Sun on the Brow Cottages - Blue Skies Cottage | Cottage in Elgin

3 Bedroom Cottage in Rideau Lakes, Elgin
Welcome to “Sun on the Brow.” Situated on the border of two of Ontario’s great cottage regions, South Frontenac and Rideau Lakes. Opinicon Lake is part of a series of lakes navigated by water travellers of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rideau River/Canal System since the late eighteen hundreds. Davis Lock to the south, draining into Sand Lake and beyond towards Kingston, and north through Chaffey’s Lock into Clear Lake and towards Ottawa. “Sun on the Brow” is a beautiful setting of four cottages on a property total of 11.25 acres with over 750 feet of lakefront. The Cottages are set on a point of approximately 1.5 acres.
“Blue Skies” Cottage is a three-season cottage with A/C, Wi-Fi and Netflix. The cottage has been completely renovated inside and out. We decided to leave the original Cedar beams and rafters exposed, creating a vaulted ceiling. New windows have been added to give you a clear view of Opinicon Lake from the Great room and Kitchen. The cottage now has a full bathroom, allowing for an indoor shower. Blue Skies cottage has two bedrooms. A Queen bed in one, and the other bedroom has two singles. There is also a Sleeping Loft with a Twin bed for the adventurish. Fresh linens are provided, and the beds are made (after all, who wants to start a vacation making beds?) It has a newly renovated, bright, fully equipped galley kitchen with a fridge, gas stove, microwave, and coffee maker with coffee included. The main living area has a dining table, sectional couch, comfy chair and Big screen Smart TV.
Outside, Blue Skies cottage has its own Fire Pit area overlooking Opinicon Lake, Dock, Broil King BBQ, a picnic table, and access to the rest of the property.
‘Sun on the Brow’ also has a family-friendly Boathouse retreat. This 900-square-foot standard room has a pool table, table soccer, air hockey, games, puzzles with a farmhouse table to set them up on and books. The Boathouse has a panoramic view over Lake Opinicon for those who want to curl up and take in the pictures. Great for rainy day activity or anytime.
Opinicon is a peaceful lake, but the amenities are all close by. Less than 5 minutes away is Chaffey’s lock. Here, you will find two marinas, Brown’s and Franklin’s. Browns has a small general store and an LCBO/Beer store outlet. Skycroft Campground, a few minutes down the road, rents Pontoon boats by the day or week.
The historic ‘Opinicon Inn’ is the main attraction in Chaffey’s Lock. Three restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining, an ice cream shop and 10 acres of beautiful grounds are the framework of this recently refurbished and renovated charming Inn**
For hikers and nature lovers, the ‘Catarqui Trail’ passes through Chaffey’s on the north side of Opinicon Lake. For more experienced hikers, there’s Foley Mountain in Westport.
Numerous golf courses are within 20 minutes to get your swing on!
Shopping and strolling in the lovely waterfront villages of Newboro and Westport are also less than 30 minutes away, with stores and restaurants and even a fantastic winery that serves delicious wood-fired pizza!
There is plenty of room for your boat at ‘Sun on the Brow’ (If you have one - boat launching at Chaffey’s lock). We also have three small fishing boats for rent (boat and fishing license required). In the centre of the cottages, you will find the Kayak Shack, which holds the 7 Kayaks, 2 Paddleboards and Canoe, and Adult Lifejackets. The water is crystal clear and warm, as Opinicon is not a deep lake. Water shoes are recommended as the lake bottom is not sand. True to the Rideau Lakes area, it can be weedy.
It is our sincere hope that you will fall in love with this little piece of heaven as we have and that cottaging at ‘Sun on the Brow’ will leave you with a lasting experience that you will want to repeat year after year.
Sincerely
Your Hosts
Bill and Kim
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Sun on the Brow Cottages - Blue Skies Cottage is located in Rideau Lakes. Sun on the Brow Cottages - Blue Skies Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Sun on the Brow Cottages - Blue Skies Cottage has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Rideau Lakes has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Rideau Lakes, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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Shampoo
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Soap
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Shower
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Toaster
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Blender
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Beach sun loungers
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Onsite parking
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Welcoming dogs only
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Pet friendly
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1 total pets
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Smoke-free property
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Mountain biking nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Boat on site
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Kayaking nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Golf nearby
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Windsurfing nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Kayak on site
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Birdwatching nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Water sports equipment
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Foosball table
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Games
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Netflix
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Streaming services
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Books
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Smart TV
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Arcade/game room
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Pool or billiards table
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On the lake
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In a rural location
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On the waterfront
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Children's books
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Playground
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation