Family-friendly holiday rentals in Charleston Lake

We had a wonderful stay for 5 nights at Cheryl & Kyle's. Beautiful sunsets, dips in the lake, hot tub, sauna, well equipped kitchen, AC, ... A great perch to enjoy what the county has to offer! Hosts were quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommended!

Thank you, Marla for the beautiful weekend getaway! Was so happy to have my dogs with me. 😊 the fireplace is absolutely stunning.

Our stay was great and Fedora got back to us very quickly about any questions we had! Very great space and property, would definitely return :)

We had a wonderful stay at Springwood Cottage Resort! Ed were amazing hosts—always attentive, kind, and genuinely welcoming. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The cottage had everything we needed, which made packing and settling in so much easier. One of the highlights was the access to paddleboards and kayaks—they were in excellent condition and it was such a treat not to have to transport our own. It’s the perfect spot for anyone who enjoys being on the water! We’d love to come back again, hopefully in warmer weather, to enjoy even more of what this lovely place has to offer. Thank you for making our stay so easy and memorable!

We stayed at the house for a family long weekend in May 2025. The property was as described and well appointed. A great base to visit the County.

We had a great weekend stay! Josh’s place had lots to do and offered a great amount of space for board games and meals! Great location and very close to stores and the downtown core. Would highly reccomend!

We had a great stay. Loved the charm of the old home, very well appointed with everything we needed. Great kitchen / dining and outside space for gathering. The host went above and beyond to get us a rental hot tub since the other one needed repair and could not be fixed in time for our stay.

What a wonderful lake house! Great place to celebrate with family and friends! Beautiful spacious home with lovely great room, well equipped kitchen, and great indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing with your guests. It's couldn't have been nicer... hosts were super with information.

We absolutely loved our short stay at Matthew and Natalie's place. It was a beautiful, peaceful environment that really provided a relaxing vacation. Everything in the house was thoughtful and lovely, from the decor to the well stocked kitchen. Would highly recommend and hope to return!

It was simply a wonderful experience. It was a peaceful environment. The view was amazing, you could see the incredible lake and island view even from inside the house and the balcony was amazing. It was a dreamy place that I would definitely go back to. Also, our host was very helpful. They helped us with everything, I didn't think we would be this comfortable. It is a place that I can recommend to everyone with peace of mind. thanks for everything

Rafael had a beautiful basement apartment, separate entrance and amenities. We appreciated the small touches of breakfast !! & toiletries for what we forgot. Close location to everything we need and family too. The only down side was we had an older and large top-heavy dog who couldn’t manage the stairs (husky malamute). They were advertised but I just didn’t think of it until we struggled, and our younger and smaller dogs were just fine with them.

Such a cozy space that accurately reflected the Air BNB listing! The location was approximately 15 minute away from downtown Picton by car which was a major plus for us. Sally was proactive with her communication with us and always quick to respond to our messages. We arrived late in the evening and there was limited lighting along the long driveway which made it slightly more challenging when we first got there but this wasn't a huge deal. Sally has a large sign with arrows indicating for you to follow to the cabin & where to park your vehicle which was helpful. The cabin was well-furnished and clean. The bed and seating were very comfortable. Mother nature wasn't completely on our side for our weekend getaway as it rained and was slightly too cold for us to make use of the beautiful screened in porch, the fire pit or explore down by the water on the property. The cabin has a nice remote controlled fire place that adds an extra cozy touch. We would definitely recommend!

Excellent accommodation!!-- Not only is the place charming and well furnished, the amenities and attention to detail is superb! The host is incredibly friendly but also provides privacy, the instructions are clear and concise, and the inclusion of the Parks Pass is such a perk! Walking distance to downtown shopping, beaches, historic sites, and nightlife. Well worth the trip.

We had the most amazing time and made a lifetime of memories!

We had the best time! Gorgeous location, perfect weather and super accommodations! Thank you Shawn!

Absolutely spectacular. Hidden gem! If you are looking for something private but still within a 15-20minute drive to groceries this is the place to stay! You won’t be disappointed. Comfortably holds a family of 6! We had an absolute blast! Stunning property and open concept cottage. Lots of natural light and gorgeous view from the living room! The dock and wrap around deck were absolutely beautiful to enjoy for sunrise and sunset! 2 hour drive to Ottawa and 2 hours to Gatineau National Park! Highly recommend the drive into Gatineau park! And Pink Salmon trail! If you have fur babies, this park is very restricted due to the sensitive eco system! Really cute shops and restaurants in downtown Ottawa and in Gatineau Park! We absolutely will be coming back (: Thank you Rachael for being an incredible host! Very responsive to requests and very accommodating !

The retreat is a lovely tranquil spot in the Ottawa Valley. It is spacious and comfortable, with lots of big windows looking out on the surrounding countryside. The only close neighbours are the deer and the wild turkeys. Carol is a friendly and charming host and she responds right away to any requests. Highly recommended! I plan to return, any time that urban life gets to be too much!

This was the perfect addition to my wedding weekend! Julie made it extra special with a welcome sign and bottle of champagne to great my guests and I! The place is absolutely stunning, so warm, cozy and just what we needed for a wedding stay with the bridal party. It surpassed my expectations and Julie and her partner were wonderful - we even had a tour and learned some history on the place. Can’t wait to come back !

What a lovely spot! Susan & family were so welcoming, my 4 year old loved getting to meet the many beautiful critters surrounding the guest house (getting toppled over by a friendly goat just added to the adventure!). The space is thoughtfully laid out to maximize the views, and the bed & furnishings are super comfortable. This was a staycation for us and it was truly a treat to have such a relaxing getaway in our own neighborhood.

Very spacious comfortable accommodation. No easy place to go for a walk other than the main road, and driving required for food and drink.

We had a lovely stay with our 3 kids. The pool was the perfect temperature and there were clear instructions on how to work everything! we enjoyed being slightly tucked away while still only being a 5-8 min drive from stores/restaurants.

We were celebrating my husband’s 65th birthday with our children and grandchildren. It was a lovely weekend being together in beautiful surroundings. We loved eating our meals in the outdoor room and being able to enjoy the view and sitting by the fire every night. There is a pool that isn’t heated so it was cold but I’m sure with the hot weather approaching it will heat up nicely.

Fantastic hosts and a great location with lots of space and piece and quiet on the river shore. Loved the hammocks hanging up in different places. The pool was clean and our girls loved having it to themselves. The cottage(s) could do with an little upgrade especially the kitchen but beds were comfortable and it did have all we needed for 2 days including a barbecue.

We had a beautiful weekend. It is a beautiful and peaceful place. The beds were comfortable and it was very clean. I would book it again. They were also very accommodating for me and my guests. The dogs are super friendly and very cute.