Title: The Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cottage Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Signature Cottage, River View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809400/105809338/8438a129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Signature Cottage, River View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809400/105809338/db5b2092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809400/105809338/7a1a9fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809400/105809338/6619e530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Signature Cottage, River View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809400/105809338/8936f6ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Short's Brewing Company and Lake Bellaire, The Cottage provides a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6948 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Parking included ## 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. ### The Cottage Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, charcoal grills, and free self parking. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. The private bathroom is not en suite. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds and dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Downhill skiing nearby - Ski area nearby - Snow tubing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Double sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 detached private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - 55-inch smart TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Dock - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Guidebooks - Virtual front desk ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1104400/1104351/b0178984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort Bellaire - Pool - Parking included - Restaurant - Gym 8.0 Very good 798 reviews CA $145 CA $176 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=1104351&PinnedHotelID=1104351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106960000/106955200/106955187/3874af68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage a Wanderlust Abodes Property Bellaire - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=106955187&PinnedHotelID=106955187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113490000/113489600/113489505/caa2e831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spillway Lodges Bellaire - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 78 reviews CA $211 CA $224 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=113489505&PinnedHotelID=113489505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1844100/1844058/913d8897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lodge at Cedar River, Shanty Creek Resort Bellaire - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Game room 8.4 Very good 164 reviews CA $179 CA $216 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=1844058&PinnedHotelID=1844058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106960000/106955200/106955191/83c00499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northern Nights Chalet by Wanderlust Abodes Bellaire - Parking included - Free WiFi - Barbecue grill - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=106955191&PinnedHotelID=106955191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112496500/112496478/c2049b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Mi to Schuss Mountain: Cozy Cabin w/ Deck Bellaire - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=112496478&PinnedHotelID=112496478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94970000/94967300/94967259/2d962d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski & Golf: Northern Retreat w/ Game Room! 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