Title: Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109659683&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub Cottage in Drummond-North Elmsley with a sauna and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub ![Property grounds - Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub (Lanark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109659700/109659683/82e1d9a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub (Lanark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109659700/109659683/38432c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub (Lanark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109659700/109659683/7ae5c880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub (Lanark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109659700/109659683/f220c4fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub (Lanark)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109659700/109659683/7db5a2a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene River Retreat Cottage, nestled in Lanark Highlands Ontario. Enjoy quality time with your loved ones by the campfire, take a refreshing dip in the Mississippi River or explore its tranquil waters via kayak or paddleboard. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub Welcome to our peaceful waterfront family retreat on the beautiful Mississippi River. Set on two private acres in Lanark Highlands, Ontario, this spacious cottage offers calm water views, room to relax and reconnect, and simple wellness amenities including a wood-burning sauna and outdoor hot tub. Designed for families and groups, it’s a place for slow mornings by the water, shared meals, outdoor play, and cozy evenings together in nature. Seasonal sleeping configuration: • Sleeps up to 13 guests from May–September (including a seasonal bunkie) • Sleeps up to 8 guests during fall and winter months The private waterfront and flat, grassed area are perfect for both kids and adults. Whether it’s swimming in the calm water, relaxing by the campfire, kayaking, paddle boarding, or playing lawn games, this retreat has you covered. The setting creates a quiet, peaceful oasis ideal for families and groups looking to unwind. Our cottage has been completely renovated and features an open-concept layout with wall-to-wall windows and gorgeous Mississippi River views, allowing you to feel connected to the outdoors throughout your stay. Guests have full, private access to the main cottage and outdoor spaces. Sleeping arrangements: • The main cottage sleeps up to 8 guests year-round • From May–September, a seasonal bunkie is available, increasing total capacity to 13 guests The property includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, laundry, central A/C, propane furnace, Wi-Fi, fireplace, and large decks for outdoor living. Outdoor and seasonal amenities include a sleeping bunkie with a queen bed and two single trundles, as well as a flex games bunkie featuring a large games table and air hockey for family entertainment. Board games are also provided. Guests will access the property via a secure lockbox for self check-in. We respect our guests’ privacy, but are always available by message or phone to answer questions, provide recommendations, or assist if anything comes up during your stay. Seasonal highlights: Summer: Enjoy the calm, walk-in waterfront or jump off the dock, gather around campfires at one of our three fire pit areas, and explore the river with two adult kayaks, two children’s kayaks, and two canoes. The property also offers a BBQ, lawn games, and plenty of outdoor space for families to relax and play. Winter: Cozy up by the fire, enjoy winter campfires, snowshoe nearby trails, and take advantage of skiing and seasonal attractions in the area, including the local Maple House. Seasonal bunkies & amenities: From May to September, guests have access to two seasonal bunkies — a sleeping bunkie and a flex games bunkie featuring a large games table and air hockey. During this same period, guests may also enjoy the wood-burning sauna and outdoor hot tub. These seasonal amenities create additional space for families and groups to relax and spend time together. This property is best suited for families and groups seeking a peaceful, nature-focused getaway. With calm waterfront access, spacious outdoor areas, and shared wellness amenities, it’s ideal for multigenerational stays, extended family gatherings, or relaxed group retreats. This is not a party property; it’s designed for guests who value privacy, comfort, and meaningful time together in a quiet setting. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117690000/117687800/117687747/0578985f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE - DONT BOOK Mississippi Mills - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning CA $2,000 CA $2,571 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=117687747&PinnedHotelID=117687747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96450000/96443600/96443587/2f45ac00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Elegant & Stunning Townhome - 7 min from beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.987488,-76.350876&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BnrqG%7Eg_qM%3FW%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBUBWBSBUBUDSBSDUDUBSDSDSFSDSFSFSDSFSFQFQFSHQFQHQFQHQHOHQHQHMHQJOJOHMJOJOHMJMJMLMJMJMJKLMJKLKLILKJKLILILILGNILILELINGLGLENGLENENCLENCLENANCNCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBN%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFLHNDLHLHLFLHLHLHLJLJJJLHLJJLLJJLJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHPHLJPHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFRHPFPFRDRFRDRFRDRDTDPDRDTBTDRBRBTBTBRBVBTBR%40T%40T%40TBT%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTCTATATATCTCRCVCRCTCTCRERCTETEREPETERGRERGRERGRGPIPGRGPIPGPIPGPINIPKPILIPINKNINKLKNKLKLKLKLKLKLMJKLMJMHKJMJMJMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFODMDOBODMBODO%40OBMBO%40O%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMIKKMKMIMKKKMMKKKMKMMMKMKMIMKOKMIOKOKOIQIMIQIQIOIQGQIQGQIQGSGQGQGSESGSGSESGSESESCSEUEUCSESCUCUCSCWCSAUAUCUAUAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NhA3GvdXi6l0ihWP9r2-NpwhYzE=) Lanark, ON #### What's nearby - Lanark Timber Run Golf Course \- 7 min drive \- 4.4 km - Blue Heron Golf Club \- 9 min drive \- 11.6 km - Temple’s Sugar Bush \- 10 min drive \- 13.1 km - Perth Museum \- 14 min drive \- 16.7 km - Stewart Park \- 14 min drive \- 16.7 km #### Getting around - Smiths Falls Station - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Temple's Sugar Bush Ltd - ‬11 min drive - ‪Woody's Pit Stop - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Crossroads Tea Room - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lanark Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Munchin' junction - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub? ### Where is Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Family Retreat | Sauna & Hot Tub Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### David G. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A great stay at Julie’s Resort on the river, would definitely recommend it!! ##### David G. Stayed 13 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calvin and Kate J. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as Described Beautiful property with ample to do, and unique decor throughout. Even on a rainy day, there is lots to do inside of the cottage. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/151c27da-6d48-4cf4-bf64-2426d8d33d25-1752857762128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Calvin and Kate J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise R. Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Lovely property and great, responsive host. Unfortunately, the listing said there was a hot tub under "popular amenities", and there wasn't one. And the chairs in the dining room are not suitable for young children. But otherwise it was great. Canoeing on the river, bonfires with marshmallows, grilled food, comfortable beds... all wonderful. We had nine adults and two young kids who had an amazing weekend. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b8e78a45-b45b-4232-8b80-dea9ab95e50f-1757553470076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cad59415-e504-4607-bb94-2400b49fd2e3-1757553470892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Denise R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Liz Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lots of things to do. Game options, sleds for tobogganing, laneway blown out well. Would come again to experience in summer months. ##### Liz Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront, ON by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Peterborough-Waterfront.h10806.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Gravenhurst-Muskoka-Wharf.h2621805.Hotel-Information) > > [Georgian Bay Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Georgian-Bay-Hotel-Trademark-Collection-By-Wyndham.h1802744.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Inn.h35593974.Hotel-Information) > > [Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Valhalla-Inn.h25234.Hotel-Information) > > [Benmiller Inn & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh-Hotels-Benmiller-Inn-Spa.h1881763.Hotel-Information) > > [Pickering Casino Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Pickering-Hotels-Pickering-Casino-Resort.h89435702.Hotel-Information) > > [Muskoka Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Muskoka-Bay-Resort.h49036339.Hotel-Information) > > [Deerhurst Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Deerhurst-Resort.h23864.Hotel-Information) > > [Friday Harbour Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Innisfil-Hotels-Friday-Harbour-Resort.h30029681.Hotel-Information) > > [Carriage Ridge Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Oro-Medonte-Hotels-Carriage-Ridge-Hills-Resorts.h1177104.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Thunder-Bay.h30299129.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Mosaic-Suites.h35593864.Hotel-Information) > > [Living Stone Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Living-Stone-Golf-Resort.h1590687.Hotel-Information) > > [Fern Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Ramara-Hotels-Fern-Resort.h9812529.Hotel-Information) > > [The Water Tower Inn, BW Premier Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-The-Water-Tower-Inn.h20693.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Stratford-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-The-Arden-Park-Hotel.h11525291.Hotel-Information) > > [Horseshoe Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Oro-Medonte-Hotels-Horseshoe-Resort.h41218.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-St-Catharines-Niagara-Suites.h2609.Hotel-Information) > > [Hidden Valley Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Hidden-Valley-Resort.h23944.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Village-Suites.h10940024.Hotel-Information) > > [Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Thunder Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Victoria-Inn-Hotel-And-Convention-Centre.h900513.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Sudbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Sudbury.h19351.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Sudbury.h45671968.Hotel-Information) > > [Hockley Valley Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Mono-Hotels-Hockley-Valley-Resort.h9779402.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Windsor-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Leamington-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h19347.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Orillia-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Collingwood.h52463807.Hotel-Information) > > [Living Water Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Living-Water-Resort-And-Spa.h6986293.Hotel-Information) > > [Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Westin-Trillium-House.h1357075.Hotel-Information)