8/10 Good
Liz
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liz
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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Resort on the River
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lanark, ON
- Mississippi Lake
- Lanark Timber Run Golf Course5 min drive
- Temple’s Sugar Bush11 min drive
- Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds
Seasonal Bunkie
+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
About this property
Resort on the River
Welcome the River Retreat Cottage on the beautiful Mississippi! Relax with the entire family at this unique, family friendly waterfront cottage. Located in Lanark Highlands Ontario. The private waterfront and flat grassed area are perfect for kids & adults to enjoy! Whether it's swimming in the water, hanging by the campfire, kayaking, paddle boarding or playing lawn games this retreat has got you covered! The location of the cottage creates a quiet, peaceful oasis. Our cottage has been completed renovated and features and open concept layout with wall to wall windows & gorgeous Mississippi River views! SLEEPS 8 inside home during WINTER and FALL and 14 Spring, Summer using the OUTSIDE Bunkie
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Property manager
Julie Gilchrist
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Amenities
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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
About the area
Drummond-North Elmsley
Drummond-North Elmsley is home to this cottage. Perth Museum and Watson's Corners Community Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Purdon Conservation Area and Temple’s Sugar Bush.
Lanark, ON
What's nearby
- Lanark Timber Run Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Temple’s Sugar Bush - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
- Perth Museum - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
- Stewart Park - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
- Perth Golf Course - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lanark Landing - 4 min drive
- Temple's Sugar Camp Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Balderson Cafe - 5 min drive
- Lanark Pizzeria - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Communication
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About the host
Hosted by Julie Gilchrist
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