Loads of Privacy on Big Crosby Lake Road
About this cottage rental
Beautiful cedar home on a quiet and secluded private lot, on Big Crosby Lake. Great sunrises on your private screened in porch off the master bedroom, there you will find Hammocks to catch the morning rays. 50 steps gets you into pristine water off your own private dock, there you will find chairs, water noodles and kayak/canoe for your pleasure. Lots of quiet areas to take the dog for a walk. Downstairs deck is off the kitchen, great for BBQ or just lazing around and get into your new book. Enjoy the awesome view of the lake from here while relaxing with your favorite beverage or BBQ off your brand new Napolean BBQ. We have recently updated the main level 3 piece bathroom and the 2nd level 3 piece bathroom. New deck planned for spring construction with additional views of the lake. Close to the Historic town of Westport where you will find great shopping, walking trails, grocery stores, great restaurants, winery and brew pub. Stones throw from the Historic Rideau Canal which connects Ottawa to Kingston (which is on the St. Lawrence Seaway and connects you by boat around the world). In the other direction you head to Historic town of Perth, which has a population of 5930. Which boasts great, museums, historic tours, banking, hospitals, and parks Boat tours available upon request. Gourmet meals prepared upon request. We are offering a $200 discount off our rate for two week bookings. We have just completed a full length covered porch and also are offering a free fishing boat rental with damage deposit. 2 night minimum at $300 per night from May Long Weekend to June 23rd
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
££££
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(18 Reviews)
5.0
Paul and Dani go above and beyond to ensure that you are comfortable. Their place is amazing! It is situated up on a hill and the view is breath taking! It is definitely the perfect escape. The beds are super comfortable and they provide more then enough linens, towels and kitchen linens. There is nothing you need in terms of kitchen equipment. Basically just bring yourself and your food.
I would highly recommend this to anyone. We will definitely be back!
5.0
We very much enjoyed our authentic cottage getaway on beautiful and quaint Big Crosby Lake.
Close enough to the Village of Westport to nip out for breakfast, ice cream or groceries.
This is a very peaceful and serene location with a very well appointed Kitchen for those that like to cook!
Paul and Dani were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome!
We would definitely come again!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. However, I would recommend that if you have mobility issues, this is not the cottage for you. (Lots of uneven ground and steep stairs.) It is a perfect cottage though for people with active children and teens. The cottage is close to the Westport Beach (which is a wonderful place for families to swim and relax). The grandkids LOVED jumping off the dock at the cottage too. The cottage amenities were as advertised. I would recommend bringing a few extra fans as the upstairs can get warm in the evening. The amenities were as listed - but please note that there is no microwave. (We missed noting that. Oops.) There was lots of room for us to store our food and supplies. Bring bug spray (welcome to Ontario in the summer) and flashlights (if you want to go down to the dock at night to watch the beautiful stars). Everything else that we needed we found provided at the cottage. Thanks for making our very first Vrbo experience a positive one!
4.0
We really enjoyed the opportunity to just leave the world behind and relax. The cottage (really a house) was well appointed and comfortable. The lake was clear and refreshing. Paul and Dani were congenial hosts.
5.0
Thank you Paul and Dani for a wonderful vacation at your lovely family cottage. Our family had an amazing time! Swimming, canoeing and kayaking on Big Crosby Lake was amazing. Our group of teens loved the entire property and the short trips into Westport and Perth. And our pup Holly had a blast with her new furry friends Norman and Henry. We definitely hope to book again!
Lauren & Paul
10.0
Thank you Paul and Dani for a wonderful vacation at your lovely family cottage. Our family had an amazing time! Swimming, canoeing and kayaking on Big Crosby Lake was amazing. Our group of teens loved the entire property and the short trips into Westport and Perth. And our pup Holly had a blast with her new furry friends Norman and Henry. We definitely hope to book again!
Lauren & Paul
5.0
We had a great week and look forward to coming back!
Dani was really communicative leading up to our stay and Paul met us at the cottage when we arrived and showed us around.
The cottage is even better than the pictures. The view is amazing and the kitchen is really well appointed. The lake was so warm and having a shallow entry was great for our little ones.
Paul and Dani stay next door and it was actually really nice having them close. We were able to ask questions or let them know about any issues right away.
Westport is a short drive and has some cute shops, great ice cream, walking trails, good beach, and some fun restaurants/winery.
My son has already asked when we can go back!
10.0
We had a great week and look forward to coming back!
Dani was really communicative leading up to our stay and Paul met us at the cottage when we arrived and showed us around.
The cottage is even better than the pictures. The view is amazing and the kitchen is really well appointed. The lake was so warm and having a shallow entry was great for our little ones.
Paul and Dani stay next door and it was actually really nice having them close. We were able to ask questions or let them know about any issues right away.
Westport is a short drive and has some cute shops, great ice cream, walking trails, good beach, and some fun restaurants/winery.
My son has already asked when we can go back!
5.0
We throughly enjoyed our time at Paul and Dani’s cottage. It is a good size with a great updated kitchen. The lake is amazing for swimming with clear, clean water. Cell phone signal is very weak allowing you to be truly off grid. Board games, downloaded movies and campfires took care of our evenings. There is a wonderful 9 hole golf course 15 minutes away if you don’t want to spend every day at the dock or on the water. I would recommend for a quiet family get away.
1.0
The property was clean with fantastic views of the lake. It included everything we needed and more … spices towels etc. However unfortunately we did not have a good experience dealing with the owner, Paul. We were 6 adults and 2 teens and halfway through the week my daughter joined the group, and we were one extra person than was allowed in the listing. Paul asked for an extra $300 dollars for her stay, and we complied as we thought that this was a reasonable request. However for the rest of the stay he was confrontational and rude. He gave us his neighbors internet password, then claimed we were being disrespectful for using too much data. This made no sense to us, as if he does not want guests to use the internet, why provide them with a password? Or at the very least, why not put a cap and a disclaimer: "if you use more than allotted, you will have to pay an extra fee."
The day we were leaving we made sure to clean the place very thoroughly, however Paul still called us angrily followed by sending a long rant via text about the garbage. We took the garbage to the bins outside the property as we were instructed, and did not know that he wanted us to take them to the dump. If this was a requirement, there should have been a map and hours where we can dump the garbage and recycle on our way home. I have experienced renting through VRBO at least once or twice a year all over Europe and the States for the past 10 years and I have never dealt with anyone as rude and condescending as Paul.
10.0
We throughly enjoyed our time at Paul and Dani’s cottage. It is a good size with a great updated kitchen. The lake is amazing for swimming with clear, clean water. Cell phone signal is very weak allowing you to be truly off grid. Board games, downloaded movies and campfires took care of our evenings. There is a wonderful 9 hole golf course 15 minutes away if you don’t want to spend every day at the dock or on the water. I would recommend for a quiet family get away.
5.0
We had a wonderful week at the Big Crosby Lake Cottage. The view from the new addition is incredible. The front porch on the main floor has been built as another room into the cottage which is great to be able to view the lake in all weather and avoid the bugs at dusk. The house was clean and well-equipped and Dani stopped by with extra towels and blankets. The lake is beautiful. The entry is shallow from the shore, but the drop off is enough at the end of the dock that you can jump in. The water is very clear and we had some success fishing off the dock. We brought our golden retriever and she had a great time playing with Paul and Dani's labs. Would 100% recommend this rental.
10.0
We had a wonderful week at the Big Crosby Lake Cottage. The view from the new addition is incredible. The front porch on the main floor has been built as another room into the cottage which is great to be able to view the lake in all weather and avoid the bugs at dusk. The house was clean and well-equipped and Dani stopped by with extra towels and blankets. The lake is beautiful. The entry is shallow from the shore, but the drop off is enough at the end of the dock that you can jump in. The water is very clear and we had some success fishing off the dock. We brought our golden retriever and she had a great time playing with Paul and Dani's labs. Would 100% recommend this rental.
2.0
The property was clean with fantastic views of the lake. It included everything we needed and more … spices towels etc. However unfortunately we did not have a good experience dealing with the owner, Paul. We were 6 adults and 2 teens and halfway through the week my daughter joined the group, and we were one extra person than was allowed in the listing. Paul asked for an extra $300 dollars for her stay, and we complied as we thought that this was a reasonable request. However for the rest of the stay he was confrontational and rude. He gave us his neighbors internet password, then claimed we were being disrespectful for using too much data. This made no sense to us, as if he does not want guests to use the internet, why provide them with a password? Or at the very least, why not put a cap and a disclaimer: "if you use more than allotted, you will have to pay an extra fee."
The day we were leaving we made sure to clean the place very thoroughly, however Paul still called us angrily followed by sending a long rant via text about the garbage. We took the garbage to the bins outside the property as we were instructed, and did not know that he wanted us to take them to the dump. If this was a requirement, there should have been a map and hours where we can dump the garbage and recycle on our way home. I have experienced renting through VRBO at least once or twice a year all over Europe and the States for the past 10 years and I have never dealt with anyone as rude and condescending as Paul.
5.0
Paul and Dani were great hosts, they answered all of our questions and were very accommodating. The property was beautiful and very clean and has a beautiful view of the lake. My friends and I had really enjoyed our time here would definitely come back again. Thank you for everything!
5.0
We had an excellent time! A real traditional cottage with all the comforts of home. Plenty of room for everyone inside and out. The deck is huge and offers beautiful views of the lake. Enjoyed swimming and relaxing by the lake on the dock. Dani and Paul are the perfect hosts, thanks for everything!
3.0
So while the property description says private and secluded it should be noted for potential renters that the owners actually live on the same lot. Dani was hospitable and friendly. Paul on the other hand was confrontational and rude over concerns about our dogs. His dogs roam free and our dogs while leashed at all times are not friendly with others. Even when we assured him we would take complete responsibility for managing and containing the dogs he continued to vent and rant and blame us for not disclosing that we would be taking dogs. Our reservation indicated we would and we paid a pet fee so I’m not sure what more he needed? On top of that we had to listen to his music blaring a good part of the week.
5.0
What a fabulous place to escape the reality of daily life!
5.0
We spent a couple of nights at the cottage with family/friends - the lake is amazing and everyone enjoyed the canoe and kayak, dock is very nice.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Rideau Lakes?
The average price for a rental in Rideau Lakes is £166 per night. This rental is £39 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Loads of Privacy on Big Crosby Lake Road . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Loads of Privacy on Big Crosby Lake Road pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Loads of Privacy on Big Crosby Lake Road ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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