Title: Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39945139&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! Cottage in St. Clair with free breakfast ## Photo gallery for Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! ![Exterior - Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! (Wilkesport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39945200/39945139/a82cb553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! (Wilkesport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39945200/39945139/2085dcc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! (Wilkesport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39945200/39945139/d28cede1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! (Wilkesport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39945200/39945139/972f1743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! (Wilkesport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39950000/39945200/39945139/b5eb20d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene riverside retreat in Southwestern Ontario. Surrounded by mature trees and overlooking the Sydenham River, this cozy guest apartment offers a comfortable living room, small kitchen, and private entrance. Enjoy outdoor activities like canoeing or kayaking on the river or explore nearby parks and conservation areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - 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. ### Private River - Great for canoeing and kayaking! This place is on 2 acres with 300' of river frontage. A great spot for people who like the outdoors. The Sydenham River in Southwestern Ontario is the only major watershed which lies completely in the Carolinian Life Zone and is relatively undisturbed by development. You can find rare and endangered species here. Excellent river to canoe/kayak, boat, hike etc. Numerous Parks and St Clair conservation's areas. Canoe & boat rentals rentals are available in this area.This is a older that is has been recently painted and renovated. The house was to big for me and one child, so I made a self contained guest apartment with its own small kitchen and living room. Upstairs has a large Master Bedroom with a really comfortable King size bed and the bathroom. This room connects through a door to 2 other bedrooms with 2 beds that are on top the original part of the house. Its ideal for out of town worker(s), families and groups that don't mind that the other 2 bedrooms are connected by a door. There is a comfortable pull out couch downstairs. The place can sleep up 6 to 8\. Plus there is a air bed (2). I also have a old Jayco 30'camper with a/c 4 to 6 more on a short term stay with advance notice to get it ready. Bathroom is upstairs, it is a 3 pc w/ no shower but there is a shower available in the other unit that can be used with advance notice. Linens and towels are provided. Just about everything you need is here and then some, but if you are particular feel free to bring your own. You will find it CLEAN and it is a 4 seasons. The guest apartment has a separate entrance. I do include a breakfast that will be in the fridge. Anything that is in there or on shelves you are welcome to. It is very private and overlooks the the river and the nice yard with mature trees. There is a fire pit and BBQ. Large open areas for yard games, horse shoes, volley ball, access to the River on snowmobile or boat. A great place to plan your vacation. It is a great spot for Fishing - Boating/canoe/kayaking - Bird watching - trails - Parks - Conservation areas. Community park with, splash pad, baseball,basket ball, covered area., A big hall can be rented for a wedding or birthday or just passing through. The ferry to the USA is only 15 min away. Located in a small village - Wilkesport, Ontario. free parking. The River. The Sydenham supports an incredible variety of aquatic life. At least 82 species of fish and 34 species of freshwater mussels have been found here, making it one of the most species-rich watersheds in all of Canada. Several species in the Sydenham River are found nowhere else in Canada, and some remain at only a few locations globally. Some mussels and reptiles which live in and around the Sydenham River are nationally and provincially Species at Risk. The river in Kent County, Lambton County and Middlesex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, flowing southwest from its source west of London, Ontario and emptying into Lake Saint Clair. The length of the river is 165 kilometres (103 mi) and it drains a watershed of approximately 2,700 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi). The river flows through the towns of Strathroy and Wallaceburg. It was named after Lord Sydenham, governor of Canada from 1839 to 1841. Unusual concretions, composed of calcite, can be found near this river. These are known as "kettles" because they resemble the bottom of a large kettle. The river is a 60 - 100 feet wide on average if you go further north it turns into Bear creek and black creek. It is very scenic private, peaceful and quiet. It is a Duplex 4 season cottages . ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Refrigerator ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18787300/18787201/2787d325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private river in the back yard Wilkesport - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=18787201&PinnedHotelID=18787201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/910200/910103/b1d45328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Sarnia ON Sarnia - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.6 Good 1,002 reviews CA $81 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - Feb 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=910103&PinnedHotelID=910103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22460000/22454300/22454202/b5ac373b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Sarnia Sarnia - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 5.8 340 reviews CA $81 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Jan 30 - Jan 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=22454202&PinnedHotelID=22454202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Kayaking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6510000/6509900/6509845/2e6317cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Sarnia Harbourfront Sarnia - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 1,216 reviews CA $93 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=6509845&PinnedHotelID=6509845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13210000/13205800/13205780/e32f80a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn by Hilton Sarnia/Point Edward Sarnia - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews CA $114 CA $134 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - Feb 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=13205780&PinnedHotelID=13205780&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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Private River - Awesome to Canoe & Kayak !! Cottage Private River - Awesome to Canoe & Kayak !! St. Clair Private River - Awesome to Canoe & Kayak !! Cottage St. Clair ## About the area St. Clair is home to this cottage. Wallaceburg & District Museum and Uncle Tom's Cabin are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baldoon Golf Club and Galaxy Cinemas Sarnia. Stones 'N Bones Museum and Ira Township Park are also worth visiting. 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