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Ruth's waterfront cottage near Pembroke

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Pontiac, QC
  • Chenaie-des-Iles-Finlay Ecological Reserve
    7 min drive
  • Festival Hall Centre for the Arts
    28 min drive
  • Westmeath Provincial Park
    36 min drive
  • Pembroke, ON (YTA-Pembroke Area Municipal)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Waltham

When you stay at this cottage in Waltham, you'll be next to a golf course and 7 minutes by car from Chenaie-des-Iles-Finlay Ecological Reserve. .This golf cottage is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Marchand Bridge and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Chutes Coulonge.

What's nearby

  • Chenaie-des-Iles-Finlay Ecological Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Pembroke City Hall - 27 min drive
  • Festival Hall Centre for the Arts - 28 min drive
  • Algonquin College Pembroke Campus - 28 min drive
  • Westmeath Provincial Park - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪River Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waltham Station-La Gare Hotel & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chez Rachelle Bar - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ruth's waterfront cottage near Pembroke

CITQ Establishment No. 310142

Beautiful 4 season 4-bedroom waterfront cottage, sleep 10 adults. This private and quiet 1.6-acre cottage no neighbor in one side and surrounded by woods in other sider and has large open area for families to enjoy the days and nights, and a playground for kids as well. It locates only 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 20 minutes of Pembroke, which you can find almost everything you could need, local stores, LCBO, restaurants etc. This cottage has both central air conditioning and heating, as well as a wood fireplace to make your stays extra cozy. You will enjoy graceful water view, mountain view and bay view from windows and dock.

With installed Starlink high speed internet in 100+Mbps, providing you unlimited internet surfing and work from the cottage.

Great for fishing, swimming, boating and other water activities.
Other outdoor activities nearby including Hiking/Cycling/ATV/Snowmobile trails, Golf club, Esprit Whitewater Rafting, Chute Coulonge park and a private runed ski resort.

Main floor:
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed, single bed, closet.
3-piece bathroom
Living room and dining area - large dining table and chairs, sofa set, 55" Sony TV with google cast chrome, DVD player and Stereo system
Kitchen - Stove/oven, microwave, toaster, both regular and k-cup coffee makers (bring your favor k-cup pods), kettle, cookware, dishwasher and dishware.
Balcony- BBQ Grill and outdoor patio set

Upper level:
Master bedroom- queen bed, Baby crib, closet, balcony
Bedroom 2 - bunk bed, single bed, closet.
3-piece bathroom.

Lower level:
Bedroom 4 - queen bed, closet
Washroom- 2pc
Family room with wood fireplace, game table (3in1 Chess/ Checkers/ Backgammon), GYMAX multi game table( footable, hockey, pool and pingpong table), books and toys for kids.
Washer/dryer
Walkout patio

All bedrooms are very comfortable living.

This cottage has 2 pedal boats (4 seat and 5 seat), 1 canoe, and 1 Jon fishing boat ( trolling motor for extra fees or bring yours ), some life jackets.

Off the dock, after 10 minutes paddling to the left, there's a beautiful sandy beach. Kids will love to play there.

Guest can access the cottage through the front door where have step-free entrance and can use the back door deck in lower level to enter and exit the home, the firepit and playground in the right side of the home with firewood storage shed.

There is a big new deck just down to stairs and a dock on the shoreline, in addition a step-free path to get to water for wheelchair and walker.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

NAN LI

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167.2 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2025-05-31, 2025-05-31, 310142

Ruth's waterfront cottage near Pembroke Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara N., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Peaceful Retreat
We had a wonderful stay at this gem of a home. The owners were helpful and responsive and made check in and check out easy. The three stories in the house ensure that everyone has their own space. The full kitchen has all of the essentials and extras. Everything you need is provided - they thought of everything! The owners even left fishing equipment out after learning my sons wanted to fish. The water out the back is only a few steps away and so peaceful. We caught fish off the dock as well. There are plenty of games provided to keep the whole family enjoying the trip. We enjoyed waking up to stunning views and returning to the peaceful setting at night. This is a lovely home that made our trip and we hope to return soon! Many thanks to the sweet owners who take great care of this home and allowed us to enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage
Excellent cottage, clean with lots of amenities and space. Easy check in/check out. Nice stretch of the river. Easily slept 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurette Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comments
Very comfortable especially with three bathrooms. Might want to check on the dishwasher as it leaked one night due to a blockage of pumpkin seeds. Bottom tray is quite difficult to slide in and out. Excellent fishing. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was as listed no surprises, and great communication. Just be prepared it is a hike up and down to the water. But the fishing was great. We brought kayaks and used them along with the peddle boats. Very quite place we basically had the river to ourselves. Only thing needed are some fans for the other two bedrooms upstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The hosts are amazing, generous and quick to respond. The property and cottage was very well planned out and the whole process was seamless. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bahar b., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage for all seasons
We were there for a family reunion during the winter break. Nice waterfront location with a wonderful quiet bay views by the ottawa river, looks more like a lake. The cottage is basic but had everything we needed. There were some toys and books for the kids. We enjoyed the indoor wood stove in the basement and the outdoor firepit. Nan was a very friendly and responsive host with suggestions and answers to our questions. He and his family helped shovel and push our car after it got stuck in the snow during the holidays. We would recommend using a 4 wheel drive vehicle if you plan to visit this cottage during winter due to the steep driveway. Pembroke is 20 min away for all needs with restaurants and a large grocery store. We went ice skating there and drove about 1 hr to Calabogie ski resort as Mont Chilly was not open for the season yet. Overall it was a nice vacation. I imagine it is even better in the summer and the fall!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N., Ottawa, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
We celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. It was everything that was pictured but better. We had a fire outside in fire pit with 10 of us and a dog. We cosied the following night in downstairs with stove. Lots of room. Beautiful area to explore. We will book again. Thanks Nan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent water front property and host
It was very nice vacation for us and our friends. The property is located at water front. The lake is very nice. If you love boating and water sports, you would love this property (boats are provided by the host). There are a couple of nice parks nearby, and some good trails. The host Nan was very helpful to our stay by giving us good suggestions. She always replied to me immediately when I asked her questions. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
August vacation
We had a really great stay at this cottage. The cottage was great with lots of space for our family of 5. The bedrooms had comfortable beds and high quality sheets and towels . The internet and WIFI were excellent with a signal that even covered the dock. Paddle boats and canoe were great. The owners provided free firewood as well. Cottage property is very private with no cottages on the one side. Lots of steps to the water. Beach only 5min paddle away. Town with all you’ll need only 20mins away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Real gem of a property and hosts!
Where do we begin? The listing was complete and almost does not reflect the gem this place is. It is clean, roomy and very well equipped. We have to comment on the linens and towels as they are quality as you would find in a fine hotel. We were a family of five with a small dog and we had plenty of space and could of even brought up the in-laws! The hosts were great at communicating and answering questions during our stay. We felt right at home with the comfy couches and well equipped kitchen. We had a few really hot days and appreciated the beach nearby to cool off and the air conditioning. The fire pit area was great and located in just the right spot. The kids loved the little play structure and ample chipmunks and salamanders under rocks :) one thing of note is that the property is quite high above the water and it is a walk to get to and from the water. It was made easy with a great set of stairs to get you there and back safely. For those with mobility issues it could be a problem getting to the water. There is a service path that could be used in that case possibly. With that said once at the water you are greeted with a ton of options to enjoy the water. There is a couple of paddle boats, canoe or even a 12” John boat (bring your own motor). We had success catching four different species of fish off the dock and lounged in the Muskoka chairs. Our 9 days were not long enough and the family is asking to go back already. We even were inspired and painted several paintings while there. Thanks for the great memories and it’s on the list for us to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022