Sunset on the Ottawa "Cottage"- shallow, silky sandy beach w/ 78-84 F warm water Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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Amazing sunsets, great beach, quiet location

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Stephanie S.

Aug 15, 2023

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Very convenient location for whitewater kayaking on the Ottawa. Easy check-in, and hosts are very responsive.

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Paul C.

Aug 28, 2024

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Semaine de Nathalie et Paul

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10/10 Excellent

katherine m., Toronto,Ontario

Sep 3, 2022

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

Beautiful Sunsets

The kids and our dogs loved playing in the warm shallow water. Also loved going rafting nearby and that the town was close by…all in all a great family getaway.

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8/10 Good

Kristi T.

Aug 21, 2022

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

Well-appointed family cottage

We stayed for two weeks at this comfortable and well-stocked cottage. Kevin and Laurie were great hosts who provided support and information while giving us privacy and respect. The cottage is located in a row of other vacation homes - the beach is shared. Usually everyone was respectful, but there were instances of loud "dune buggies" racing up and down the full length of the beach. Otherwise it is was a peaceful and pleasant experience.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Launi M.

Jul 25, 2022

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

Very spacious house and ideal location we the waterfront access and gorgeous sunsets to view !

We had a fabulous vacation with the family and the dog ! The house was perfect with lots of room for all 7 of us . The water was warm and perfect for the kids with beautiful sunsets!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta E.

Jan 3, 2022

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Nice New Year 2022

I loved the quiet and peaceful location with the iced river shore where we walked and played with my dog. He loved the place I can tell for his smile. The sunset and fires were a nice warm hug for this challenges times where being around with your family and nature gave us exactly what we needed...

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

C W.

Oct 11, 2021

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

Wonderful weekend vacation

We stayed for 3 nights in October. Communicating with our host was easy and we had prompt responses both before we left and during our stay. The cottage was very clean with many bedrooms for privacy and relaxation. Open concept living room and kitchen was perfect for our two families to cook and be together. The cottage is well equipped with kitchen supplies. The screened in porch was lovely at night for playing board games, and we had dinner on the porch one night. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and going for walks. Plenty of couches, chairs and places to read, unwind and relax. Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

ira g.

Sep 7, 2021

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

Mostly as advertised

Note upstairs bathroom is sink and toilet, and downstairs bathroom is shower, sink and toilet. But privacy in shower and toilet is only via curtain from a passageway from L.R. to the downstairs bedrooms. A door would be much more appropriate.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Aug 21, 2021

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

Gorgeous summer sunsets

The cottage was a great set up for two families. The kitchen was very well stocked and we enjoyed BBQing. The hosts had a giant floating water mat that provided hours of fun. The water was the perfect depth for our youngest. Our oldest was wishing for deeper swimming water, but enjoyed the swimming mat a lot. I loved kayaking on the still water in the sunset. Having Pembroke nearby is very handy. We had a super time and a much needed gateway!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea D.

Aug 17, 2021

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

The Cottage Experience

Kevin and Laurie are new owners and amazing hosts of this property. They continue to update and upgrade this cottage which has lots of potential. We found that it had all of the comforts we needed, including excellent wifi for the teenagers! The beach is sandy, wide and shallow, water shoes are a must but the water is as warm as described. The kids loved the lilypad, kayak and SUP. The cottage also has a large fire pit which was perfect for family gatherings. The sunsets are beautiful and the stargazing is fantastic. Overall, we really enjoyed our week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Aug 9, 2021

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

Great family getaway!

Our family of 5 (kids are 8, 10 and 15) had a great time at this cottage. Laurie and Kevin were perfect hosts - very quick to respond and react to all of our questions. The cottage has lots of space with a huge sectional coach in the living room that fit the whole family. The internet was very reliable which allowed for a few relaxing movie nights after a gorgeous sunset and a campfire. It was also very well stocked with kitchen tools, board games, puzzles and fire wood. The quiet, calm water is very shallow but perfect for water toys - paddle boards, kayaks, floating water mat, canoe...all tons of fun (we brought some toys and used what was supplied by the hosts). The space between the cottage and the waterfront was not really a 'beach' during our visit. It could have been from the unusually wet season but this area was more mud than beach. It didn't bother us, we just anchored the water mat to a buoy and used it as a floating dock with the water toys. It would not be ideal for families with toddlers but for those with kids who are past the sand castle stage it was great. Water shoes are strongly recommended due to clam shells. We were able to do many off site activities - Hugli's Blueberry Ranch, outdoor movie night in Pembroke, Bonnechere caves, Petawawa (all 15 to 40 minutes away) and Ottawa (1.5 hrs). Overall a great property and a wonderful family vacation. Thanks Laurie and Kevin!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea B.

Jul 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful place

Nice place, plenty of room, and some nice extras (games, water toys). The screened in porch is great. The owners are close by and helpful. We left after just a few days as our son was quite injured stepping on a mussel. Needed stitches, on crutches. It’s a long walk to get to where it’s deep enough to swim, and there are sharp mussels. If we had worn water shoes, it would’ve been a better holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tegan L.

Apr 12, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

Overall great stay! Laurie and Kevin are great hosts and have added a few extra touches to make sure the kids feel special and have a great time (books, games, lifejackets, etc...). Neighbours are friendly. Property is old but new to Laurie and Kevin and still requires a lot of work but they seem dedicated to getting it up to a higher standard. We were their first guests since purchasing the property. NOT recommended for those with pet allergies, particularly cats but otherwise cozy, comfortable and has all the basics for a great family getaway. Highlights of the trip: goose migration (quite literally hundreds/if not thousands of geese coming and going), day trip to Barron Canyon in Algonquin Park and playing in the mud! April was a great time to visit no bugs, bonfires and close enough to Pembroke for anything you may have missed. Great screened in porch. Thank you for letting us stay and get a change of scenery! : )

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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