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Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, towels
2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful all-season home on the Rideau River, only 30 minutes from the heart of Ottawa and 5 mins to Kemptville. Take in the river view while relaxing inside our Cedar Barrel Sauna. Easily explore the neighbouring towns of Manotick and Merrickville or spend your time on the water from our 60ft dock in the middle of the largest stretch of the Rideau River (46km of open water from Manotick to Burritts Rapids).

Smart lock entrance- no key required!

Plenty of parking available. Requires car or taxi/uber to travel to and from destinations. No local city bus access.

Home includes modern kitchen with top of the line appliances (gas range, oversized fridge, Bosch dishwasher, and Nespresso coffee machine), renovated main bedroom, and 4-season sunroom with large windows overlooking the water. Warm up indoors by the gas fire place or watch the sunset by the outdoor fire pit along the riverfront. Step into the cedar barrel sauna to take in the spectacular river view, available for guest use all year long.

House sleeps 6: queen bed in main room (2), double bunk plus single in second bedroom (3), and pull out couch in living room (1).

Dock use available in the summer along with canoe, stand up paddleboard (SUP) and life jackets of all sizes.

Ice fish on the river during winter months (equipment and license required).

High speed internet access- use of your streaming service on our TV.

Washer and dryer also available for guest use.

Car, taxi or Uber required

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Map
Kemptville, ON

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 1 min walk
  • Rideau River Provincial Park - 11 min drive
  • Osgoode Village Community Centre - 13 min drive
  • Canadian Tire Centre - 34 min drive
  • Carleton University - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 27 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marlborough Pub & Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hard Stones Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Besley Woods and Rideau Canal. Ferguson Forest and Pirate Cove Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy!
We loved our stay at the Rideau River Retreat. It was a great place to use as our home base for Ottawa tourism. We also enjoyed Kemptville itself. Meghan was a great hostess. She was easy to communicate with and very helpful. The handbook for the stay was one of the most complete I’ve seen and very helpful! I highly recommend this lovely spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anke K., Boulder, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Fall colors spectacular!
The 4 of us loved it. Beautiful views and great amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to Family
This property was perfect for our needs. It was close to Ottawa where our Aunt was celebrating her 100th birthday and he was a spot where we could breath after an unexpected death of our family. The host was very accommodating to our needs. Enjoyed the kayak. To hot for the sauna but I’m sure would be nice in the shoulder season or winter. Loved the sunroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

Weekend
Meghan was very responsive to our questions and challenges and the location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Riverside Retreat
It was obvious that Meghan and her husband invested a lot of time and effort to create a relaxing and comfortable home for their guests. Great location within a half-hour drive to Ottawa, so we could experience the quiet comforts of country living and all of the benefits that the city had to offer. I would definitely recommend staying here and may return again some day
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
We stayed over the holidays and it was relaxing and extremely cozy. We were really grateful that the host even had a Christmas tree for us. That made it perfectly festive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
The property is in a quite, relaxing neighborhood, but still only a couple minutes away from grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, and more. This is place is great for people like me and my friends who wanted a nice getaway that feels enough like a cottage without going too far from civilization. Communication was always top notch and owner went above and beyond to make sure our stay went smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023