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Sunset on the Ottawa "Cottage"- shallow, silky sandy beach w/ 78-84 F warm water

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Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Pembroke, ON
  • Westmeath Provincial Park
    5 min drive
  • Muskrat Lake
    14 min drive
  • Festival Hall Centre for the Arts
    18 min drive
  • Pembroke, ON (YTA-Pembroke Area Municipal)
    30 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunset on the Ottawa "Cottage"- shallow, silky sandy beach w/ 78-84 F warm water

Welcome to soft sand, groomed beach, warm water (temp 27deg C or 81.6 deg F June 8/21) and spectacular sunsets on the mighty Ottawa River. Step out of the front door unto the shallow entry beach! We recommend water shoes for the odd clam. Our 4 season cottage has 4 bedrooms and 2 pullout couches. The bedding and pillows are provided. It has 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen with dishwasher, fireplace, high speed internet, TV, Netflix, Roku, DVD player, fire pit (we supply the wood), a large screened in porch covering 2 sides of the house, and a washer and dryer. Two kayaks, 2 standup paddle boards, 2 canoes, a windsurfer, HUGE floating mat, multiple flutter boards, and 2 boogie boards are also included. We are located 12 minutes from Food Basics, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Home Depot, Tim Hortons, LCBO, and The Beer Store.

There are plenty of things to do in "the valley". World class kayaking is just 10 minutes up the river! Go zip lining at Logos Land Resort or try whitewater rafting or kayaking. On a slower day visit the Bonnechere caves in Eganville. Trails for hiking, biking and ATVing are only minutes away from our cottage.

We are also open in the winter months. Manicured trails are close by to cross-country ski, snowshoe or skate. The OFSC and OFATV trails are only minutes away. The ATV/snowmobile bridge to Quebec is 10 minutes away. We have plenty of room to park your snowmobile/ATV trailers and ride the trails.

We have everything you need for an amazing holiday!
Feel free to contact us for more information.
Renting Saturday to Saturday (summer) check in at 4:00pm check out 10:00am
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Westmeath Provincial Park. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Westmeath Provincial Park and 14 minutes from Muskrat Lake
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Whitewater Region cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Kevin & Laurie Bowman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: This maybe an option additional cleaning charge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Fantastic beach for young families

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Amazing Sunsets
Amazing sunsets, great beach, quiet location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Very convenient location for whitewater kayaking on the Ottawa. Easy check-in, and hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine m., Toronto,Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semaine de Nathalie et Paul
Nous avons aimé l'endroit, la plage et l'accès à la rivière des Outaouais.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024