 View of the island from the lake. Bunkie #3 visible on the left. To the left of that is the firepit. - 1/25  View of the island approaching from the dock side. Main cabin on the left, bunkie #1 at right. - 2/25  View of the main cottage entry door, from the dock - 3/25  Kitchen, main cabin - 4/25  Fireplace in the living room, main cabin - 5/25  Dining area in main cabin - 6/25  Living room, main cabin - 7/25  Bedroom w/ queen bed, main cabin - 8/25  Main cabin (left) and Bunkie #1 - 9/25  Exterior of Bunkie #1 - 10/25  Bunkie #1: Steps from the main cottage -- Two twin beds. - 11/25  Bunkie #1: Big windows, lots of natural light. - 12/25  Bunkie #2: Log cabin on the water's edge, just steps from the main cottage - 13/25  Another view of bunkie #2 - 14/25  Bunkie #2: Log cabin with bunk beds. - 15/25  Main cabin (right) and bathroom cabin - 16/25  Newly resurfaced dock, great for lounging and jumping into the lake. - 17/25  Lots of room to tie up multiple boats. - 18/25  View from the firepit across the lake. - 19/25  Firepit on the point. Wonderful place to relax and stargaze. - 20/25  Great spot to soak up the scenery. - 21/25  Unobstructed views in all directions - 22/25  Sunsets over the lake can be spectacular - 23/25  Another day winding down on the island - 24/25  Oak Island is among the central islands on the large South end of Big Rideau Lake. - 25/25 Asking Price
$599 000 | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | 4 Bedrooms |
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** See better photos and contact the realtor by clicking the "Owner's Website" link ** This is your opportunity to own an established 3-season cottage property approximately one hour from Ottawa. It is an entire island located on Big Rideau Lake, with a main cottage and four additional outbuildings. It is off-grid, currently using a combination of propane, solar and gas-powered generator for energy requirements (details below). The property is accessible only by boat, typically from early April until late November. It is approximately a 5-10 minute boat ride from Portland, ON. 2% commission offered to buyer agents. Main cabin - Master bedroom with queen bed and small wood stove - Living room with 2 couches (one a futon style), several chairs and a wood-burning fireplace - Kitchen: propane stove & propane fridge with freezer, about 1/ 2 the capacity of a normal household fridge, running lake water (not potable)
- Dining area with dining table and 6 chairs
3 Bunkies
#1: 2 x twin beds (side by side), with storage shed on the back of the building
#2: 2 x twin beds (over/under bunks)
#3: Currently being used for storage, but could easily be used as an additional sleeping cabin.
Bathroom (separate cabin)
- Flush toilet
- Sink with running lake water (not potable)
Energy Details
Property is off-grid -- there are propane lights, fridge and stove in the main cabin and a propane radiator in one of the bunkies. The current owners use multiple solar panels feeding batteries to run the water pump and for charging phones, computers, etc. They use a gas-powered generator for any other / bigger power needs. Handheld lanterns and flashlights are also part of nightly routines.
Waterfront and Lake Information
There is approximately 30 feet of dock running along the shore and a finger of about 15 feet jutting out into the lake. The swimming is excellent right off the dock, with clear, clean water quickly dropping to about 12 feet in the channel between Oak Island and Bungalow Island.
There is lots of open, deep water nearby for water skiing / tubing / etc.
Big Rideau is an excellent fishing lake, particularly for smallmouth bass. There are also largemouth bass, pike, walleye, muskie, lake trout and all kinds of different panfish. Bass, pike and panfish can be caught off the dock and various other points around the island all season.
Without going through a lock, you can boat from the cottage to Portland or Rideau Ferry. Both villages have stores, marinas, gas and a couple of restaurants each. If you want to take a day trip through a lock, you can also get to Westport or Newboro to the West, or Smiths Falls to the East.
Access:
The current owners dock their boat -- a 2013 Princecraft Ventura 194 -- at Len's Cove marina, which entitles them to free parking at the marina. Ask about the possiblity of also buying the boat and assuming the marina contract.
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Note: Big Rideau Lake is about an hour from Ottawa and about 3 hours from Toronto or Montreal. Oak Island is near the middle of the lake. There is no pedestrian or car ferry service to the island; it can only be accessed by personal boat from a number of access points, including the villages of Portland and Rideau Ferry. The closest small public launch (Willis Wharf) is ~1 km from the island.
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