Fabulous Fall Fun

Beautiful views and great fishing along with stunning fall foliage and fun-to-watch wildlife. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
Thanks Eileen. Hope you had a great time. Have a wonderful winter and see you next Spring! Rob & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Cabin on the Redo

Great location next to the locks and the Opinion. Nice view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Hi Dan, It was a pleasure to host you and Kathy for a week at the Pines. Hope you enjoyed your "family reunion week" You guys were perfect guests. Look forward to hopefully seeing you again next year! Cheers, Rob & Debbie Hamilton
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Clean property

Great property close to the lock. Walking distance to great amenities and a very clean property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Hi Amy. Thanks to you and your family for staying with us, and for your positive review. We look forward to hosting you next year! Cheers, Rob & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Nice getaway!

The hosts are very accommodating and friendly. The cottage is adorable and clean. Parking is a bit tricky, but the lake view makes up for it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
HI Amanda. Thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback. Hope the boys enjoyed their stay. We look forward to hosting you again next year! Rob & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Beautiful May Getaway

Great property right on the lake; serene views and good fishing. Comic relief provided by the local wildlife. Wraparound new deck will make outdoor dining so convenient and pleasant.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrey V.

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

Nice, quiet place for a restful vacation

We stayed at this nicely renovated cottage for a week and really enjoyed its nice location, good weather and lots of fresh air. It is situated steps from Opinicon lake, away from from city and road noise. The owner, who was very helpful, let us use their boat, and we did some fishing. Views from the cottage deck were gorgeous. Hope to come there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Hi Andrey. Thanks for a great review. Hope you and your family enjoyed the fishing and sight-seeing at Lake Opinicon. We’d love to have you and Maryana visit again next summer! Cheers Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Fab Cottage!!

A very comfortable and quiet stay at The Pines. Just what we needed. Would return!! Thanks tonnes.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thanks for the comments and for visit, Lee. We look forward to hosting you again next year! Rob & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Opinicon Gem

Beautiful setting and property. Great location. Private and quiet. The home was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Bring your own sheets and towels through us off a bit however we managed. Rob and Deb were very friendly. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
HI Jill, Thanks so much for leaving us a great review of the Pines! Glad you had a restful and relaxing week on Lake Opinicon. Hope to see you again next year! Cheers, Rob & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

A slice of Heaven

We had a wonderful week visiting the Rideau Lakes area! The cottage was perfect for the 4 of us and the air conditioning was a special treat. We loved the view from inside and out on the deck. Chaffey’s Lock was a fun visit and we appreciated the convenience of the nearby General Store. We enjoyed kayaking on Opinicon Lake and sitting on the dock in the evenings. Our hosts were great! Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
Jennifer and Rich (and their sons) were a delight to host. Their communication, cleanliness and respect for the cottage were all great. We’d love to host then next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Opinicon getaway

Beautiful location lakeside next to Chaffeys Lock on Opinicon. Great views from large open kitchen and living areas. We enjoyed watching the sunrise over the lake and the heron stalk his daily breakfast from the reeds. We especially appreciated the easy to use heat/AC unit, especially on those nights when the temperatures dropped to the upper 30s Fahrenheit. Rob and Debbie are very responsive and helpful hosts.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Hi Eileen, thanks for leaving us a great review. It was a pleasure to host you and Nora, and we look forward to having you visit us again next May. Have a wonderful and safe winter! Rob & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

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

A Real Get Away

We had a great time at this newly remodeled cottage! We enjoyed the peaceful location and Rob was great in helping us settle in for our week. The fishing on the lake is incredible, probably some of the best fishing I've seen in Ontario. We used the one two-seater kayak to get out almost every day. Our kids loved catching sunfish off the dock with worms and we caught a few large mouth bass in the bay... and saw lots of other fishermen being successful. There were no mice, but we did see a raccoon scoot down a neighbor's tree a few times for dinner. Deer are plentiful in this area. If you're looking for a swimming beach for young kids, then you'll probably prefer to drive over to a couple beaches that are super close. Kids loved kayaking over to the little islands and checking out the locks, as well as seeing the boats float by on the Rideau water "highway". If you need dark rooms for your kids to sleep in, then you could try big black garbage bags on the windows. Be sure to use blue or green painters tape so it doesn't wreck the walls in any way. This way your young kids can nap, sleep early, or sleep in, without the sunlight waking them up. Last, I loved the windy road from their place on Opinicon Rd. to Kingston. It's a new favorite. Hope you find your own "treasures" to treasure for a lifetime when you stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Hi Trevor. So glad you and your family enjoyed the week at our cottage. Thanks for the great review. We’ve already followed up on your suggestions re: window blinds for the bedrooms. Hope to see you next year! Rob
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol or C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lots of potential.

Friendly hosts and neighbours. Listing wasn't accurate. Needs revision to reflect actual. A beautiful location and area. Property itself needs work to be ready for rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Hi Carol. Thanks for the review. Glad you liked the Rideau Lakes and us as hosts. We are installing air conditioning this Fall which should help in the dog days of summer. Hope to see again next year! Rob and Debbie.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandy T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Get away

We chose this area since we needed to drop our daughter off at Queen's and this lake is within one hour. Sitting on the dock, going for hikes on the Cataraqui trail and Rideau trails, boating and fishing all enjoyed. It is right near the Rideau canal locks. We were disappointed we could not swim off the dock ( weeds) and the double bed uncomfortable. Cottage dated and few too many mice for my liking. We are thankful for the ability to get away and enjoy a week vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2020
Hi Sandy. Thanks fir your comments. We’re glad you enjoyed Rideau Lakes area and Chaffey’s Locks. Lake Opinicon is well known as a fishing lake, and there are several good swimming spots on the lake, as we indicated.. We have lots of playful chipmunks but no Reported mice. Hope to see you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

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

Very nice place

Lots of nature to see and conveniently located
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Hi Phil, thanks for taking the Time and effort to leave a 5-star review. Hope you and Louise enjoyed yourselves! Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Quiet spot on Lake Opinicon

A hidden gem - a traditional cottage on beautiful Lake Opinicon. Enjoyed kayaking and fishing on the lake, as well as night time camp fire and night sky watching. Close to Chaffrey's Lock and Brown's Marina (groceries and LCBO/Beer Store outlet), as well as the Cattaraqui Trail. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rob

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Healthcare professional
Hearing clinic owner
Family man
Sportsman/ outdoors man
Friendly and social

Why they chose this property

Great fishing (black bass/ pike)
Water sports
Newly renovated cottage
Rest and relaxation

What makes this property unique

Great fishing (black bass/ pike)
Water sports
Newly renovated cottage
Rest and relaxation

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