Kingston is a waterfront city situated on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. It is where you’ll find Rideau Canal and the oldest marketplace in Ontario, which is The Kingston Public Market. The city also has the hippest live music scene. Moreover, this history-rich city offers outdoor experiences that make it one of the most exciting travel destinations in Canada. You can uncover secret paths containing bistro patios and vintage markets. Alternatively, you can take a trolley tour and discover historical sites and museums. Boating, diving, hiking, dining, and shopping are only a few of the experiences waiting for anyone here. Whether a tourist or a local, you’ll find this hidden treasure worthy of a visit. Staying in comfortable accommodation after a full day would be a great way to rest. Check out these top Airbnb vacation rentals in Kingston, Canada, when visiting the former King’s Town.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. The Crows Nest (from USD 293)
The Crows Nest is a lovely waterfront cottage that offers panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River through its bay windows. This three-bedroom home admits a family or a group of five. It’s self-contained and provides family fun with its barbecue facilities. It has lots of outdoor space for campfires by the river, watching wildlife, swimming in the lake, and a private deck where you can watch the sun rise and set.
Enjoy your indoor space by watching movies on Netflix, Amazon, and Apple TV, playing games with the family, and cooking a sumptuous meal in the kitchen.
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the cottage is cozy with a beautiful viewit snowed during our stay and so the heater was very much appreciatedthe added amenities in the bathroom and kitchen were a nice surprisewe enjoyed swimming bbq’s campfires and relaxingit has three rooms one with a single bed and two with double beds so quite comfortableCleanliness:
the place was clean and well keptwe thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the cottage clean quiet and cozylovely place it was very private clean and serenethe cottage itself was very clean and comfortablecozy cottage very clean with comfy beds great shower and wonderful viewHost:
devon was a great hostdevon was a great host and very accommodatingthe host is friendly helpful and communicativethe hosts were pretty good and welcomingoutstanding welcoming from the ownersRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is a beautiful spot on the stdevon's place is super cutethe location is perfect a few things to notethis is a great location and beautiful property right on the watergreat place to unwind close proximity to kingston yet with a country charm
2. The Boho Room (from USD 111)
The Boho Room is a three-bedroom apartment near downtown, Lake Ontario, and YGK Airport. A handicraft company and its owner live on the other side of the house. Its eclectic Boho decor provides a cozy, laid-back atmosphere for four guests. They have their own entrance, parking for one car, and access to the side lawn. All the hanging decorations and textiles are for sale, and guests are entitled to discounts on their prints.
This neat and spacious apartment with brightly colored furniture features a mini kitchen equipped for cooking with a bar fridge. It also has a living room where you can recline on the sofa while watching Netflix on a smart TV.
There’s rustic patio furniture in the garden where you can sit and sip a glass of wine under the shade of trees.
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really comfortable couch and common area loved the 3 bedrooms and spacious bathroomcomfortable cozy bedding soaker tub is very nicewe found that it had everything we needed to make our stay comfortableCleanliness:
spotless with special touchesbedding was very clean and ample towels providedthe house was very very clean and well maintainedthe house was clean and artistically decoratedvery neat and clean and comfortable place to stayHost:
jeanette is a great host of this wonderful 'home away from home'jeanette was very kind and friendlyfabulous owner who made us feel welcome and who was easy to reach and communicate withthank you jeanette for hosting usjeanette is a wonderful host and tried hard to make our stay comfortable and pleasantRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and proximity to downtown kingstonperfect location for kingston tourismgreat location with everything just a few mins drive awaywe were super close to all attractionsamazing airbnb just outside the downtown but very close to everything
3. Modern basement apartment in a 70s home (from USD 94)
This two-bedroom basement apartment is in a 1970s home near downtown, the mall, INVISTA Centre, and restaurants. It was renovated with a black-and-white color scheme decorated with modern minimalist furniture and wooden accents. It’s also spacious for two guests.
It features a mud room, a private bathroom, and an open living area. The open layout features a fully stocked kitchenette and a cozy living room warmed by a gas fireplace. Enjoy your complimentary French press coffee on the wet bar or while stretched out on the sofa watching Netflix on TV. The rooms have air conditioning and heating to keep guests comfortable in any season.
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beds are comfortable the space is fabulouswe had a lovely time touring kingston and relaxing at your apartment after hot days filled with walkingCleanliness:
clean spacious and brightvery clean and beautiful spacevery nice and clean appartementthe place was very clean and well stockedkristin’s place was stylish clean and very comfortableHost:
kirstin is a great host who is easy to reachamazing host and a great placekirstin was very kind and always made sure everything was alrighthosts know how to make you feel like family rather than a numberkirstin was a great host responded very quickly and was very accommodating to our needs/requestsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in a friendly neighborhoodwhat a great location to kingston and areasthe beds are so comfortable and it is located in a nice neighbourhoodwe hope to make this our go to airbnb location for our future travels to kingstonthe place was so nicely decorated with little cute touches everywhere
4. Cozy basement apartment on Bateau Channel
If you’re a solo traveler or a couple with a kid, you might consider this basement apartment on Bateau Channel. It’s attached to the owner’s home on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. The owner’s family lives upstairs.
Guests have full privacy in the basement and their own entrance. It’s a compact, self-contained studio with a queen bed sharing an open layout surrounded by windows. It also features laundry facilities and a three-piece private bathroom. There’s a flat-screen TV with Netflix access and baby equipment available upon request. There’s free parking on the property and parking for your boat. Enjoy the outdoor seating area with a fire pit and easy access to the dock if you go boating and paddle boarding.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
12.01 km (7.5 mi) from Kingston PenitentiarySuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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extra points for the amazing air conditioner :)the large kitchen is a bonus with views of the water albeit from under a deckthe quiet view over the lake was amazing and the fire made it cozyeven fresh flowers graced the table to welcome usit was comfortable and roomy and had everything we neededCleanliness:
the place was clean and comfortablethe apartment was very clean and cozythe room is very clean and comfortableit was a very clean quiet and safe neighborhoodeverything in the apartment was clean and freshHost:
the host is friendly and accomodatingwilhelmina is a great host and they built a fire for uswilma and jonathan are also very kind and made us feel very welcomewilhelmina was very responsive and did her best to accommodate uswilhelmina was great she was really responsive with both texts and emailsRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet & relaxing location not far from downtowngreat location on the lakethe location was fantastic right off the highway and next to the waterit was also close enough to the town to go and enjoy a good dinner and drinksgreat hosts great location very comfortable rooms
5. Charming bungalow near downtown
This charming bungalow is ideal for four guests who want to be a five-minute drive away from the downtown area or those who want to visit someone at Queen’s University. It’s a cozy three-bedroom home self-contained with a fenced backyard and shaded patio.
Guests can cook their own meals and choose to eat in the indoor dining area, kitchen counter, or al fresco on the covered patio with garden views. The house has air conditioning and heating so guests can feel comfortable indoors while watching TV in the living room or sleeping on their thick cushioned beds. Free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are provided for comfortable extended stays.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
3.19 km (2.0 mi) from Kingston PenitentiaryAccommodates: 4
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the amenities all were good including excellent wifiawesome coffee super clean comfy beds lovely washer/dryer terrific patio and well kept yard in the backcomfortable beds convenient two full bathrooms lovely back deck with lots of shade to enjoyit was great to have 2 bathrooms and the free coffee was great thank you clareloved all the fans that kept us cool during the warm daysCleanliness:
clean and well appointedclean quant and fantasticit was very clean and extra touches were appreciatedvery clean well decorated and cozy housea really cozy and clean houseHost:
our host was very gracious and provided breakfast to meet our needsclare is a great host and the house was perfect for our familybest stay in kingston everything you could ever need— even a sewing kit clare is an attentive host—answers immediatelyvery good and timely communication from the hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great place and great location to everythingwe loved our stay at this cute home in a quiet/central neighbourhoodit had a great locationgreat little place away from the hustle and bustle of downtownshort drive to downtown yet quiet and comfortable with so many personal touches
6. Rube's Retreat (from USD 198)
This quaint waterfront cottage offers three bedrooms and cozy living spaces for guests and their pets. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Ontario and Wolfe Island windmills from bay windows surrounding the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Pets are free to roam inside the house and out in the yard. You can sit by the shore with some beer or have a picnic by the fire pit with scenic water views. You can take a stroll with your fur babies on the nearby hiking trails.
Do note that the cottage has a two-person capacity, and the owner charges fees for extra guests. Moreover, guests have full access to the cottage and the boat dock but are off-limits to the basement.
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the sound of heating system fan can be a little loud if you’re sensitive to sound like myselfwifi was great so we could get work done while enjoying the beautiful sceneryvery enjoyable stay at rubes retreat very clean comfortable and a lovely sunset viewCleanliness:
clean and cute cottagethe cottage is clean cozy and brightthe house is clean and tidy and had everything we neededthe place is very clean with a fantastic waterfront viewthe place is beautiful very clean and amazing view would recommendHost:
the host was very responsive and helpfulsylvia was very nice and responsive to any questions we hadsylvia was gracious and highly responsivesylvia is a great host - easy to communicate with and has a quick response timeresponsive host who made sure we had a great stayRead more reviewsLocation:
a wonderful oasis so close to downtown kingstonlocation is awesome and little trail walk is gorgeousgreat location right on the waterfront of the lake and only 10 mins away from downtown kingstonsuch a beautiful place in a great locationgreat stay at sylvias place
7. Lovely waterfront flat for couples (from USD 111)
This lovely cozy flat for couples is on the second floor of a two-story building accessible by stairs. It features simple but cozy modern furniture surrounded by all-white interiors and big bay windows. Enjoy awesome views of the marina and lake as you relax in the living room, warmed by a fireplace.
Impress your partner with your culinary skills as you cook in the fully equipped galley kitchen. The rental’s TV and Wi-Fi will keep you entertained for long-term stays. The flat is near Springer Market Square and the university.
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being close to the water meant having some lovely views while having our morning coffee and breakfastthis a lovely apartment with fantastic views ( we enjoyed a couple of beautiful sunsets)the view of the water from the kitchen window where i spent a lot of time was fantasticthe apartment is immaculate well stocked with tons of natural light and a very homey feelvery cozy and comfy great wifi super cleanCleanliness:
clean and comfortable with many extrasthe flat is clean cozy and well equippedtheir place was clean and comfortablevery clean with many amenitiesthe place was sparkling clean with everything we needed for our weekend get awayHost:
the hosts are helpful and graciousjan was very responsive to any questions i hadsarah jane and jan are brilliant hosts organised and punctualthank you so much for hosting usthey've also supplied helpful hints for exploring the local area which make you feel even more at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great: it's a short walk to downtown and the university campusthe location is perfect for walking to the university and downtown areasthe location was great as wellbeautiful little spot right on the lake close to downtown (walk) and universitywe loved the close proximity to the water and downtown
8. Comfy basement unit for two (from USD 68)
The rental is the basement unit in the owner’s residence. Moreover, it’s close to the university, hospital, and Breakwater Park. It’s ideal for a couple’s getaway. The place is fully equipped for long-term stays with a galley kitchen, a dining area, and a cozy lounge with Netflix and cable TV. The cozy bedroom also has a queen bed and an ensuite bathroom.
If you stay for more than two nights, you may have access to the laundry facilities. For get-togethers, you can ask permission to use the barbecue facilities and backyard patio.
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the kitchen is open to the couch/tv area which is a super comfortable movie spacethe space was perfect the linens were immaculate the kitchen table & den were just perfectbeautiful basement apartment…light airy and lovely finishes to the entire spaceit's a private basement apartment with great amenities and marjan was so helpful during my staynice to have a tv with actual tv channels availableCleanliness:
it was super clean and cozyclean huge and well stockedgreat place and super cleanit was as described clean and quietthe bathroom was very spacious and cleanHost:
marjan is an excellent hostmarjan is a great hostmarjan was a great host who was easy to communicate withhighly recommended host and homewonderful host and really stylish spaceRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location - close to everythinggreat location close to everythingvery nice location with everything you needright near the lake for a beautiful walkgreat location near the tett centre and waterfront
9. Spacious apartment with stunning views (from USD 146)
This cozy upper-level apartment is spread over two floors offering stunning views of the city and Lake Ontario Park. Two spacious bedrooms with enough beds to sleep six guests feature Juliette balconies. Enjoy cooking in your fully equipped kitchen with a tiny dining area in the corner. The living room has cozy sectional sofas so you can stretch out while streaming movies on the smart TV.
The apartment is the ideal place to stay if you are visiting a friend confined in the nearby Providence Care Hospital or studying at St. Lawrence College.
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air conditioning kept us comfortable and was easy to controleach bedroom had its own full bathroom which was greatgreat set up with each bedroom having its own bathroomwe had a very comfortable staylots of room to relax in the living room with a big tvCleanliness:
impeccably clean and extremely comfortablebright very very clean spacious placespacious bright clean and modernamazing stay the place is extremely clean and spaciousgreat apartment very spacious and spotlessly cleanHost:
the host was kind friendly and responded quickly to any questionsvanessa was a great hostvanessa responded promptly to our questions and was an excellent hostvanessa was responsive to questions and helpfulprovides shower and laundry items which is helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking distance to waterfrontexcellent location for those seeking lodging near providence hospitalperfect walking distance into the heart of beautiful portsmouth villagenice place and great locationgreat location and host
10. Charming Cape Cod home
This massive Cape Cod-style home on Howe Island Ferry Road offers a luxurious space for large groups. It’s next to a ferry dock and boat launches with opportunities for boating and kayaking. The two-story house has a manicured front lawn and a backyard with a patio where you can grill barbecues.
Guests have access to the ground and second floor of the house but not to the basement. It offers 4 capacious guestrooms to sleep 16 guests comfortably. Moreover, it has an opulent living room with a fireplace for chilly nights. A dining area and a gourmet kitchen are at your disposal. This home also features a pond and a solarium.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
16.61 km (10.4 mi) from Kingston PenitentiaryAccommodates: 16
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this home gave everyone comfortable sleeping accommodations as well as lots of space for gatheringgreat space lots of land and room inside the housebeautiful piece of property lovely gardens large bedrooms spacious living room and living areaCleanliness:
the inside is very clean and spacious with everything you would needHost:
host was easy to communicate withthe hosts were quick to reply to questions and i would be happy to stay againthe owner were very nice and very responsivegreat host and there when you need themeasy to get into contact with hosts also very niceRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking distance to the howe island ferrythis is a nice big house located in a quite area close to water frontthe location was perfect and house is amazingit is in a great location for exploring the areagreat location and home design
Relaxing rentals in Kingston
The rentals listed above are not just for cozy vacations but also well-equipped if you decide to extend your stay in this wonderful waterfront city. You’re guaranteed to keep returning to this majestic place by booking one of these top Airbnb vacation rentals in Kingston, Canada.
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