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.
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5.45.4 out of 10
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
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)
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
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 neighborhood
Located in Merrickville-Wolford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Heritage House Museum and Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge 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. Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario and Saunders Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Merrickville-Wolford travel guide
Is Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Rideau Canal and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Judith Moore Gallery. Heritage House Museum and Rideau Canal Visitor Information Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Cozy Riverfront Cottage by Rideau River Reviews
Reviews
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Very cold, no heat. Everything was beautiful but should not be listed for any type of cold weather. The space heaters provided were insufficient and the lack of heat detracted from the overall property experience.
Tim G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Henry I.
Aug 4, 2023
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
A Disappointment
Poorly maintained. Had trouble u nlocking & opening front door upon arrival. Neighbour helped. Doors do not fit properly. Decking, sidings peeling & holes. Ants in kitchen.
Cover on BBQ does not fit properly. Could not do any fishing due to weeds but told i could. Picture in listing disheaving. Pool table shown but no cues or balls. Chairs very uncomfortable. Linens old & smelled. Wife had to wash them all. The humidifier was on & started to leak so i had to fix by hand as no tools.No instructions on TV, etc. Merrickville & area is very nice so we visited/ site seeing. lot. We were glad to get home.
Henry I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Dawn F.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great Potential; Unfortunately Disappointing Experience.
The following summarizes our stay, but we have attached as a "photo" a more complete review detailing our concerns. The cottage has great potential—spacious layout, comfortable beds, lovely views, and a convenient location near Merrickville—but our stay was disappointing due to poor communication and several maintenance issues. Before posting this review, we reached out to the host with our concerns and requested a partial refund, noting we would share their response if they acknowledged the issues. Unfortunately, we received no reply, which reflects the communication challenges we experienced from the start.Check-in was delayed; we arrived two hours after the scheduled time, but the cottage was still being cleaned and the lawn mowed. Key amenities were either missing or non-functional: no working oven, fridge/freezer issues, patio doors without screens, and a back toilet that required manual adjustments after each flush. Basic supplies like toilet paper weren’t stocked, and the outdoor furniture lacked cushions, making it unusable until we improvised.While Dorothy and Syd did a great job with cleaning and property care, we expected a higher level of maintenance and service for the price paid. With better communication and attention to detail, this could be a wonderful rental, but as it stands, we cannot recommend it.