The perfect getaway in the heart of the Rideau Lakes.

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Perth, ON

Upper Rideau Lake1 min walk
Westport Sand Lake Beach20 min drive
Rideau Canal21 min drive
Smiths Falls, ON (YSH-Montague)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Cooks Chalet.
This beautiful waterfront chalet rests on a quiet bay and secluded private lot, on Upper Rideau Lake. Take in beautiful sunrises from the large deck overlooking the bay. 50 steps gets you into pristine water off your own private dock, there you will find chairs, a canoe, two kayaks and a rowboat for your pleasure. Lots of quiet areas to walk or hike nearby. Enjoy the awesome view of the lake while relaxing with your favorite beverage.
The chalet has three bedrooms, a loft with two double beds . There is a fully equipped kitchen(minus a dishwasher), BBQ and the cottage is wifi enabled. The spacious living room has a flat screen smart T.V. and board games are available. The basement is outfitted with a ping pong table and there are plenty of available inflatable water toys to enjoy.
The chalet is fully winterized and snowshoes and cross country skis are available for winter exploring.
The chalet is a 10 minute drive from the Historic town of Westport where you will find great shopping, walking trails, grocery stores, restaurants, wineries and brew pubs. The chalet is also a 20 minute drive from the Historic town of Perth, which boasts great museums, historic tours, banking, hospitals, parks and breweries. The information about the shops, golf and other extras can be located in out Cottage guide.
We value the cleanliness of our Chalet and extra measures have been taken to ensure a safe, clean, Covid friendly environment.

Boat Launches

The following Municipal boat launches are available free of charge:

Big Rideau Lake – Hwy 15, Portland – MNR Property
Big Rideau Lake – Station Rd, Portland
Big Rideau Lake – St. Mary’s St, Portland
Big Rideau Lake – Big Rideau Lake Rd, Portland
Lower Beverley Lake – 41 Lower Beverley Lake Park Rd, Delta
Newboro Lake – Bay St, Newboro
Newboro Lake – Newboro Harbour – 77 Lock Rd, Newboro
Otter Lake – Hwy 15, Lombardy – MNR Property
Sand Lake – Battams Rd, Elgin
Sand Lake – Glovers Rd, Elgin
Upper Rideau Lake – Forresters Landing Dr, Westport
Upper Beverley Lake – UB5, Delta
Wolfe Lake – 10th Concession Rd, Westport
Wolfe Lake – Wolfe Lake Rd, Westport

Property manager

Casey Lahey

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The chalet is now equipped with baby gates.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

About the area

Rideau Lakes

Located in Rideau Lakes, this chalet is on the waterfront. Westport Brewing Company and Westport Municipal Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Foley Mountain Conservation Area and Murphys Point Provincial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Westport Community Arena and Kilborn's on the Rideau. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water tubing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Perth, ON

What's nearby

Upper Rideau Lake - 1 min walk
Big Rideau Lake - 10 min drive
Westport Sand Lake Beach - 20 min drive
Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery - 20 min drive
Rideau Canal - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Westport Brewing Co - 18 min drive
Tangled Garden Cafe - 18 min drive
Forfar Dairy Ltd - 19 min drive
Lost Penny Pub - 18 min drive
Vanilla Beans Ice Cream - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect getaway in the heart of the Rideau Lakes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at The perfect getaway in the heart of the Rideau Lakes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The perfect getaway in the heart of the Rideau Lakes. located?

This family-friendly Rideau Lakes chalet is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Upper Rideau Lake and Rideau Canal. Foley Mountain Conservation Area and Big Rideau Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

28 July 2021

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

Relaxing week

We had a wonderful week at Cook’s Chalet. The kids enjoyed exploring the property and even saw a deer while out for a walk. The cottage was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed visiting the town of Westport several times for ice cream, a winery lunch and a trip to the beach. We even enjoyed a night of live music at The Cove. It was the perfect mix of quiet time by the lake and exploring a new (to us) town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

7 July 2021

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

Great Week at the cottage

Great week for the whole family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Casey Lahey

Hi!

I'm a third generation Cook that inherited this cottage in the Rideau Lakes area from my family, Jack Cook was my grandfather. Jack built the cottage 40 years ago and it's still standing now.

Why they chose this property

I love this cottage because it truly is that. A cottage in the woods located on the water (Upper Rideau Lake.) It's the perfect getaway from the city.