Title: Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000405719&destination=North+Grenville%2C+Ontario%2C+Canada&selected=99228827&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. ## Photo gallery for Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. ![Exterior - Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. (Kemptville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/23a35fe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. 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(Kemptville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99228900/99228827/3751121c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Moored in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage waterway, this houseboat offers an unforgettable retreat. Unwind with a campfire or take to the water by kayak, paddle-board or for a leisurely cruise along the historic Rideau Canal. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. Enjoy this spacious houseboat by leaving it at the dock and treating it as your cottage and play on the nearly half-acre property. Have a campfire. Play frisbee. Try the kayak and paddle-board. Swim at the public beach directly across the river. Take a short drive to any number of beautiful small towns nearby, like historic Merrickville or Manotick or Kemptville. It's only 30 minutes to downtown Ottawa and the Parliament buildings, too. OR, take the houseboat for a cruise if you have a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card, which is easy to obtain if you don't have one already. Cruise for as little as $300/day off-season! There is no better way to see the region than from this UNESCO World Heritage waterway! See the historic Rideau Canal, and go through the still-hand-operated locks like it was 1850! There is no end to the possibilities! This property is friendly to pets under 50 pounds, with a maximum of two pets. A pet fee of $50 per stay applies. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy 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 Property Registration Number Not required ## About the area Located in North Grenville, this houseboat is in a rural area and on a river. Rideau Canal and Watson's Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirate Cove Marina and Sandy Mountain Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our North Grenville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Grenville.dx3000405719) [View more Houseboats in North Grenville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Grenville-Houseboats.d3000405719-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.096615,-75.61889&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DxgrG%60iplM%3FW%3FS%40W%3FS%40W%3FU%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBWBUBS%40UBUDSBUDUBSDSDUDSDUDQFSDSFSDSFQFSFQHSFQFSHQHOFQHQHQHOHQJMHQJMHOJOJMJOJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLKLILIJKLGNILILGLINELGLGNGLENELENELCNENCLCNCNCNANALANCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBL%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLFNFLDLHLFNHLHLFLJJHLHLJLJJJLJJJLLJJLLJLHLJLLNHLJNHNJLHPJNHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFRFPHRFPFRFPDRFRFRDRDRDRFRBTDRDRBTBTDRBTBT%40RBTBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40V%40R%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FTATAV%3FRAVARAVCRATCVCRATCTCRETCTCRERETCTGREPETERGRGRERGPGRGPIRGPGPIPGPIPINIPIPINKNINKNINKLINMLKLINKLMLKJMLKJMJKJMHMJMJKHMHMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFOFMDMDODODMBOBODMBO%40ODO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOEOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMGMGMIOIMIKIMIMKMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKOKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIOIOISIOGQIQIQGQGQISGQGSGQESGSESGSESESESEUEUCSESCUEUCSAUCUCSCWAUASCWASAW%3FSAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WWF5Vb-84TKOEI4bCvUnkqMM2ac=) Kemptville, ON ### What's nearby - ![Rideau Canal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072521/ab569d23-f9e7-4732-9b94-05c7b64fe2fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rideau Canal 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Ottawa_CanadianTireCentre_6072511-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072511/0f26b700-1681-4373-9c00-1fe45c95622b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Canadian Tire Centre 28 min drive \- 34.7 miles - ![Ottawa_CarletonUniversity_502205-8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502205/a16c0fcb-71a1-4885-880c-245bd52cb638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carleton University 33 min drive \- 36.1 miles - ![Parliament Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502188/3bce9810-2fea-4dc0-b274-4642274b7144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Parliament Hill 36 min drive \- 37.8 miles - Veterans Commemorative Park 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Ottawa Fallowfield Station 25 min drive - Ottawa International Airport (YOW) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - Kemptville Five Star Resturant 10 min drive - The Marlborough Pub & Eatery 11 min drive - Al’s Drive-In 7 min drive - Tim Hortons 10 min drive - Tim Hortons 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River.? ### What time is check-in at Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River.? ### What time is check-out at Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River.? ### Where is Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique houseboat rental with private dock and land on the historic Rideau River. 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kym N. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Outdoor Space This property is in a lovely location with some marvellous outdoor options. It is close enough to Ottawa to be able to experience all the area has to offer yet far enough out to find peaceful relaxation if you prefer. The houseboat is such a unique experience. The host is very helpful and personable. ##### Kym N. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was as described in the ad so no suprises. The host had a personal emergency but still made sure that we had what we needed and took the time to show us how everything worked. Would definitely go again. The area is very scenic being right on the river. Worth it. ##### Chris Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantelle K. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reconnecting on the water The pictures don't do the property justice. When we arrived, we were so excited to stah on a house boat. The location was great easy to find. Its a great distance from town close drive but far enough away from the hustle and bussle. It is located near a road that the odd truck can be heard(we're from a big city so it didn't bother us and was quieter then we're use to) the water and scenery around was gorgeous, the first morning we woke up to a family of otters playing in the water my girls were in love. There was a paddleboard and kayak for our use which we used everyday. Trevor was very friendly and helpful during our stay and was very easy to get a hold of it we had any questions. We had amazing weather and enjoyed every part of our stay. Because it is near water(in water) there is lots of bugs so if your not a fan of bugs this is not for you, however with some big spray and access to inside we survived. It was great to get away from the hustle and bussle of the big city and connect with nature and hang out as a family with no distractions. Our girls had no wifi,tv,video games and not once did they complain they were bored. We had a great stay, great sleep and a great view. Next time we may try driving the boat. truck could be heardsomeone's h but we ##### Chantelle K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agatha L. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Trevor was very accommodating! We enjoyed watching turtles, ducks, muskrats, and even a heron! The boat was very cozy. We had a fantastic week of exploring Ottawa! ##### Agatha L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful location and accommodation ##### Robert G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mellissa H. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a fantastic stay and couldn't have asked for better weather. We came equipped with everything we could think of and we hardly needed any of it because most of it was already provided. Having the ice cream boat roll up to our dock to serve us was the cherry on top of the literal sundae, thanks again, Trevor! ##### Mellissa H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on the houseboat! We were in Ottawa bringing our son back to University and decided to extend our stay and enjoy a few extra nights and have a getaway weekend. Everything was spotlessly clean and in excellent working order. We had everything we needed to host a dinner on the dock with friends too. Thank-you ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rideau river Trevor was a great host and was accommodating ##### John T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience! Such a cool rental! Whenever we went out on the water we got a lot of inquiries about the boat. The host, Trevor and his son, were so amazing! So helpful, instructive, patient and nice. I highly recommend this rental. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b02b0a26-3da1-4e24-852d-3be337b3bc4a-1751647750100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Heather B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karine B. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time! The houseboat is super well equipped (everything we needed in the kitchen, life jackets, kayak, paddle board, games, etc.) and very comfortable. We were six adults and had plenty of room to move around and were able to sit around the table for meals and nightly cribbage games. The bathroom is full size and had no problems heating up the water in the hot water tank for showers using the battery/solar panel when we could not dock where there was electricity. We navigated to the top of Jones Falls without issues. The owner was very pleasant and accommodating, he took the time to explain all the features of the houseboat and answer our questions. It was a very pleasant experience allowing us to discover a nice area of the country. ##### Karine B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Linda S. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place to stay The houseboat is a fun place to stay. Bedrooms are wall to wall bed with no room for luggage, but it IS a houseboat. One bed up in the loft so someone needs to climb the ladder. No air con but fans and open window cooled at night. Well equipped with dishes etc. Nice bedding. Could use some newer towels. Really clean. The host could not have been more accomodating. A pleasure to deal with. Would stay here again! ##### Linda S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cécile C. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Séjour idylliques dans le confort avec des vues imprenables, nous avons adoré le lieu et le lodgement. Trevor a été un hôte parfait en nous montrant tout ce dont nous avions besoin. À refaire sans hésitation. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0f18fdf2-3bdc-46c9-a0be-4ea1adc334b6-1756760717139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cécile C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ---