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Renovated on HGTV Canada with a gorgeous boathouse deck
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10 
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Renovated on HGTV Canada with a gorgeous boathouse deck
Welcome to the cottage
Bask in the most beautiful sunsets from this recently renovated three-bedroom, one-bathroom cozy classic cottage with a modern twist on the south shore of Rice Lake. Oh, and don't forget the gorgeous boathouse deck. This cottage was renovated on HGTV Canada's "Income Property on Vacation with Scott McGillivray."
Rice Lake boasts the best fishing in Ontario and we are conveniently located only 1 hour and 40 minutes east of the CN Tower. With quick commute options such as Taunton Road, 401, and 407 you will be on the dock relaxing in no time.
Ideal for two families or three couples (max. 6 adults, 2 children).
Sleeps 7 + 1 – two queen beds, a bunk bed (double on bottom, single on top) and a banquette that can be used as a single bed.
This cottage typically rents from Monday-Sunday.
AMENITIES
All common areas have lake views.
-Situated on a calm, private road
-There are neighbours but lots of trees for privacy
-Kitchen with coffeemaker (filters provided), water cooler, stove/oven, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave, pots, frying pans, baking pans, bakeware, mixing bowls, cutting board, serving dishes, cooking utensils, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, wine glasses, cutlery and deckware (plastic plates, bowls, cups)
-Dining area for eating and entertaining
-Bathroom with tiled-in, stand-up shower
-Deck attached to cottage with small sitting area and propane BBQ
-Deck above boathouse with oversized umbrella, L-shaped patio sectional, small table/ottoman, dining table, cushions for seats and deck boxes
-Upper sitting room with TV, Blu-Ray/DVD player, radio and couch
-WiFi and Netflix
-Lower sitting room with banquette and desk
-Grassy area for catch and other outdoor activities
***NEW: Books, magazines, board games, and DVDs have been removed from the cottage. But please, feel free to bring your own.***
We provide sheets, kitchen and some bathroom linens (tea towels, hand towels) as well as hand soap and cleaning products. Please bring your own blankets, bath and swim towels.
Sorry, no dishwasher and no air conditioning (there are fans throughout the cottage). Laundromat in nearby Hastings.
WATERFRONT & SWIMMING
Gentle, sloping grass to eight stone steps down to 50-feet of waterfront and your own private 30-foot dock. Ladder on dock near shore for easy in/out. Water is approximately four-feet deep at the end of the dock and 1.5-feet deep near shore. Rocky bottom and shore. Weed-free swimming. Boathouse overlooks waterfront. West-facing cottage for the most spectacular sunsets. Please bring your own child-sized life jackets.
-Waterfront
-Dock
-Boathouse deck
-Outdoor lounge and dining area
-Fire pit
-Adirondack chairs for sitting around the campfire
-Cooking sticks for marshmallows
-Fishing
-Fishing rods
-Canoe
-Paddle boat
-Kayak
-Stand-up paddle board
-Adult-sized life jackets
-Boat launch and motor-boat rentals available nearby
RESTRICTIONS
Good guests are appreciated. Please leave the property as you found it.
-No smoking and no vaping indoors
-No pets
-No fireworks
-Use only eco-friendly personal toiletries and avoid products with microbeads – it's bad for the fish
-Only drink and cook with bottled water
-Only registered guests welcome at the property
STR Licence #STRA-014-2025
Bask in the most beautiful sunsets from this recently renovated three-bedroom, one-bathroom cozy classic cottage with a modern twist on the south shore of Rice Lake. Oh, and don't forget the gorgeous boathouse deck. This cottage was renovated on HGTV Canada's "Income Property on Vacation with Scott McGillivray."
Rice Lake boasts the best fishing in Ontario and we are conveniently located only 1 hour and 40 minutes east of the CN Tower. With quick commute options such as Taunton Road, 401, and 407 you will be on the dock relaxing in no time.
Ideal for two families or three couples (max. 6 adults, 2 children).
Sleeps 7 + 1 – two queen beds, a bunk bed (double on bottom, single on top) and a banquette that can be used as a single bed.
This cottage typically rents from Monday-Sunday.
AMENITIES
All common areas have lake views.
-Situated on a calm, private road
-There are neighbours but lots of trees for privacy
-Kitchen with coffeemaker (filters provided), water cooler, stove/oven, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave, pots, frying pans, baking pans, bakeware, mixing bowls, cutting board, serving dishes, cooking utensils, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, wine glasses, cutlery and deckware (plastic plates, bowls, cups)
-Dining area for eating and entertaining
-Bathroom with tiled-in, stand-up shower
-Deck attached to cottage with small sitting area and propane BBQ
-Deck above boathouse with oversized umbrella, L-shaped patio sectional, small table/ottoman, dining table, cushions for seats and deck boxes
-Upper sitting room with TV, Blu-Ray/DVD player, radio and couch
-WiFi and Netflix
-Lower sitting room with banquette and desk
-Grassy area for catch and other outdoor activities
***NEW: Books, magazines, board games, and DVDs have been removed from the cottage. But please, feel free to bring your own.***
We provide sheets, kitchen and some bathroom linens (tea towels, hand towels) as well as hand soap and cleaning products. Please bring your own blankets, bath and swim towels.
Sorry, no dishwasher and no air conditioning (there are fans throughout the cottage). Laundromat in nearby Hastings.
WATERFRONT & SWIMMING
Gentle, sloping grass to eight stone steps down to 50-feet of waterfront and your own private 30-foot dock. Ladder on dock near shore for easy in/out. Water is approximately four-feet deep at the end of the dock and 1.5-feet deep near shore. Rocky bottom and shore. Weed-free swimming. Boathouse overlooks waterfront. West-facing cottage for the most spectacular sunsets. Please bring your own child-sized life jackets.
-Waterfront
-Dock
-Boathouse deck
-Outdoor lounge and dining area
-Fire pit
-Adirondack chairs for sitting around the campfire
-Cooking sticks for marshmallows
-Fishing
-Fishing rods
-Canoe
-Paddle boat
-Kayak
-Stand-up paddle board
-Adult-sized life jackets
-Boat launch and motor-boat rentals available nearby
RESTRICTIONS
Good guests are appreciated. Please leave the property as you found it.
-No smoking and no vaping indoors
-No pets
-No fireworks
-Use only eco-friendly personal toiletries and avoid products with microbeads – it's bad for the fish
-Only drink and cook with bottled water
-Only registered guests welcome at the property
STR Licence #STRA-014-2025
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Amenities
Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM 
Minimum age to rent: 25 
Check out before 12:00 PM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
No pets allowed 
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted 
Smoking outdoors only.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 
About the area
Roseneath
Located in Alnwick/Haldimand, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Alderville Black Oak Savanna and Hope Mill Conservation Area are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warkworth Golf Club and Westben Festival Theatre. Indian River Reptile Zoo and Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. 
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What's nearby
- Rice Lake - 33 min drive - 28.2 km
- Cobourg Beach - 48 min drive - 47.4 km
- Peterborough Memorial Centre - 57 min drive - 57.1 km
- Peterborough Lift Lock - 57 min drive - 57.5 km
- Trent University - 61 min drive - 59.6 km
Restaurants
- Bridgewater Cafe - 19 min drive
- Muddy's Pit Barbeque - 36 min drive
- Subway - 18 min drive
- Captains Table - 19 min drive
- Mcgillicafey's Pub & Eatery - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Astrid.

We love Rice Lake and we know you will too.
Why they chose this property
Only the best sunsets from this west-facing property. Our cottage was fully renovated inside and out on the HGTV show "Income Property on Vacation" with Scott McGillivray. Since the show, we have added a new dock and new patio furniture, as well as all the water toys (canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board and paddle boat). 
What makes this property unique
Only 1.5 hours east of the CN Tower. With quick commute options like Taunton Road, 401 and 407, you will be hanging on the deck in no time rather than sitting in traffic. Rice Lake boasts the best fishing in all of Ontario. You can catch walleye and bass right off our dock.
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