Rideau River Cottage
Listing Details
Nestled in the trees is a very rare and secluded year round log home on the shores of the Rideau River. This convenient location is only a 5 minute drive to the main part of Kemptville and 30 minutes from Ottawa.
Winter activities include snowmobiling (trail is at the end of the driveway), snowshoeing trails, cross country skiing, and ice fishing.
Winter activities include snowmobiling (trail is at the end of the driveway), snowshoeing trails, cross country skiing, and ice fishing.
The space
- 2 full size Sofa beds
- 1 queen size air mattress
Summer activities include boating (long reach), swimming, hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, horseback riding, and ATV trails at your doorstep.
Winter activities include snowmobiling (trail is at the end of the driveway), snowshoeing trails, cross country skiing, and ice fishing.
Amenities include all the conveniences of home such as full kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer, flat screen smart TV's in every room, and unlimited high speed WiFi.
The house has 2 bedrooms, each with king size beds and smart TV's.
Inside you'll find bespoke details such as textured leather wallpaper, custom bathroom vanity made from an old whiskey barrel, a mix of antique and mid century modern furniture, and industrial style light fixtures. The spa like bathroom features a soaker tub and premium fixtures.
Amenities:
Outdoors:
- Hot tub/Spa (year round)
- Waterfront with Sandy Beach
- Dock for boat
- Canoe usage
- Kayak usage
- Firepit
- Fish cleaning station/outdoor sink
- Deck with dining table
- Dock with lounge chairs and seating
- Parking for 12 cars
Indoors:
- Gas burning wood stove fireplace
- Full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, dishwasher
- Home theatre with 65' smart TV and Harman Kardon 5.1 surround system
- Bathroom has large soaker tub
- Games included
Water is about 2 feet deep at the end of the dock and you are welcome to tie up your boat. I advise to check depths before docking as the water levels can fluctuate depending on the time of year
Winter:
A winter wonderland!
Curl up by the fireplace after enjoying a blissful soak in the hot tub/spa after a day of activities including:
- Skating on the river
- Over 22km of trails for:
- Snowshowing
- X-country skiing
- ATV and snowmobile trails at the end of the driveway!
Other things to note
- My snowmobile is kept in the shed and will be accessed from time to time with advanced notice.
Summer:
- Shoreline is a sandy beach with a very gradual water depth. At the end of the dock it's approximately 2' deep
- My boat is moored in the water at a separate dock or kept on the trailer in the driveway and may be accessed from time to time with advanced notice.
Dock removed sometime in October and installed sometime in May.
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