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Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake

Exclusive All-season classic cottage right in the heart of Big Rideau Lake. The main building has a spectacular view of the lake and sunset with large windows all around the cottage This beautiful home features five bedrooms that sleep 10 total, and pull-outs that can sleep 4 individuals (6+ guests is an extra charge). Includes large all-wood sun-room with plenty of seating and breakfast table. Full and unrestricted access to the water via large dock, which can accommodate several types of boats and is great for swimming in deep water, no rocks or weeds at the end of the dock. The property is cooled by air-conditioning and heated by wood and/or propane. (Wood not included). Includes three washrooms, Sauna, and Mini-bar. It has a spacious kitchen with two sinks. All Kitchen supplies included. All beds are ready with clean bedsheets and linens. Clean towels are available. Also features a laundry washing machine and dryer for those extra long stays, detergent is not supplied. The cottage features a beautiful lake view outdoor fire pit that can accommodate all guests at once. Cottage is sheltered on all sides for privacy with trees and shrubs, wooden fence around 70% of the property. Great lake for fishing in wide-open waters. The backyard is large for big festivals and BBQ. Inside is a large living room space to accommodate everyone with fireplace and flat-screen using chrome cast, Wii-U, Blu-ray & Wi-fi available.

Motorboat rentals available from nearby marina.

The cottage is operational during winter.

Property manager

George Ibrahim and Nivein Ibrahim

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ask for more details.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Rafting 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

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With $20.00 per night fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Waterfront Cottage Heart Big Rideau Lake Portland
Beautiful Waterfront Cottage Heart Big Rideau Lake
Beautiful Waterfront Heart Big Rideau Lake Portland
Beautiful Waterfront Cottage Heart Big Rideau Lake Portland
Beautiful Waterfront Cottage Heart Big Rideau Lake
Beautiful Waterfront Heart Big Rideau Lake Portland
Beautiful Waterfront Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake
Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake Cottage

About the neighborhood

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Portland, ON

What's nearby

  • Big Rideau Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Upper Rideau Lake - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Rideau Canal - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Westport Sand Lake Beach - 28 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Murphys Point Provincial Park - 33 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forfar Dairy Ltd - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stage Coach Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Galley - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chip Wagon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Station Cafe Portland - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Rideau Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bayview Yacht Harbour and Upper Rideau Lake. Len's Cove Marina and Rideau Lakes Public Library - Portland Branch are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
This well-equipped property right on the lake provides a relaxing vacation. Plenty of room and new appliances. Had a wonderful time even with the rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice place
Had a great stay in this place. Certainly would want to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and plenty of space to lounge inside the cottage
We had a wonderful stay and George was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Father’s Day Fishing Trip
Very nice amenities, great sunset view, and fishing was as we had hoped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax on the water
Great cottage to relax with friends. The Cottage was in great shape and clean, but could use a good deep cleaning in certain areas. The dock and waterfront areas are amazing. The Sauna heats up quickly, but only fits 2-3 adults comfortably. Overall a great cottage and will definitely be looking to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great but could be excellent
The family enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend with great views from all the rooms and hallways with fresh air. The bed mattresses were really comfortable. However, there were bunch of issues including inefficient dishwasher, hazardous electrical outlets at the same level as the kitchen sink and no labels on the drawers or cabinets. It was time consuming search for kitchen stuff. Owner was not easily reachable. Otherwise it was value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles G., ClearSpring,Md

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic setup
House was just as described, plenty of room with all of the amenities. Great location close to towns in any direction. I would highly recommend this property especially for larger groups. A very nice property
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Fantastic location right on the water. Great swimming off the dock. Sunsets across the water and serenaded by the loons. Lovely spacious and comfortable lodging with all the amenities of home. Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
A lovely and well equipped family gathering place for all ages.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The property is very clean, modern, and spacious. Lots of room for family members to be together or separate for different reasons. The dock worked out fine for our boat and the water was very nice with clean, deep water, swimming off the end of the dock. The fishing was great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time on Big Rideau Lake
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very nice, well-equipped kitchen with 2 fridges and lots of room for everyone. The location was also great and the kids were swimming off the dock every day. Good outdoor spaces, good Wi-Fi as well.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina G., Pincourt, Québec, Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacations
We enjoyed the place alot, well situated and the cottage is beautiful. Peaceful environment. Thank you :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan L., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
This large cottage was such a peaceful place to enjoy great views and to enjoy nature. The cottage was spacious and lovely with really comfortable beds. It was an easy drive to some of the area towns for some shopping. We saw deer every day we were driving to a town - lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W., Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Times at the Big Rideau
Amazing property inside and out. Large comfortable cottage with nice bedding, great bathrooms and wonderful kitchen and family room. Huge interior with excellent finishes and all household items you would ever need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lorri H., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Club M comments
It was a beautiful spot. A few helpful tips for the owner… print off a book for renters, (sent a pdf didn’t print it off ) some of the information was missing, didn’t know it was a gas bbq, where to find light switches for the rooms. had to search around for hand towels etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy hideaway
Perfect quiet escape from everyday life. George was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Beautiful view, comfy beds, plenty of space to lounge around and kitchen was very well equipped. Some of the light switches were a bit tricky but they’re labeled so that helps. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
This Cottage is deceiving because it simply kept getting bigger and bigger the more you walk through! Bathrooms and upstairs bedrooms are renovated with a very modern vibe. The Cottage has ample seating and spaces to enjoy cold fall days (snowy days too) inside with all the amenities you need. It truly can accommodate a large family get together or a quiet space for 2. It doesn't feel too big with the layout but plenty of private spaces. Owner is very responsive as well. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion no stress
We had booked this place last yr and loved it- but this yr booked again to include older relatives - aunt and uncle from england- who wanted a true cdn cottage experience! They loved it all. We were: 4 adults 2 seniors (fit but early 70s) and our 2 teens (16-18) . The canoe and paddle at cottage work great- as a bonus canoe is light to lift. We brought our kayaks and tied up our 18.5 ft boat for the week. The place was clean and kitchen fully loaded with anything you need (we brought hand soap) . Very memorable and terrific stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marie W., Ottawa Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Gil’s getaway
We had a great time. Kitchen well stocked. Not as clean as we expected based on reviews we had read. Single beds weren’t made. We weren’t able to watch TV until a technician showed up. Wifi was very weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kianoush T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in the cottage was fun
The cottage is very nice but unorganized. No towels in the bathroom. we had to search every closets to find them. We ended up finding them piled up in the dryer. We never found the booklet with the check out instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

William D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice place BUT...
Pros: - Large house with beautiful hardwood floors, large kitchen - Private: Property located at the end of the road and is fenced - Large dock - Single working bath - Air conditioning worked well Cons: - Tap water not recommended for drinking - Although advertised as 2 bathrooms, only one bath is fully operational. The second bath is labeled ‘out of order’ - Cottage manual (20 pages) is not provided until just before arrival - Check out instructions were 4 pages long and included items such as: mirrors, glass doors clear and clean of water splashes, streaks & stains; and moving furniture to clean out dust bunnies - Manual dictates multiple fines to be deducted from your security deposit for various offenses (not very welcoming) - Surveillance cameras on property (“to enforce cottage rules”, “to monitor activity”) - There are no exterior garbage containers - We were responsible for researching trash handling, including removing trash/recycling to a transfer station even though pickup was available in the neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Thomas J.

Sewage Issue Unresolved
Sewage backed up from the septic clean-out pipe in the basement utility room about half way through our stay. This had the effect of making the downstairs bathroom unusable (and of course the smell downstairs not very pleasant). Called Hany, and although he mentioned that someone would be there to take care of it right away, the maintenance person that came mentioned that this had been an problem before, and it would have to be taken care of, but by the time we left, the issue was still unresolved. As a landlord myself, raw sewage leaking into the basement of a rental property is pretty big deal, and warrants an emergency call to "Roto Rooter". I'd recommend using them (or the Canadian equivalent).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sam C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend Getaway
Suitable space to bring family together to enjoy a fall weekend away. Had everything we needed and the extra fridge sure came in handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious cottage with amazing waterfront!
My family had a great weekend stay at the cottage. Overall the cottage was stocked and setup with everything we needed (with the exception of shampoo which I thought the ad stated was provided - I only found a few bars of soap). The beds and linens are crazy comfortable! The large sofa in the living room is perfect for large groups. We had a boat with us so the dock was amazing to have! Overall a great stay! A few details of the cottage are getting a little well used and will need updating (exterior seating, one set of kitchen lights didn’t work, toilet paper holder wasn’t attached the wall) but none of these really made much of a difference. The only really annoying thing was the host has an automated alarm at the front entrance that keeps saying “you are trespassing” over and over again if motion activated. This definitely wasn’t a nice welcome for our group as we arrived. Feel like that could be turned off when the cottage is rented.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Excellent property with nice swimming and outdoor spaces. Definitely needs an outdoor table for family dining. Kitchen exceptionally well equipped and laid out for multiple cooks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024