Is Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Big Rideau Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bayview Yacht Harbour and Upper Rideau Lake. Len's Cove Marina and Rideau Lakes Public Library - Portland Branch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8/10 Good

Claudette M.

12 May 2025

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Family getaway weekend

We stayed 3 nights. The home is very well equipped to host 12 aduts. Very nice location. Close Gananoque where we did the 1000 cruise. Weplayed games on the beautiful flowery lawn. The home was clean (needs a good spring cleaning) .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

24 July 2024

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Great spot

Spacious cottage, great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

8 Mar 2023

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Very Nice place

Had a great stay in this place. Certainly would want to go back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

27 July 2024

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Big rideau heaven

Great swimming, dock, amanities

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

11 July 2024

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Beautiful location

This well-equipped property right on the lake provides a relaxing vacation. Plenty of room and new appliances. Had a wonderful time even with the rain.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2023

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Annual Father’s Day Fishing Trip

Very nice amenities, great sunset view, and fishing was as we had hoped.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcos M.

6 Aug 2024

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Weekend getaway

Very nice area, a little hard to find but the host was helpful in helping us locate it. Needs a little TLC for the setup outside. Lake was nice 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Labeeb T.

10 July 2024

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Great spot for a weekend with friends

It was a pleasure staying here and I highly recommend this location for a weekend with friends. George was very accommodating and this location is absolutely stunning. I suggest booking this place during warmer temperatures - the water was crystal clear and my only regret was not getting to enjoy it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

7 Sept 2021

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Family Reunion

A lovely and well equipped family gathering place for all ages.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

13 Aug 2022

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Lovely time on Big Rideau Lake

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very nice, well-equipped kitchen with 2 fridges and lots of room for everyone. The location was also great and the kids were swimming off the dock every day. Good outdoor spaces, good Wi-Fi as well.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

9 Sept 2023

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Beautiful spot

Fantastic location right on the water. Great swimming off the dock. Sunsets across the water and serenaded by the loons. Lovely spacious and comfortable lodging with all the amenities of home. Thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

18 July 2023

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Great stay

The property is very clean, modern, and spacious. Lots of room for family members to be together or separate for different reasons. The dock worked out fine for our boat and the water was very nice with clean, deep water, swimming off the end of the dock. The fishing was great as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W.

26 May 2024

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Great place to relax on the water

Great cottage to relax with friends. The Cottage was in great shape and clean, but could use a good deep cleaning in certain areas. The dock and waterfront areas are amazing. The Sauna heats up quickly, but only fits 2-3 adults comfortably. Overall a great cottage and will definitely be looking to book again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ankur M.

26 Aug 2024

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Great property for a family getaway

We were pleasantly surprised that the property could comfortably fit 12 people—something most rentals struggle with. The beautiful view and private dock were absolutely perfect! The lake itself was stunning, huge, and so quiet that it felt like we had our own private space. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the essentials, and having a washer and dryer to dry our clothes after a day on the water was a fantastic bonus. The drive from West Ontario was long, but honestly, we’d do it all over again! We would recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan L., London

16 June 2023

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Peaceful Retreat

This large cottage was such a peaceful place to enjoy great views and to enjoy nature. The cottage was spacious and lovely with really comfortable beds. It was an easy drive to some of the area towns for some shopping. We saw deer every day we were driving to a town - lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W., Cornwall

3 Jan 2022

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Big Times at the Big Rideau

Amazing property inside and out. Large comfortable cottage with nice bedding, great bathrooms and wonderful kitchen and family room. Huge interior with excellent finishes and all household items you would ever need.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

26 Nov 2020

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Cozy hideaway

Perfect quiet escape from everyday life. George was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Beautiful view, comfy beds, plenty of space to lounge around and kitchen was very well equipped. Some of the light switches were a bit tricky but they’re labeled so that helps. Hope to return in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Vik C.

5 Nov 2024

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Great but could be excellent

The family enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend with great views from all the rooms and hallways with fresh air. The bed mattresses were really comfortable. However, there were bunch of issues including inefficient dishwasher, hazardous electrical outlets at the same level as the kitchen sink and no labels on the drawers or cabinets. It was time consuming search for kitchen stuff. Owner was not easily reachable. Otherwise it was value for money.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lorri H., Ottawa

23 Nov 2023

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Club M comments

It was a beautiful spot. A few helpful tips for the owner… print off a book for renters, (sent a pdf didn’t print it off ) some of the information was missing, didn’t know it was a gas bbq, where to find light switches for the rooms. had to search around for hand towels etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

1 Dec 2022

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Cozy Cottage

This Cottage is deceiving because it simply kept getting bigger and bigger the more you walk through! Bathrooms and upstairs bedrooms are renovated with a very modern vibe. The Cottage has ample seating and spaces to enjoy cold fall days (snowy days too) inside with all the amenities you need. It truly can accommodate a large family get together or a quiet space for 2. It doesn't feel too big with the layout but plenty of private spaces. Owner is very responsive as well. A great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s., Ottawa

24 Sept 2023

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Family reunion no stress

We had booked this place last yr and loved it- but this yr booked again to include older relatives - aunt and uncle from england- who wanted a true cdn cottage experience! They loved it all. We were: 4 adults 2 seniors (fit but early 70s) and our 2 teens (16-18) . The canoe and paddle at cottage work great- as a bonus canoe is light to lift. We brought our kayaks and tied up our 18.5 ft boat for the week. The place was clean and kitchen fully loaded with anything you need (we brought hand soap) . Very memorable and terrific stay !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marie W., Ottawa Canada

12 Oct 2023

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Annual Gil’s getaway

We had a great time. Kitchen well stocked. Not as clean as we expected based on reviews we had read. Single beds weren’t made. We weren’t able to watch TV until a technician showed up. Wifi was very weak.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kianoush T.

21 Nov 2023

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Staying in the cottage was fun

The cottage is very nice but unorganized. No towels in the bathroom. we had to search every closets to find them. We ended up finding them piled up in the dryer. We never found the booklet with the check out instructions.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Evelyn L.

22 July 2024

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Spacious and On the Water

This property has some definite pluses - the location is beautiful, easy to find, and on the lake. It is private and very spacious! Lots of large, bright rooms and a lovely cottage feel with all the wood furnishing & decor. George was kind & quick to respond to our questions. We encourage the owners to have the kitchen deep cleaned, decluttered and updated, which will really improve things for the family chef :-) We loved the double fridges! Accessibility: If some in your group have mobility challenges, there is a walk-in shower, bathroom and large open space right on the main floor as well as a large main bedroom. However, it is challenging to navigate the de/incline from your vehicle to the cottage and down to the water. Caution too that the dock is a floating dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya A.

27 Sept 2024

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Spacious cottage with amazing waterfront!

My family had a great weekend stay at the cottage. Overall the cottage was stocked and setup with everything we needed (with the exception of shampoo which I thought the ad stated was provided - I only found a few bars of soap). The beds and linens are crazy comfortable! The large sofa in the living room is perfect for large groups. We had a boat with us so the dock was amazing to have! Overall a great stay! A few details of the cottage are getting a little well used and will need updating (exterior seating, one set of kitchen lights didn’t work, toilet paper holder wasn’t attached the wall) but none of these really made much of a difference. The only really annoying thing was the host has an automated alarm at the front entrance that keeps saying “you are trespassing” over and over again if motion activated. This definitely wasn’t a nice welcome for our group as we arrived. Feel like that could be turned off when the cottage is rented.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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