[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake Family-friendly cottage in Tay Valley ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h810x0y753-14635769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h1536x0y390-6c562bbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/94ad8e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h823x0y746-c30b6f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h810x0y753-44fccf2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At this family-friendly cottage, unwind with loved ones by the serene private lake. Enjoy a bonfire at water's edge, swim to the floating raft, or simply take in the views from huge lakefront windows or a screen porch overlooking the peaceful surroundings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. We are a family cottage with lots of Character! This is a gorgeous private lake. Water is wonderfully clean. Play in the sand or Dive right off the end of the dock and swim to the floating raft for some all day sun! Enjoy a Bonfire in the evenings right at the waters edge. Screen room facing the water. Have your coffee in front of our huge lake front windows or on the screen porch overlooking the lake. Visiting in the winter? enjoy the absolutely gorgeous walk along our quiet road, the snow is beautiful and cars are minimal. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34580000/34579900/34579896/f8bdef5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private lakefront w/ panoramic views near Westport Westport - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=34579896&PinnedHotelID=34579896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68035900/68035811/22c212ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Home Away From Home Perth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=68035811&PinnedHotelID=68035811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30358500/30358490/ead0226b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake Portland - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=30358490&PinnedHotelID=30358490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106220000/106219000/106218922/367f4088.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OTTER'S HOLT - Lakeside retreat with hot tub & sauna Lombardy - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=106218922&PinnedHotelID=106218922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117070000/117065700/117065648/abbc020b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cottage on a spring fed lake in the picturesque Ottawa Valley. 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Westport - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=48637227&PinnedHotelID=48637227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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 Tay Valley is home to this cottage. Perth Golf Course and Westport Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rideau Canal and Mica Mines Conservation Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Westport Community Arena and Kilborn's on the Rideau. [Visit our Tay Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tay-Valley.dx553248635740518970) [View more Cottages in Tay Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Tay-Valley-Cottages.d553248635740518970-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.768005,-76.30461&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:csgpGxfvpM%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40UBU%40SBWBU%40SBUBUDSBSDUBUDSDSDSDUDSFSDSFQDSFSFQFSHQFQFQHQHQFQHOHQHOHOJQHOJOHMJOJOJMJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLILKLKLIJILINILGLILGNGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELANENANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NDL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHJHLHLJLJLHJJLJJJLLJJJLLLHLJLJLJNJNHLJPHLJPHNHNHPHNFPHPHPFPFPHPFRFPFRDRFPDRFRDRDTDRDRDRBTDTBRDRBTBT%40RBTBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCTATCTCTARCTCTERCRETCTERERERETERGRERGREPGRGPGRIPGPGPIPIPGPINIPINIPKNINKNINKLKNKLKLILMLKLKJMLKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFMFODMFODMDOBMDODOBM%40ODO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMCO%3FOCOAOEMAOCOEMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIKIMIMIMKMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIMKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIQIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGQIQGSGQGSEQGSESGSESEUESESESCUEUCSESCUCUASCUCUAUCUASAWAU%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dPIlDvWtcdhpIObiHQXha0z2FtQ=) Perth, ON ### What's nearby - Big Rideau Lake - 31 min drive - 19.9 km - Upper Rideau Lake - 32 min drive - 22.8 km - Westport Sand Lake Beach - 37 min drive - 31.5 km - Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery - 37 min drive - 31.5 km - Rideau Canal - 46 min drive - 41.3 km ### Getting around - Smiths Falls Station - 36 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake located? > Set in Tay Valley, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Burgess Hall, Mica Mines Conservation Reserve, and Otty Lake. Murphys Point Provincial Park and Big Rideau Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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