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Canal/University of Ottawa area. Bright, unfurnished, 3-bedroom house on a quiet street steps to the Canal, 5 min. walking distance from the University of Ottawa, 1.5 baths, finished basement, eat-in kitchen, fireplace, skylight, private deck, parking, storage, 5 appliances and air conditioner. $1650.00 plus all utilities. Available October 1  Contact: simap2010@gmail.com or 230-0657  [posted 2010 08 30]

Waterfront – Ottawa river in Aylmer   Lovely house or part of house for rent, five years old, large garden on Ottawa river, beautiful view • 17 km from Carleton or Ottawa University • 5 minutes walk from bus stop, walking distance to stores, schools and the Aylmer library, 100 meters from the bicycle path • cross country skiing in winter, at your doorstep • Lots of light • Furnished or semi-furnished (negotiable), fully equiped • Open concept, kitchen, dining room, living room all in one • 3 bedrooms, 2 and1/2 bathroom (one en suite), large family room downstairs • Lease term negotiable : six months to eight months • Lease 2250$ a month for whole house, part of house at reduced lease (to negotiate); Utilities are extra • Available September 20 (negotiable). If interested please e-mail mdebie@yorku.ca. Pictures available on demand.  [posted 2010 08 30]

BYWARD MARKET: Superb townhouse (end-unit), 3 large bedrooms (inc. 16 ft wall-to-wall closet), 2 full bathrooms, separate dinning & living rooms, finished basement, 2 balconies, small yard, carport (parking for 2 cars), gas fireplace, central A/C, central vacuum, hardwood floors & quality ceramics, appliances included. Located on Bruyere St, 15 min drive to CU (or 20 min by OC transpo #7), nice residential neighbourhood, 5 min from Byward market, next to Bordeleau Park (river, tennis courts, children playground). $1,950/month + utilities. Available August 1st. No smoking, pets or sub-letting please. Contact Joanne Goneau (agent) cell: 613-851-5982, business 613-596-1651, joanne@joannegoneau.com. See pictures at http://www.mls.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9387310  [posted 2010 06 07]

Rideau Gardens immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, 2 storey house. Renovated with new hardwood floor, new Laurysen kitchen with granite counters and s/s Bosch appliances, eat in kitchen, large living / dining room. New high efficiency furnace and A/C, single garage (total parking space for 2 cars). Steps to canal, close to universities, shopping, public transport, parks, schools. Basement with one room, 1/2 bathroom and laundry. Interlock and fenced backyard. $2250.00 / month plus utilities. Available August 1st- flexible. Small pets- Yes. Please call Samer at 613-868-4464. To see pictures, visit http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9487266  [posted 2010 05 31]

Hunt Club 213 Annapolis Circle: $2200/month plus utilities MUST BE SEEN, Beautiful 3+1 Bedroom Home in Desirable Hunt Club Area, Fully Finished basement with Bathroom, Recreation Room, bedroom and Storage area, House Built in 2003 and in excellent condition, Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, Landscaped front yard with interlock, Great Location 15 min to downtown, very close to Carleton University, South Keys Shopping center, House available for Jun/1/2010. Call 613 523-0901 or email jamal.hejazi@gowlings.com for more information.    [posted 2010 04 14]

Glebe – available May 1st 2010. Beautifully renovated 100-yr old 3-storey house on a quiet street between Bronson & Bank with 3 bedrooms, family room (or extra bedroom), 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), living-dining-room with gas fireplace, 2-storey front porch. Totally renovated and restored 1998 – 2004. Ensuite master bedroom w...ith reclaimed antique floor and two closets occupies the entire 3rd floor! New high-efficiency furnace 2010, and central air-conditioning. Dry, full-height, unfinished basement with concrete floor and full laundry. 1 parking spot. Mature perennial garden. 15 minutes walk to Carleton; 5 minutes walk to 3 bus routes downtown. House fronts directly onto a small park with children’s playground (photos at link below). Four schools (public / Catholic / Montessori) within 5-10 minutes walk. Grocery store and all the Glebe within 10 minute walk. Very friendly neighbours! $2450/mo, appliances included, utilities not included, unfurnished. No smokers, no pets (allergies). Please call 613 230 0598 (Liz/Charles) or email lizzyann at magma.ca.    Link to Pictures    [posted 2010 04 05]

Old Ottawa South on Hopewell New, executive townhouse on beautiful, quiet street, across the street from Carleton. Perfect for sabbatical professor or other Carleton professional. Enjoy all day sunshine & open space - the living room & bedrooms overlook Brewer Park. Brewer Park amenties include school, swimming pool, popular kid's park, hockey, speed skating oval. Minutes to Canal & Bank Street - just seconds to Carleton University. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 2 balconies. Pretty, low maintenace garden. Garage. Central air conditioning. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave. Explore the neighbour with google streetview here. Indoor pictures on request. $2100+utilities. Contact gunter.hauschildt@gmail.com    [posted 2010 04 01]

Hintonburg - Our charming, 3 Bedroom home is situated in the trendy Hintonburg area of central Ottawa. We are within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, Parkdale Farmers Market, theatres, public library, community centre, parks, schools and playgrounds, as well as the Plant Recreation Centre. Our house is a red brick, two storey, single family home with 3 sizeable bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, living room, dining room, open concept kitchen, basement family room, and laundry facilities. There is a large deck area with BBQ and small backyard, with parking for one car. Walking distance to Tunney’s Pasture and Civic Hospital. Easy access to numerous bus routes, transit station, O Train, and the Queensway. U of O and Carleton University are easily accessible. Total rent is $1900 excluding utilities. Available August 1, 2010 to end of July 2011. Dates are somewhat flexible. House is fully furnished and perfect for couple or family. Call 613 729 2816 or e-mail: andrew.lister@queensu.ca for more information. Credit, reference checks and deposit required. For photos, visit: http://www.sabbaticalhomes.com/OfferedDetails.aspx?id=48950&i=   [posted 2010 04 11]

Furnished Houses -For Rent

Val-des-Monts, Quebec  Spectacular fully furnished custom post & beam house on non-motor boat lake 30 minutes from Ottawa. Over 2000 square feet of open concept living space with; two large Master bedrooms, library/ ground floor bedroom; additional separate sleeping out building, 24’ high great room with stone fireplace, over 20 antique interior stained windows, over 1000’ deck and screened in porch, widow’s walk with view many kilometers of lake and hills, all new appliances laundry, high speed internet and telephone, great swimming, hiking, kayaking. Close to downhill and cross country skiing, Wakefield, Perkins, located in Val des Monts, an easy commute to Carleton University. Available September until June ( with the possibility to extend) and inclusive, that is, heat, hydro, wood for burning, snow plowing. $ 2750 monthly.   Please contact Larry 613-730-3789  [posted 2010 07 15]

Waterfront Gatineau River,   Log house on waterfront of Gatineau River near Chelsea, 15 minutes from U of O. Two/three bedrooms on two levels, fireplace, large deck overlooking GRYC. Fully and comfortably furnished. Ski trails on doorstep. Available August 1 to June 30, 2011. $1100 pcm plus hydro. Suit professional couple, non-smokers, no children or pets. Contact johnaitken@bellnet.ca, or telephone after July 1, 819-827-1071.     [posted 2010 06 14]

3 Bedroom Available for a 1 year rental summer 2010 to 2011. Beautifully decorated, fully furnished three bedroom semi detached home on a quiet dead-end street in a great location walking distance to the University of Ottawa, Parliament Hill. There is a large living and dining room, 2 new bathrooms bathrooms, large back deck off spacious renovated kitchen , finished basement and utility room with washer and dryer. There is a back yard and a small garden. High efficiency furnace keeps the utility bills low. All appliances are new. Located in the quiet downtown area between the canal and the Rideau river where you can walk, skate, cycle and paddle everywhere. Canoe, bikes and other outdoor equipment will be yours to use in addition to linens, towels, dishes and other furnishings. Parking. Walking distance to high school and primary school. $2200 per month. If interested, please e-mail me and I will send you pictures and other information. lynne@members.cupe.ca  [posted 2010 04 04]

Golden Triangle – Centretown – Lovely fully furnished three-bedroom, three- story, 2.5 bath Victorian house with office space available for rent from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. May consider shorter period. Short walk to restaurants, 24-hour diner, bars, bakeries, book stores, drug store, and corner market. Across the street from public tennis courts and children’s park. Walking distance to the University of Ottawa over the Somerset bridge, Parliament, and for the hardy, Byward Market and Rideau Shopping Center. Bike or skate to Carleton University along the Rideau Canal. House has washer, dryer, and dishwasher. All linens, towels, and dishes provided. Offstreet parking. Rent: $2,000 per month plus utilities. If interested, please contact: randall_gess@carleton.ca or call (613) 234-5524. Pictures available upon request.  [posted 2010 04 13]

Houses For Sale

Temporary Accommodations

Old Ottawa South – February/March to August (negotiable) - Short walk to Carleton University, near the canal, buses, O-Train etc. Large, fully-furnished one bedroom. Spacious apartment with front balcony and private back deck, eat-in kitchen, dining room, etc. Temporarily available - February/March to August. $1,350 per month includes utilities, linen, internet, cable TV, washer and dryer, air conditioning, parking. Non smoking. References required. Call 613-730-0404. Pictures available upon request. (02/02)     [posted 2010 02 12]

Visiting the Capital By the Way - Bed & Breakfast located at 310 First Avenue in the Glebe.
Contact by fax/tel: (613) 232-6840, e-mail: bytheway@rogers.com or visit their website         [posted 2010 04 01]

Looking for temporary accommodation call Capital Temporary Lodging at 737-3961.                                    [posted 2010 04 01]

Room near Rideau Centre. Ideal for short-term rental (foreign visitors, commuters, people in between places - maximum stay 3 months). Furnished, very clean, envirnomentally-friendly, simple, beautiful view, stone's throw from Rideau Centre, smoke-free, laundry facilities, meals extra by arrangement. For a mature, considerate and clean woman. Please call 613-237-4658.        [posted 2010 04 01]

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Cottages for Sale

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Apartments for Rent

Glebe Location. Location. Location. Large 2 bedroom, 2 floor apartment available on one year lease, September 1, 2010-September 1, 2011, in a beautiful 100-year old house in the heart of the Glebe, minutes from the Canal and Bank Street. First floor is completely renovated with living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, study, and balcony overlooking the street. Second floor is cozy with a small bedroom and master bedroom with powder room. The rent is $2,000 per month plus utilities. This includes all appliances (plus washer/dryer) and parking. A perfect oasis during the busy school year. You can easily bike to U of Ottawa or Carleton. Contact epotter@uottawa.ca for more details.        [posted 2010 08 03]

Beautiful condo - Heritage Building in the Byward Market   Not your typical highrise, cookie-cutter condo! 1 bedroom, 750 square foot condo in the heart of the Byward Market. Located in a heritage building - a converted school...this condo boasts 16 foot ceilings, beautiful mouldings, huge windows, hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with all stainless appliances, in unit laundry, heat and air conditioning included. Walking distance to all amenities, as well as Parliament hill, DFAIT, Promenade de Portage, Terraces de la Chaudiere, etc. The building is small, quiet, and condos are very rarely available for sale or for rent. This is a popular building for MPs, and others looking for a pied a terre in Ottawa. Looking for a mature, respectful tenant or couple. Available for September 1st 2010 for a one year lease. A few weeks earlier could be negotiated. The condo is pet friendly, no smokers please. Contact 159murraysteet@hotmail.ca for more information. Photos available          [posted 2010 07 08]

Apartment Sublets

Furnished Apartments

Downtown  Large, bright, furnished apt. in downtown Ottawa, available September 1st to May 31st 2011. Suitable for a doctoral, academic couple or young family, our apt. is a 5 min. walk to Library and Archives Canada, a walking distance to the Byward Market and National Museums and University of Ottawa and a 15 min. bus ride to Carleton U. Located on the third floor of a beautiful quiet heritage building our apt. offers spectacular views of the Ottawa river and the Garden of the Provinces. There are 3 bedrooms, a large dining room and separate living room, large kitchen, 1 bathroom, 2 spacious landings, 5 appliances, high speed internet. One outdoor parking space. The rent is $1,950 per month + utilities. No smokers and no pets. For more details please write to lmdk@sympatico.ca.    [posted 2010 06 18]

Glebe  Bright and roomy, 2 bedrooms available in a 3 bedroom, 2 floor apartment in the heart of the Glebe, minutes from Canal, Carleton and Brown's Inlet and Bank Street. Skate, walk or bike to the University. Hardwood floors downstairs, carpeting upstairs, Living room with fireplace, bathroom, kitchen with dishwasher etc. Sun room and storage. Lot's of space. Quiet neighborhood. Heat and water included. 1500/month (or 500/person). Starting September 1, 2010. One year lease. The place is fully furnished with washer, dryer and kitchen utensils, pots pans etc. Parking is included as is access to the backyard. Hydro extra contact: Billy Patterson or David Carment    [posted 2010 04 06]

Accommodation Wanted

Accommodation to Share

Westboro/McKellar Park  - Lovely furnished house, quiet area, in sought after neighborhood (cafés, restaurants, shops, fitness centres). Share house with owners only 1-2 nights week; 2 rooms (bedroom and possible study/den) for tenant's exclusive use. Kitchen and entire house fully equipped with new appliances, newly painted and tastefully furnished. For photos, please visit http://www3.bell.net/dstasiulis/ Large perennial garden in private backyard. 9 minutes by car to Carleton; 40 minutes by public transportation. $675 per month includes parking, laundry, heat, hydro, water, internet. Seeking non-smoker, quiet professional. Ideal for visiting professor. Available December 1st. Please call 613-866-3897 or dstasiulis@yahoo.ca    [posted 2010 08 23]

Carling and Richmond - Sunny, furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi-detached home in quiet neighbourhood north of Carling Avenue. Close to river, bike path, parks, transitway. $600 includes parking, laundry, heat, hydro, water, internet, basic cable. Shared house with single professional woman with occasional visits from 20 year old son. Newly painted with new appliances. I've just bought the house and am moving in on May 9. Have shared my Toronto home with many students and visiting professionals over the years and am looking to do the same in Ottawa. Available anytime after May 9. Call 613-897-7980 or email bneuwelt@rogers.com.        [posted 2010 04 14]

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