Entire home

Your Home Away From Home

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Dates

October 2025

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November 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Pet friendly

Explore the area

Perth, ON

Place, Murphys Point Provincial Park
Place, Perth Museum
‪15 min drive‬
Place, Stewart Park
‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Drummond-North Elmsley

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Rideau Canal and Big Rideau Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

Big Rideau Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Full Circle Theatre - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
Perth Museum - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles
Stewart Park - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles
Temple’s Sugar Bush - 39 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

Smiths Falls Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

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

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

This property welcomes pets
4 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Long-term renters welcome.

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Drummond-North Elmsley is within a 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and Big Rideau Lake. You'll also find Otty Lake and Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Your Home Away From Home?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a meal delivery service.

Are there hot tubs at Your Home Away From Home?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.