Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)

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A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view to a balcony.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a Canadian flag.
A gravel path leading to a dock by a lake, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A wooden deck overlooking a lake with a boat in the distance and a sunset in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hastings, ON
  • Place, Westben Festival Theatre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Rice Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferris Provincial Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Hastings

Trent Hills is home to this cottage. Toonie Monument and Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hastings Village Marina and Westben Festival Theatre. Travelling with kids? Consider Crowe Bridge Park and Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts.
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Hastings, ON

What's nearby

  • Westben Festival Theatre - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Rice Lake - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Toonie Monument - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Ferris Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge - 21 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bridgewater Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mcgillicafey's Pub & Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)?

As of 31 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) on 8 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,239, 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 Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) located?

Set in Trent Hills, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lock 18 Hastings, Rice Lake and Hastings Village Marina. Mary West Nature Reserve and Healey Falls 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 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, one of the best host we have ever had. You won’t regret to make a getaway trip to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great property! With a beautiful backyard and lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2026
Thank you, was great hosting you. Have a great summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cottage, spacious with lots to do. Enjoyed the deck and the kitchen was great for cooking large meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2026
Thank you Sue, was a pleasure hosting you guys! Hope you had a great time. Thanks for leaving the place so neat and tidy, much appreciated! Have a great summer! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and great cottage. Had all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
Thanks Stuart. It was a pleasure having your family over.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean cottage - exactly what it is advertised as .. right on the water - we spent all our time on the dock. The outside spaces were great. The cottage was functional and had all appliances etc we needed. The small town was sweet and did great local takeout. Thanks for a great few days :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2026
Thanks Catherine, was a pleasure hosting your family. Thank you for leaving the place so clean. Glad you had a great time, always welcome to my place whenever you want.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Could just use a few more towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for a weekend away

Stayed for the May long weekend, great stay, cottgae was in a great location, clean and a nice place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Cottage itself was nice with lots of space to sleep and hangout but could’ve used some modern updates like dishwasher, coffee table and bedside tables, lamps and outlets that are more accessible. The title of this cottage is misleading as it’s not actually on Rice Lake but has a lovely view of the river and farmland. The dock was very small and not very sturdy and bring water shoes if you’re like to get in to use the kayak or peddle boat. There is lots of space and chairs to sit on the multilevel decks and is very close to some cute towns where you can go shopping or out to eat. All in all it was a lovely spot to host a girls weekend. Thank you Raj for helping us have a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2026
Thank you Fran for letting me host your group. Was a pleasure to have you all. Have a great summer!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place to stay

Nice place to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your stay with us, was a hot one this year, but the water kept things cool. Will have the AC ready for next summer as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

clean, good location

we had a good time,fishing, hiking nearby. enjoy the quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2024
Thanks alot Cathy, was a pleasure having you guys, always welcome at our place. ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was spacious, cozy for a family of any size, suitable for pre-teens to the retired. A lovely view and accessibility to the lake a nature lover's dream. No one wanted to leave; much fun to have a campfire near the water and hear nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really fun

Was a nice place to chill with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very responsive!

The host was very responsive and quick to answer questions. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
Thanks Jack, always welcome at our place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Property is in a beautiful area, owners are extemely helpful and prompt to answer questions the lake is beautiful once you swim out a little. Overall an amazing experience and i highly recommend. Will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
Thnx alot Cody, always welcome at our place, will have AC in the place for next summer! See you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and cottage was perfect. The only thing we would recommend adding is a longer / wider deck or add sand to the beachfront to make it a walk out. Other than that everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you, your group is always welcome back. We are happy to host and thank you for staying with us. Have a great summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trent river stay

We had a very good time. The property is very nice and clean. Roger was very supportive. Definitely will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2024
Thnx Val, will have the AC in next summer as well. Glad you had a great time, always welcome at our place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

Overall no concerns were had with the stay! It was a great family weekend. The lake was great, you can fish right off of the dock, the beds were comfy, lots of variety for kitchen utensils/appliances. It was clean and the check in process was smooth. The only downfall were the stairs there’s about 25 stairs that go down to the lake & about 20 stairs to get to the cottage from the car so be prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Great thnx! Having the AC installed this week, looking forward to having your group again. Have a great summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Get Away

We enjoyed our stay here! Loved that there were some kayaks and a paddle boat that we could use. Great view of the river - and really nice to have the picnic table down by the dock to enjoy meals. Water was a bit weedy, but that didn't stop us for going in for a dip! I would happily recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lot of stairs but worth the view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage, Beautiful Views

Clean cottage, spacious main room. Having two bathrooms is great for a big group. Nice dock with fire pit and sunset views across the water. Ten minute drive from Hastings. We had a great weekend! Clarifications: "kayaks" are for children (100lb limit), "boat" is a two-person pedalboat, "bikes" are for small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed your stay, couldnt get the AC in this summer but will have it in for next summer, possibly a canoe or aluminum boat. Have a great rest of the summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful spot close to Toronto

We had a lovely time at this cottage. It was very clean, all the kitchen things you need are provided, and it's right on the lake. The decks and dock were great spots to spend a weekend, and the bbq came in handy. It's close to a town too if you forget anything. Some downsides to note: There was a large tv, but unfortunately the wifi didn't really work, so keep that in mind if that's an important part of your stay. There's a hottub in the listing but there isn't one at the cottage. I also checked if towels were provided, but when the 6 of us arrived there were only 2. I messaged the host days ago but still haven't heard back...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Hi Anne, glad you had a great time. As i mentioned to you, VRBO has fixed the problem amd removed the listed hot tub, which was mentioned ahead of your stay. Rogers internet is usually very good, it could have been the weather during your stay. Always welcome at my place, thanks for staying.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake. The cottage was very clean, quiet, and comfortable and most inviting. The newly installed air conditioning system and security alarms were a real plus as was the new BBQ grill. The kitchen appliances were excellent. The fire pit by the lake shore most inviting. The two bathrooms and three bedrooms were very good. Indeed, it is an excellent getaway. Our 12-year old grandson loved the paddle boat.The owners were really cooperative with us and responsible and are really trying to make this a fine place to stay.However, there are some drawbacks. The many flights of stairs and slightly slanted floors posed a challenge, especially for aging parents. The lack of bedroom dressers and getting the hot water to work for the kitchen sink were drawbacks. Adding new laundry facilities and towels would be a real plus, especially for those like us who will stay for a week's time. There also is no sandy beach for little children. In many ways it is more conducive for fishing than swimming, more for the middle aged than for older folks and those with very young children. Nor did it come cheap - a bit overpriced. VRBO should make it more clear upfront whether costs are in Canadian or, as it was in this case, in American dollars.Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Thank you, we really enjoyed your stay at our place. Sorry about the stairs, its just the way the elevation of the place is, as its close to the water. Thank you for staying, always looking forward to your stay with us again. Cheers.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay - it was everything we were expecting!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2026
Thank you Arshiya, i really appreciate your review. Have a great year, hope to see your group next year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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