You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake
(Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms)
Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Incredible views, lots of patio space! 3 spacious rooms, 2 queen beds, 1 bunk bed, and 2 full bathrooms make your stay comfortable, relaxing and fun. 5 minutes to town for all your needs. Lots of room inside and outside for your mini vacation. Sprawling decks, bbq, pedal boat, dock, wifi, video games, board games and much more! Private and cozy and all new furnishings and appliances!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Westben Festival Theatre. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, 2 bathrooms and fireplace
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
On-site recreation includes a playground
4.7 miles (7.5 km) from Rice Lake and 6.9 miles (11.2 km) from Westben Festival Theatre
Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake
(Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Trent Hills cottage is smoke free.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
14 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycles
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 2,100 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Please separate bottles, cans from cardboard and garbage. There are separate bins for recycling and garbage, please bag all recycling and garbage
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL
Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake
(Sleeps 7 & 2 Bathrooms) Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
ABE H.
19 Aug 2025
ABE H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marie Joy C.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Marie Joy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jess S.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location and cottage was perfect. The only thing we would recommend adding is a longer / wider deck or add sand to the beachfront to make it a walk out. Other than that everything was perfect
Jess S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Mike C.
6 Aug 2025
Mike C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Family Cottage Retreat on Rice Lake. The cottage was very clean, quiet, and comfortable and most inviting. The newly installed air conditioning system and security alarms were a real plus as was the new BBQ grill. The kitchen appliances were excellent. The fire pit by the lake shore most inviting. The two bathrooms and three bedrooms were very good. Indeed, it is an excellent getaway. Our 12-year old grandson loved the paddle boat.The owners were really cooperative with us and responsible and are really trying to make this a fine place to stay.However, there are some drawbacks. The many flights of stairs and slightly slanted floors posed a challenge, especially for aging parents. The lack of bedroom dressers and getting the hot water to work for the kitchen sink were drawbacks. Adding new laundry facilities and towels would be a real plus, especially for those like us who will stay for a week's time. There also is no sandy beach for little children. In many ways it is more conducive for fishing than swimming, more for the middle aged than for older folks and those with very young children. Nor did it come cheap - a bit overpriced. VRBO should make it more clear upfront whether costs are in Canadian or, as it was in this case, in American dollars.Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Carlie S.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Overall no concerns were had with the stay! It was a great family weekend. The lake was great, you can fish right off of the dock, the beds were comfy, lots of variety for kitchen utensils/appliances. It was clean and the check in process was smooth. The only downfall were the stairs there’s about 25 stairs that go down to the lake & about 20 stairs to get to the cottage from the car so be prepared.
Carlie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey R.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for a weekend away
Stayed for the May long weekend, great stay, cottgae was in a great location, clean and a nice place to relax.
Jeffrey R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Anne F.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot close to Toronto
We had a lovely time at this cottage. It was very clean, all the kitchen things you need are provided, and it's right on the lake. The decks and dock were great spots to spend a weekend, and the bbq came in handy. It's close to a town too if you forget anything.
Some downsides to note: There was a large tv, but unfortunately the wifi didn't really work, so keep that in mind if that's an important part of your stay. There's a hottub in the listing but there isn't one at the cottage. I also checked if towels were provided, but when the 6 of us arrived there were only 2. I messaged the host days ago but still haven't heard back...
Anne F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Val M.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trent river stay
We had a very good time. The property is very nice and clean. Roger was very supportive. Definitely will come again
Val M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yousef S.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Really fun
Was a nice place to chill with friends
Yousef S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage, Beautiful Views
Clean cottage, spacious main room. Having two bathrooms is great for a big group. Nice dock with fire pit and sunset views across the water. Ten minute drive from Hastings. We had a great weekend!
Clarifications: "kayaks" are for children (100lb limit), "boat" is a two-person pedalboat, "bikes" are for small children.
Michael P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Carmelo R.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Nice place to get away from it all.
Carmelo R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cody B.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Property is in a beautiful area, owners are extemely helpful and prompt to answer questions the lake is beautiful once you swim out a little. Overall an amazing experience and i highly recommend. Will be staying here again
We enjoyed our stay here! Loved that there were some kayaks and a paddle boat that we could use. Great view of the river - and really nice to have the picnic table down by the dock to enjoy meals. Water was a bit weedy, but that didn't stop us for going in for a dip! I would happily recommend this property to others.
Glenda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jack B.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very responsive!
The host was very responsive and quick to answer questions. Very happy with our stay.
Jack B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
jingyu h.
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
clean, good location
we had a good time,fishing, hiking nearby.
enjoy the quiet place.
jingyu h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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