Great family cottage experience on the Rideau with 300' of prime waterfront! Relax and view the beautiful sunsets at the edge of the lake at this one of a kind cottage. Enjoy gradual entry into great swimming, boating and fishing on the 6 connected lakes on the best level of the Rideau Canal. The cottage is very accessible, only one step into the house gets you to the master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry living room and large wrap-around deck surrounded by water. Located just down the road from Chaffey's Locks with many amenities including the historic Opinicon Resort, 6 minutes from Highway #15 between Kingston and Ottawa, less than an hour to the US border, and mid-way between Montreal and Toronto. The area is known for its crystal clear lakes on the Rideau waterway system, the Rideau Canal built in 1832 and North America's oldest continuously operating waterway. The Rideau is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stretches from the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario and the St.Lawrence. A boating and swimming paradise. Indoor amenities: A/C, dishwasher, gas fireplace, two full-size fridges, rec-room with TV, bathroom and separate entrance, full kitchen, and laundry room. Unlimited high-speed WiFi up to 25 Mbps download speed. Owner works in high-tech industry, on bandwidth-intensive IPTV technology, spent 8 months working full-time on site during 2020-21, internet access was excellent Outdoor amenities: Large wrap-around deck, dock with great swimming and swim ladder, sandy beach area for swimming/launching canoe and kayaks (one canoe, 2 sit-on-top kayaks, one pedal-boat, and one sit-in Kayak included along with life jackets, float boards, noodles). Come and enjoy this home which truly brings the outdoors in with many tall windows providing a great views of the water and trees. Every room offers views of the lake, except one bedroom. New Vermont Castings BBQ added spring 2019! Access to the Cataraqui Trail is within biking distance. Check-out the YouTube Videos of this property! (Airbnb guests please search for "Rideau Lakes Cottages" on Youtube, then click on Playlists, then "Water's Edge") Bedroom configurations: The master bedroom is huge and has a queen bed and a double futon. This bedroom is on the main level. Of the two upstairs bedrooms, one has a queen bed, and the other has a single bed and a bunk-bed with a double mattress on the bottom and a single mattress on top. The rec-room has a double pull-out sofa bed. The main-floor bathroom has a stand-up shower and jacuzzi tub. Upstairs has a full bath with a stand-up shower and there is a half-bath off the rec-room. Please note that this is a family vacation spot and we allow a maximum of 8 adults. Required for booking: Names, ages, and addresses for all guests in your group. Located just down the road from Chaffey's Locks with many amenities including the historic Opinicon Resort, 6 minutes from Highway #15 between Kingston and Ottawa, less than an hour to the US border, and mid-way between Montreal and Toronto. The area is known for its crystal clear lakes on the Rideau waterway system, the Rideau Canal built in 1832 and North America's oldest continuously operating waterway. The Rideau is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stretches from the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario and the St.Lawrence. A boating and swimming paradise. This property is ideal for a family where one family could sleep upstairs (up to 6 people in two bedrooms and full bath) and another could sleep downstairs (another 6 people and full bath plus 1/2 bath)! Indoor amenities: Wi-Fi, A/C, dishwasher, gas fireplace, two full-size fridges, rec-room with TV, bathroom and separate entrance, sleeping for up to 12 people, full kitchen, and laundry room. Outdoor amenities: Large wrap-around deck, dock with great swimming and swim ladder, sandy beach area for swimming/launching canoe and kayaks (one canoe, 2 sit-on-top kayaks, one paddle-boat, and one sit-in Kayak included along with life jackets, float boards, noodles). Come and enjoy this home which truly brings the outdoors in with many tall windows providing a great views of the water and trees. Every room offers views of the lake, except one bedroom. Access to the Catarqui Trail is within biking distance. The Rideau Canal is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and was rated #2 as an exceptional historic site destination by National Geographic. The Rideau Lakes Region is a great place to explore. You can take advantage of the great fishing, boating, swimming, water-skiing, or lock through the historic canal system to the other attached lakes and towns. In the surrounding towns and cities there are also lots of activities, and events to participate in, including, golf, historic tours, boat tours, shopping restaurants, parties, and lots more!