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Reviews of Your Home Away From Home

Your Home Away From Home
Perth, ON

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Cozy log home on beautiful property. Hosts are great people and quickly respond to any needs. Highly recommend this getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you Scott. Looking forward to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Calgary, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Log cabin stay
Had a wonderful family holiday together at Christmas . Shannon set up a lovely Christmas tree and decorations for us . There was well stocked pantry in the kitchen with basic cooking essentials . Lovely views of the Rideau Lake . Cozy home with wood burning fireplace. Comfortable beds and furniture . Lots of great kid toys available . Hope to stay there again .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you so much Beth. Merry Christmas and Hope to see you again soon. Shannon

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice fall getaway
Shannon was responsive and the property was great. Only an hour from ottawa will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Sandeep thank you so much for your stay. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Roxane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect for us.oved the geese families in the backyard 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Roxane thanks for staying with us at Rideau Retreat. Hope to host you again soon. We love the animals too.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
Wonderful cottage right on the water. It has everything you need. The host was very communicative and accommodating. There is also lots of things for kids to play with both inside and out. Plus the beds are so comfortable! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Lindsay thank you so much for your stay and please come again soon with the family.

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, As Described
This was the absolute perfect place for our ice fishing weekend. It was about as turn key as you can get. Close proximity to the lake, convenience store, and the towns of Perth and Smiths Falls. The beds and pillows were comfy, the layout was ideal, and the log interior was just beautiful with the fire crackling in the background. The kitchen was very well equipped, and two bathrooms provided lots of privacy for us. We're already talking about next year. Thanks, Shannon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Welcome wine and chocolate was appreciated. Fully stocked, comfortable beds, spacious. Relaxing was our top priority and this place did just that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A log cabin, with everything
This was a great place to unwind. The cabin was very modern and well equipped with everything we needed. A perfect location for families to get away from it all. Close to Perth for easy access to amenities and restaurantes. The owner was available to answer any questions. Highly recommended! 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sav C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Shannon answered all my questions in a timely manner. Serene property. Beautiful Fall colours. Perfect get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Stayed here for a wedding in Perth, beautiful place, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family get-away
Beautiful log home on a wetland. Comfy beds with good linens. Very nice kitchen. Well-appointed, with some nice, thoughtful extras (like bug spray in the gazebo). Very sweet lady who rushed over some things that were forgotten. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the extra goodies, like the kayaks and paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Fishing Trip
We stayed 4 nights at this lovely property and were very pleased with just about everything. The cottage/cabin was very clean and well appointed. Water access with a motorized vessel was do-able but a little bit tricky owing to weeds and water grasses. That said, the natural setting was beautiful, tranquil and teeming with wild life (lots of water fowl and a doe that visited daily). Well located for access to the pretty town of Perth (10 minute drive). Shannon was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Log Home
Very clean and well furnished. The home was newer and in good condition. The beds were very comfortable. It was a great place to relax and spend time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B., Smiths Falls canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Rideau Retreat
A beautiful cottage. Very relaxing. Clean and comfortable. Shannon is just so nice and helpful. Really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy R., Kitchener, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Log Cabin on the Lake
Very nice property, log home with beautiful stone fireplace. Very quiet and restful which is exactly what we were looking for. Cleaners could have been a little more thorough before our stay. Crumbs on the chairs and table and in the fridge, not dirty though. Found a pair of socks under the bathroom vanity, definitely not ours. 😊 Finally, and this is not the owner’s fault: I could not believe how inconsiderate the previous guests had been about dog waste. Our host is gracious enough to allow dogs into her home, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to clean up after your pet. Thank-you To our host. We did have a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family and friends!
This log cabin is cozy and a great place to visit with family or friends. Its a convenient location that is close to the marina, a public beach and boat launch. Perth is a great town to have a nice meal and walk around. Home away from home with all of the needed amenities! The cottage is spacious and the foos ball table was a ton of fun. Highly recomend for a winter stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage, amazing views.
Modern, well maintained and very clean cottage. The decor was lovely, Thanksgiving cushions, leaves and pumpkins were appreciated for our family gathering. The foosball table was a big hit. 3 large bedrooms with comfy beds. Kitchen is well equipped with modern appliance’s. Lovely views from the patio, fire pit and dock. We enjoyed the kayaks and pedal boat. This is a wonderful property with very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pedaling in Perth
My wife and I had a great time. The home was beautiful and the setting along the Big Rideau River ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your stay! It was lovely hosting you and your wife Andre. Please come back again soon!