Title: Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106092728&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake ![Property grounds - Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake (Harwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106100000/106092800/106092728/aee95cdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake (Harwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106100000/106092800/106092728/f4c6acc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake (Harwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106100000/106092800/106092728/2ef8bbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake (Harwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106100000/106092800/106092728/f75d8270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake (Harwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106100000/106092800/106092728/f28c6c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Rice Lake's serene shores beckon at this cozy waterfront cottage. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating with 2 paddleboards, 2 kayaks, and a canoe at your disposal. A fenced yard offers a gas BBQ, fire pit for chilly evenings by the water. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake Relax with family and friends (pets included!) ➤ Private Waterfront and dock for swimming, fishing & boating ➤ Three private bedrooms sleep six comfortably. Plus a couch and cot available if needed! ➤ Fenced yard with dock, deck, patio, lawn (with fire pit) & gas BBQ. Lots of sunny and shady areas to relax. ➤ Free WiFi with 55" Roku TV and DVD player. Connect to your own services too! ➤ Free parking for up to 3 vehicles onsite. Space for a small boat trailer as well. ➤ Free use of 2 paddle boards, 2 kayaks and a canoe including life jackets and safety kits. Boat rentals nearby. ➤ Dishes, linens (including pillows and extra blankets) and bath towels provided. ➤ Large eat in kitchen and bright comfortable family room with lots of places to sit. Come and enjoy fishing, boating and relaxing on beautiful Rice Lake! Our private 3 bedroom cottage is located right on the water, a short walk from Harwood and a short drive from either Cobourg or Peterborough. The cottage sleeps six comfortably plus there is a couch and extra cot if needed. Friendly well behaved pets are welcome too. Inside, watch a movie on the included DVD player or plug in your own hardware devices, play cards and board games at the kitchen table or just sit by the large patio door and relax. Outside, fire up the gas barbecue and dine on the main deck or head up to the raised deck above the boathouse where you'll find chairs for lounging and suntanning. Light a fire in the fire pit on the lawn and sit in the sun or under the shade tree during the day and gaze at the sunset and stars at night. On the water enjoy swimming and paddling around the shoreline in the complimentary paddle boards, canoe or kayaks. There is also space to tie your own small boat or other watercraft at the dock and boat rentals are available nearby. Bring your fishing gear and cast right off the private dock or head over to the sandbar across the bay for a great fishing spot (don't forget your fishing license!). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Paddleboard - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120450300/120450283/a9e9e544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom Lake Front Cottage in Harwood, ON #5 Gores Landing - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £275 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=120450283&PinnedHotelID=120450283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120450300/120450285/04b80545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom Lake Front Cottage in Harwood, ON #6 Gores Landing - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available £275 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=120450285&PinnedHotelID=120450285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120450300/120450277/0c319223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom Lake Front Cottage in Harwood, ON #2 Gores Landing - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £275 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=120450277&PinnedHotelID=120450277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120450300/120450281/f9aff829.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom Lake Front Cottage in Harwood, ON #4 Gores Landing - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £276 includes taxes & fees 30 Dec - 31 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=120450281&PinnedHotelID=120450281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95360000/95350400/95350389/65c6fead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunview Cottage - Five Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 10 Keene - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=95350389&PinnedHotelID=95350389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105180000/105170900/105170851/1fce7168.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Private Lake Retreat - One of a kind! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.14228%2C-78.17779&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_wSUp0VLamE83FdbB4SllNGFCPc=) Harwood, ON #### What's nearby - Rice Lake \- 7 min drive \- 2.8 miles - PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary \- 13 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Alderville Black Oak Savanna \- 14 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Rice Lake Conservation Area \- 18 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Northumberland County Forest \- 19 min drive \- 9.6 miles #### Getting around - Cobourg Station - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Old Railroad Stop - ‬47 min drive - ‪Balls To The Walls - ‬14 min drive - ‪Pitchers Place Comfort Cuisine - ‬7 min drive - ‪Beaver Dam - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Pizza Pad - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake? ### What time is check-in at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake? ### What time is check-out at Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake? ### Where is Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ostrander's 3 Bedroom Cottage on Rice Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte B. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property. Clean and roomy and had all the supplies we needed in the kitchen, Would definitely book another stay. ##### Charlotte B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ostranders Cottage Rice Lake We had a short but pleasant stay at Rice Lake. The hosts communicated with us well throughout our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities - paddle boards, kayaks and pedalboat. Our only regret was that we could not stay longer. Hoping to be back again soon! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/52c0de4b-4d1b-4b08-9099-b3a67a8d2c78-1753368887042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Weldon G. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an amazing stay. ##### Weldon G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessie D. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a beautiful spot and we enjoyed our stay very much, I just wish the water pressure in the shower was better. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e9355d3b-e34d-433c-a97a-8c75390a1fa4-1758201799490.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6c8777af-59ba-4ab8-909b-9610e8da4fbd-1758201799492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fd0b5be0-fbf7-44aa-b784-88d907f7a38f-1758201800135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jessie D. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelby S. 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay! The house was very comfortable and we loved being on the water! Our dog had a blast! Highly recommend. ##### Shelby S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xinyan 28 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It’s definitely wonderful experience staying in this beautiful cottage with perfect lake view, various watercraft, BBQ, etc. we enjoyed our stay and had so much fun. Host is super nice and makes sure we have everything in need. ##### Xinyan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara H. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A blissful stay This cottage was the perfect place for a summer vacation. Everyone had a wonderful time and the lake was absolutely amazing to swim in! It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset and sunrise. Thank you to Caron for making the cottage very welcoming and having easy communication! We’ll be definitely staying again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c9309854-9c5d-4991-9ed3-00044d7fb2bf-1754185759190.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e82f1413-acb1-4805-8607-123134bf41ee-1754185781520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Barbara H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney M. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved our stay at this cottage! The dock for our boat was perfect, we got out fishing everyday. Clean and a great size for the 2 of us plus our dog. Outdoor space had great activities. Communication was good as well. Perfect on the lake location, couldn’t beat the view. ##### Courtney M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky A. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cottage. Very clean, comfortable, fun rooftop deck over the boathouse, great to sit on the back deck and enjoy meals and sunsets overlooking the lake, lots of watercraft to enjoy. Really appreciated that the hosts provided absolutely everything (linens, towels, soap, drinking water, basic cooking needs, and not just a single roll of toilet paper!). Caron provided excellent and timely communication. Definitely recommend a stay at this great cottage! ##### Vicky A. 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