Rice Lake's serene shores beckon at this cozy waterfront cottage. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating with 2 paddleboards, 2 kayaks, and a canoe at your disposal. A fenced yard offers a gas BBQ, fire pit for chilly evenings by the water.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake
Relax with family and friends (pets included!) ➤ Private Waterfront and dock for swimming, fishing & boating ➤ Three private bedrooms sleep six comfortably. Plus a couch and cot available if needed! ➤ Fenced yard with dock, deck, patio, lawn (with fire pit) & gas BBQ. Lots of sunny and shady areas to relax. ➤ Free WiFi with 55" Roku TV and DVD player. Connect to your own services too! ➤ Free parking for up to 3 vehicles onsite. Space for a small boat trailer as well. ➤ Free use of 2 paddle boards, 2 kayaks and a canoe including life jackets and safety kits. Boat rentals nearby. ➤ Dishes, linens (including pillows and extra blankets) and bath towels provided. ➤ Large eat in kitchen and bright comfortable family room with lots of places to sit.
Come and enjoy fishing, boating and relaxing on beautiful Rice Lake! Our private 3 bedroom cottage is located right on the water, a short walk from Harwood and a short drive from either Cobourg or Peterborough.
The cottage sleeps six comfortably plus there is a couch and extra cot if needed. Friendly well behaved pets are welcome too. Inside, watch a movie on the included DVD player or plug in your own hardware devices, play cards and board games at the kitchen table or just sit by the large patio door and relax.
Outside, fire up the gas barbecue and dine on the main deck or head up to the raised deck above the boathouse where you'll find chairs for lounging and suntanning. Light a fire in the fire pit on the lawn and sit in the sun or under the shade tree during the day and gaze at the sunset and stars at night. On the water enjoy swimming and paddling around the shoreline in the complimentary paddle boards, canoe or kayaks.
There is also space to tie your own small boat or other watercraft at the dock and boat rentals are available nearby. Bring your fishing gear and cast right off the private dock or head over to the sandbar across the bay for a great fishing spot (don't forget your fishing license!).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
4 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Paddleboard
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Smoking/vaping is permitted on the property but not in the cottage
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Hamilton Township, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northumberland County Forest and Alderville Black Oak Savanna, while Lang Pioneer Village and OFAH Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Roseneath Agricultural Fairgrounds and Roseneath Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Harwood travel guide
Is Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake located?
This family-friendly Hamilton Township cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rice Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Northumberland County Forest and Alderville Black Oak Savanna. Roseneath Agricultural Fairgrounds and Roseneath Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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We had a short but pleasant stay at Rice Lake. The hosts communicated with us well throughout our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities - paddle boards, kayaks and pedalboat. Our only regret was that we could not stay longer. Hoping to be back again soon!
We had a lovely stay! The house was very comfortable and we loved being on the water! Our dog had a blast! Highly recommend.
Shelby S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Xinyan
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s definitely wonderful experience staying in this beautiful cottage with perfect lake view, various watercraft, BBQ, etc. we enjoyed our stay and had so much fun. Host is super nice and makes sure we have everything in need.
This cottage was the perfect place for a summer vacation. Everyone had a wonderful time and the lake was absolutely amazing to swim in! It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset and sunrise. Thank you to Caron for making the cottage very welcoming and having easy communication! We’ll be definitely staying again!
Loved our stay at this cottage! The dock for our boat was perfect, we got out fishing everyday. Clean and a great size for the 2 of us plus our dog. Outdoor space had great activities. Communication was good as well. Perfect on the lake location, couldn’t beat the view.
Lovely cottage. Very clean, comfortable, fun rooftop deck over the boathouse, great to sit on the back deck and enjoy meals and sunsets overlooking the lake, lots of watercraft to enjoy. Really appreciated that the hosts provided absolutely everything (linens, towels, soap, drinking water, basic cooking needs, and not just a single roll of toilet paper!). Caron provided excellent and timely communication. Definitely recommend a stay at this great cottage!