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Fairview Island

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Fairview Island - 1/23
Docks viewed from porch - 2/23
Front view of cottage - 3/23
Chairs in front - 4/23
Hammocks in front - 5/23
Wading beach in front - 6/23
Wrap around porch - 7/23
Living Room Fireplace - 8/23
Living Room seating - 9/23
Dining room - 10/23
Tea nook at front of dining room - 11/23
Bathroom - 12/23
Master Bedroom (downstairs, northwest corner) (queen) - 13/23
Downstairs North Bedroom (queen) - 14/23
Downstairs West Bedroom (double/full) - 15/23
Upstairs Southeast Bedroom (double/full) - 16/23
Upstairs Southwest Bedroom (double/full) - 17/23
Upstairs Northeast Bedroom (3/4 or RV mattress 6"narrower than full) - 18/23
Back of Island - 19/23
Evening - 20/23
Sunset from Dock - 21/23
Moon at Night - 22/23
Another Glorious Sunset - 23/23
$1750 - $2300 / week
$1750 - $2300 / week
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DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Sleeps 8
6 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets
not allowed
Smoking
not allowed
Fireplace
Waterfront

Idyllic Island Retreat.

This classic lake cottage has been in our family since 1885. It is situated on a two acre naturally wooded private island, a perfect place for kids and adults to explore. There is a lot of bird and animal life as well as great fishing in the immediate vicinity of the island. The island is located in the Big Rideau Lake at the mouth of Briton Bay. Easiest boat access is from Portland, approximately 2 miles.

NOTE: "Island" means you must have (or rent) a boat. Pontoon boats are available for rent in Portland.

The spacious wood paneled living room with stone fireplace and ceiling fan includes two brand new comfy hide a bed couches
Glassed in sun room/dining room with seating for twelve and electric baseboard heat.
All weather wrap around porch with great sunset views.
The six bedrooms all have duvets and pillows, and electric fans and optional mosquito-net canopies. Two of the mattresses are brand new, the other four were new in 2019. In addition there is a crib, and a high chair.
One small recently remodeled full bathroom with shower (no tub).
The kitchen and staircase are child proofed.

The well equipped cook's kitchen has an electric stove w/oven, 2 refrigerators, a microwave, a Cuisinart, coffee maker, espresso machine, cutlery and dishes for 12, dishtowels, and a Weber charcoal grill.

Great fishing, swimming, and relaxing. Scenic water views from every room. Shallow water rocky beach protected from wave action. Swim or dive off the dock in five plus feet of weed free water.

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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms :
- 4 double beds
- 2 Queen beds
- 1 Sofa bed
- Crib
Kitchen
Coffee maker
Cooktop
Dishes and cutlery
Freezer
High chair
Microwave oven
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Communications
Telephone (local calls)
General
Crib
Electricity
Fireplace
Firewood
Washer
Entertainment
iPod dock
Outdoors Features
BBQ
Canoe
Dock
Hammock
Life Jackets
Screened porch

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LOCATION

LOCATION

Province: Ontario
Region: Eastern Ontario
City: Smiths Falls
Closest ski resort:-
Distance from ski resort:-
Nearest Body of Water:Big Rideau Lake
Waterfront: Yes
Other Town/Lake/Area:Portland on the Rideau

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RATES

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BASE RATE
---$1750--1 Week
WINTER CLOSURE (NOT AVAILABLE)
Oct 15, 2023 - May 25, 2024
---$1750--1 Week
EARLY SUMMER
May 27, 2024 - Jun 14, 2024
---$1750--1 Week
BASS FISHING SEASON OPEN
Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024
---$1850--1 Week
HIGH SEASON
Jun 23, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024
---$2300--1 Week
FALL COLORS
Sep 02, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024
---$1800--1 Week
Rates are in Canadian dollars

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security Deposit$400 (Security deposit will be refunded within 30 days of check-out)
Booking Deposit20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 45 days before arrival)
Accepted PaymentsCheck, Interac e-Transfer
Cancellation PolicyModerate
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NOTES

Our minimum stay is one week. A longer stay does not have to be in units of a week. We have a minimum gap between renters of two full days. This will allow any COVID virus to die, and, it will allow our manager time to remedy any deficiencies in cleaning on the part of renters.

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Having rented cottages in Quebec, Ontario, and Newfoundland over the past 15 years I can say with absolute confidence that this is the most beautiful and inspiring one yet. I historic house from the 1920s, decorated with impeccable, but simple taste, it made a wonderful and spacious retreat for the entire family. The swimming is excellent, the fishing and bird watching even better. I give it my top recommendation.

Stayed: July 2020    Submitted: Sep 15, 2020

Not much to add about this cottage that has already been said, other than the description in Cottages Canada does not do it justice. It was far better than we could have every imagined. We were fortunate to have been able to co-ordinate the rental of a pontoon boat in Portland, with the one week that was available to us. The cottage manager, Bob Howard, met us at the boat rental place and we followed him to Fairview Island. He showed us around and made sure we knew where everything was and answered any questions we had. The swimming was excellent, and some family members even snorkeled around the island with noodles, just relaxing and enjoying all the marine life. I had the best smallmouth bass fishing ever (catch and release) right off the dock. We also went through the locks a couple of times, so those who had never seen them in operation before, could see first-hand how they work. This is a big, beautiful, clean clear lake, great for cruising around, with lots to see and do. We would certainly go back again and can highly recommend Fairview to anyone who is looking for a great classic cottage, in a private and peaceful setting.

Stayed: July 2020    Submitted: Aug 09, 2020

Fairview is a special place, our family's new favorite of the half-dozen or so cottages we have rented in Ontario. For starters, it's actually a cottage, not the new homes that pass for many "cottages" today. It's been in the owner's family for generations, and you can tell it's been well and truly loved. Very well stocked with both necessities & diversions, no wifi but cell/wifi hotspot works if that's your thing. Warm water (17-18 C in June, warmer than the Algarve!) for swimming right off the dock, lots of trees for shade, gorgeous views, peace and quiet. Bayview Yacht Harbour is about 10m away by pontoon boat, Westport for groceries/LCBO maybe an hour if you hit the Narrows lock right. Highlights: the deer that swims to the island to graze outside your window, shelves of mystery novels, loons at night, hammocks in the trees, exploring Big Rideau Lake and several locks on the system. We loved everything about it, would go back in a shot. Protip: if you rent a pontoon boat and have kids/teenagers, rent a tube/towing rope too.

Stayed: June 2020    Submitted: Jul 12, 2020

We have been thrilled to rent this wonderful classic cottage for several years and will come back again next year. Fairview Island is a wooded private island on the beautiful Big Rideau Lake. Some of our favorite treasures of the island and cottage are the 3 large docks, beautiful mornings and evenings, wrap around porch, clear water, outstanding fishing (especially bass) and, of course, the privacy. The cottage itself is a classic with 3 bedrooms downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs, a cozy living room, stone fireplace (1924) and glassed in large dining/porch area. We rent a pontoon which is a perfect boat for exploring the lake in comfort and at a good speed. An ideal family or get-away summer vacation/adventure!

Stayed: July 2016    Submitted: Aug 18, 2016

$1750 - $2300 / week
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