Title: Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake Cottage in Rideau Lakes with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake ![Property grounds - Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71350000/71343400/71343357/502c19c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71350000/71343400/71343357/078babd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71350000/71343400/71343357/e0e114e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71350000/71343400/71343357/4e9aff3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake (Portland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71350000/71343400/71343357/11bab0dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene Rideau Lakes with Tall Cedars, a cozy retreat perfect for family holidays or fishing getaways. Enjoy excellent swimming, boating, and hiking around the lakes or unwind on the lawn with games and bass fishing. In the evenings, watch sunsets while savoring dinner and later roast marshmallows by a fire pit. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - 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. ### Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake Perfect for a relaxing family holiday with parents and grandparents, or a great place to get away to do some bass fishing with friends. Tall Cedars sleeps 9 people comfortably. You will enjoy excellent swimming, boating, hiking and biking around the Rideau Lakes or simply playing games on the lawn or bass fishing. In the evenings, watch the sunset while drinking cocktails and eating dinner, and later you can sit around a fire pit and roast marshmallows. There are 2 boathouses, one of which is free for your use. The cottage comes with a canoe and a small rowboat. ## 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 - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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21 ### 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 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 is also known as Beautiful ottage on the Big Rideau Rideau Lakes Beautiful ottage on the Big Rideau Private vacation home ## About the area Rideau Lakes is home to this cottage. Bayview Yacht Harbour and Len's Cove Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena. [Visit our Rideau Lakes travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rideau-Lakes.dx3000396612) [View more Cottages in Rideau Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rideau-Lakes-Cottages.d3000396612-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.7161,-76.180565&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:un%7DoGn_%7EoM%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%3FS%40W%40U%40S%40WBS%40U%40UBUBUBUBSBSDUBUDSDSBUDSDSFSDSFQDSFSFSFQFQFSFSHQHOFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJMHOLOHMJMJMLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILKLILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLGNELENELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHPFPHPFNHPFRFRFPHPDRFRFRDPFRDRDRDRDTBRDRDTBTBRBRBTBTBTBT%40T%40R%40V%40R%40T%40V%40R%3FV%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FVAR%3FVARAVARATAVARATCTCTCTCRCTCRCTERETCRETEREREPGRERGRGRERIPGPGRGPIRGNIPGPIPINKNIPILIPKNILKNKLKNKLKLKLKLKJMJKLMJMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMFMHMHOFMFMFMFODMDOFMDODOBMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOCMEOEMGOEMEOGMGMGMGOIMIMGMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKKKMMMKMKMIOMMIOKMIOKOIOIQIOIOIQIQGQIOISGQGSGQGQGSGSESGQEUGQESESCUESEUCSEUCSCUCSCUCUAUAUCSAWAUASAW%3FSAW%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0T5sJ5rJqmsI_L5UziAAXxEsvUU=) Portland, ON ### What's nearby - ![Vintage view of Thousand Islands, Canada; Shutterstock ID 681729853; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197078/529f3200-2e25-4671-835c-fb41e144dd0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Thousand Islands National Park 50 min drive \- 40.0 miles - Big Rideau Lake 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Rideau Canal 17 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Gananoque Boat Line 49 min drive \- 41.0 miles - 1000 Islands Tower 61 min drive \- 53.8 miles ### Getting around - Smiths Falls Station 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Recess Café 6 min drive - Galley 5 min drive - Portland Family Restaurant and Pizzeria 5 min drive - Dixie Chips 5 min drive - Portside Pub 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake? ### What time is check-in at Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake? ### What time is check-out at Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake? ### Where is Tall Cedars on Big Rideau Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tall Cedars on Big Rideau 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward H. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A lovely relaxing stay for our family. Absolutely wonderful host and proximity to Smith Falls and Perth. Lots of space and beautiful grounds. Campfire nights were great! ##### Edward H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marguerite O. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Enjoyed our stay despite having to leave early. Andrew was an excellent host. ##### Marguerite O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 May 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An experience We had a somewhat rocky start with hot water, but Andrew was attentive and did his best to rectify the problem. The cottage was nicely prepared, beds attracively made, towels laid out, and the interior orderly. Very nice gas grill, and beautiful views enjoyed even more with very comfortable patio furniture. Boathouse was a godsend. Overall, an enjoyavblke trip and experience. Andrew is a nice man . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ---