Tranquil Island Cottage on the Rideau Waterway (Boat Required for Access) | Cottage in Elgin

9.6 (4 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Rideau Lakes Cottage | Tranquil Island Cottage on the Rideau Waterway (Boat Required for Access)

3 Bedroom Cottage in Rideau Lakes, Elgin

Experience island life on Sand Lake, right in the heart of the Historic Rideau Waterway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This serene cottage is located on a large shared island, surrounded by 3 acres of mature pine trees and tons of privacy.
Sand Lake boasts miles of shoreline and crystal clear water for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and excellent fishing. With spectacular lake views from every room and 850 feet of waterfront to enjoy, this cottage is the perfect family getaway!
At night time, enjoy a campfire by the water listening to the enchanting sound of the loons. There is also a lit-up historic, covered picnic shelter along the water, perfect for sheltering from sun and rain.
The cottage is located:
40 minutes from Kingston
1.5 hours from Ottawa
3 hours from Toronto
10 minutes to town of Elgin
Additional amenities include: a spacious living room/dining room w/ vaulted ceilings & plenty of natural light, a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary basic pantry items & drinking water, towels and linens, plenty of indoor & outdoor seating, portable air-conditioning unit, ceiling and floor fans, heated by electric wall heaters. There is Wifi, a Smart TV, DVD player, stereo system, extra fold-up chairs and TV table trays, high chair and baby gate, BBQ w/ propane, three kayaks, one canoe & paddles, and a laundry line. A selection of DVDs, puzzles, board games, and books are also available.
Docks: The cottage includes a 16 foot dock (approximately 3.5-4 feet deep right off the dock) perfect for mooring most boats. Next to it is a smaller dock, ideal for personal watercraft (e.g canoe, kayaks).
Parking/Dock Slip: The rental period will include one parking spot for a car + one for a boat trailer at the Sand Lake Marine. Additional parking can be purchased through the marina. Guests will also have use of a dock slip during their stay. Upon sending your booking request, please indicate your boat size for docking verification.

Tranquil Island Cottage on the Rideau Waterway (Boat Required for Access) is located in Rideau Lakes. Tranquil Island Cottage on the Rideau Waterway (Boat Required for Access) provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Tranquil Island Cottage on the Rideau Waterway (Boat Required for Access) has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
General
  • Recycling
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Stair gate
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Reviews

Tim S.
Jun 27, 2025 06:07:44 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We found the place easily and the docks worked well formour boats. The biggest was 18' aluminum. The weekend we were onsite the temp was in the 30s and we found that the AC struggled to keep up. However we didnt find it unbearable. The beds were comfortable and linens were clean. The shower had hot water and lots of pressure. We all agreed that we would return for the location and the fishing.
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