Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock | House in Chaffey’s Lock Elgin

10.0 (23 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Rideau Lakes House | Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock

4 Bedroom House in Rideau Lakes, Chaffey’s Lock Elgin

Newly renovated House originally built in the 1800’s by the town Miller. Frenbrae has all of the charm with the must have upgrades. It features two completely renovated bathrooms and a beautifully renovated kitchen. The Dinning Room over looks the Locks and the table can seat 10 comfortably and has a Wine Fridge. The Dinning Room still has the original windows from the wrap around porch. Fernbrae was once owned by the Opinicon Inn at that time it was used as a B&B. The three bedrooms upstairs are spacious with a seating area, to curl up and read or just relax. The Main floor bedroom has a King Bed.
‘Fernbrae’ is a beautifully restored Centurion (Circa 1895) Nestled in a unique location in the tiny community of ‘Chaffey’s Lock’, part of the Unesco World Heritage - Rideau Canal. You constantly hear the beautiful sound of waterfalls as they are right in front of the property. The southern doors of the lock lead you directly to Opinicon lake and through to Sand lake and on as far as Kingston. The north doors take you on a short journey up the Canal and to Clear lake and beyond as far as Ottawa!
The Catarqui Trail; a multi use trail, runs through Chaffey’s Lock. One could literally walk, cycle, ski, snowmobile for hours as the trail goes for more than 100 miles!
It’s easy to lose yourself in the in the peaceful serenity of the Rideau Canal but shopping and dining etc are near by. You can walk to the Opinicon Inn, featuring two restaurants and an Ice Cream shop.
The Rideau Lakes Town of Westport, and village of Newboro are just a short drive away and offer several restaurants and ,unique to the area, stores to pass an afternoon or two. Westport even has a beautifully scenic winery that, as well as world class wine offers delicious wood fired Pizza right in the winery!
Cyclist, Motorcycle enthusiasts, sports car owners will love the winding twisty paved road that is the Opinicon road.
Boat rentals, canal tours, fantastic fishing are just some of the features of this area. But if just sitting back and enjoying the serenity of rushing water and peaceful surroundings is your thing then you could not pick a better place than Fernbrae ~Welcome~

Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock is located in Rideau Lakes. Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock provides accommodation, featuring Parking, View, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Parking, View, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Rideau Lakes has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Rideau Lakes, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
General
  • In a rural location
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Ginette K.
Jul 2, 2025 12:26:42 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Lovely cottage and very clean. Walking to Opinicon for icecream and having dinner on their patio was awesome. Day trips to Westport and Perth were fun and the little shops were easy to spend money lol. Nice weekend getaway
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