Investor-Friendly Cottages For Sale on Big Rideau Lake
2 cottages with rental potential for sale on Big Rideau Lake right now, from $1.1M to $2.5M. Updated through the day from the MLS®.
New49 photos$2,499,000Waterfront cottage5 bed · 4 bath · 2500-3000 sq ft4769i Briton Houghton Bay Road819 - Rideau Lakes (South Burgess) Twp, Rideau LakesCourtesy of: RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY GROUP
49 photos$1,099,900Waterfront cottage2+2 bed · 3 bath · 1500-2000 sq ft103 Mcveety Road903 - Drummond/North Elmsley (North Elmsley) Twp, Drummond/North ElmsleyCourtesy of: CENTURY 21 SYNERGY REALTY INCListing data © PropTx MLS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Cottages with rental potential on Big Rideau Lake
Right now there are 2 cottages with rental potential for sale on Big Rideau Lake. Asking prices run from $1.1M to $2.5M, and the middle listing is $1.8M. Most are in Drummond/North Elmsley and Rideau Lakes.
Big Rideau is the largest lake on the Rideau Canal, a long, deep trough of water running roughly 32 kilometres from the Narrows to Rideau Ferry. Read the full Big Rideau Lake guide.
Rental income depends on the address as much as the cottage. Many townships now license short-term rentals and some cap them, so confirm the bylaw, the licence status and the septic capacity before you count on the income.
Common questions
How many cottages with rental potential are for sale on Big Rideau Lake?
There are 2 listings right now, taken straight from the MLS® and updated through the day. New ones are added the day they come on the market.
How much do cottages with rental potential on Big Rideau Lake cost?
Asking prices run from $1.1M to $2.5M, with a median of $1.8M. Frontage, shoreline, exposure, road access and the building itself account for most of the spread.
Where on Big Rideau Lake are these cottages with rental potential?
Most of today's listings are in Drummond/North Elmsley and Rideau Lakes. Use the map above to see exactly where each one sits on the lake.
Can I get new cottages with rental potential on Big Rideau Lake sent to me?
Yes. Save this search or ask for listing alerts and new cottages with rental potential on Big Rideau Lake are emailed to you the day they hit the MLS®, along with price drops. It is free and you can stop anytime.
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- Waterfront Cottages 10
- Luxury Cottages 1
- Under $750,000 1
- Under $1 Million 4
- Under $2 Million 9
- Four-Season Cottages 6
- Island & Water Access Cottages 3
- Cottages with a Boathouse 1
- Cottages with a Bunkie 3
- Cabins 7
- Log Homes 1
- Waterfront Land 3
- Building Lots & Acreage 3
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- Lower Beverley Lake 2
- St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands 2
- Charleston Lake 1
- Upper Beverley Lake 1
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Big Rideau Lake sold prices by year
65 cottages, homes and lots on Big Rideau Lake have sold through the MLS® since 2014, 24 of them in the past 12 months. Sold prices are for members. Joining is free.
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| Year | Sales | Median sold | Average | Lowest | Highest | Sold vs. asking | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 22 | ||||||
| 2025 | 17 | ||||||
| 2024 | 2 | ||||||
| 2023 | 3 | ||||||
| 2022 | 2 | ||||||
| 2021 | 7 | ||||||
| 2020 | 2 | ||||||
| 2019 | 2 | ||||||
| 2017 | 4 | ||||||
| 2016 | 2 | ||||||
| 2015 | 1 | ||||||
| 2014 | 1 | ||||||
Sold data from the PropTx MLS®, for sales reported on the board. Private and exclusive sales are not included. Figures are a guide, not an appraisal. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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