Original Newboro Lockmaster Home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rideau lakes, ON

Kilborn's on the Rideau10 min walk
Rideau Canal18 min walk
Big Rideau Lake10 min drive
Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Come Visit the heart of the Rideau and stay in the original Newboro LockMasters house built in 1863. This home has been moved from its original location on the historic Rideau Canal at Newboro Locks, to it's new home minutes up the road. This home boasts a beautiful hiking trail on decommissioned CP Railway tracks which lead past conservation wetlands, to the quaint town's community park. Short walk to marina's, shopping, and dining in Newboro. A short 5 minute drive is the historic towns of Westport, or 20 minute drive to heritage town of Perth.
Down stairs of the Original Lockmasters House you will find the #worldssmallestshop, or Newboro Soap Company. Our hours are Saturday and Sunday 10-2 so as not to disturb our guests upstairs.
We look forward to hosting you and sharing this wonderful area full of history and adventure.
Sincerely Dani and Paul

Property manager

Dani and Paul

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Include pet information in your booking request

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Newboro

Located in Rideau Lakes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Foley Mountain Conservation Area and Murphys Point Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena.

Rideau lakes, ON

What's nearby

Kilborn's on the Rideau - 10 min walk
Rideau Canal - 18 min walk
Upper Rideau Lake - 4 min drive
Big Rideau Lake - 10 min drive
Westport Sand Lake Beach - 10 min drive

Restaurants

Westport Brewing Co - 9 min drive
Tangled Garden Cafe - 10 min drive
Forfar Dairy Ltd - 8 min drive
Recess Café - 10 min drive
Lost Penny Pub - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Newboro Lockmaster Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Original Newboro Lockmaster Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Newboro Lockmaster Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Newboro Lockmaster Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kilborn's on the Rideau and Rideau Canal. Rideau Canal and Upper Rideau Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Timmins

5 Sept 2023

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

Romantic Getaway

It was a pleasure of having had the opportunity to stay in the historical Lockmaster’s House! From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted with exceptional hospitality, a mesmerizing aroma from the soap shop located downstairs, mixed with the cottagy scent of cedar, and a cozy atmosphere. Dani was very helpful and informative. We enjoyed the location as it was close to the towns we planned on visiting. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

25 Aug 2023

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

Great location, sweet place

The Lockmasters House was the perfect spot for a little getaway in cottage country. We enjoyed the history of the place, explored Newboro and the area, watched boats go through the locks. And Westport is just down the road - great spot for breakfast! We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda C., Cambridge. England

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Small details away from a great review

An absolutely delightful property. Great location and full of character. Bathroom was very clean with lovely white towels and handmade soap from the lovely shop downstairs. The bed was very comfy and with lovely crisp bedding. We met Dani who was very friendly. HOWEVER a few small issues did impair our enjoyment of the house: some of the appliances (toaster, kettle) are old and poor quality, the shower head is makeshift, many utensils in the drawers are sticky or unwashed, no ice trays, very old and unappetising-looking selection of spices, salt and pepper, meagre remnants of tea and instant coffee, and an already half-used tiny tube of shampoo are provided “for guests to use”, and an old house book with out of date information scribbled out, which did not feel very welcoming. This was a lack of attention to detail, and the feeling that the house needed a deep clean (especially inside the cupboards), made us feel less cared for, as guests, than we have in other holiday rental properties where the hosts really have gone the extra mile in taking care of us. It is a shame as the house is wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

14 Aug 2023

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

A nice location for seeing the area

Conveniently located for exploring the area. Westport, Perth, and the Newboro Locks are all very close. I enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

4 Aug 2023

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

Great stay

Our stay here was very nice. Love the little soap shop she has here on the property. The trail pass was excellent bonus. Would recommend this place to others

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023