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A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Potato Island on Big Rideau Lake, a serene haven with spectacular water views and excellent privacy. This traditional Canadian cottage offers an open living area with a wood stove, three bedrooms, two docks and a small swimming area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Kayaking 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are 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
Max three cars 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: max three cars allowed
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

Property is also known as

Cottage
A On A Private Big Rideau
A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake Cottage
A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake Tay Valley
A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake Cottage Tay Valley

About the area

Located in Tay Valley, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golf Country Driving Range and Perth Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rideau Canal and Murphys Point Provincial Park. Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. Visit our Tay Valley travel guide
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Perth, ON

What's nearby

  • Murphy's Point.
    Murphys Point Provincial Park
    4 min drive - 0.6 km
  • I just love watching the sunrise when camping! #camping
    Frontenac Provincial Park
    53 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Big Rideau Lake
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Canal
    29 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Bobs Lake
    47 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Recess Café
    29 min drive
  • Galley
    30 min drive
  • Portland Family Restaurant and Pizzeria
    30 min drive
  • Dixie Chips
    29 min drive
  • Portside Pub
    30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Big Rideau Lake and Murphys Point Provincial Park. Rideau Canal is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake Reviews

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6.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sam S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to Glamp, expect to see wildlife, bugs and other assorted creatures. This is a paddle in location but they do offer a Pontoon boat in and out. Dry style toilet with no A/C. If you like to camp and be at a lake it's a total win. Fishing off the dock, paddle boats and kayaks available. So many things are included with your private stay on the island you really don't need much. Wash dryer are available, plates, cutlery, baking and cooking supplies. Fans are there but more doesn't hurt. BBQ, toaster oven, toaster, stove, fridge are in working order. Real nice place to get away for some RnR
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald R.

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

Rustic retreat

Was rustic and private could have been alittle cleaner. Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve B.

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

Good week of relaxing and fishing

The listing for the Potato Island cottage was accurately described. The new dock was fantastic. We had a great week with family and friends relaxing and fishing. Thank you very much for allowing us to stay at your cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Oriana P.

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

Unfortunately I would avoid

The cottage feels like it used to be a well-loved family cottage at one time, but that has sadly been “let go”, to the point that I honestly don’t think this cottage is fit to be rented to the public in its current state. Let me just say that the reference to Cape Fear may have come up a few times by others in my group. First of all, the cottage is on an absolutely beautiful lake. And there are lots of truly neat little crafty projects throughout the cabin and island. However, the cottage is otherwise not well- maintained, to the point that the cottage should not be rented in its current state. While there, we experienced a major roof leak in the main bedroom, which was extremely disruptive and could not sleep in the room one night. Many aspects of the exterior were also downright unsafe- some unusable docks with debris and garbage left on them, including wire fencing and concrete blocks, significant debris /garbage throughout the island etc. The bunkie is also completely unusable. There is an old dirty toilet (not hooked up) left in the bunkie (!), mouse poo on the inflatable single mattress, there are piles of leaves and dirt on the floor inside, the countertop is stained and dirty. There are countless dead bugs all around the inflatable mattress. Overall it is beyond disrespectful to offer a property in this state. In the main cabin, I had to use Lysol wipes throughout. There are too many trees to count that have fallen on the property, sometimes making parts of the island inaccessible. The “caretaker” said it was due to the recent storm in May, however, not a single other cottage on the whole lake had even one tree down. Quite frankly as you approach the island it looks completely abandoned because if all the trees down. The docks are misrepresentative compared to the photos. The main dock is old and sloped making it difficult to use. As mentioned above some of the other docks had significant debris-waste on them (wire fencing and concrete blocks). The cottage advertised having lots of equipment, such as canoes, badminton, games, etc, but I can upload photos of this to demonstrate that it more closely resembles piles of junk. Again, I found the condition of the equipment extremely disrespectful. Overall, this place is not fit to be rented out to the public. It’s such a shame, as the lake is truly beautiful and you can see the cottage was probably well loved as a family cottage in the past.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Wonderful vacation!!

Potato island was absolutely perfect for our family, and we had a fun, relaxing week long stay. The cottage is older..rustic but very clean and had everything needed for prepping food. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful and peaceful, and we felt so mentally refreshed. The kids swam every day rain or shine, we went canoeing, read books, sat around the camp fire, played games, and the dogs had a blast running around the island. As an owner of three small dogs, this was a huge stress reliever for us to not have to leash them all every time they needed to go out and we didn’t worry about them getting lost. Do bring water shoes as there are some sharp rocks in the lake. If you like camping, this is like glorified camping with everything at your finger tips. The kids even loved the week without wifi and suggested we should have a day a week at home without it! The only thing I would love to see is another tower fan or two, as these were life savers on hot days, but were fought over at night. Thank you for sharing your beautiful location with us! We would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

MARK P.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025