The charming town of Dorset, primarily known as the Cedar Narrows, lies in Ontario. The Canadian town sits between the district of Lake of Bays and Algonquin Highlands Township and is a 30-minute drive from Algonquin Provincial Park, making it a popular weekend getaway. The park is popular for mountain biking, cross country skiing, day hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Tourists can go to The Dorset Scenic Look Out Tower from where they can view the picturesque landscape of the hills and the Lake of Bays. Travelers can go for a cruise on the SS Bigwin, a small steamship that ferries on the Lake of Bays. The cruise offers a glimpse of the beautiful lake and an opportunity to sample local brews on-board. The Dorset Heritage Museum, Totoka Spa and Haliburton Highlands Water Trails are a few more tourist destinations in Dorset. Here’s a look at the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Dorset.
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 06, 2024.
1. Cozy cabin in the heart of maple trees near lakes (from USD 97)
Have a relaxing time with Mother Nature in this cozy cabin. It is located in the heart of the forest with maple trees and wildlife surrounding the property. Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed here including hiking, off-roading, fishing, swimming, and other watersports in the nearby lakes. The nearby center of town is where you can find many shopping and dining options.
The cabin comes with one bedroom furnished with a double bed and the living room has a sofa bed to sleep up to three guests in total comfort. Amenities also include Wi-Fi, cable TV, a firepit, a grill, outdoor furniture, and a well-stocked kitchen.
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the cabin was very well equipped: great furniture kitchen utensils and appliances good heatingwe had a wonderful stay quiet and comfortable cabinit is a nice cozy cabin with everything you would need insideCleanliness:
clean rustic cabinsvery clean and comfortable cabinzoes cabins are clean comfortable self containedzoe’s cabin was clean cosy and warma nice and clean place zoe is nice and her dog is so cuteHost:
zoe was an awesome hostzoe is a wonderful hostzoe is a great hostthe host was so attentive available and consideratezoe was a very friendly and welcoming hostRead more reviewsLocation:
zoe’s place was very cozy and located in a beautiful locationgreat location very comfortable and a quiet get awayright in the heart of dorset near the park and great access to so many beautiful hiking spotsgreat location to tour the huntsville dorset & lake of bays areaamazing location nice house and a wonderful host
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2. Bread and Butter Inn (from USD 149)
Located on a hilltop in Dorset, the rental can accommodate two guests. The bedroom has a queen-size bed and you will have access to a private bathroom. Breakfast is provided to guests. Hair dryer, heater, dryer, air conditioner, TV, indoor fireplace, iron, washer and Wi-Fi are other facilities available on the property. Free car parking on the premises is also made available to guests traveling with cars. Smoking inside the property is not allowed. The rental is not suitable for pets. The Airbnb vacation rental is close to Algonquin Park, Midland, hiking trails, beaches and shops.
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the room was as per the photos and i had an amazing fall view from the windowthe breakfasts are amazing and the heated floors in the bathrooms were a nice touchthe breakfast prepared by beate is amazingwe received a warm welcome had everything we needed and breakfast was deliciousour room was lovely and the bed was super comfortableCleanliness:
our room was spacious clean and tastefully decoratedthe place was perfect in terms of cleanliness and being cozythe room was very comfortable and clean and breakfast was simply deliciouseverything is super clean and even nicer than on the picturesclean beautiful space in the heart of dorsetHost:
their hospitality is the best kind you could ever imaginebeate and lothar were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcomebeate and lothar are very lovely hosts and their hospitality was amazingbeate and lothar are amazing hostsbeate and lothar are the best hosts we ever hadRead more reviewsLocation:
we will definitely choose this place again for our next trip to dorsetit is the perfect location to explore the lake of bays and algonquin park arealocation was perfect and easy to commute to most of the amazing places aroundif we are in the neighbourhood :) we will come back for surea great place to stay
3. Charming cottage in beautiful Lake of Bays (from USD 368)
The property is located in Baysville and it is suitable for ten guests. The cabin has four comfortable bedrooms, a living area, kitchen, three bathrooms, balcony and a garden. The rental also offers an air conditioner, dryer, heater, TV, washer, indoor fireplace and hair dryer. Free parking on the premises is also allowed. Smoking is not permitted and guests cannot host parties or events. The property is not suitable for pets either. The cottage is near the Dorset city center, restaurants, a grocery store and liquor store.
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the photos are apt to the actual cottage and the balconies and patios are lovelythe bed mattress is comfortable and the room is spaciousthe view from the living area and the 2 rooms overlooking the lake was amazingthe view from the lake is gorgeous and the house is very spacious and comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and spaciousvery quite and clean lakeplace is clean and well maintainedthe cottage is beautiful and cleangreat cottage this is the most clean cottage i've ever experienced so far no wired odor in the roomsHost:
raymond is a fantastic hostraymond was an amazing host very friendly highly responsive and informativeraymond was very responsive throughout our stay and responded back to questions immediatelyraymond is a very good host gives you all the information you need and answers quickdeck outside is massive and raymond is a wonderful host who is always willing to helpRead more reviewsLocation:
fun to do a bonfire in the location provided tooit's a great place to relax and "get away" if you wantgreat value and great location this spot is a gemthe location of the house on the lake is in a great areaanother perk is how close we were to dorset and also pride marina
4. Bread and Butter Inn (2) (from USD 160)
The inn is located in Dorset and it can accommodate four guests. The rental has a bedroom with two queen beds and a private bathroom. Breakfast is provided to guests. Guests can use the air conditioner, dryer, heater, indoor fireplace, travel crib, TV, Wi-Fi, iron, washer and hair dryer available at the property. Free parking is made available to those traveling with cars. The rental has a no smoking and no pets policy. The Airbnb property is 30 minutes’ drive from the Algonquin Park and close to beaches, shops and hiking trails.
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the room was amazing better than described and those breakfasts just wowthe breakfasts and dinner were awesome in the canadian stylethe rooms are clean & very nice just like the photos on the sitebeate’s breakfasts were very deliciousCleanliness:
super clean home and general public areasthe place is bright open extremely clean and prettyHost:
some of the warmest hosts i have ever metbeate & lothar are fantastic hoststhey tried to make everything pleasant and were very friendlybeate and lothar are kind helpful and responsive hostsan amazing host who has the guests well-being constantly in mindRead more reviewsLocation:
a great location with several hikes and provincial parks close byit is the perfect location to discover the area (algonquin park muskoka or haliburton)great place very nice location and extremely well keptit is also a quite and peaceful place and close to main street and lakesgreat location amazing breakfasts and full of heartwarming hospitality
5. Peaceful cottage for 10 people in Dorset (from USD 377)
The cottage is located in Dorset and is suitable for up to ten guests. The rental consists of four bedrooms, a kitchen and two bathrooms. Washer, dryer, heater, indoor fireplace, laptop friendly work space, Wi-Fi, iron, TV and hair dryer are also available at the property. Free car parking is made available on the premises. Smoking, parties and events are strictly prohibited. The Airbnb rental is half an hour drive from Arrowhead Provincial Park, Algonquin Park and Huntsville town. The property is 5 minutes’ drive to the city center, Robinsons General Store, restaurants, Dorset Fire Tower and the Dorset Heritage Museum.
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the cottage was stunning well equipped and very cozy and comfortablethe cottage is very well equipped including a cozy fireplaceall beds were comfortable and would be perfect for a small group or familyCleanliness:
space is very clean and property is beautifulthe place was very clean and well stockedit was clean communication was great and the cottage was very niceclean spacious with thoughtful touches this was the perfect get away for our family reunionthe cottage was perfect for our group very clean and well appointedHost:
the host was very helpful and quick to answer our questionsshireen is a really good hostquick and reliable host response and she made sure we were so comfortable and relaxedshireen was an excellent host and always answering questions in a timely manner) shireen was a wonderful welcoming host who responded quickly with any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location amenities and communication we really enjoyed the proximity to algonquin park and the fire pitgreat place to stay
6. Century-old cabin in a private island
The cabin is located in Haliburton County and the rental offers accommodation for eight guests. The property has two bedrooms with three double beds, a living room with a couch and indoor fireplace, a kitchen, bathroom and a balcony. Free parking on the premises is made available to those traveling with cars. Pets are permitted in the property. Smoking, parties and events are not allowed at the apartment. The rental is not suitable for kids under two years. The house is 20 minutes by motor boat from the Marina and 230 kms (142.6 miles) from Toronto. The Airbnb vacation home is close to Dorset, Haliburton, Algonquin Park, Deerhurst Resort, bakeries and restaurants.
Haliburton County, Ontario, CanadaAccommodates: 4
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the fishing was fantastic lake was perfect for swimming the cottage is intimate and cozyCleanliness:
we left the cottage more clean than when we found it- yet the owner insists on charging us extraRead more reviewsHost:
host was very sweet and always available to answer questions and even left us firewood and waterannette is very kind to provide advice whenever we askannette was very responsive to all my questionsannette as always is a fantastic host with a fantastic private islandannette's neighbor john was very helpful and friendly
7. Loon Bay chalet – Kawagama Lake
The cabin is located near the Kawagama Lake in Dorset and it can sleep up to ten guests. The cottage consists of three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, a bathroom and a deck with sitting arrangements. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and other essentials. The rental also offers TV, heater, Wi-Fi, indoor fireplace and hair dryer. Free parking of cars is available on the premises. Smoking is not permitted and pets are not allowed in the cabin. The property is walking distance to the shopping centers, restaurants and LCBO, 8 kms (4.96 miles) from the city centre of Dorset, 40 minutes’ drive to Huntsville and Bracebridge and 10 minutes by car to Dorset Lookout Tower.
8. Gorgeous cabin-style vacation rental with majestic views
If you are looking for a wonderful place to spend your vacation with family or friends in the beautiful paradise of Dorset, this vacation rental might pique your interest. It is fully furnished, homey and, most importantly, situated close to the lake, where you can relax all day and have fun. This vacation rental can house up to seven guests. It features three comfortable bedrooms and a charming private bathroom. Not just that, but it also has a functional kitchen, a dining area, a terrace with a fabulous table setting, and a living room.
Dorset, Ontario, Canada
9. Algonquin Park-Muskoka-Dorset: private guest cabin
Located on the shores of Raven Lake in Dorset, the cabin offers space for four guests. The property has a bedroom with three beds and a bathroom with shower. Guests will also have access to the Anchor Club Dining Room, the camp kitchen, the deck and the dock with swing, canoes, kayaks and a paddle board. Breakfast is provided to guests. Fridge, coffee maker, BBQ, hair dryer, air conditioner, heater, iron, TV and Wi-Fi are also available in the apartment. Free parking on the premises is allowed. Smoking, parties and events are not allowed in the premises. The rental is not suitable for pets and infants under two years. The cabin is 3 kms (1.86 miles) away from Dorset, less than an hour drive from Algonquin Park and close to Highway 35 and Highway 117.
Dorset, Ontario, CanadaTop guest reviews
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beautiful views and a cozy cabin that was decorated with great style and charmyummy breakfasts are made by lynne each morning and they were always a treatvery tidy and comfortable but still with the cottage feelwe had a nice breakfast and quick visit with lynne in the morningwe really enjoyed the cozy cottage and the amazing surroundings we are sure we will repeat the experienceCleanliness:
everything was clean and comfortablethe cabin was exactly as described very clean and nicely decoratedvery clean and aesthetics of the place are great as wellthe cabin was so well decorated so clean and cozythe cabin was very clean with a lot of attention to detailHost:
awesome hosts and gorgeous surroundingslynne is a great host& above all lynne is so friendly & helpful & makes us so comfortablelynne is a wonderful host she is friendly and kindlynne is a very welcoming hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is amazing; very peaceful and sceniclakeside location stunning and secludedthe location is 11/10 you will not regret booking this placeall in all exceptional value for money for both place and location would stay againgreat location on the lake and great hospitality
10. Luxury waterfront cottage
The property is located in Algonquin Highlands and the rental offers space for nine guests. You have access to three bedrooms with a single bed and a queen-size bed each, living room with a sofa bed, kitchen, two bathrooms, upper and lower deck and a dock. You will also have access to a TV, heater, iron and laptop friendly work space. Free car parking is available for guests who are traveling with a car. The cottage is not suitable for pets. The Airbnb rental is five minutes’ drive to Dorset, two hours 30 minutes’ drive to Toronto, 30 minutes in a car to Huntsville and Algonquin Park and five minutes’ drive to LCBO and a grocery store.
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario, CanadaTop guest reviews
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wifi and cellphone signal neededac need to fix all goodthe living room could benefit from some small additions such as coffee tablesathi’s cottage was a new build modern comfortable and everything was greatthe room layouts were efficient and slept 8 comfortablyall beds were ikea beds and were generally comfortable (plenty of extra mattresses available)Cleanliness:
cleanliness was far from good upon our arrivalit's clean modern and nicely equippedcottage was clean and had everything we needed (coffee maker towels 2 kayaks bbq etc) for this tripHost:
sathi was a great hosthe was a fantastic host courteous and offered much help in terms of local interestssathi was a great host and made checkin and booking a breezesathi was very helpful and responsive as a hostsathi is a great host and we plan on returning in the fallRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and stunning lakelake and location are amazinggreat location and nice house spacioushis place is perfect and conveniently located next to lakes with great fishingsathi's place was the perfect place for a weekend away with a group of friends
11. Rustic lakeside cottage in Dorset
The cottage is located on Otter Lake in Dorset. The property can sleep six guests and has two bedrooms with four beds, kitchen and a deck. Heater, TV and indoor fireplace are also provided. Free parking is allowed on the premises. The rental has a no smoking policy. Guests cannot host parties or events during their stay. The cottage is not suitable for children under two. The property is two hours 30 minutes’ drive from Toronto and half an hour drive to Bracebridge, Huntsville, Minden and Algonquin Park.
Dorset, Ontario, CanadaTop guest reviews
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you were a fantastic host and went well beyond my expectationsRead more reviewsLocation:
its a very special place and truly a blessing to have spent time there
12. House in the forest (from USD 261)
The property is located near the Paint Lake in Dorset and it can accommodate more than 16 guests. The house consists of five bedrooms, a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, three bathrooms, balcony and a garden with swimming pool. Facilities like iron, washer, dryer, heater, indoor fireplace, Wi-Fi, TV and hair dryer will make your stay comfortable. Free parking on the premises is allowed. Smoking is not permitted and pets are not allowed. The house is 35 minutes’ drive from Algonquin Provincial Park, 45 minutes’ drive from Arrowhead Provincial Park, 40 minutes’ drive to Huntsville and Bracebridge and 10 minutes’ drive to a beach and the Dorset Tower. The Frost Centre is 30 minutes away in a car and ATV and snowmobile rental can be found at a drive of 25 minutes. The Highway 117 on Bellwood Acres Road, bank, post office, library, museum, shops and restaurants are also a short drive away.
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great fire pit area; pool was a blast; lots of space and privacyour family of 30 fit great with lots of roomwe loved all the outdoor seating around the firepit and enjoyed the pool a lotwifi also worked great and owners were quick to respondthe recent updates to the pool deck and fire pit area were great for large groupsCleanliness:
very clean and stylish roomsits clean and neatvery clean and well kepthouse was clean and charmingvery clean cozy and comfortable placeHost:
they were great hoststhe hosts were very welcoming and helpfulthey are such amazing hostsand always get the quick responses from the owner whenever we need helpvery nice host and perfect experience living hereRead more reviewsLocation:
will definitely rebook this locationsuper quiet and peaceful locationit was a great location very peaceful and privatethe location is great for exploring nearby hiking trails and waterfallsalgonquin park was just a 30-minute drive and easily accessible
Enjoy a relaxing holiday near the Lake of Bays
Dorset is a great tourist destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday. The town also has a number of landmarks such as the Dorset Scenic Look Out Tower, the Dorset Heritage Museum and more, which attract many travelers to the lakeside town.
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