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Dow's Lake Downtown Ottawa, Studio-Room with balcony

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A residential building with a visible entrance, a staircase, and a small porch area with a potted plant.
A small kitchenette with a microwave, a sink, and a cabinet.
A cityscape with a frozen river, buildings, and a bridge.
A small, single-bed room with a plain white bedspread, a sheer window curtain, and a wooden floor.
A small balcony with a round table and two chairs, brick walls, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ottawa, ON
  • Place, Commissioners Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Carleton University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, within a 5-minute drive of Rideau Canal and Carleton University. .This beach vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Parliament Hill and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Byward Market Square.

What's nearby

  • Commissioners Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Carleton University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Elgin Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Canadian War Museum - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carling Station - 7 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 13 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Rienzo Grocery & Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Umbrella Burger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Heart & Crown - Preston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Prescott - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dow's Lake Downtown Ottawa, Studio-Room with balcony

The studio-room with balcony of the Lake's down House is located in the center of Ottawa, after a little walk in the middle of all Italian restaurants on Preston Street, you can walk, run toward Down lake for activities on boats, fish,
On Winter, you can skate, walk on the Canal Rideau nearby

Parking
At one block and a half, the guest can park his/her car at the City of Ottawa parking located at 301 PRESTON parking, see rates at :

The complete kitchen downstairs is available for reservations of the entire house only,

The rooms are designed like mini houses, so there is a bed, a small armchair, a dining table that doubles as a desk. Upon entering the room, you will find a place to put your shoes and coats as well as a wardrobe. Down's Lake House offers two bathrooms, which are located outside the room; one has a shower and the other has a bathtub. Also, outside the room, there is a small kitchen with a microwave and a sink for washing your dishes. Just outside Down's Lake House, you will find a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment to offer you the best vacation days and fun.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please call Bella And thank you for reserving Bella’s properties
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Dow's Lake Downtown Ottawa, Studio-Room with balcony Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Bella is a very kind host!
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay, especially for a work trip. Private bathroom and balcony (although bathroom is not an ensuite, have to go out through the hall to it). Bella is an exceptional host, going above and beyond for anything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026