{"id":38476,"date":"2025-08-07T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=38476"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:41:24","slug":"cottages-for-sale-near-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/cottages-for-sale-near-ottawa\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Waterfront Cottages Near Ottawa With Major Price Drops Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been watching the market for waterfront cottages for sale near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/ottawa-on-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ottawa<\/a>, now\u2019s the time to take a second look. Several listings have experienced significant price drops, presenting rare opportunities for savvy buyers and investors alike. Here are 5 discounted properties that might just be worth the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/white-lake-on-real-estate\/1096-snye-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterfront Retreat on 3 Mile Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/S0FYE6ustG3gNFkO5Gld1h3IP4NYH1rJH35A4R0ifbAObYudBdeDNooRIOftZaGW4TJqXJP4qYmMyijt-750x563.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/S0FYE6ustG3gNFkO5Gld1h3IP4NYH1rJH35A4R0ifbAObYudBdeDNooRIOftZaGW4TJqXJP4qYmMyijt-750x563.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/S0FYE6ustG3gNFkO5Gld1h3IP4NYH1rJH35A4R0ifbAObYudBdeDNooRIOftZaGW4TJqXJP4qYmMyijt-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/S0FYE6ustG3gNFkO5Gld1h3IP4NYH1rJH35A4R0ifbAObYudBdeDNooRIOftZaGW4TJqXJP4qYmMyijt-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/S0FYE6ustG3gNFkO5Gld1h3IP4NYH1rJH35A4R0ifbAObYudBdeDNooRIOftZaGW4TJqXJP4qYmMyijt.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by:&nbsp;RE\/MAX ABSOLUTE REALTY INC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iHhCYoZHD9rBt8xkBfOc-750x501.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iHhCYoZHD9rBt8xkBfOc-750x501.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iHhCYoZHD9rBt8xkBfOc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iHhCYoZHD9rBt8xkBfOc-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iHhCYoZHD9rBt8xkBfOc.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX ABSOLUTE REALTY INC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/z4dM4hanWRSaSbmnhvyWA9eM4lnzkbPtgWGtKT2l3-750x501.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/z4dM4hanWRSaSbmnhvyWA9eM4lnzkbPtgWGtKT2l3-750x501.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/z4dM4hanWRSaSbmnhvyWA9eM4lnzkbPtgWGtKT2l3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/z4dM4hanWRSaSbmnhvyWA9eM4lnzkbPtgWGtKT2l3-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/z4dM4hanWRSaSbmnhvyWA9eM4lnzkbPtgWGtKT2l3.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX ABSOLUTE REALTY INC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>White Lake, ON <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>3 beds, 2 baths <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Ottawa, ON: <\/strong>88 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This private waterfront retreat on 3 Mile Bay offers year-round fun, stunning sunsets, and 180 feet of shoreline on a quiet bay. Recently reduced by $130,000, the property features an open-concept layout, a walkout basement, a loft apartment over the garage, and ample space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/white-lake-on-real-estate\/1096-snye-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the listing. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/carleton-place-on-real-estate\/3526-9th-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Boathouse at Mississippi Shores<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RVKfn92HT2l5vCGXmK5DGpa4MuBw1NiaWv-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RVKfn92HT2l5vCGXmK5DGpa4MuBw1NiaWv-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RVKfn92HT2l5vCGXmK5DGpa4MuBw1NiaWv-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RVKfn92HT2l5vCGXmK5DGpa4MuBw1NiaWv-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RVKfn92HT2l5vCGXmK5DGpa4MuBw1NiaWv.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HI3V-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HI3V-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HI3V-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HI3V-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HI3V.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/saHyzIz7z0WGqY46fvcnHP3fd9Ud4Gzp6qHpmrdN2T81EgeXqiHXeHfURCRGHF5bNwkdeiIGWluGQzJ7cpmy4v5TO6DRKMOhFp6vXQbfngI1C1bIEC7XzOijaxhY9-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/saHyzIz7z0WGqY46fvcnHP3fd9Ud4Gzp6qHpmrdN2T81EgeXqiHXeHfURCRGHF5bNwkdeiIGWluGQzJ7cpmy4v5TO6DRKMOhFp6vXQbfngI1C1bIEC7XzOijaxhY9-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/saHyzIz7z0WGqY46fvcnHP3fd9Ud4Gzp6qHpmrdN2T81EgeXqiHXeHfURCRGHF5bNwkdeiIGWluGQzJ7cpmy4v5TO6DRKMOhFp6vXQbfngI1C1bIEC7XzOijaxhY9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/saHyzIz7z0WGqY46fvcnHP3fd9Ud4Gzp6qHpmrdN2T81EgeXqiHXeHfURCRGHF5bNwkdeiIGWluGQzJ7cpmy4v5TO6DRKMOhFp6vXQbfngI1C1bIEC7XzOijaxhY9-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/saHyzIz7z0WGqY46fvcnHP3fd9Ud4Gzp6qHpmrdN2T81EgeXqiHXeHfURCRGHF5bNwkdeiIGWluGQzJ7cpmy4v5TO6DRKMOhFp6vXQbfngI1C1bIEC7XzOijaxhY9.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Carleton Place, ON<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>3 beds, 2 baths <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Ottawa, ON: <\/strong>63 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy lakeside living all year at this beautifully finished Mississippi Lake property. Now priced $20,000 lower, it offers year-round living with swimming, fishing, and winter sports right outside your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/carleton-place-on-real-estate\/3526-9th-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the listing. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/carleton-place-on-real-estate\/193-pretties-island-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lakefront Bungalow on Mississippi Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/75Pxtr7cPyly7bJdvu3sz-750x499.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/75Pxtr7cPyly7bJdvu3sz-750x499.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/75Pxtr7cPyly7bJdvu3sz-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/75Pxtr7cPyly7bJdvu3sz-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/75Pxtr7cPyly7bJdvu3sz.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: COLDWELL BANKER FIRST OTTAWA REALTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RuOh1f-750x499.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RuOh1f-750x499.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RuOh1f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RuOh1f-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RuOh1f.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: COLDWELL BANKER FIRST OTTAWA REALTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9qs3XSLolfUtN8-750x499.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9qs3XSLolfUtN8-750x499.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9qs3XSLolfUtN8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9qs3XSLolfUtN8-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9qs3XSLolfUtN8.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: COLDWELL BANKER FIRST OTTAWA REALTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Carleton Place <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>2 beds, 2 baths <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Ottawa, ON: <\/strong>74 km <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With open-concept living, a hot tub deck, fenced dog run, and deep-water dock for year-round fun, this Mississippi Lake bungalow has it all. Priced $60,000 below its original list, it\u2019s the perfect mix of lake life and practical comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/carleton-place-on-real-estate\/193-pretties-island-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the listing. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/carleton-place-on-real-estate\/330-gardiner-shore-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury Lakeside Living near Ottawa, ON<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/swl5NfYOrGf9zdsqLOS9H2DuVs8o4IVHI23xp3gaeGiB9-750x422.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/swl5NfYOrGf9zdsqLOS9H2DuVs8o4IVHI23xp3gaeGiB9-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/swl5NfYOrGf9zdsqLOS9H2DuVs8o4IVHI23xp3gaeGiB9-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/swl5NfYOrGf9zdsqLOS9H2DuVs8o4IVHI23xp3gaeGiB9-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/swl5NfYOrGf9zdsqLOS9H2DuVs8o4IVHI23xp3gaeGiB9.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wodLuy-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wodLuy-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wodLuy-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wodLuy-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wodLuy.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mtn-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mtn-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mtn-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mtn-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mtn.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: ROYAL LEPAGE TEAM REALTY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Carleton Place, ON <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>5 beds, 4 baths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Ottawa, ON: <\/strong>55 km <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This spacious 5-bed, 4-bath waterfront home blends upscale design with peaceful lake views, an entertainer\u2019s kitchen, and endless outdoor living. Reduced by $310,000, it delivers luxury and lifestyle just minutes from Ottawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/carleton-place-on-real-estate\/330-gardiner-shore-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the listing. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/portland-on-real-estate\/114-763-narrows-lock-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Private Paradise on Big Rideau Lake <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3yJSJCem7pQeV2K-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3yJSJCem7pQeV2K-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3yJSJCem7pQeV2K-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3yJSJCem7pQeV2K-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3yJSJCem7pQeV2K.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fZmKC5FaZm02nkFIuAqG3ycd3nDwzKOAkSvzQ00P5VUKInETSxDit9mJxkv6e6J8gb3ENEYX8XE7nKG1syrCMb0xK45fw9CRlexSAT-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fZmKC5FaZm02nkFIuAqG3ycd3nDwzKOAkSvzQ00P5VUKInETSxDit9mJxkv6e6J8gb3ENEYX8XE7nKG1syrCMb0xK45fw9CRlexSAT-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fZmKC5FaZm02nkFIuAqG3ycd3nDwzKOAkSvzQ00P5VUKInETSxDit9mJxkv6e6J8gb3ENEYX8XE7nKG1syrCMb0xK45fw9CRlexSAT-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fZmKC5FaZm02nkFIuAqG3ycd3nDwzKOAkSvzQ00P5VUKInETSxDit9mJxkv6e6J8gb3ENEYX8XE7nKG1syrCMb0xK45fw9CRlexSAT-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fZmKC5FaZm02nkFIuAqG3ycd3nDwzKOAkSvzQ00P5VUKInETSxDit9mJxkv6e6J8gb3ENEYX8XE7nKG1syrCMb0xK45fw9CRlexSAT.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M4xxwxN1d0WivGDcsmaWDJAhWPd-750x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M4xxwxN1d0WivGDcsmaWDJAhWPd-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M4xxwxN1d0WivGDcsmaWDJAhWPd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M4xxwxN1d0WivGDcsmaWDJAhWPd-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M4xxwxN1d0WivGDcsmaWDJAhWPd.webp 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listed by: RE\/MAX AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Portland, ON <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specs: <\/strong>3 beds, 2 baths <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Ottawa, ON: <\/strong>120 km <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Escape to this fully furnished 3-bedroom waterfront home on over 6 acres of private shoreline on Big Rideau Lake\u2014complete with a hot tub, guest Bunkie, and panoramic lake views. Recently reduced by $100,000, it\u2019s the ultimate year-round escape for families or weekend hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/portland-on-real-estate\/114-763-narrows-lock-rd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the listing. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Live the Waterfront Life Near Ottawa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Price reductions this significant don\u2019t come around often. If you\u2019ve been waiting for the right time to explore cottages for sale near Ottawa, this might be your moment. With recent price drops, that relaxed cottage lifestyle is now closer than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to take advantage of these price-dropped cottages for sale near Ottawa? Zoocasa can help you find the right fit. 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