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Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home

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Beautiful 4-seaon home with Rideau River frontage and cedar barrel sauna. Plenty of space to dock a boat. Easy entry into water for guest use of our kayaks, SUP and canoe.
Modern spacious kitchen stocked with all the basic items you need
 60ft dock with shallow waterfront and step down entry into river. Boat launch nearby
Experience this sunset for yourself!
Enjoy a spectacular view of the river from inside this 4-seater cedar barrel sauna available for use in every season

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kemptville, ON
  • Rideau Glen Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rideau River Provincial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Canadian Tire Centre
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful all-season home on the Rideau River, only 30 minutes from the heart of Ottawa and 5 mins to Kemptville. Take in the river view while relaxing inside our Cedar Barrel Sauna. Easily explore the neighbouring towns of Manotick and Merrickville or spend your time on the water from our 60ft dock in the middle of the largest stretch of the Rideau River (46km of open water from Manotick to Burritts Rapids).

Smart lock entrance- no key required!

Plenty of parking available. Requires car or taxi/uber to travel to and from destinations. No local city bus access.

Home includes modern kitchen with top of the line appliances (gas range, oversized fridge, Bosch dishwasher, and Nespresso Virtuo coffee machine), renovated main bedroom, and 4-season sunroom with large windows overlooking the water. Warm up indoors by the gas fire place or watch the sunset by the outdoor fire pit along the riverfront. Step into the cedar barrel sauna to take in the spectacular river view, available for guest use all year long.

House sleeps 6: queen bed in main room (2), double bunk plus single in second bedroom (3), and pull out couch in living room (1).

Dock use available in the summer along with canoe, stand up paddleboard (SUP) and life jackets of all sizes.

Ice fish on the river during winter months (equipment and license required).

High speed internet access- use of your streaming service on our TV.

Washer and dryer also available for guest use.

Car, taxi or Uber required

Property manager

Meghan Beking
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

North Grenville

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.
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Kemptville, ON

What's nearby

  • Ferguson Forest - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rideau Glen Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Rideau River Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Canadian Tire Centre - 34 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Carleton University - 35 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marlborough Pub & Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hard Stones Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Meghan Beking

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Premier Host

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