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Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake

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Just another spectacular Rice Lake sunset.
Rice Lake is always beautiful and inviting.
The view from the upper boathouse deck is especially nice as the sun goes down.
Room
Upper deck with comfortable seating and a beautiful view day and evening

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Harwood, ON
  • Rice Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rice Lake Conservation Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Cobourg Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake

Relax with family and friends (pets included!)
➤ Private Waterfront and dock for swimming, fishing & boating
➤ Three private bedrooms sleep six comfortably. Plus a couch and cot available if needed!
➤ Fenced yard with dock, deck, patio, lawn (with fire pit) & gas BBQ. Lots of sunny and shady areas to relax.
➤ Free WiFi with 55" Roku TV and DVD player. Connect to your own services too!
➤ Free parking for up to 3 vehicles onsite. Space for a small boat trailer as well.
➤ Free use of 2 paddle boards, 2 kayaks and a canoe including life jackets and safety kits. Boat rentals nearby.
➤ Dishes, linens (including pillows and extra blankets) and bath towels provided.
➤ Large eat in kitchen and bright comfortable family room with lots of places to sit.

Come and enjoy fishing, boating and relaxing on beautiful Rice Lake! Our private 3 bedroom cottage is located right on the water, a short walk from Harwood and a short drive from either Cobourg or Peterborough.

The cottage sleeps six comfortably plus there is a couch and extra cot if needed. Friendly well behaved pets are welcome too. Inside, watch a movie on the included DVD player or plug in your own hardware devices, play cards and board games at the kitchen table or just sit by the large patio door and relax.

Outside, fire up the gas barbecue and dine on the main deck or head up to the raised deck above the boathouse where you'll find chairs for lounging and suntanning. Light a fire in the fire pit on the lawn and sit in the sun or under the shade tree during the day and gaze at the sunset and stars at night. On the water enjoy swimming and paddling around the shoreline in the complimentary paddle boards, canoe or kayaks.

There is also space to tie your own small boat or other watercraft at the dock and boat rentals are available nearby. Bring your fishing gear and cast right off the private dock or head over to the sandbar across the bay for a great fishing spot (don't forget your fishing license!).

Property manager

Caron Quinn
Premier Host

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking/vaping is permitted on the property but not in the cottage

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

About the area

Harwood

Located in Hamilton Township, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northumberland County Forest and Alderville Black Oak Savanna, while Lang Pioneer Village and OFAH Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Roseneath Agricultural Fairgrounds and Roseneath Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Harwood, ON

What's nearby

  • Rice Lake - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Rice Lake Conservation Area - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Northumberland County Forest - 23 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Cobourg Beach - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Peterborough Lift Lock - 56 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Cobourg Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitchers Place Comfort Cuisine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shivas Chicken Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A1 Gluten Free Gals - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tall Teepee ESSO - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Tea Cup - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake located?

This family-friendly Hamilton Township cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rice Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Northumberland County Forest and Alderville Black Oak Savanna. Roseneath Agricultural Fairgrounds and Roseneath Fairgrounds are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Clean and roomy and had all the supplies we needed in the kitchen, Would definitely book another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

A blissful stay

This cottage was the perfect place for a summer vacation. Everyone had a wonderful time and the lake was absolutely amazing to swim in! It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset and sunrise. Thank you to Caron for making the cottage very welcoming and having easy communication! We’ll be definitely staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Ostranders Cottage Rice Lake

We had a short but pleasant stay at Rice Lake. The hosts communicated with us well throughout our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities - paddle boards, kayaks and pedalboat. Our only regret was that we could not stay longer. Hoping to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage. Very clean, comfortable, fun rooftop deck over the boathouse, great to sit on the back deck and enjoy meals and sunsets overlooking the lake, lots of watercraft to enjoy. Really appreciated that the hosts provided absolutely everything (linens, towels, soap, drinking water, basic cooking needs, and not just a single roll of toilet paper!). Caron provided excellent and timely communication. Definitely recommend a stay at this great cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Caron Quinn

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We are new on VRBO but have been on other rental sites for many years.

Why they chose this property

Harwood is small and quiet which makes it a great summer spot. The cottage is also close enough to larger places like Cobourg and Peterborough that there are lots of things to do within a short drive.

What makes this property unique

Our traditional 3 bedroom family cottage is on the south shore of Rice Lake near Harwood and the old train bridge that used to cross the lake many years ago. That spot is now home to some of the best fishing on the lake and you can easily paddle there from our private dock.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests