Quaint Fishing Cottage

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Check out the area

Elgin, ON

Big Rideau Lake10 min drive
Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club13 min drive
Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)24 min drive
Murphys Point Provincial Park37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Aero Bed Queen Mattress

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Secluded from other vacationers the cottage is located on a 1/3 acre peninsula immediately off Route 15. Conveniently eight miles south of Smiths Falls and 45 minutes from 1000 island bridge. The cottage has a private dock and a gated lockable entry. There is a second dock and parking space used by patrons of the island cottage.
Currently priced in American Currency. Please add 20% to listed price to estimate actual cost in Canadian currency. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Gorgeous Canadian sunsets, and lots of room for the kids to play!

This cottage is a very good value. Its a nice property and quaint cottage located on the west side of highway 15 there is a nature trail on the opposite side of the highway. You can kayak under the highway on Otter Creek to take an adventure into an everglade like winding waterway that goes on for about 1 kilometer with birds, beavers, turtles, large frogs, and many other creatures to observe.
Being next to highway 15 can cause road noise which many people get used to but some may find it undesirable. Since there is not a beach and the water depth does not get past 3 meters deep for about 100 meters from shore better swimming locations may be found using the kayaks or by renting a boat at lens cove in Portland.
This is primarily a fishing cottage with no neighbors where you can be as loud as you wish.

Keywords: Cottage, Lake Front, Secluded

Property manager

Bret Hartman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We consider all pets. 100 dollar pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING Please keep pets off furniture and beds

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Rideau Lakes

Located in Rideau Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center and Murphys Point Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and Kilborn's on the Rideau. Westport Community Arena and Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Elgin, ON

What's nearby

Big Rideau Lake - 10 min drive
Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club - 13 min drive
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario - 14 min drive
Westport Sand Lake Beach - 30 min drive
Murphys Point Provincial Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

Smiths Falls Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

CC's on the RIDEAU - 10 min drive
Lombardy Diner - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Fishing Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Quaint Fishing Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Fishing Cottage ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Fishing Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lombard Glen Golf and Country Club, Big Rideau Lake, and Rideau Canal. Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club and Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge are also within 12 mi (20 km).

8.4

Very Good

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Louis K., Franklini Lakes

Sep 8, 2022

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

Loved this cabin and lake

Very professional

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Pierre L.

Jul 26, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay, room for improvement

Check in seems a little glitchy as you have to get the keys at a nearby campsite. Even though we advised what time we’d be there, no one was around and no one picked up the phone when we called upon arrival. It all worked out, but a few “now what?!” moments. This is definitely a cute little cottage. They’ve done a good job with a small building. Space wise, two couples on vacation would be pushing it. Air conditioning was awesome. Bell Internet was great. New appliances (stove & fridge) - also great. The bathroom seemed newly done and the shower stall was spacious and gets two thumbs up. Just FYI, there is no room to put groceries. Every cupboard and drawer is packed. So many pots and pans that they even filled the oven. Huge aluminum foil roasters, an old George Foreman grill, on and on. So that’s great, if you need to pour 20 cups of coffee (I counted the mugs) or if you need 7 mostly melted spatulas all at once. ;o) One wine glass, but lots of plastic cups from the 70s. We had to leave all of our dry goods (snacks, crackers, potatoes, onions, sugar, peanut butter, breads, etc. in Rubbermaid bins in the second bedroom). One good go through by someone with some common sense would eliminate the unnecessary kitchen stuff and create some storage space for renters! The bedrooms are far too narrow for night tables but a corner shelf on each side of the bed would help with somewhere to put eyeglasses or a water glass, or a book when nodding off. Be aware that although not stated in the VRBO listing, you have to bring drinking water (which, once we saw the hose out in the shallow, murky, weed filled pond, we also used for coffee, washing vegetables and brushing our teeth) It’s mentioned in the info sheet you get once you book. But once you get there, there’s no water cooler to dispense the water if you buy a 5 gallon jug. So buy a pump, too. The BBQ worked, but was a shambles. Hopefully that’s next on the list for replacement. No swimming here. Although shallow (~2’ at the end of the dock), there’s a good foot of mud in the lakebed and the water is completely weedy. Weeds growing and weeds floating. Messy for the boat motor. The dock is narrow (not suitable for sitting) and FYI has no cleats for your boat ropes. The public boat launch is just up the shoreline, so it’s quite convenient. Otter Lake is great, we enjoyed our days out on the water. We enjoyed our stay & had a good week overall. Thanks Brett!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Garry C.

Oct 21, 2019

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

Nice cottage and location

The cottage was in a good location and very private. The cottage and property were very nice and the road noise was not an issue. The beds were comfortable but the bedrooms themselves were narrow making it tricky if you had to get up during the night and try not to wake up the person beside you. Fishing from the dock would be great for little kids as the were lots of sunfish. You pretty much catch one with each cast. Apparently the bass fishing this summer was excellent but only if you had a boat. Overall, I would have given it a 5 star rating except for two things. The fishing kayaks and lifejackets were nowhere to be found. It is possible they were in the shed but none of the keys we were given would open the lock. One key fit the lock but would not turn the lock cylinder. The other issue was the wifi would not work. Our computers and phones said connected but no wifi. Tried turning the modem off and leaving it for 5 minutes and putting it back on every day but never were able to connect. Had to use our cell phones as hotspots to connect laptops. Luckily we only went on the internet while having breakfast in the morning to catch up on the news and again for a while in the evening.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Janet C.

Sep 4, 2018

Paradise for our dogs

We chose this cottage because of the fence and water around the perimeter to keep our dogs contained and safe from the highway. The cottage itself was clean, tidy and well appointed but quite small and suited 4, comfortably, 6 would be a squeeze. The air conditioning and appliances were new and worked very well. The view of the lake superb and the kayaks made it all accessible. The loons, heron, mergansers and other wildlife were intriguing. However, we really found the constant noise from the highway, because it is so close and so busy, very distracting. Our home is in a quieter neighbourhood than this cottage. We were also disappointed that we couldn’t swim from the dock because of the weeds, although this didn’t bother our lab. We met the owners and found them to be considerate and conscientious.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mrs. Terry H.

Aug 10, 2018

A little piece of paradise!

On arrival, I was dismayed to discover the proximity to Hwy 15. Within a short time, the cozy cottage, proximity to the lake in a secluded private bay won me over! What traffic? Goose families parading by the shore! Otters cavorting next to the dock...truly idyllic! The sunsets were worth the price of admission. The cottage is beautifully renovated (the workmanship is superb)! Enjoy your stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Bret Hartman

My name is Bret Hartman and I'm the trustee for the property. This cottage is a fantastic place to have a great time with friends and family.

Why they chose this property

There are no neighbors to disrupt your privacy or good times. There are many places to visit for example historical Perth is a 15 minute drive. Portland and the Big Rideau is a 5 minute drive. Ottawa is about a 45 minute drive north. Driving to Ottawa is a great day trip where you can find anything your heart desires.

What makes this property unique

This Bay is a wildlife mecca. It's the best fishing on the lake hands down. The most experienced fisherman on the lake travel to this bay to do their fishing and you can cast a line right off the dock and kick back. The cottage is situated right off of highway 15 making traveling easy. Across the street is a hiking trail where you can observe the everglade-like nature preserve that is visible from our google map of the cottage.