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Black Rapids Retreat | Waterfront Cozy Cottage

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A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a deck chair area surrounded by trees.
A cabin by a lake with a dock and chairs.
The island is great for prepping food
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in oven.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a beige sofa, and a blue ottoman. There is a kitchen in the background with a fridge, stove, and cabinets.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON
  • Place, Charleston Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Charleston Lake Provincial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Grippen Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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. Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House and The Stone Arch Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seeley's Bay Public Dock and Kelsey's Marina.
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Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON

What's nearby

  • Charleston Lake - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Charleston Lake Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Grippen Lake - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Furnace Falls Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Leeds and the Thousand Island Public Library - Lyndhurst Branch - 8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Gananoque Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petra's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Montana's cookhouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Quinn's Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Polar Bear BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tramonte's - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Rapids Retreat | Waterfront Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Rapids Retreat | Waterfront Cozy Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Rapids Retreat | Waterfront Cozy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Rapids Retreat | Waterfront Cozy Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Rapids Retreat | Waterfront Cozy Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grippen Lake, Furnace Falls Park and Leeds and the Thousand Island Public Library - Lyndhurst Branch. Charleston Lake Provincial Park and Wendy's Country Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage on a lake that is great for kayaking and canoeing. The dock is great for water access (including swimming).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy cqbin, so ku h life in and around the water - saw turtles a heron, and an eagle! Loved the porch, BBQ and overall experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely setting and sweet little house

We enjoyed our stay. Kylie was incredibly responsive to anything we requested. She came to the house on her vacation to help us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome time at the Black Rapids Retreat. Our family loved having the private dock on the lake to fish & swim. We especially enjoyed being able to take the canoe out. The hosts were so accommodating and wonderful with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Thousand Islands

Beautiful property that was beyond our expectations. We enjoyed using amenities such as the campfire pit, canoe and backyard deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Lovely cottage in a great location. Hosts were very communicate, though I could not access the instruction manual for the cottage online although they sent me the links. The electrics blew a few times, but very quickly sorted, with the hosts help. Excellent stay, would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax and more

We spent a week relaxing on the dock, enjoying the water and the outside eating area. The cabin has everything you need and allows you to cook like you are at home using the full kitchen. The water is deep and there are fish to catch right off the dock. Conditions are good for swimming, paddle boards and use of the canoe. There is some traffic on the road but not much, even on the holiday weekend. We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

We were 4 ladies looking to relax and enjoy the outdoors and this was the perfect place. Amazing location and incredible views of the water. House was neat and inviting. The house was the best stocked house I have ever stayed in. Super easy for arrival and departure and the hosts we there if we needed them. We would love to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection for Purpose

We came in for a course that we were taking. The hosts answered all my questions within a reasonable time line. The accommodation were perfect for our needsz We loved the organization of the cupboards. It appealed to our compulsive minds. It was well appointed and easy to find everything we needed. We just wish we could have enjoyed the outside more. (Weather and time constraints were not on our side)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
I understand the desire to prevent damaging parties but the rules were rather extreme for us as a family of 4 with grandparents. Check in was generally quite good, however, the access to the bunkhouse was problematic, but the host resolved the issue once I contacted them. The cleaning was generally ok but not great. Spiders and spider webs were inside and outside. The host had the exterior sprayed while we were there, and then they became a bigger problem inside. Lack of maintenance was evident. eg rotted entry way door frame, missing or damaged rain gutters causing rain to flow from the roof into the windows. There was a very nice outside deck but it was not cleaned and had tons of spiders and webs. The ac units in the bedrooms were great but the unit on the main floor did not work. The windows had screens but the inside frmaes were filled with bugs so were could not open them. Accomodatiions allowed 6 people but neither the table or living room accomodated seating for 6. One of the rules was no shoes inside the house. The floor in the living room and kitchen are different levels but hard to see because of the same colour. There is about a 1 " difference resulting in frequent toe stubbing. On the positive side, great location, bedrooms all had good ac units. The bathroom was clean, although quite small. Nicely stocked kitchen with good pots and pans, comfy blankets and clean linens. Nice doc area for fishing. Considering all the above, the price was excessive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Ray. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the great location, comfortable bedrooms, clean linens, well-stocked kitchen, and dock area for fishing. We also appreciate you recognizing that we were responsive when an issue came up during check-in. We’re sorry that other parts of the cottage did not meet expectations. Since purchasing the property, we’ve been steadily working through improvements, and your feedback helps us prioritize what needs attention next. We’ve had an especially challenging summer with spiders and bugs in the area, and while we were able to have the exterior treated during your stay, we understand that it was still frustrating. We’re continuing to work on this with our pest control team. We’re also planning further maintenance updates, including replacing the front entry door and addressing the gutters following the roof replacement. We appreciate you staying with us and sharing both the positives and the areas where we can improve for future guests. 🌲🎣🏡
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