Located on Rice Lake in Bailieboro, Ontario. We are 90 minutes east of Toronto, 27km from the 401 and 20km from Downtown Peterborough. Come experience Rice Lake in the Peterborough and Kawarthas area!

At Southview, we believe in transparent pricing.

Unlike many other properties that charge per person, our rates are based on full occupancy. Our 2-bedroom cottages are priced for up to 4 guests, and our 3-bedroom cottages are priced for up to 6 guests. For parties exceeding these numbers, extra person fees will apply.

Please note, the rate you see is the pre-tax amount—there are no hidden cleaning fees, resort fees, or surprises. What you see is what you pay (plus tax of course), ensuring a hassle-free experience and peace of mind throughout your stay.

At Southview, we specialize in accommodating large groups, ensuring your family or friends stay together in the perfect cluster of cottages. To make the booking process simple, just give us a call or send us an email with the number of families in your group (and how many people in each), along with your preferred dates. Our team will then reserve the cottages you need to make your stay seamless.

Plus, we offer group discounts during the off-season—ask one of our specialists for more details!

• Free parking for registered guests
• Free WiFi
• Heated Pool
• Sandy Beach
• Large children’s playground
• Free use of all Kayaks, Canoes, Stand-up Paddle Boards and Paddleboats
• Hiking Trails
• Convenience store with ice cream
• Waterfront boardwalk and Fishing Piers
• Shuffleboards, giant chess, sports court with basketball nets and volleyball nets – all sports equipment can be signed out at office.

• All cottages are air-conditioned
• Every cottage has a full-sized fridge, stove and microwave as well as a coffee maker and toaster.
• Each cottage has an outdoor deck with a gas BBQ grill, table and seating for 4-6 persons.
• The kitchens are all equipped with pots and pans, serving bowls, plates, mugs, glassware and cutlery.
• The beds have pillows but no bedding, you can bring your own bedding, or you can rent it from us.
• TV – but only one or two channels – a gentle nudge to embrace the great outdoors and make the most of your lakeside escape!
• Fire Pits and firewood are available at the office.

• Unless you rent bedding or are in a Family Suite cottage bring all your own: pillowcases, sheets, and blankets.
• Towels for pool and bathroom
• Everything to wash and dry the dishes with
• Dish soap/Hand soap
• All your personal toiletries
• Toilet paper (you will be supplied with your first roll)
• Rainy day activities such as board games, cards… etc.
• Bring your fishing rod! – Rice Lake is known for the number and variety of fish you can catch, right from our fishing piers.
• Bring beach toys and inflatables for the beach area and pool.
• Baseballs and gloves, frisbees and footballs, etc. there’s lots of open areas to play games in.
• Bring you binoculars for bird watching, including the Osprey that nest on our property.
• Bring good food, you can also pick up locally grown food at our local farms and there’s plenty of nearby restaurants to tempt you.
• And finally, bring you camera so you can capture all the great moments you will have at Southview!

Most of our cottages have one double sized bed in each bedroom. Few have queen beds, and some have twin beds. Every cottage has a couch that pulls out to a double sized bed.

We always encourage our customers to bring their own bedding. Or you can rent bed linens and towels at an additional fee. Bedding rental is $40.00 +tax per bed and towels are $35.00 +tax per set – set includes one beach towel, one bath towel, one hand towel, and one face cloth

Our Family Suite cottages are the only rental units that include bedding – but not towels.

Most of our cottages have a shower. Some have bathtubs with a shower, and some have Jacuzzi tubs with a shower. If you would like a cottage with a tub, request one when making your booking.

We have baby cribs for rent ($45) and high chairs ($35)

NO firewood is to be brought to Southview. Moving firewood, even just a few kilometres away, can spread invasive insects and diseases to our forests.

Yes, you can bring your own boat. There is a free public boat launch right next to the resort. Docking at the resort is at an additional fee ($180/per week and $120/per weekend)

Yes, we have a deep well that provides cool clear drinking water that is tested daily.

Yes, our beach is great for swimming. Our beach has a sandy bottom with small rocks near shore – on hot days we find there are more people swimming at the beach then in the heated pool. We recommend bringing water shoes to guests not used to Lake swimming as there are the occasional patch of weeds.

Peterborough is 20km away with grocery stores, shopping malls and much more. Port Hope is another town close by, we recommend people coming from HWY 401 and who also who want to pick groceries up before they arrive to go there for grocery shopping.

Our RV sites have 15 & 30-amp service, water and sewer hookups and can accommodate trailers up to 45 ft. Larger units may be accommodated, please call us for more info.

Yes, there is a small convenience store with ice cream, candy, drinks, fishing bait and tackle, firewood, and souvenirs.

Yes, our office issues Ontario Fishing Licenses.

Please let us know upon booking if you would like to rent a boat – as they sell out quickly. 

All Ontario residents are required to have their Boaters License to rent a boat. All renters receive a boat demo when renting a boat. 

Visit our online booking system here

There is lots of local experiences near Southview Cottages. Please visit our Experience page on our website where we list our 10 favourite nearby attractions.

We only allow small dogs. Also, we have limited pet-friendly cottages and there is a charge of $100/day or $350/week.

Yes, there are cottages that we don’t allow pets in – please request a pet-free cottage upon booking if there is an allergy.

At Southview, we primarily cater to overnight guests, which helps maintain a peaceful, enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. Due to the nature of our property and the need to manage capacity, it can be challenging to accommodate daily visitors on a set rate. For specific inquiries or to discuss availability, please give us a call, and our team will be happy to assist you!

Currently, we do not host weddings at Southview Cottages. We have many charming neighbours that host weddings and we would be delighted to host your accommodation for your special day. Please call or email us today to let us know.