Ontario, one of Canada’s 13 provinces, is the second-largest next to Quebec. It is home to Canada’s political capital Ottawa, and the commercial and most populated city, Toronto. Although Ontario is divided into the Northern and Southern regions, it is the center of everything. To its west is Manitoba and to the north are the James and Hudson Bays. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota in the United States are to its south. This huge province is a vast wonderland for the adventurous and outdoorsy types. It offers 65 protected provincial parks with camping grounds, over 250,000 lakes, world-class wines, and a Canadian delicacy called “Poutine”. For a wonderful place to stay consider a beachfront rental. Check out our list of the best beachfront cottages in Ontario, Canada, and enjoy a memorable lakeside holiday.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location with easy access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Blackstone Cottage - Haliburton
Work away from home in style at the Blackstone Cottage. This modern cottage is on a vast forested lot with a long waterfront shoreline on Drag’s Lake near Haliburton Village. The chic minimalist interiors have a black and white motif, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and capacious rooms. This home offers 3 bedrooms with enough beds to sleep 16 guests.
You will be motivated to work remotely with their ultra-fast Ethernet connection complemented by breathtaking lakeside scenery seen from floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. Play ping pong or watch Netflix on HDTV in the game room during your breaks. You can also soak in the hot tub and sauna for a fee. The beach nearby has a wooden dock to moor your boat.
Dysart et al, Ontario, Canada
161.29 km (100.3 mi) from Scenic Caves Nature AdventuresSuperhost
Accommodates: 10
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the internet and tv work great and the tv has netflixkitchen is fully stocked with utensils and kitchenware and we enjoyed cooking and bbq’ing nice mealsbeds were very comfortable and the kitchen has all the basics for youCleanliness:
very modern clean spacious and well appointed cottagevery clean and stocked with cottage essentialswe need to clean up the place cover the trace and remove the garbage before we check-outHost:
marc was a great accommodating hostalso marc is an amazing host and is readily available almost all the time to communicatehe was very responsive and apologetic and corrected the issuemark cottage owner is very responsivemarc is super friendly and easy to communicateRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet lake that was like glass most of the trip
2. Family beach house with lake views - Wainfleet (from USD 395)
Guests love to spend the day frolicking on the beaches of Lake Erie near this gorgeous lakeside cottage. Between the beach and the cottage is an outdoor patio where they can sit around a fire bowl watching the sunset over the sandy shores.
At the cottage is a hot tub beneath a wide deck with a barbecue grill overlooking the lake. Sliding doors open to the main floor featuring a modern U-shaped kitchen and a farm-style table that seats 10. You can end the day watching TV with the kids in the adjacent family room, all on the main floor, or sleeping in one of the four bedrooms spread across two floors.
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bright comfortable furnishings awesome mattresses sparkling clean hot tub central air laundry—everything you could want and needthe beds were very comfortableCleanliness:
clean and well organizedclean comfortable extremely well stocked with everything you needfantastic cottage beachfront very clean beds are very comfortablelovely clean bright beautiful beach great hot tub absolutely loved itadults loved the hot tub well stocked kitchen and proximity to clean sandy beachHost:
the host was also greatlovely hosts lovely propertyowners were very responsive to all inquiriesthe owner was very responsive and so easy to deal withto top it ohh the host is excellentRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was great for a relaxing staythe property was nice with beach front locationwe can’t say enough good things about this beautiful location and the thoughtful hostswe booked this cottage for a quiet end of summer holiday for our family of fourit is such a wonderful place to stay
3. Peaceful beachfront cedar cabin - Killaloe (from USD 284)
This eye-catching remodeled 1930s cedar cabin is near Round Lake and Foy Park. The property encompasses 250 feet (76.2 meters) of the shoreline, including a Bunkie and a wide deck that’s great for strolling with your dogs. A maximum of two dogs are allowed with a pet fee for each.
See jaw-dropping lake views through the big windows of the dining and living areas. A door from the kitchenette opens to a furnished deck that’s perfect for barbecues and outdoor dining with lovely beach views. The two bedrooms can sleep four guests. From the basement lounge, you can walk out to the shore and sit around a fire pit.
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the swimming is fantastic the cottage is comfortable and the view is breathtakingi also had to fix the ceiling fan as it was set to winter mode (wrong spin direction)the cabin has a large great room with a expansive view of the lakehad the fan not stopped spinning we would not likely have noticed anywayit is a good bed in great shape i just prefer something a little softerCleanliness:
everything was very clean and organizedit was clean comfortable and had a lot charmthe cottage was very clean and just as listedthe cabin was perfectly cleanthe cottage was very clean and just as describedHost:
our host was super easy to deal withthe owners are very helpfull and friendly and provide us with everything we need and morenancy is a great host and we're glad she shared her property with us in 2020nancy is an excellent hostthis property is a gem our group enjoyed every moment and the host is super friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet and peaceful neighborhoodalso nice for an easy walk aboutmy husband and i spent 4 wonderful days and 3 beautiful nights at this locationthe location suited our needs and the water was always warm enough for an enjoyable swim
4. The Douglas Family Cottage - Wheatley (from USD 165)
This lakefront cottage offers cozy lodgings near Lake Erie, a golf course, and the Windsor outlet mall. It’s beside the water so you can swim, fish, ride a jet ski, or dock your boat at the nearby launch.
Enjoy breakfast on the first-floor deck or on the lakeshore. The first floor is surrounded by wide bay windows offering lake views while you are lounging in the living room or having dinner in the kitchen. Three large bedrooms are spread across two floors so eleven guests can sleep comfortably.
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great swimming and lovely walks down the clean and very quiet beachbeautiful house inside and outside very clean and cozy we enjoyed it so muchcottage was well stocked and cleanHost:
thanks to our wonderful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the beach and yard was the best part of this location
5. Luxurious lake house on Lake Muskoka - Gravenhurst (from USD 3337)
Take family vacations in this lovely two-story lake house overlooking Lake Muskoka. It features five spacious bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, and it can host ten guests comfortably. The wide second-floor balcony and ground-floor deck offer awesome lake views. There’s a manicured lawn where the family can sit on Adirondack chairs around a fire pit near a private boathouse and a dock.
A living room is on every floor and all rooms have large bay windows. Lovely lake scenery can be seen while guests are watching DVDs or while playing billiards and air hockey in the second-floor game room.
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the cottage is equipped with all the necessary appliances to make your stay very comfortableall services worked perfectly (wifi etc)Cleanliness:
everything was clean and cozyall rooms were spacy and clean and we enjoyed staying there very muchthe cottage is very neat and clean with lot of spaceHost:
jake was also extremely helpful and attentive when we had questions and required assistance throughout the visitthe property owners were a pleasure to deal withthe location is great and the owner was very responsive and lovely to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
property was lovely right on the water and very handy to tennis courts and walking trailsthis place had it all spacious great location and very responsive service
6. Sandbanks Beach Cottage - Picton (from USD 163)
This newly renovated cottage is one of two cottages on a beachfront property near Sandbanks Provincial Park. A minimum of seven days’ stay is required with this accommodation. The rental hosts six guests with its three spacious bedrooms and one full bathroom. All bedrooms and the living area have TVs. It also features a fully equipped eat-in kitchen and a cozy living room. Sliding doors open to a furnished deck where guests can watch the waves and Sandbanks Dunes.
Kids have a small playground in the yard while the adults can picnic and have barbecues. Guests are given free Westlake Willy Water Park and Sandbanks Provincial Park passes if they are open.
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the firepit was terrific and had lovely new muskoka chairs and picnic tableHost:
our host was great and helpful when we did have questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
i feel it is necessary to ensure all understand what they are walking into
7. Spectacular cottage on Lake Huron - Larsen Cove (from USD 118)
This Tudor-style cottage offers a relaxing getaway beside Lake Huron. It’s newly built with three floors offering fantastic outdoor views from the front and back decks of the second and third levels. The ground floor is off-limits to guests. The third floor is a single bedroom with an ensuite bathroom while two other bedrooms and another bathroom are on the second floor.
The main floor’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic lakeside views while guests are in the living room. Enjoy free breakfast items and popcorn provided in the fully equipped kitchen. You can grill barbecues on the covered patio or light a bonfire by the lake.
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all the amenities as promised and farm fresh breakfast supplies to bootwe found the house spacious warm and cozy beds were comfy and great view of the sunsetsthe kitchen is large well-stocked and comfortable to work in and we appreciated the espresso machinethe local breakfast options were such a thoughtful touchwas a nice treat that sharon left us some local breakfast foodsCleanliness:
the house is clean spacious and full of everything you would needit was very clean and fully equipped with linens towels pillows blankets etcwe felt like everything was kept cleanbeautiful location very private very clean amazing hostit's my second time visit the place is clean and located in front of the lakeHost:
sharon was a fantastic hostthe host was very responsivesharon was very responsive thoughtful and helpfulsharon was very friendly and there to greet ussharon was fantastic and replied fast and was helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
what a beautiful locationthe property is located in a breathtaking location and we enjoyed our stayabsolutely beautiful location the beach right next door is definitely a bonus during rough weatherwe loved the lakeshore location and the cozy fireplace (visited over thanksgiving)this is a beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood right on lake huron
8. Your Soulstice Studio - Essex (from USD 112)
This studio offers lodgings for two and facilities for yoga. It’s part of a yoga and massage studio near Kleis Beach. The rental is newly renovated with large windows on each side of the house, so you can enjoy lake views while in the kitchen, dining, or living room.
Wake up every day to the sound of the sea and birds chirping. To do your stretching exercises, just push up the Murphy bed and lay the yoga mats on the polished wooden floor. The backyard is a dedicated space for guests while the side portion of the yard is shared with the neighbors. You can light up the firewood chiminea, relax on Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view.
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comfortable chairs and a perfect getawaycomfortable amenities and all you will need for a relaxing staythere is no microwavethe mattress is very comfortable and we slept welllots of extra blankets pillows everything you need for a comfortable stayCleanliness:
very clean and cozyvery clean and cozy place for 2-3 peoplegreat cabin very clean and amazing waterfront viewHost:
thank you for hosting us danielle would definitely come back againRead more reviewsLocation:
great location with wineries and restaurants not far awaybeautiful location right on the bluffsgreat location overlooking the lakegreat to be in walking distance to several of the most major wineriesi would highly recommend danielle's place if you're looking for somewhere to relax and dial down
9. Charming cottage on the bay - Wasaga Beach (from USD 149)
After exploring the nearby hiking trails and the beach, guests will love to come home to this rustic cottage on the shores of Georgian Bay. It’s 7 km (4.34 mi) to Collingwood downtown and 15 km (9.32 mi) from Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Resort. The rustic interiors feature heated flooring, lots of seating areas, and large windows with splendid lake views.
The three spacious bedrooms furnished with double beds can sleep four guests. A wide deck overlooks the open-air patio where guests can dine or relax beside a firepit.
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great stay beautiful view and cozy cabinprivate quiet lots of bedrooms great kitchen amenities & cute touchesthis was the perfect cozy cottage for a weekend getaway with my husbandamazing place its cozy and romantic and has the most awesome view just love my time therethe space was amazing - cozy clean with all the amenities you needCleanliness:
very clean and exactly as advertisedthe place was super clean and had everything we needed to enjoy a long weekendfantastic location the cottage was very clean and cozythe cottage was very clean and had everything we neededeverything was perfect and super cleanHost:
they are not only great hosts but also genuinely kind peopleour host was extremely helpful and always answered any questions we had very quicklythe communucation with the host steph was super easy and she was prompt with replythe host was also super responsive with our messages answering any questions we hadsteph was also incredibly accommodating and responsive throughoutRead more reviewsLocation:
not to mention you are a quick drive to downtown collingwood with tons of cute shops and restaurantssuch a beautiful property and so close to everything you’d needbeautiful location very responsive and accommodating hostgreat place cozy and calming spot right on the water between collingwood and wasagagreat cottage for a small group of people and close to blue mountain very cosy overall
10. M&M Beach House - Essex
This modest bungalow has beach-themed accents and an open layout with relaxing country-style interiors. The sliding glass doors in the living room and wide picture windows in the dining room offer splendid beach views. The open kitchen is fully stocked for family meals. Enjoy soaking in the hot tub or having a picnic on the patio by the lake.
Honeymooning couples will enjoy the solo bedroom with a cozy king bed. It is attached to a screened-in sunroom where they can dine with awesome lake views. For privacy when sleeping, you can slide the glass doors closed. You can also spread out the two sofa beds in the living room to sleep four more guests.
Essex, Ontario, Canada
349.97 km (217.5 mi) from Scenic Caves Nature AdventuresAccommodates: 6
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i could not say enough incredible things about this beautiful and cozy cottageCleanliness:
super clean place definitely gonna book it againmarty was very responsive the cottage was clean cozy and exactly as advertisedHost:
host was easy and friendly to communicate withour stay was so lovely marty is incredibly thoughtful kind and helpfulthe perfect weekend getaway that feels like you're truly on a vacation such great and wonderful hostshe is very kind and if you need anything at all he is very attentive to your needsthis place is a must marty was also very responsive and went above and beyond for usRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location reasonable price very clean
Lovely lakeside lodges
Ontario offers a wide selection of lodgings that will truly complete your lakeside holiday. They range from rustic to chic with all the modern comforts of home. Book on of the best beachfront cottages in Ontario for the best travel experience in the land with thousands of lakes.
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