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Just a fishing cabin in the woods...

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A dock with a red chair and a yellow boat, surrounded by tall green grass. - Just a fishing cabin in the woods... (Portland)
A wooden dock leading to a boat, surrounded by dense greenery and a calm lake. - Just a fishing cabin in the woods... (Portland)
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A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Just a fishing cabin in the woods....

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Just a fishing cabin in the woods...

  • But it is on a quiet point on beautiful Big Rideau Lake, part of the historic Rideau Canal system, where the fishing runs 24/7! Insulated, cozy, lots of space for kids to play. Dock space for one boat, and a canoe included. This is a paddler's paradise, and a true nature-lover's getaway. Two bedrooms, bathroom with tub. On a quiet cottage road 5 minutes to Portland, and just an hour's drive to Kingston or Ottawa. Pet friendly.

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About the area

Located in Rideau Lakes, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bayview Yacht Harbour and Len's Cove Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mill Pond Conservation Area and Foley Mountain Conservation Area. Kilborn's on the Rideau and WTC Communications Arena are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Rideau Lakes travel guide
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Portland, ON

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with several small houses surrounded by trees.
    Thousand Islands National Park
    50 min drive - 64.3 km
  • Big Rideau Lake
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Canal Lock 36
    18 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Thousand Islands Playhouse
    51 min drive - 68.5 km
  • City Cruises Gananoque
    51 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

  • Smiths Falls Station
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Recess Café
    6 min drive
  • Dixie Chips
    5 min drive
  • Station Cafe Portland
    4 min drive
  • Moroni's
    5 min drive
  • Ferg's Cook House
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a fishing cabin in the woods... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Just a fishing cabin in the woods...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just a fishing cabin in the woods...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a fishing cabin in the woods...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just a fishing cabin in the woods... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Big Rideau Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Portland Bay Conservation Area and Rideau Lakes Public Library - Portland Branch. Portland Beach and Bayview Yacht Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Just a fishing cabin in the woods... Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cabin!

Our family had a wonderful vacation. The cabin has everything you need and was very cozy. Also great fishing on the lake and lots of places to visit nearby will be back again. Thanks Liz and Jane for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Getaway

Great little cabin to escape to for the weekend. Enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed plus a cozy wood stove for the chilly spring nights. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful by the water

It was so nice to hear the loons at night. Cottage was very comfy and close to store as needed - we all had a very restful time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Top Notch!

It was a lovely week. Very warm weather, especially for mid September, but the fans provided were perfect! We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cabin

Quiet cabin by the lake. Everything you need is present in the cabin! Clean beds, pots and pans,more than enough towels, games, wood for the fireplace, a big frisse etc etc. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful and extremely well-appointed

This is an outstanding cottage rental. A beautiful property that has everything one might want (and many things I did not know I needed but really appreciated). The owners were super quick to respond and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our time at the cabin

We enjoyed our 4 days there . We were able to catch edible size fish off the dock and just to sit and watch all the wildlife happening was great . Cooked over a open firepit all week . Great experience we had thank you for letting us enjoy your cabin in the woods
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Successful Retreat

This was our third year visiting this lovely cabin with all the needed modern necessities. Always clean and welcoming, our get away was peaceful, and hassle free. Loved having a canoe to use and a well stocked kitchen for the best meals. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A relaxing few days during our road trip

We had a lovely time and the cabin has everything that one needs. The only thing we missed were some fishing rods. But besides that we enjoyed sitting on the dock, canoeing , sitting around the camp fire and being surrounded by nature. Thank you for this amazing experience, Jane and Elizabeth.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first experience of renting a cottage. An awesome experience and has certainly set the bar high for any other future choices! The kitchen was a huge surprise to make some great meals. Such a warm and inviting property. Great memories for sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

What a cosy, comfortable place! We enjoyed the lake, the cottage, and the surrounding area to explore. The cottage is a real "home away from home". Details in the cottage give the impression of someone taking the time and thought to make you feel 'at home'. Thank you for a wonderful place! We hope to be back! Thank you Liz and Jane!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet relaxing little spot

We loved our stay! The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed for our trip away. Morning visits from the hummingbirds and the evening visits from the bats were really cool to see. If you're planning on doing any real fishing you’ll want to bring your own boat however, although my 3yr old daughter did reel in her first fish! Ask about the shared swimming spot too. I found that info out from the neighbor but not until our last night. Great spot to get away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall getaway

It was my sister and I that stayed at the cottage for a week at the end of September. The cottage was small and cozy, which is what we like. We had a beautiful week of great weather and we loved the fact that the cottage was on a wetland. We like to swim if we can, but we enjoyed the water fowl very much. Geese and ducks and even herons. It was a very pretty spot. We arrived a little early and the owner was still there and it was very nice to meet her. A great stay all around. Judy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fishing Cottage

We had a great time staying at this cozy fishing cottage, the kids both caught fish for the first time, some of which were big enough to fry over the outdoor fire and eat! Great spot for kids to fish off the dock, the fish were very active. There was plenty of firewood and the house was well stocked with pots and pans etc. There are loons, turtles, otters and other friendly creatures, a real nature spot. Highly recommend for the serenity and a very comfortable cottage. We will absolutely consider staying here again. While swimming isn't on the cards off the dock because of the nature of those wetlands, there is a great little swimming beach in town a few minutes drive from the cottage, a great plus which the kids enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

End of season fishing trip

This small cabin has your basic necessities and was just fine for my father and I on our last fishing trip of the year. I booked this location due to having a boat dock where I could keep my boat in the water. Unfortunately, late in the year they lower the water levels on the lake and our boat dock was not accessible due to the low water levels. Pretty much mud at dock with only 6" of water at the end where owners pontoon boat was docked. Any other type of fishing boat, including mine would not be able to use. Fortunately, having friends that live on the lake I was able to dock my boat elsewhere to leave in the water. On another note, the access to this cabin is on a private road with very tight lane. I do not think I would have been able to pull my full size truck with boat trailer to cabin and get turned around or trailer unhooked to park so be prepared to leave your boat trailer elsewhere if you intend to bring a boat with you. Overall, we had a very nice time staying at this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

This is our 3rd time and the cabin and it was wonderful as ever! Would highly recommend for people looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was perfect. The host is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just a fishing cabin in the woods…

A wonderful place to go away to for some much needed R&R. Beautiful little waterfront cottage with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot in the woods. If you want a 5 star chalet this isnt it. What it is is clean, comfortable, well equipped cottage with a wonderful, resopnsive and friendly host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway

This was our second stay at the cabin and it was absolutely wonderful. Jane and Liz were amazing and were always quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Get Away

Very cute cottage with everything there that you would need. Lovely quiet area and peaceful. Owner so very nice and accommodating. Would go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!!

We loved it all
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Was nice, but the weather was not, and sorry the table cloth got a burn hole in it, I will pay for it, thank you I would go back but in nice weather..ken
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a sweet little cottage, it's all you need. Liz went out of her way to ensure it was clean and provided all of the essentials. The kitchen is fully equipped. Centrally located to so many fun things to do. The fishing was great, Pike, Bass & perch. We walked the Cataraqui trail near Chaffey's Lock, We visited Foley Mountain Conservation area and hiked to Spy Rock to get an amazing view. The trails are amazing. What a beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of June

Great fishing when the weather was OK and the location is perfect to do so
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023