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Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)

Family-friendly cottage in Trent Hills

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Escape to a private haven with incredible views, sprawling decks and ample patio space. Spacious rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, provide comfort for the whole family while wifi, video games and board games offer endless entertainment options.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Incredible views, lots of patio space! 3 spacious rooms, 2 queen beds, 1 bunk bed, and 2 full bathrooms make your stay comfortable, relaxing and fun. 5 minutes to town for all your needs. Lots of room inside and outside for your mini vacation. Sprawling decks, bbq, pedal boat, dock, wifi, video games, board games and much more! Private and cozy and all new furnishings and appliances!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please separate bottles, cans from cardboard and garbage. There are separate bins for recycling and garbage, please bag all recycling and garbage

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 Registration Number 53498345345HL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
ON, Hastings

What's nearby

  • Westben Festival Theatre - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Rice Lake - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Toonie Monument - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Ferris Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bridgewater Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) 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 Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) located?

Located in Trent Hills, this family-friendly cottage is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Rice Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Crowe Bridge Park and Ferris Provincial Park. Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake (Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a weekend away

Stayed for the May long weekend, great stay, cottgae was in a great location, clean and a nice place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and cottage was perfect. The only thing we would recommend adding is a longer / wider deck or add sand to the beachfront to make it a walk out. Other than that everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Overall no concerns were had with the stay! It was a great family weekend. The lake was great, you can fish right off of the dock, the beds were comfy, lots of variety for kitchen utensils/appliances. It was clean and the check in process was smooth. The only downfall were the stairs there’s about 25 stairs that go down to the lake & about 20 stairs to get to the cottage from the car so be prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carmelo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Nice place to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jingyu h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

clean, good location

we had a good time,fishing, hiking nearby. enjoy the quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yousef S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really fun

Was a nice place to chill with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very responsive!

The host was very responsive and quick to answer questions. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Property is in a beautiful area, owners are extemely helpful and prompt to answer questions the lake is beautiful once you swim out a little. Overall an amazing experience and i highly recommend. Will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trent river stay

We had a very good time. The property is very nice and clean. Roger was very supportive. Definitely will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lot of stairs but worth the view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Get Away

We enjoyed our stay here! Loved that there were some kayaks and a paddle boat that we could use. Great view of the river - and really nice to have the picnic table down by the dock to enjoy meals. Water was a bit weedy, but that didn't stop us for going in for a dip! I would happily recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage, Beautiful Views

Clean cottage, spacious main room. Having two bathrooms is great for a big group. Nice dock with fire pit and sunset views across the water. Ten minute drive from Hastings. We had a great weekend! Clarifications: "kayaks" are for children (100lb limit), "boat" is a two-person pedalboat, "bikes" are for small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake. The cottage was very clean, quiet, and comfortable and most inviting. The newly installed air conditioning system and security alarms were a real plus as was the new BBQ grill. The kitchen appliances were excellent. The fire pit by the lake shore most inviting. The two bathrooms and three bedrooms were very good. Indeed, it is an excellent getaway. Our 12-year old grandson loved the paddle boat.The owners were really cooperative with us and responsible and are really trying to make this a fine place to stay.However, there are some drawbacks. The many flights of stairs and slightly slanted floors posed a challenge, especially for aging parents. The lack of bedroom dressers and getting the hot water to work for the kitchen sink were drawbacks. Adding new laundry facilities and towels would be a real plus, especially for those like us who will stay for a week's time. There also is no sandy beach for little children. In many ways it is more conducive for fishing than swimming, more for the middle aged than for older folks and those with very young children. Nor did it come cheap - a bit overpriced. VRBO should make it more clear upfront whether costs are in Canadian or, as it was in this case, in American dollars.Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful spot close to Toronto

We had a lovely time at this cottage. It was very clean, all the kitchen things you need are provided, and it's right on the lake. The decks and dock were great spots to spend a weekend, and the bbq came in handy. It's close to a town too if you forget anything. Some downsides to note: There was a large tv, but unfortunately the wifi didn't really work, so keep that in mind if that's an important part of your stay. There's a hottub in the listing but there isn't one at the cottage. I also checked if towels were provided, but when the 6 of us arrived there were only 2. I messaged the host days ago but still haven't heard back...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was spacious, cozy for a family of any size, suitable for pre-teens to the retired. A lovely view and accessibility to the lake a nature lover's dream. No one wanted to leave; much fun to have a campfire near the water and hear nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ABE H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025