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Just a fishing cabin in the woods...

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Property grounds
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Just a fishing cabin in the woods...

But it is on a quiet point on beautiful Big Rideau Lake, part of the historic Rideau Canal system, where the fishing runs 24/7! Insulated, cozy, lots of space for kids to play. Dock space for one boat, and a canoe included. This is a paddler's paradise, and a true nature-lover's getaway. Two bedrooms, bathroom with tub. On a quiet cottage road 5 minutes to Portland, and just an hour's drive to Kingston or Ottawa. Pet friendly.

Property manager

Elizabeth Moore

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This is a waterfront property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Portland, ON

What's nearby

  • Big Rideau Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portland Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rideau Canal - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Upper Rideau Lake - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Murphys Point Provincial Park - 40 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forfar Dairy Ltd - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Galley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chip Wagon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Station Cafe Portland - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Recess Café - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a fishing cabin in the woods... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Just a fishing cabin in the woods...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a fishing cabin in the woods...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just a fishing cabin in the woods... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Big Rideau Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Portland Bay Conservation Area and Rideau Lakes Public Library - Portland Branch. Portland Beach and Bayview Yacht Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Just a fishing cabin in the woods... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew Y.

End of season fishing trip
This small cabin has your basic necessities and was just fine for my father and I on our last fishing trip of the year. I booked this location due to having a boat dock where I could keep my boat in the water. Unfortunately, late in the year they lower the water levels on the lake and our boat dock was not accessible due to the low water levels. Pretty much mud at dock with only 6" of water at the end where owners pontoon boat was docked. Any other type of fishing boat, including mine would not be able to use. Fortunately, having friends that live on the lake I was able to dock my boat elsewhere to leave in the water. On another note, the access to this cabin is on a private road with very tight lane. I do not think I would have been able to pull my full size truck with boat trailer to cabin and get turned around or trailer unhooked to park so be prepared to leave your boat trailer elsewhere if you intend to bring a boat with you. Overall, we had a very nice time staying at this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mihaela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly imperfect
Nice spot to spend some time to charge batteries
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Top Notch!
It was a lovely week. Very warm weather, especially for mid September, but the fans provided were perfect! We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful by the water
It was so nice to hear the loons at night. Cottage was very comfy and close to store as needed - we all had a very restful time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melody m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cabin!
Our family had a wonderful vacation. The cabin has everything you need and was very cozy. Also great fishing on the lake and lots of places to visit nearby will be back again. Thanks Liz and Jane for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine J., Ottawa, ON, Canada

Basic tiny cottage with typical cottage quirks
Great communication with the owners who were very responsive when the front door lock didn't work and who provided us with a functioning BBQ and helped us fix some TV service issues.Lovely people. The cottage is basic, with typical cottage quirks. No shower, ( a tub with handheld shower wand)and no swimming at the cottage. The mattresses were typical for cottages - one too firm and the other too soft. Bedrooms are small and hot.Fabulous quilts adorned the beds though. Lots of pots and pans. Great sharp knives.. Beware the oven runs 100 degrees hotter than what it's set at - I didn't see that note until the last day! The place would benefit from a good scrub - but it's a cottage ! The owners park their cars on the lot as they come and go to their personal cottage on a nearby island.. not at all an issue - they let us know by text when they planned to be on the property. We were there during a hot spell and the two bedroom fans ( also both a bit grimy) couldn't keep up. It was quite buggy outside, being surrounded by trees and a wetlands area out front - the owners did have some citronella candles and coils for us to use. Bring bug spray! There is a screened-in tent, but the bugs have managed to get in there, so we really didn't use it. We tried fishing off the dock,and took the canoe out for a paddle. The neighbours are lovely. All in all, it was too long in a small hot cabin for us. I think that a shorter stay in cooler weather would have been great..
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful and extremely well-appointed
This is an outstanding cottage rental. A beautiful property that has everything one might want (and many things I did not know I needed but really appreciated). The owners were super quick to respond and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fishing Cottage
We had a great time staying at this cozy fishing cottage, the kids both caught fish for the first time, some of which were big enough to fry over the outdoor fire and eat! Great spot for kids to fish off the dock, the fish were very active. There was plenty of firewood and the house was well stocked with pots and pans etc. There are loons, turtles, otters and other friendly creatures, a real nature spot. Highly recommend for the serenity and a very comfortable cottage. We will absolutely consider staying here again. While swimming isn't on the cards off the dock because of the nature of those wetlands, there is a great little swimming beach in town a few minutes drive from the cottage, a great plus which the kids enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our time at the cabin
We enjoyed our 4 days there . We were able to catch edible size fish off the dock and just to sit and watch all the wildlife happening was great . Cooked over a open firepit all week . Great experience we had thank you for letting us enjoy your cabin in the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Getaway
Great little cabin to escape to for the weekend. Enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed plus a cozy wood stove for the chilly spring nights. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharmin b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
This was our second stay at the cabin and it was absolutely wonderful. Jane and Liz were amazing and were always quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
It was my sister and I that stayed at the cottage for a week at the end of September. The cottage was small and cozy, which is what we like. We had a beautiful week of great weather and we loved the fact that the cottage was on a wetland. We like to swim if we can, but we enjoyed the water fowl very much. Geese and ducks and even herons. It was a very pretty spot. We arrived a little early and the owner was still there and it was very nice to meet her. A great stay all around. Judy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first experience of renting a cottage. An awesome experience and has certainly set the bar high for any other future choices! The kitchen was a huge surprise to make some great meals. Such a warm and inviting property. Great memories for sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
What a cosy, comfortable place! We enjoyed the lake, the cottage, and the surrounding area to explore. The cottage is a real "home away from home". Details in the cottage give the impression of someone taking the time and thought to make you feel 'at home'. Thank you for a wonderful place! We hope to be back! Thank you Liz and Jane!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Successful Retreat
This was our third year visiting this lovely cabin with all the needed modern necessities. Always clean and welcoming, our get away was peaceful, and hassle free. Loved having a canoe to use and a well stocked kitchen for the best meals. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet relaxing little spot
We loved our stay! The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed for our trip away. Morning visits from the hummingbirds and the evening visits from the bats were really cool to see. If you're planning on doing any real fishing you’ll want to bring your own boat however, although my 3yr old daughter did reel in her first fish! Ask about the shared swimming spot too. I found that info out from the neighbor but not until our last night. Great spot to get away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!!
We loved it all
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelke D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swiming
Should include infos about the beach around the corner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of June
Great fishing when the weather was OK and the location is perfect to do so
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Get Away
Very cute cottage with everything there that you would need. Lovely quiet area and peaceful. Owner so very nice and accommodating. Would go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Anniversary Vacation
This quaint property on Rideau Lake was the perfect choice for our 20 year anniversary getaway. My husband is an avid fisherman and the lake was more than accomodating. It's not a swimming area but there are close beaches for a dip in the water. Friendly locals, fun close shopping, great Poutine - a memorable stay, made even better by the hosts who gifted us with wine and cheese at our arrival. Excellent value with the private yard, deck, and lake access. And our lab was welcome too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods
Cabin in the woods is how it’s written and that’s exactly how it was. All the privacy you could ask for
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Millbrook ont Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Tammy M .
This is the second time I stayed at Moorehaven.Its a beautiful spot right on the water.The cabin is very well equipped and is private.Its a simple little slice of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a fishing cabin in the woods…
A wonderful place to go away to for some much needed R&R. Beautiful little waterfront cottage with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharmin b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
This adorable cabin was in a beautiful spot surrounded by nature and quite. It had everything we needed. Elizabeth and Jane were very welcoming and responsive. We will definitely come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023