Barrel sauna in the snow beside the Ottawa River at sunset
Westmeath, Ontario

Luxury Retreat

An Ottawa River winter retreat with a year-round hot tub, barrel sauna and wide river views.

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The property

Room to settle in by the river

An entire waterfront cottage on the Ottawa River, about 25 minutes from Pembroke. An easy drive: about 1.5 hours from Ottawa, 4 hours from Toronto and 4 hours from Montreal. Bring the group, then split your time between the water, the warmth and the view.

  • Barrel sauna
  • 5-person hot tub
  • Private sandy beach
  • Stone fireplace
  • River views
  • Beachfront bar
11guests
5bedrooms
7beds
2.5bathrooms

Photo gallery

Explore the riverfront setting, gathering spaces and private wellness amenities.

Barrel sauna in the snow beside the Ottawa River at sunset
Hot tub and barrel sauna in the snow
Hot tub open in the snow with the Ottawa River beyond
Five-person hot tub on the deck
Waterfront deck and beachfront bar at sunset
Open-plan living room with stone fireplace
Dining room overlooking the Ottawa River
Covered deck with seating overlooking the river
Christmas tree and seasonal decor in the living room
Bright kitchen with island seating

Barrel sauna

Warm up as the snow falls outside

Year-round hot tub

Room for five, with the river close by

Ottawa River views

A quiet winter landscape just beyond the windows
Hot tub open in the snow with the Ottawa River beyond
The five-person hot tub, steaming all winter
Hot tub and barrel sauna in the snow
Sauna to hot tub, steps apart in the snow

Things to do in winter

Make a day of it

Snowmobiling the Valley

Groomed OFSC trails minutes from the cottage. Check the trail map for conditions.

Ski at Calabogie Peaks

Downhill and night skiing, roughly an hour's drive. An easy day trip.

Skate the shoreline

Skate the frozen bay or walk the snowy beach. Outdoor rinks in Pembroke too.

Winter winery visit

Tastings at WhiteWater O'Brien Winery. Check their seasonal hours.

The at-home winter day

Sauna circuit, fireplace and board games, dinner from Ullrich's on the BBQ.

Cold plunge in the river

Follow the sauna with an icy dip in the Ottawa River, the true Nordic way. Check conditions first.

Direct winter rates

Plan a winter stay

Book direct and skip the platform fees. Message us your dates for a direct quote.

rapidriverretreat.ca is the only official direct booking site for Luxury Retreat. We have no other booking websites.

2-night minimum stay ยท Discounts for longer stays
January 2027 weekendsabout CAD 690 / night
February 2027, including Valentine's weekendabout CAD 732 / night
January 2027 midweekabout CAD 732 / night

About 7% below Airbnb's verified winter base rates, and with no platform service fees you pay less than on Airbnb or Vrbo while we keep more of every stay. CAD 275 cleaning fee per stay, 13% HST extra. Ask about discounts for longer stays. Exact quote confirmed for your dates.

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Hosted by Aislyn, an Airbnb Superhost with 5 years of hosting experience.

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