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Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home

Riverside cottage with sauna, steps from Rideau Canal

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Escape to this peaceful all-season home on the Rideau River, only 30 minutes from Ottawa's heart. Enjoy a warm welcome with modern kitchen amenities, a gas fireplace, and an outdoor fire pit along the riverfront. Take in serene views of the water from our cedar barrel sauna or 4-season sunroom.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home

Riverside cottage with sauna, steps from Rideau Canal
Along with a sauna, this smoke-free cottage has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a fridge, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a sauna.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

Located in North Grenville, this cottage is on the waterfront. North Grenville Archives and North Grenville Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rideau Canal and Watson's Mill. Visit our Kemptville travel guide
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Kemptville, ON

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal featuring street scenes, a city and boating
    Rideau Canal
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Ottawa_CanadianTireCentre_6072511-3
    Canadian Tire Centre
    29 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Ottawa_CasinoduLacLeamy_6191545-7
    Casino du Lac Leamy
    43 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Besley Woods
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate Cove Marina
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kemptville Five Star Resturant
    7 min drive
  • The Marlborough Pub & Eatery
    13 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    7 min drive
  • Al’s Drive-In
    12 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anke K.

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

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

Mihaela B.

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

Family vacation

This property exceeded our expectations for a get-away cottage by the water! Everything matched the original description with high levels of cleanliness. This cottage has eveything you may need and more for a family vacation. Would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

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

Weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

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

Christine H.

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

Amazing property

Loved my stay! It’s a beautiful property and the host is great! Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne B.

Guest

Loved it! Wish we had more time. So lovely and rekaxing. The perfect getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Mona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little cottage was a very good and welcome chill time. The little touches left by Meghan were so appreciated. The cottage was very clean and we had everything we needed. Thank you both!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Rideau River Retreat was good. The cottage was fully stocked with all the cooking, linens and toiletries needed.The host Meghan was quick to respond before and during the stay to ensure everything went well. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Private: Ideal location for exploring Ottawa ON (try Union Street Kitchen's croissants before a guided tour of Rideau Hall). Also, just a short drive & quick border-crossing to the Frederick Remington Museum (western art & sculpture) in Ogdensburg NY. Local recommendations include the lamb rosemary meat pies made at B&H Grocery and the Tip-to-Tip trail, an easy 3-mile canal hike in Burritt’s Rapids. Many thanks to our exemplary hosts who quickly resolved any minor issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

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

Ralph b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful and peaceful. Just what we were looking for. We fished from the dock... bbq and had a lovely fire. It is supper clean. It looks even better in person. Comunication was excellent. It was our first time using vrbo. We are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

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

Karen L.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Peaceful Waterfront Getaway

My partner and I spent a few days and nights here on the water and absolutely loved our time. The included canoe was awesome and we spent hours on the dock watching the water. Cannot recommend highly enough!!!