Sun on the Brow Cottages - Sun Set Cottage - Rideau Lakes

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Elgin, ON

Rideau Canal1 min walk
Indian Lake17 min walk
Rideau Canal18 min drive
Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Sleeping Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sun on the Brow Cottages - Sun Set Cottage

Welcome to “Sun on the Brow”. Situated on the border of two of Ontario’s great cottage regions South Frontenac and Rideau Lakes. Opinicon Lake is part of a series of lakes navigated by water travellers of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rideau River/Canal System since the late eighteen hundreds. Davis Lock to the south draining into Sand lake and beyond towards Kingston, and northerly through Chaffey’s Lock into Clear Lake and towards Ottawa. “Sun on the Brow” is a beautiful setting of four cottages on a property total of 11.25 acres with over 750 feet of lakefront. The Cottages are set on a point of approximately 1.5 acres.

“Sunset Cottage” is a charming summer cottage. Newly renovated 2023. The Cottage has the best of both options. It has a big wrap around deck, with views of Bay Side of the property. A quiet place to watch the wildlife in the Bay. Your choice of a Hammock for two or two Muskoka chairs. Sun Set Cottage also comes with a Dock on Opinicon Lake. Either option is yours to enjoy. The cottage has A/C, Wifi, and Netflix. This cottage has two bedrooms, and a Sleeping Loft nestled into the original beams of the Cottage. The Prinamary bedroom has a Queen bed. The Second bedroom has two single beds. The Loft has a Single bed. Fresh linens are provided and the beds are made (after all, who wants to start a vacation making beds?). Sunset Co,ttage has a fully equipped clean and bright kitchen with a fridge, stove, microwave, and Coffeemaker (*coffee included*). The main room has a dining area and a cozy seating area to relax or watch the big screen.
Landscaped recently, the cottage now has a viewing area overlooking the bay, a hammock for relaxing, a BBQ as well as a Fire Pit with seating.

The cottage has its own dock on the Lake side of the property with Muskoka chairs for relaxing the day away.
We also have a Kayak Shack where you will find 7 Kayaks, 2 Paddle boards, a Paddle boat and a Canoe for the guests to enjoy (adult life jackets supplied).

‘Sun on the Brow’ also has a shared Boathouse retreat. This 900-square-foot common room has a pool table, table soccer, air hockey, games, puzzles, and books with a panoramic view over Lake Opinicon for those who want to curl up or get together and take in great views and family fun. The boathouse is great for rainy days, chilly nights, and storm watching.

Opinicon is a peaceful lake but amenities are all close by. Less than 5 minutes away is Chaffey’s lock. Here you will find 2 marinas, Brown’s and Franklin’s. Browns has a small general store and an LCBO/Beer store outlet.
The historic ‘Opinicon Inn’ is the main attraction in Chaffey’s Lock. Three restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining, an ice cream shop and 10 acres of beautiful grounds are the framework of this recently refurbished and renovated charming Inn**
For hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, the ‘Catarqui Trail’ passes through Chaffey’s on the north side of Opinicon Lake. For more experienced hikers Foley Mountain in Westport offers a variety of trails with a range of difficulties.
Numerous golf courses are within 20 minutes to get your swing on!
Shopping and strolling in the lovely waterfront villages of Newboro and Westport are also less than 30 minutes away with stores and restaurants and even a wonderful winery that serves delicious wood-fired pizza!

There is plenty of room for your boat at ‘Sun on the Brow’ (If you have one- boat launching is available at both marinas in Chaffey’s lock). We also have 3 small fishing boats for rent (boat and fishing license required). The water is crystal clear and warm as Opinicon is not a very deep lake. Water shoes are recommended as the lake bottom is not sand, and is true to the Rideau Lakes reputation of being weedy.

It is our sincere hope that you will fall in love with this little piece of heaven as we have and that cottaging at ‘Sun on the Brow’ will leave you with a lasting experience that you will want to repeat year after year.

Sincerely
Your Hosts
Bill and Kim
For more pictures and our story, follow us on Instagram @sunonthebrowcottages
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Property manager

Kimberly Watling

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

1 dog only. Thanks

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All children under the age of 12 must have a properly fitted Life Jacket. Children are not to be left unattended at the water’s edge.

If you are bringing a dog, please clean up after it. We don’t encourage dogs on the furniture or beds.

For the comfort of other guests we ask that the Boathouse/ Games Room is not used between the hours 12am and 6am

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rideau Lakes

Located in Rideau Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Foley Mountain Conservation Area and Charleston Lake Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elgin, ON

What's nearby

Rideau Canal - 1 min walk
Indian Lake - 17 min walk
Kilborn's on the Rideau - 17 min drive
Rideau Canal - 18 min drive
Westport Sand Lake Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

Gananoque Station - 40 min drive
Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

Stage Coach Inn - 17 min drive
Kenney's Hotel&Restaurant - 23 min drive
Stage Coach Inn - 17 min drive
Kelly R J - 17 min drive
Nana B's Bakery - 14 min drive

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

7 Sept 2023

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

Amazing lake, wildlife and property

My husband, young adult son, teen daughter, dog and I all enjoyed our 4 night stay tremendously. The activities in the boathouse were well used by us all and we loved sitting on the dock, kayaking as well as observing and hearing the wildlife. My son saw otters playing in front of the dock and while kayaking we saw loons up close. We heard coyotes in the distance a couple of nights which was amazing. The sunset cottage is quaint and comfortable. It is as described and newly renovated. Kim and Bill were always responsive and friendly with any questions we had. We enjoyed the welcome gifts of a little bottle of syrup, soap, and s’mores kit. My daughter claimed the loft area as her own and loved it. The master bedroom has a sliding door onto the back of the wrap around deck where we enjoyed relaxing and having coffee or snacks. We found the A/C unit very handy and effective the one day we used it. We chose this cottage partly because of the amenities such as the kayaks and boathouse activities. We were more than pleasantly surprised by the beauty of Lake Opinicon and the surrounding area. At Chaffey’s locks, a quick easy drive down the road, we enjoyed ice cream, pizza and sunset viewing of a bald eagle fishing and a blue heron taking off. The drive to Chaffey’s locks never disappointed as we usually saw a few deer grazing. Newboro and Westport are an easy drive away if you want to browse the shops.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

3 Sept 2023

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

Excellent spot for peace and tranquility

The Sunset on the Brow Cottage and stay was fantastic! We both have stressful jobs and needed some peace and quiet to just relax! This is the perfect location! My husband loved the fishing and canoeing, my 14 yr old loved the paddle board and my rest and relaxation was achieved just by sitting on the dock reading. Cottage was extremely clean and updated ! The hosts were very accommodating and friendly! Highly recommend this location and hosts ! You won’t be disappointed!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine D.

21 Aug 2023

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

Back again!

This was the second time we’ve stayed at sun on the brow cottages. The cottage was lovely before but now has a new kitchen and deck. We had a great week, out on the water everyday in the kayaks and on the paddle boards. The kids love the boathouse, the dog loves the field, it’s win win! Kim and Bill are great hosts. Can’t wait till we go back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

14 Aug 2023

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

Fabulous!

Everything one might want for the kind of serenity one hopes for at a lake. So many wonderful memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W., Binbrook

11 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Stay

Sunset Cottage is a quiet sanctuary with peaceful views of the bay. It has everything you could possibly need in addition to an expansive deck and private fire pit. Kim and Bill are exceptional hosts. Our family will definitely be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Watling

Bill and I purchased the property in September of 2020. We live here and have been renovating and adding our own touch. We share the space with our two dogs. “Lola” our 13 year old Golden Retriever who enjoys cuddles and long naps anywhere, and Rideau our Black Lab who’s 2 and has no idea how charmed his life is.

Why they chose this property

Bill and I fell in love with “Sun on the Brow” the moment we drove onto the long driveway. The peaceful setting and Lake Opinicon is beautiful year round.
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What makes this property unique

Opinicon Lake is on the Rideau Canal system. Both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Site of Canada.
It connects Ottawa to the St. Lawrence River near Kingston ON. The Rideau is 202 kilometres long. It is one of the oldest continuously operated canals in North America. Out of the 47 Locks on the canal 24 are still hand operated. Lock 37 “Chaffey’s Lock” is one of theses.