[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83960000/83956300/83956201/90045d2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83960000/83956300/83956201/3ef2c982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83960000/83956300/83956201/dd4249e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83960000/83956300/83956201/92358687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83960000/83956300/83956201/f96ae4e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 5.4 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River Welcome to our cozy riverfront cottage on Rideau River. Our cottage is year round and is located an hour away from Ottawa. Our cottage is on a private road situated in a quiet neighbourhood, which offers a peaceful environment for time well spent with a group of friends or small family gatherings. Our house is east-facing surrounded by greenery and fresh air. It is minutes away from the small town of Merrickville. A Summary of the Amenities you will love: • Waterfront location and garden view • Access to river • Private dock • Private and free parking • Outdoor fire pit • Gazebo • Patio • BBQ zone • Pool table • A room with a private entrance to deck • Fully equipped kitchen • Multiple seating areas • Wi-Fi • Air-conditioning and heating Families and friends will love our waterfront acre lot featuring an oversized deck overlooking the water, generous grassy side yard, and side patio for BBQs. The is a great location for one to three families to get away together. Our space comfortably accommodates up to 6 people. Spending quality time with loved ones here is very comfortable as our home features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, an open concept living room, and a laundry room. The open concept living area has a 55” smart TV, highly comfortable sofas, and large waterside windows that fill the space with natural light. The living room has beautiful sliding patio doors that will provide a bright and relaxing atmosphere facing the river. There is enough space here for everyone to lounge together. There are board games (Monopoly and Trouble) and a pool table available for kids to play, and streaming services (Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime, and more) on the smart TV available for your use as well. The classic French kitchen is fully equipped with all the essential appliances you'd find at home. These include a coffee maker (K cups and sugar provided), kettle, air fryer, toaster oven, a double-door fridge with freezer, oven, microwave, and a cooktop with plenty of room for your vacation groceries and drinks. Everything you need to prepare a lovely meal is provided - dishes, utensils, cutlery, pots, pans, baking sheets, salt, sugar, and pepper to make it a home-away-from-home. Tap water is safe and drinkable, sourced from the well on the property. Cleaning products are also available to clean up any spills or messes, along with a dishwasher for convenience. The kitchen is built to cater to the needs of even the most exquisite culinary tastes. If you don't want to cook, there are local restaurants in the town of Merrickville five minute drive away. Your meals can be enjoyed in the dining room at the four-chair kitchen table. Have your morning coffee at the quartz kitchen island. The master bedroom has panoramic water views, an ensuite bathroom, and a private entrance to the patio. Both bedrooms are furnished with queen-size beds with mattresses, nightstands, and closets. These bedrooms are ideal for anyone with some mobile restrictions, like grandparents. Our massive deck with four different entry points provides the perfect space where you can lounge and enjoy a glass of wine. Take in stunning panoramic views of the river, or get ready for clear night skies full of brilliant constellations. There is a BBQ zone, patio furniture, and a patio set on the deck. On rainy days, guests can still enjoy the outdoors by dining on our covered patio as the sun sets against an incredible backdrop. Walk out to the lovely backyard and enjoy a bonfire at night where there are plenty of chairs available to use. There is an outdoor fire pit and Muskoka chairs and lounge chairs by the edge overlooking the water. The very spacious side yard has enough space for all of your favorite summer activities whether it's volleyball, badminton, spike ball, or other summer games. This is a great location for fishing, boating, kayaking, and canoeing! There is plenty of parking. Massive driveway that can fit up to five cars. While we recommend unplugging, Wi-Fi will be available but can be unreliable at times due to the rural location. Works more often than not. We do have exterior security cameras for security and your safety. Please be respectful of the space and enjoy! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89530000/89525000/89524913/209d379b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely get away waterfront home Jasper - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=89524913&PinnedHotelID=89524913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92850000/92840700/92840631/ef7378a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Limerick Forest Retreat | Luxury Camping Geodome Oxford Station - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=92840631&PinnedHotelID=92840631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91920000/91917900/91917820/w1024h570x0y57-395c2fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage Stone House on the Rideau Canal Merrickville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=91917820&PinnedHotelID=91917820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83590000/83584100/83584049/880cded9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious waterfront 5-bedroom home with pool Kemptville - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=83584049&PinnedHotelID=83584049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707100/33707082/56aabe9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Middelshire - 10 Bedrooms 7.5 Bathrooms - Eastern Ontario Merrickville-Wolford - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33707082&PinnedHotelID=33707082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Studio Suite 3) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11930000/11928100/11928055/1de6095b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Merrickville Guest Suites Merrickville-Wolford - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 107 reviews CA $215 CA $243 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=11928055&PinnedHotelID=11928055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100558200/100558148/w905h683x60y0-bfa802e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victorian Townhouse with wood Fireplace Smiths Falls - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=100558148&PinnedHotelID=100558148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules \- Please treat the chalet with respect as if it were your own. This is our home. \- A general clean up is required upon checkout. Please leave the cottage in the same condition as it was at the time of check in. \- Please leave the garbage bags in the shed behind the garage. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be supervised at al times. . ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area Located in Merrickville-Wolford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rideau Canal and Heritage House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rideau Glen Golf Club and Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club. Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop and Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Blockhouse Museum is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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