[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. Family-friendly houseboat in North Grenville ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/3751121c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/23a35fe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/1c1c65c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/6fd8acba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/2dbfe704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Moored in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage waterway, this houseboat offers an unforgettable retreat. Unwind with a campfire or take to the water by kayak, paddle-board or for a leisurely cruise along the historic Rideau Canal. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. Enjoy this spacious houseboat by leaving it at the dock and treating it as your cottage and play on the nearly half-acre property. Have a campfire. Play frisbee. Try the kayak and paddle-board. Swim at the public beach directly across the river. Take a short drive to any number of beautiful small towns nearby, like historic Merrickville or Manotick or Kemptville. It's only 30 minutes to downtown Ottawa and the Parliament buildings, too. OR, take the houseboat for a cruise if you have a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card, which is easy to obtain if you don't have one already. Cruise for as little as $300/day off-season! There is no better way to see the region than from this UNESCO World Heritage waterway! See the historic Rideau Canal, and go through the still-hand-operated locks like it was 1850! There is no end to the possibilities! This property is friendly to pets under 50 pounds, with a maximum of two pets. A pet fee of $50 per stay applies. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92850000/92840700/92840637/d4a024d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rideau River Retreat - Waterfront Home Kemptville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=92840637&PinnedHotelID=92840637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91920000/91918400/91918334/c93c24ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub | Dock | Swimming | Close To Ottawa Kemptville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=91918334&PinnedHotelID=91918334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114405800/114405712/ff63ec1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Country Bungalow Mountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning CA $189 CA $245 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=114405712&PinnedHotelID=114405712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107050000/107045100/107045094/c34f526b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rideau River Getaway Kemptville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=107045094&PinnedHotelID=107045094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105107200/105107122/459d636f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Suite in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada Kemptville - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 7.0 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=105107122&PinnedHotelID=105107122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116020000/116011500/116011414/27aea3d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BLISS Modern Luxury 3 BED Entire Family-Friendly Townhome + FREE PARKING. 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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 Property Registration Number Not required ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.096615,-75.61889&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DxgrG%60iplM%3FW%3FS%40W%3FS%40W%3FU%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBWBUBS%40UBUDSBUDUBSDSDUDSDUDQFSDSFSDSFQFSFQHSFQFSHQHOFQHQHQHOHQJMHQJMHOJOJMJOJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLKLILIJKLGNILILGLINELGLGNGLENELENELCNENCLCNCNCNANALANCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBL%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLFNFLDLHLFNHLHLFLJJHLHLJLJJJLJJJLLJJLLJLHLJLLNHLJNHNJLHPJNHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFRFPHRFPFRFPDRFRFRDRDRDRFRBTDRDRBTBTDRBTBT%40RBTBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40V%40R%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FTATAV%3FRAVARAVCRATCVCRATCTCRETCTCRERETCTGREPETERGRGRERGPGRGPIRGPGPIPGPIPINIPIPINKNINKNINKLINMLKLINKLMLKJMLKJMJKJMHMJMJKHMHMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFOFMDMDODODMBOBODMBO%40ODO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOEOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMGMGMIOIMIKIMIMKMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKOKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIOIOISIOGQIQIQGQGQISGQGSGQESGSESGSESESESEUEUCSESCUEUCSAUCUCSCWAUASCWASAW%3FSAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WWF5Vb-84TKOEI4bCvUnkqMM2ac=) Kemptville, ON #### What's nearby - Rideau River Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km - Baxter Conservation Area - 10 min drive - 8.7 km - Osgoode Village Community Centre - 10 min drive - 9.8 km - Rideau Glen Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km - Canadian Tire Centre - 36 min drive - 55.5 km #### Getting around - Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 25 min drive - Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Marlborough Pub & Eatery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Al’s Drive-In - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive - ‪Brewed Awakenings - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. located? > This family-friendly North Grenville houseboat is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rideau Canal and Veterans Commemorative Park. Gideon Adams Park and Pirate Cove Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rideau river Trevor was a great host and was accommodating ##### John T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience! Such a cool rental! Whenever we went out on the water we got a lot of inquiries about the boat. The host, Trevor and his son, were so amazing! So helpful, instructive, patient and nice. I highly recommend this rental. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b02b0a26-3da1-4e24-852d-3be337b3bc4a-1751647750100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Heather B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kym N. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Outdoor Space This property is in a lovely location with some marvellous outdoor options. It is close enough to Ottawa to be able to experience all the area has to offer yet far enough out to find peaceful relaxation if you prefer. The houseboat is such a unique experience. The host is very helpful and personable. ##### Kym N. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was as described in the ad so no suprises. The host had a personal emergency but still made sure that we had what we needed and took the time to show us how everything worked. Would definitely go again. The area is very scenic being right on the river. Worth it. ##### Chris Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda S. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place to stay The houseboat is a fun place to stay. Bedrooms are wall to wall bed with no room for luggage, but it IS a houseboat. One bed up in the loft so someone needs to climb the ladder. No air con but fans and open window cooled at night. Well equipped with dishes etc. Nice bedding. Could use some newer towels. Really clean. The host could not have been more accomodating. A pleasure to deal with. Would stay here again! ##### Linda S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantelle K. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reconnecting on the water The pictures don't do the property justice. When we arrived, we were so excited to stah on a house boat. The location was great easy to find. Its a great distance from town close drive but far enough away from the hustle and bussle. It is located near a road that the odd truck can be heard(we're from a big city so it didn't bother us and was quieter then we're use to) the water and scenery around was gorgeous, the first morning we woke up to a family of otters playing in the water my girls were in love. There was a paddleboard and kayak for our use which we used everyday. Trevor was very friendly and helpful during our stay and was very easy to get a hold of it we had any questions. We had amazing weather and enjoyed every part of our stay. Because it is near water(in water) there is lots of bugs so if your not a fan of bugs this is not for you, however with some big spray and access to inside we survived. It was great to get away from the hustle and bussle of the big city and connect with nature and hang out as a family with no distractions. Our girls had no wifi,tv,video games and not once did they complain they were bored. We had a great stay, great sleep and a great view. Next time we may try driving the boat. truck could be heardsomeone's h but we ##### Chantelle K. 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