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Your Home Away From Home

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Located on the serene Big Rideau Lake, Rideau Retreat is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy family fires by the water's edge, morning coffee on the patio surrounded by nature's symphony of birdsong and deer sightings, or launch into kayaking adventures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Your Home Away From Home

Rideau Retreat is located on the Big Rideau Lake this cottage is the perfect area for snowshoeing, ice fishing, boating, walking, running, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing.
This beautiful log home was built in 2014. It is a 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Ottawa.
Enjoy beautiful family fires right on the water with your loved ones.
When I think about this home I think about having my morning coffee on the patio listening to the birds, watching the deer, and going for a morning kayak on the historical Big Rideau Lake.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Log Home Private vacation home
Waterfront Log Home Drummond-North Elmsley
Waterfront Log Home Private vacation home Drummond-North Elmsley

About the neighborhood

Map
Perth, ON

What's nearby

  • Big Rideau Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Perth Museum - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Stewart Park - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Temple’s Sugar Bush - 31 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Almonte Village - 52 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CC's on the Rideau - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Fox - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪North Folk Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rocky River Café - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home located?

This family-friendly Drummond-North Elmsley vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Big Rideau Lake and Rideau Canal. Otty Lake is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Your Home Away From Home Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

Nice place in quiet location with lots of child friendly amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

duncan m.

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

Rideau Retreat

Second stay here and will be back again.The cottage is excellent, nice and clean when we arrived, had everything you could need, just a great place to take the family and relax. Shannon was great could not recommend enough absolutely first rate - thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Wonderful property and host

Excellent property on very kayakable river! Home away from home with everything you need and a wonderful responsive host Shannon. Great Checkin and so very helpful every step of the way! Highly recommend this property for your family getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Peaceful retreat

Cozy log home on beautiful property. Hosts are great people and quickly respond to any needs. Highly recommend this getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the log house. It was a perfect location for us for our cycling adventures…close to amenities and yet on a quiet road with peaceful surroundings. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Perfect getaway

Welcome wine and chocolate was appreciated. Fully stocked, comfortable beds, spacious. Relaxing was our top priority and this place did just that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep G.

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

Nice fall getaway

Shannon was responsive and the property was great. Only an hour from ottawa will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxane C.

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

Great getaway

Had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect for us.oved the geese families in the backyard 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY C.

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

Excellent Winter Getaway

We had a lovely time at this beautiful cabin for the holidays. It made a perfect base for our adventures. The provincial park close by was great for hiking and the wildlife in the area made for perfect dog TV out the windows.We picked the location due to its proximity to friends that we were visiting and attending the World Juniors in Ottawa with.The house was everything we needed and more. It was such a nice relaxing getaway.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Great little getaway

Wonderful cottage right on the water. It has everything you need. The host was very communicative and accommodating. There is also lots of things for kids to play with both inside and out. Plus the beds are so comfortable! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Summer getaway

This property was great for our young family. Very spacious, all essential amenities and very close to Perth if you want to go into town. Shannon was very responsive and clearly cares for her property. We would absolutely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Little piece of country heaven

Cabin was perfect ! Clean cozy welcoming withh all the amenities for staying a short stay or a long while! Plenty of room for a Family ! Peacefull waters and views,friendly community close to town! Shannon was lovely to deal with thank you for making our stay effortless and relaxing! Mark and Brenda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel H.

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

Cottage Feel with Home Convenience

Beautiful log home with a dock, firepit, gazebo with dining table, and play structure for kids. Property is immaculate and has all the amenities of home. Shannon was quick to reply to all queries and gave off "good vibes" through our virtual contact. Property is within 15mins of a main town and all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Calgary, Alberta

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

Log cabin stay

Had a wonderful family holiday together at Christmas . Shannon set up a lovely Christmas tree and decorations for us . There was well stocked pantry in the kitchen with basic cooking essentials . Lovely views of the Rideau Lake . Cozy home with wood burning fireplace. Comfortable beds and furniture . Lots of great kid toys available . Hope to stay there again .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

A stay in the country

We arrived just before sunset and we were so happy to find such a beautiful home . Our dog had a blast getting his zoomies out in the back yard and the kids made themselves at home in the kitchen making dinner . Our night took a great turn when my teenager asked to play scrabble ! Rarely happens. The electronics were all turned off voluntarily and we enjoyed the fire, dinner and scrabble . Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Lovely, As Described

This was the absolute perfect place for our ice fishing weekend. It was about as turn key as you can get. Close proximity to the lake, convenience store, and the towns of Perth and Smiths Falls. The beds and pillows were comfy, the layout was ideal, and the log interior was just beautiful with the fire crackling in the background. The kitchen was very well equipped, and two bathrooms provided lots of privacy for us. We're already talking about next year. Thanks, Shannon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

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

A log cabin, with everything

This was a great place to unwind. The cabin was very modern and well equipped with everything we needed. A perfect location for families to get away from it all. Close to Perth for easy access to amenities and restaurantes. The owner was available to answer any questions. Highly recommended! 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sav C.

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

Relaxing

Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Shannon answered all my questions in a timely manner. Serene property. Beautiful Fall colours. Perfect get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mark C.

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

Lovely cottage

Stayed here for a wedding in Perth, beautiful place, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan Y.

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

Lovely family get-away

Beautiful log home on a wetland. Comfy beds with good linens. Very nice kitchen. Well-appointed, with some nice, thoughtful extras (like bug spray in the gazebo). Very sweet lady who rushed over some things that were forgotten. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the extra goodies, like the kayaks and paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M., Toronto

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

Short Fishing Trip

We stayed 4 nights at this lovely property and were very pleased with just about everything. The cottage/cabin was very clean and well appointed. Water access with a motorized vessel was do-able but a little bit tricky owing to weeds and water grasses. That said, the natural setting was beautiful, tranquil and teeming with wild life (lots of water fowl and a doe that visited daily). Well located for access to the pretty town of Perth (10 minute drive). Shannon was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Ottawa, Canada

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

Fantastic Log Home

Very clean and well furnished. The home was newer and in good condition. The beds were very comfortable. It was a great place to relax and spend time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B., Smiths Falls canada

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

Beautiful Rideau Retreat

A beautiful cottage. Very relaxing. Clean and comfortable. Shannon is just so nice and helpful. Really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy R., Kitchener, Canada

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

Beautiful Log Cabin on the Lake

Very nice property, log home with beautiful stone fireplace. Very quiet and restful which is exactly what we were looking for. Cleaners could have been a little more thorough before our stay. Crumbs on the chairs and table and in the fridge, not dirty though. Found a pair of socks under the bathroom vanity, definitely not ours. 😊 Finally, and this is not the owner’s fault: I could not believe how inconsiderate the previous guests had been about dog waste. Our host is gracious enough to allow dogs into her home, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to clean up after your pet. Thank-you To our host. We did have a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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

Great place for family and friends!

This log cabin is cozy and a great place to visit with family or friends. Its a convenient location that is close to the marina, a public beach and boat launch. Perth is a great town to have a nice meal and walk around. Home away from home with all of the needed amenities! The cottage is spacious and the foos ball table was a ton of fun. Highly recomend for a winter stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022