Waterfront vacation rentals in Ottawa

Der's place is very peaceful, perfect for either a single person or a couple. It's also super close to Ottawa, just a 10-minute ride away!

Super séjour! Je reviendrai certainement

I really enjoyed the stay and felt like home. I would come back If I decide to come to Gatineau again.

The place was great. Ideal location, walking distance to the Glebe, right on the canal. Quiet, cool, clean and comfortable. Being close to Colonel By makes it easy to access the city!

We have stayed in dozens of Airbnb in the US, Canada and Europe. Peter’s apartment is our all-time favorite—Spacious rooms, two bathrooms, well appointed kitchen and baths, and easy access. Peter is friendly and helpful, and the neighborhood is lovely—right on the Rideau River. 10 out or 10!

We spent a month and a half there, and from the first moment we felt at home. Thank you. Vesna and Velimir

Just as described, this is a very good place to stay if you're spending a few days in Ottawa. Clean space with all amenities in tip top condition. Having the microwave and the toaster around was really helpful since I was bringing home food almost every day to consume the next day. Used the bath tub a couple times without issue. I did not like the organic coffee capsule available but the coffee machine works fine. Also, there is a heating tower in the room which came in handy since it can get cold in the room. As for things to do, I mainly went to Ottawa to watch the VNL games which were a 13 minutes away by foot (at TD place). However, I walked along the canal going all the way to parliament hill and back. If you like walking/biking/running, this place will fit like a glove. All in all, an excellent experience. Would definitely stay here again.

Angela's place is great for a group getaway, she was helpful and easy to communicate with.

La maison était très belle et l’environnement très tranquille. Tout est bien équipé et bien aménagé. La seule petite chose qui nous a un peu déplu était qu’il y avait des cheveux/poils dans un des lits à notre arrivée. La vaisselle aussi était parfois sale, mais je crois que c’est la responsabilité des anciens locataires. L’emplacement est super, près des commodités.

Great place, very clean, comfy beds. Host was great as well. 100% recommend.

Our group of 5 women absolutely LOVED this home. It fit our needs perfectly - comfort, space, location... Although Zed unexpectedly had to be away, she left us with Todd, a perfect substitute to make sure all of our wants were fulfilled. The home was extremely comfortable and in a great location to walk to restaurants, sight see,and to just relax. Sitting in the living room and looking out the huge picture windows was like looking at a living movie, with the beautiful active park and river across the street. We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here!

We had an amazing time at Pete’s. The location was perfect, we had our own private beach. The kids enjoyed the provided kayaks and water toys. Our dogs lived in the water for 7 days. The house is much bigger than it appears in photos, and has ample room for a large family or group.

If you are going out in that area and looking for a place to stay, highly recommend. Place is just as the pictures show. Very clean.

We had such an amazing time. Never a moment of "what to do next". The house was very clean and well equipped. Really all you need is a toothbrush, and you're good to go. 😆 Our nights of sitting around the campfire, playing pool, board games, and paddle boarding will forever be a memorable vacation. The amount of board games is incredible! Though to me the paddle board was everything. Laying on that board out in the middle of the water in complete silence..there's nothing like it. Such a peaceful spot. Highly recommend, and will absolutely be visiting again. Also, downtown being close, was key. Our first day was spent walking throughout the city enjoying all of the amazing architecture, Museums and visiting the ByWard Market. The amount of food and shopping is fantastic. Another must see is the Diefenbunker. We spent 3 hours touring the 4 underground levels. You have opened our eyes on just how beautiful Ottawa is, and we look forward to our next journey there. Again, ty. 💕

Some places are just houses. Others hold space and pause. From the first moment we walked in, "The River Retreat" welcomed us like a warm hug. My siblings and I came here to honour the one-year anniversary of our mother’s passing, and it ended up being exactly what we needed. Peaceful, cozy, and full of thoughtful touches. Every room, view, and amenity gave us a chance to breathe, reflect, and spend quality family time together. We tried all the amenities, including the hot tub, canoe, kayaks, fire pit, and pool table. But our favourite pass time and location was definitely the home cooked meals around the round table overlooking the river. We left feeling full in every sense. Thank you Marlene and Morgan for being such fantastic hosts! We’ll absolutely be back.