If you are someone who cares about cleanliness, this is not the place for you. I have travelled extensively and I have to say, this place was in the worst condition I have ever seen when I arrived. The floor was not washed, the counter tops and the stove top were not wiped, there were tons of ashes in the fireplace and the couch was sprayed with so much Fabreeze it made me cough every time I sat down on it. Made me wonder why that had to happen. Also, for some reason, the garbage bag from the previous guests was not in the bin but out in the open, so naturally, it was attacked by who knows what animals. The garbage was all over the lawn at the side of the house. I wrote the host and she said she would take care of it once we left. Not the answer I was looking for. If you don't care if a place is clean, you'll have a good stay. The house is lovely, (except for the awkwardly placed stove), and in a good location. There is a great gas BBQ in the backyard and a charcoal one too (which I never used, but it looked good).The lake in the back is pretty and serene. I would imagine it would be good for birdwatchers too, as we saw lots of different birds and we weren't even looking that much!I wish I could recommend this place more, but I felt the host was negligent. I noticed that the property is for sale and couldn't help but wonder if the lack of hospitality had anything to do with that. We'll stay somewhere else next time.I
2 / 10
So many things. This place should not be a Vrbo anything. Shannon blamed all that was missing or in error on the “cleaning staff”, then decided to charge us for a house that was cleaner and put together more than how we found entering it.
4 / 10
The evening of our arrival, the home lost power and water due to a wind storm. The host replied to our communications regarding this but offered no help.As a result, we had to purchase 3 last minute hotel rooms for that evening. Fortunately the power was back on by the morning, so we repacked, checked out of the hotel and moved in to this very nice log home. Upon a request for a partial refund, the host declined and instead offered a credit (amount not specified) for a future visit. I would recommend that the host consider having more contingency plans for situations such as a power outage (flashlights, access to bottled water, firewood for the fireplace and even a generator as the neighbours seemed to have given this is a quite rural property. It would also be helpful to have someone nearby who could assist renters in case of difficulties.
10 / 10
Second stay here and will be back again.The cottage is excellent, nice and clean when we arrived, had everything you could need, just a great place to take the family and relax. Shannon was great could not recommend enough absolutely first rate - thank you.
Second stay here and will be back again.The cottage is excellent, nice and clean when we arrived, had everything you could need, just a great place to take the family and relax. Shannon was great could not recommend enough absolutely first rate - thank you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
We had a lovely time at this beautiful cabin for the holidays. It made a perfect base for our adventures. The provincial park close by was great for hiking and the wildlife in the area made for perfect dog TV out the windows.We picked the location due to its proximity to friends that we were visiting and attending the World Juniors in Ottawa with.The house was everything we needed and more. It was such a nice relaxing getaway.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
We arrived just before sunset and we were so happy to find such a beautiful home . Our dog had a blast getting his zoomies out in the back yard and the kids made themselves at home in the kitchen making dinner . Our night took a great turn when my teenager asked to play scrabble ! Rarely happens. The electronics were all turned off voluntarily and we enjoyed the fire, dinner and scrabble . Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2024
Nice place in quiet location with lots of child friendly amenities.
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.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Your Home Away From Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Your Home Away From Home pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Your Home Away From Home?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.
"Second stay here and will be back again.The cottage is excellent, nice and clean when we arrived, had everything you could need, just a great place to take the family and relax. Shannon was great coul..."
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
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.
Second stay here and will be back again.The cottage is excellent, nice and clean when we arrived, had everything you could need, just a great place to take the family and relax. Shannon was great could not recommend enough absolutely first rate - thank you.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
We had a lovely time at this beautiful cabin for the holidays. It made a perfect base for our adventures. The provincial park close by was great for hiking and the wildlife in the area made for perfect dog TV out the windows.We picked the location due to its proximity to friends that we were visiting and attending the World Juniors in Ottawa with.The house was everything we needed and more. It was such a nice relaxing getaway.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
We arrived just before sunset and we were so happy to find such a beautiful home . Our dog had a blast getting his zoomies out in the back yard and the kids made themselves at home in the kitchen making dinner . Our night took a great turn when my teenager asked to play scrabble ! Rarely happens. The electronics were all turned off voluntarily and we enjoyed the fire, dinner and scrabble . Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2024
Nice place in quiet location with lots of child friendly amenities.
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"Second stay here and will be back again.The cottage is excellent, nice and clean when we arrived, had everything you could need, just a great place to take the family and relax. Shannon was great coul..."
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.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Your Home Away From Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Your Home Away From Home pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Your Home Away From Home?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.
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