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Just a fishing cabin in the woods...

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Down the dock, there's plenty of room! Just let us know; we'll save you a spot!
Down by the dock there'll be a canoe for you...
Front view of Moorehaven...room to offload the week or weekend's supplies!
Cozy living area opens onto the back, front or side deck.
Master bedroom with queen bed, opening to back deck...

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Big Rideau Lake
  • Place, Portland Bay Conservation Area
  • Place, Portland Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a waterfront property.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Twp laws allow bonfires only between dusk and dawn.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rideau Lakes

Located in Rideau Lakes, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre and Westport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Portland, ON

What's nearby

  • Big Rideau Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portland Bay Conservation Area - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Portland Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Rideau Canal - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Westport Sand Lake Beach - 26 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Forfar Dairy Limited - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Portland Family Restaurant and Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Portside Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot in the woods. If you want a 5 star chalet this isnt it. What it is is clean, comfortable, well equipped cottage with a wonderful, resopnsive and friendly host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melody m.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jennifer C.

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

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

Marie F.

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

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

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I really enjoyed this little fishing cabin in the woods. It was just what we needed. There are beautiful trees and the fireflies put on an amazing lightshow for us every single evening for the entire week that we stayed there. We had everything we needed and all that is described in the listing.Liz and Robbie were very pleasant to meet and speak with and told us a quite a bit about the town. I would love to go and stay there again. Sue & Dan
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

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

kenneth b.

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

Beautiful place

Was nice, but the weather was not, and sorry the table cloth got a burn hole in it, I will pay for it, thank you I would go back but in nice weather..ken
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelke D.

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

Swiming

Should include infos about the beach around the corner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Millbrook ont Canada

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

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

Joanne W.

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

Relaxing getaway

We were so very impressed by everything, from the cleanliness of the cottage, to its location! It was so peaceful and we loved the choices of seating, as we had different views depending on where we positioned the chairs. (Water, deck, backyard). We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

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

Andrew T.

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

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

Jennifer B., Ottawa

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

Beautiful little cottage!

We has a lovely time at this cottage. We had one day of warm weather (end of October) then it got cold. The 2 bedrooms had baseboard heaters so we were very cozy. Lots of wool blankets and quilts to keep us warm. In the living room was a wood stove that kept us toasty for 2 days! DVD player was great. We brought plenty of movies. The location is charming, the trees are HUGE and there were millions of gold leaves carpeting the ground as far as the eye can see. The host were very accommodating. There was every amenity we could think of. We has a wonderful rest and recharged the batteries. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a sweet little cottage, it's all you need. Liz went out of her way to ensure it was clean and provided all of the essentials. The kitchen is fully equipped. Centrally located to so many fun things to do. The fishing was great, Pike, Bass & perch. We walked the Cataraqui trail near Chaffey's Lock, We visited Foley Mountain Conservation area and hiked to Spy Rock to get an amazing view. The trails are amazing. What a beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week away from home in this bright, cozy and clean cabin supplied with everything we needed. A yellow canoe was available to explore the nooks and crannies along the shoreline of Big Rideau Lake and the resident critters - feathered, furry and aquatic A peaceful and fun stay. Villages and towns close by to explore. We will return! Thank you, Liz and Jane. Karen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARGARET M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The weather was very hot - we had fan running in every room, sheet on the windows and the fish were not bitting
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was perfect. The host is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peggy m.

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

Quaint private cottage

Simple, clean and fully equipped cottage perfect for bass opening weekend on the Big Rideau. Tighter squeeze for our 19ft Nitro and Denali to turn around so best for smaller boats if you are bringing your own . Fans are great but no AC, just to know in case someone absolutely needs it. We would highly recommend for a couples get away .
Delicious gluten free celiac safe at the Galley in Portland a few min away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharmin b.

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

Great experience

This is our 3rd time and the cabin and it was wonderful as ever! Would highly recommend for people looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew Y.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly imperfect

Nice spot to spend some time to charge batteries
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

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

Very nice cabin

Quiet cabin by the lake. Everything you need is present in the cabin! Clean beds, pots and pans,more than enough towels, games, wood for the fireplace, a big frisse etc etc. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Christine J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

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