Big Rideau Lake Boat Rentals, Ontario, Canada

5Richard 5:00 PM Sep 26, 2021

Fun and relaxing houseboat vacation!
We had a wonderful week on board “Nina” from Big Rideau Lakes Boat Rentals. The boat was very well equipped and very comfortable. We had brought a mattress topper with us, but after checking out the mattress realized we did not need it. The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed. All systems worked very well and were very easy to use. The attention to detail in all aspects of the boat was obvious to us. Check in was smooth, quick and pleasant- thanks Heather! The orientation to the boat was informative and helpful. Any questions we had were answered clearly. The on water boat instruction was fantastic. Even though we had many years of experience on small and large boats, Rob’s guide to handling a houseboat was much appreciated and we employed the strategies he taught us to successfully lock through and dock in tight spots. Meals on the front deck (the barbecue worked great) were delightful. The Navionics app on the supplied iPad was outstanding. Upon our return we were greeted by Heather and Rob with big friendly smiles. We would highly recommend Big Rideau Lakes Houseboat Rentals for a houseboat holiday on the Rideau Canal Waterway. It is obvious that Heather and Rob are very proud of their business, and put a lot of effort into providing the best service possible. We believe that this results in an excellent value for a boating holiday on the Rideau system and have booked again for next year. Thanks Heather and Rob!

5Marc2512 5:00 PM Jul 10, 2022

Wonderfull
Although we have some boating experience, this was our first trip on a houseboat. Rob and Heather made the trip effortless. The Navionics provided made navigation of the locks and lakes a breeze. The boat operated with ease. We took the smallest houseboat available (L'ill Hobo) and it filled all our needs (two of us, plus medium sized dog). One warning for those looking to take their pet with them - at times it may be difficult to find docking on land, requiring you to moor at a buoy or anchor and swim your dog to land to do his business. Also, our sole complaint on our trip - restaurants on the Rideau will not accept dogs. One exception to this was The Cove in Westport, they gladly allowed Beau to join us on their spacious patio.