404 REID Is

Drummond/North Elmsley, ON K7H 3C7

Welcome to a rare opportunity to own your very own private island—Reid Island—just over a 5-minute boat ride from Rideau Ferry. This is a truly special place: a single-owner island featuring a well-loved 1885-built, 3-bedroom cottage that offers the perfect mix of charm, comfort, and classic cottage character. Surrounded by flat rock and natural shoreline, the island offers calm, shallow areas ideal for children, along with deeper water off the dock that’s perfect for swimming, diving, and docking your boat.

Set just off the main channel, the location is incredibly quiet and peaceful. Whether you’re spending time with family or simply enjoying the solitude, this property gives you the privacy and calm that’s becoming increasingly hard to find. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and every day ends with the sound of the water and the glow of a lakeside sunset.

Inside, the cottage is warm and welcoming, with wood floors throughout and thoughtful details that highlight its history. Exposed floor joists in the living room and open rafters upstairs add authentic, rustic character. The cottage comes fully furnished—linens, towels, cookware, dishes—everything down to the kitchen sink. All you need to bring are your favorite foods and drinks.

The dining area features built-in bench seating, perfect for family dinners or hosting cozy dinner parties. Storage is cleverly tucked beneath the benches, keeping the space tidy and functional without sacrificing charm. The main floor primary bedroom includes a window AC unit, while two additional bedrooms on the second level are kept cool with a floor AC unit.

There’s a 2-piece bathroom with a composting toilet and sink, plus a private outdoor shower set off to the side of the cottage. A separate storage room adds extra convenience, and hydro is already connected at the site.

The screened front porch includes a built-in daybed that’s ideal for afternoon naps or quiet mornings with a coffee. Step out to the lakeside deck and take in wide-open views while enjoying a cold drink or relaxing in the sun.

Reid Island isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling. Private, peaceful, and full of character, it’s the kind of summer retreat where memories are made and traditions are started. This one-of-a-kind island cottage is ready for its next chapter.