Experience a holiday you'll never forget on the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1842, the stone defensible lockmaster's house at Davis Lockstation has been rehabilitated to the highest standards, offering a unique, self-catering holiday experience. Situated on high land overlooking the locks, the house accommodates up to six people with two bedrooms and a pull-out sofa and provides spectacular views of Sand Lake!
Offered by Parks Canada and luxuriously equipped with Queen-sized Fairmont Hotel mattresses, a clawfoot tub, custom kitchen and laundry facilities, the Lockmaster's house is the ultimate romantic getaway for two, or a family vacation in the heart of the Rideau Lakes. Complete with a deck, private dock and a canoe, a stay in the historic Lockmaster's House at Davis Lockstation offers an unforgettable experience Colonel John By would be envious of!
Davis Lockstation is located a short scenic drive from the villages of Elgin, Newboro, and Westport, fifty minutes from the City of Kingston and Highway 401, and 1.5 hours from downtown Ottawa.
The Rideau Lakes Region is a great place to explore. You can take advantage of the great fishing, boating, swimming, water-skiing, or lock through the historic canal system to the other lakes and towns. In the surrounding towns and cities there are also lots of activities and events to participate in including golf, historic tours, boat tours, shopping, restaurants and lots more!
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akVXQTQsmuo&list=PLCCq6fy6PO1dvHsM5IsBjZWTIfdIpxeIk">Please check out the "YouTube VIDEO" of this property!</a>(Airbnb guests please search for "Rideau Lakes Cottages" on Youtube, then click on Playlists, then "Lockmaster's House")
Also included: A full kitchen, 20 foot dock, gas BBQ with propane, 42" flat screen TV, BlueRay DVD player, sound system, Washer/dryer, 16' canoe, outdoor table and four chairs, and fire pit are also included
Luxury bed linens and towels are also included with rental! Cottage has two bedrooms with a queen bed in each, plus a double pull-out sofa-bed.
Required for booking: Names, ages, and addresses for all guests in your group.For the prime summer weeks, this cottage rents from Saturday to Saturday.
Rideau Lakes Property Management is registered by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) registration: #50017421

Lockmaster's House, Davis Lockstation, Parks Canada

This was our first time renting the Lockmaster House.  We had docked at the lock some 40 years ago and love this area of the Rideau.   The House is just perfect, comfortable and inviting, a great place to relax.   Robin was very helpful and kept our names on file for two years, well worth the wait and planning.  Thank you, we will see you again.

Wonderful place

Once again, our stay at the Lockmasters House has been a delight. It was our fifth time renting this historic house. The cottage is very comfortable, charming decor, and has all the amenities. We love it here. The local people are very friendly, from the lock staff, the visitors, and the boaters travelling through the canal system. We enjoyed the paddling and hiking in the area. It has been a relaxing holiday. 

A very special place. 

What a wonderful location. Our third year, hope for many more. Robin is a delight to deal with.

Renter

The Lockmaster’s House at Davis Lock has become a very special place for us. It was our fourth time renting the historic cottage and has become a home away from home for us. The cottage is decorated with a historic theme with many photos, maps, and documents of the canal’s early days. The cottage was very clean, and as advertised, contains all the essential amenities, including good wifi. We particularly enjoy the the hiking and paddling in the area.  We were again impressed with our stay and would definitely recommend. 
A special thanks to Robin at Rideau Lakes Cottages, he has a very efficient process for facilitating an excellent vacation. 

We were impressed again! 

We just completed our fourth annual two week stay at the Lockmaster’s House at Davis Lock.  The cottage was completely renovated in 2015/16 to the highest standards.  The setting in very tranquil and gives one an opportunity to completely relax and chill out.

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