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A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake

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Extérieur
3 chambres
Restauration
Intérieur

Avis

7,6 sur 10 – 

Bien

Maison entière

3 chambres1 salle de bain8 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Stationnement disponible
    Stationnement disponible
  • Laveuse
    Laveuse
  • Barbecue
    Barbecue
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
    Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Espace extérieur
    Espace extérieur
  • Cuisine
    Cuisine

À propos de cet hébergement

Hébergement entier

Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake

Three-bedroom cottage and bunkie on a one-acre private island. The island, Potato Island, is situated in Horseshoe Bay on Big Rideau Lake. Spectacular water views and excellent privacy. A traditional Canadian cottage experience. Pet friendly. Week-long bookings only.


The Space

Well treed one-acre island including three-bedroom cottage, bunkie, two docks, a small swimming area and a fire pit. Excellent views of the lake from both sides of the cottage. The cottage includes an open living and dining area with a wood stove, small well-appointed kitchen, a three-piece bath, three bedrooms and a large deck. Other cottage amenities include two kayaks, two canoes, two rowboats (for access), water toys, a new barbeque, reading material, art supplies, games and kids toys.

Important Cottage Notes:

About Potato Island
- The cottage is located on Big Rideau Lake. It is located approximately 20 minutes southwest of Perth, Ontario, on a bay on the north side of the lake called Horseshoe Bay. It is a little bit southwest of Murphy’s Point Provincial Park.
- It takes about 90 minutes to get to the cottage from central Ottawa, including a 10 minute canoe or rowboat ride.
- Good fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating. Wildlife includes herons, loons, ducks, geese, turkey vultures, turtles, mink, muskrat, beavers, bullfrogs, the occasional deer, garter snakes, dragonflies, monarch butterflies and lots of bird life.
- We'll send you detailed directions as to how to get there if you decide to rent.

About the Cottage
- The cottage is an older seasonal uninsulated structure and thus, it is prone to have the occasional spider, ant, wood roach, mouse or other insect. Although, we do make an effort to keep these critters out of the cottage, you may see some. If this is a problem, you may want to consider a different type of rental.
- The cottage is ideal for individuals and families who want peace and quiet and relaxed play. Although it can accommodate large groups, it is not designed to be a party palace.
- Because it is an old structure, some of the facilities are relatively primitive. We have hot and cold running water, but there is a limit to the amount of hot water that can be generated at any one time. The environmental toilet works very well, but also requires a little bit of understanding and water conservation measures.
- Bed linens, beach towels and bath towels are not included in the rental due to there being no washer and dryer on the island, but can be provided for an additional fee. Pillows and spare blankets for cold nights are included.
- The wood stove heats the cottage quite well in the event of cooler temperatures. Guests are responsible to bring their own firewood, or it can be arranged to be provided for an additional fee.
- Cell phone signal is somewhat limited at the Island (1-2 bars most phones)
- No air-conditioning, but good breezes off the lake and lots of windows with screens. There is also a ceiling fan and two tower fans in the cottage.

Island Living Advantages
- No neighbours
- Privacy and quiet
- No need to tether pets
- Lots of shoreline
- Many different types of landscapes

Island Living Disadvantages
- Time of canoe/rowboat ride (4 minutes)
- Transportation of food and drink
- Transportation of building materials, tools and repair items!
- Isolation in case of an accident (Although there are neighbours within shouting distance, and the mainland shore is about 150m away at the nearest point)
- Travel to the island after dark

Children
- There are lots of things for the children to do, but primarily non-electronic. No music system and television except a wind-up radio. We don’t mind other people bringing these, just don’t expect them to be supplied.
- There are lots of games and puzzles, swimming masks and flippers, a badminton set, climbing, fort building, frog-spotting, crayfish baiting (use bacon!) and other old time honoured cottage pursuits.

Swimming
- The level of the lake is regulated, and can change over the course of the season by up to 30 inches. The water is clear and good, but off the main dock is weedy. We have a small beach a little further down the island and from this you can walk out with no weeds. The sand is fairly gritty (we provide water shoes) and the beach itself is only exposed at the end of the year when the water level is at its lowest.
- The quality of the swimming is good, but not excellent.

Boating
- Small boats may be launched from the landing dock, otherwise there is a public launch about half a kilometre away from the cottage.
- The fixed dock on the lake side on the cottage is suitable for docking boats up to 20' in length.
- If you bring your own motor boat you can travel a long distance up and down the lake.
- You can also make long voyages by our two kayaks or two canoes.
- Horseshoe Bay is quite calm and excellent for canoeing and kayaking.
- Weather can pick up on the main lake, so caution and planning should be taken with longer adventures.

Guest access
Full use of the island including the three bedroom cottage and bunkie. Parking available on mainland for two vehicles.

Other details to note

This is a pet-friendly cottage, so even though it is cleaned thoroughly between guests, we can't eliminate all causes of pet-allergies, so if you or children could be affected, please take that under consideration.

Because this is a pet-friendly cottage, so even though it is cleaned thoroughly between guests, we can't eliminate all causes of pet-allergies, so if you or children could be affected, please take that under consideration.


Bookings
- Bookings are (mostly) restricted to FULL-WEEK rentals, Saturday to Saturday. 5 DAY RENTAL MINIMUM.
- The cottage is uninsulated, but does have a wood stove, so it is available for rent May - October.

Neighbourhood description
Potato Island is located in Horseshoe Bay on Big Rideau Lake. Big Rideau Lake is part of the Rideau system and is renowned for its excellent bass, walleye, trout and pike fishing. Horseshoe Bay is a large calm bay off the main lake.


Getting around
A car is definitely required. The nearest towns for shopping are Perth and Smith Falls.

Gestionnaire de l’hébergement

Amer Murad and Trina Sager

Langues

Arabe, anglais

Commodités de l’hébergement

Plage

  • Plage à proximité
  • Chaises longues sur la plage

Stationnement et transport

  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Cuisinette
  • Épices
  • Essuie-tout
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Îlot de cuisine
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Table de salle à manger

Chambres

  • 3 chambres
  • Canapé-lit

Salle de bain

  • 1 salle de bain
  • Douche
  • Papier de toilette
  • Savon

Lieux de séjour

  • Foyer
  • Table de salle à manger

Espaces extérieurs

  • Barbecue
  • Foyer
  • Patio

Buanderie

  • Laveuse

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Chats et chiens acceptés uniquement
  • 3 animaux de compagnie au total

Accessibilité

  • Hébergement non-fumeurs

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • En zone rurale
  • Sur la rive
  • Sur le bord d’un lac

Activités

  • Kayak
  • Kayak à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.)
  • Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Trousse de premiers soins
  • Extincteur

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Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 14 h
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 21 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 10 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.

Animaux de compagnie

Les animaux de compagnie sont autorisés.
Les animaux d’assistance sont acceptés et exempts de tous frais.
Chiens et chats acceptés
Nombre maximal d’animaux de compagnie : 3 par chambre

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

Les enfants sont bienvenus.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
Commentaire de l’hôte : max three cars allowed
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de premiers soins.
Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.

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À propos du quartier

Carte
Perth, ON

À proximité

  • Big Rideau Lake - 2 min à pied
  • Murphys Point Provincial Park - 14 min à pied
  • Upper Rideau Lake - 17 min en voiture
  • Rideau Canal - 29 min en voiture
  • Westport Sand Lake Beach - 37 min en voiture

Transport

  • Gare de Smiths Falls : à 42 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Forfar Dairy Ltd - ‬27 min en voiture
  • ‪Galley - ‬30 min en voiture
  • ‪Chip Wagon - ‬30 min en voiture
  • ‪Recess Café - ‬29 min en voiture
  • ‪Station Cafe Portland - ‬30 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens et les chats (limite de 3 par chambre).

À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake?

L’arrivée est possible à partir de 14 h.

À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake?

Le départ est à 10 h.

Où se situe A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake?

Cottage se trouve au bord de l’eau, à moins de 15 minutes de marche des sites suivants : Big Rideau Lake et Murphys Point Provincial Park. Canal Rideau est à 2,1 mi (3,4 km).

Avis pour A Cottage on a Private Island Big Rideau Lake

Avis

7,6

Bien

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 1 avis sur 4." "
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 2 avis sur 4." "
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 0 avis sur 4." "
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 1 avis sur 4." "
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 4." "

6,6/10

Propreté

Avis

8/10 – Bien

Ronald R.

Points faibles : Propreté
Rustic retreat
Was rustic and private could have been alittle cleaner. Enjoyed it very much.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023

8/10 – Bien

Steve B.

Points forts : Propreté
Good week of relaxing and fishing
The listing for the Potato Island cottage was accurately described. The new dock was fantastic. We had a great week with family and friends relaxing and fishing. Thank you very much for allowing us to stay at your cottage.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Rachel C.

Points forts : Propreté
Wonderful vacation!!
Potato island was absolutely perfect for our family, and we had a fun, relaxing week long stay. The cottage is older..rustic but very clean and had everything needed for prepping food. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful and peaceful, and we felt so mentally refreshed. The kids swam every day rain or shine, we went canoeing, read books, sat around the camp fire, played games, and the dogs had a blast running around the island. As an owner of three small dogs, this was a huge stress reliever for us to not have to leash them all every time they needed to go out and we didn’t worry about them getting lost. Do bring water shoes as there are some sharp rocks in the lake. If you like camping, this is like glorified camping with everything at your finger tips. The kids even loved the week without wifi and suggested we should have a day a week at home without it! The only thing I would love to see is another tower fan or two, as these were life savers on hot days, but were fought over at night. Thank you for sharing your beautiful location with us! We would love to come again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

4/10 – Médiocre

Oriana P.

Points faibles : Propreté
Unfortunately I would avoid
The cottage feels like it used to be a well-loved family cottage at one time, but that has sadly been “let go”, to the point that I honestly don’t think this cottage is fit to be rented to the public in its current state. Let me just say that the reference to Cape Fear may have come up a few times by others in my group. First of all, the cottage is on an absolutely beautiful lake. And there are lots of truly neat little crafty projects throughout the cabin and island. However, the cottage is otherwise not well- maintained, to the point that the cottage should not be rented in its current state. While there, we experienced a major roof leak in the main bedroom, which was extremely disruptive and could not sleep in the room one night. Many aspects of the exterior were also downright unsafe- some unusable docks with debris and garbage left on them, including wire fencing and concrete blocks, significant debris /garbage throughout the island etc. The bunkie is also completely unusable. There is an old dirty toilet (not hooked up) left in the bunkie (!), mouse poo on the inflatable single mattress, there are piles of leaves and dirt on the floor inside, the countertop is stained and dirty. There are countless dead bugs all around the inflatable mattress. Overall it is beyond disrespectful to offer a property in this state. In the main cabin, I had to use Lysol wipes throughout. There are too many trees to count that have fallen on the property, sometimes making parts of the island inaccessible. The “caretaker” said it was due to the recent storm in May, however, not a single other cottage on the whole lake had even one tree down. Quite frankly as you approach the island it looks completely abandoned because if all the trees down. The docks are misrepresentative compared to the photos. The main dock is old and sloped making it difficult to use. As mentioned above some of the other docks had significant debris-waste on them (wire fencing and concrete blocks). The cottage advertised having lots of equipment, such as canoes, badminton, games, etc, but I can upload photos of this to demonstrate that it more closely resembles piles of junk. Again, I found the condition of the equipment extremely disrespectful. Overall, this place is not fit to be rented out to the public. It’s such a shame, as the lake is truly beautiful and you can see the cottage was probably well loved as a family cottage in the past.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2022