 Front view of cottage - 2/27  Living Room Fireplace - 4/27  Comfy Living Room perfct for reading, conversation, and games - 5/27  Dining room can seat 12 - 6/27  Tea nook at front of dining room - 7/27  Docks viewed from porch - 8/27  The docks from in front of the cottage - 9/27  View of Docks From Front of Island w/ Moored Pontoon Boat - 10/27  Happy fisherman caught this off dock - 11/27  Hammocks in front - 14/27  Wading beach, perfect for kids and great crayfish hunting - 15/27  Master Bedroom (downstairs, northwest corner) (queen) - 17/27  Downstairs North Bedroom (queen) - 18/27  Downstairs West Bedroom (double/full) - 19/27  Upstairs Southeast Bedroom (double/full) - 20/27  Upstairs Southwest Bedroom (double/full) - 21/27  Upstairs Northeast Bedroom (3/4 or RV mattress 6"narrower than full) - 22/27  Back of Island perfect for exploration - 23/27  Another Glorious Sunset - 27/27 $1800 - $2222 / week | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 6 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Idyllic island retreat on the Big Rideau Lake (A Unesco world heritage site). New in 2025: High speed WiFi. Six bedroom, one bath cottage, on the glorious Big Rideau. Glassed-in dining room with panoramic views of the lake. Fully equipped cooks kitchen, wood paneled living room with stone fireplace and ceiling fan/ light, and large wrap-around front porch. Large dock with 3 slips.
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 and relax. Excellent swimming- swim off the dock in deeper water, or use the shallow water rocky beach for swimming, wading and crayfish hunting. Bass and pike fishing immediately around the island as well as throughout the Big Rideau. Plentiful birds and wildlife, including heron, osprey, turtles, mink, loons, ducks, kingfishers, and terns. Wildlife refuge for exploring within canoeing distance. Ready access to Ontario's famed lock system, as well as the small towns that dot rural Ontario, including Perth, Newboro, Elgin, and Westport.
The kitchen, dining room, living room and five bedrooms have views of the water, the sixth bedroom has views of the woods and morning sunrise.
Three bedrooms on the main floor, two with queen beds, one with a full (double). One of the main floor bedrooms has a sink.
Three bedrooms on the second floor, two with full (double) beds, and one with an RV sized bed. (wider than twin, narrower than full).
All six bedrooms have table fans and optional mosquito net canopies as well as pillows and down duvets.
One small bathroom with shower (no tub).
The spacious wood paneled living room with stone fireplace and ceiling fan includes two brand new comfy hide a bed couches and mid century modern chairs and table.
Glassed in sun room/dining room with seating for ten and electric baseboard heat.
All weather wrap around porch with great sunset views.
One small recently remodeled full bathroom with shower (no tub).
The staircase can be gated to make it child proof.
A clothes washing machine but no dryer is available.
The well equipped cook's kitchen has an electric stove w/oven, 2 refrigerators, a microwave, a Cuisinart, a rice cooker, a waffle maker, toaster, coffee maker, cutlery, dishes for 12, dishtowels, and a Weber charcoal grill.
15 foot canvas covered canoe, an inflatable stand up paddle board, an inflatable towable, and child and adult life jackets.
Multiple hammocks, a badminton set, a bocce ball set, and am/fm radio. Indoor and outdoor children's toys and games plus adult board games and jig saw puzzles. There is an extensive library on a multiplicity of subjects including many children's books and mysteries.
There are three docks forming two slips (one is wide enough for a pontoon boat).
The cottage draws water from the lake for the kitchen and bathroom. Lake water is not potable. We supply a large carboy of potable water for every renter.
The island is located at the mouth of Briton Bay. Easiest boat access is from Portland, approximately 2 miles. Portland Ontario is approximately 1.5 hours from Ottawa and about 4 to 5 hours from Toronto and Montreal.
NOTE: "Island" means you must have (or rent) a boat. Pontoon boats are available for rent in Portland.
A quote from one of our guests: "For the past three years we have spent an idyllic week of summer fun at this unique Rideau treasure." George and Nancy Sheffield -- Ontario
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 6 bedrooms : - 4 double beds - 2 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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The internet access is relatively high speed wifi. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Portland on the Rideau |
AVAILABILITYLast update: August 05, 2025 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $1800 | - | - | 1 Week | FALL COLORS Sep 01, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 The 7 days can start on any day and more than 7 can be 8, 9 10,etc. | - | - | - | $1800 | - | - | 1 Week | WINTER CLOSURE (NOT AVAILABLE) Oct 18, 2025 - Apr 24, 2026 NOT AVAILABLE | - | - | - | $2222 | - | - | 1 Week |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Security Deposit | $400 (Security deposit will be refunded within 30 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 20% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Check, Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES Our minimum stay is 7 days. 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 our manager time to remedy any deficiencies in cleaning on the part of renters. REVIEWS | | Eduardo |  |
| 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
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| | Don | |
| 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
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| | Nick | |
| 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
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| | Pat | |
| 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
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HUGH MAIER & ABBY MAIER Member since May 2015 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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