Located on the shores of lakes both great and small, these hidden gems feel like your very own resort — minus the crowds and overpriced rooms.
Whether you're looking for a cozy lakeside cabin or a charming waterfront lakehouse, these Airbnbs have everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Here are seven waterfront Airbnbs in Ontario to check out for your next vacation.
Lowbanks lakehouse
The lakehouse Airbnb in Lowbanks, Ontario.
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Price: $175+ per night
Location: Lowbanks, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: This charming Airbnb is located on the shores of Lake Eerie in Lowbanks, Ontario. The property delivers breathtaking views of the lake, with a back deck providing a serene space to relax while you gaze out at the water.
With beds, pull-out couches, and a bunkhouse, there's plenty of room for family gatherings. The Airbnb comes equipped with everything you might need for your stay and also has a great entertainment area with a fire pit and loungers.
The property offers direct access to the lake, which is just a 1-minute walk away, and guests can also enjoy a nearby shared beach.
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Waterfront villa
The waterfront villa Airbnb in Hamilton.
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Price: $285+ per night
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: This spacious and modern-style lake house in Hamilton offers gorgeous views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.
The home can accommodate up to eight guests, with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, so there's plenty of space for everyone.
Visitors can enjoy views of the lake from the multiple balconies, and there's also a grill and hot tub in the lower outdoor area.
The house is stocked with everything you need, including a kayak that visitors can use to explore the lake.
The stay is located just 10 minutes from the Fifty Point Conservation Area, where you'll find a pleasant beach, marina, boat launch, and restaurant, and is also close to wineries and vineyards.
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Due north lake house
The lake house in Miller Lake, Ontario.
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Price: $247+ per night
Location: Miller Lake, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: This charming lake house is located in the cottage community of Miller Lake, halfway between Lion's Head and Tobermory in Ontario's Bruce Peninsula.
Situated on Lake Huron, the beach house provides access to a sand and limestone beach and also delivers gorgeous views of the water.
Inside, the cottage is simple yet cozy, with plenty of space for a family or couple's weekend. Outside, guests will find a campfire pit and Adirondack chairs perfect for roasting marshmallows.
The stay is located just 30 minutes away from popular attractions, including the Tobermory Grotto and White Bluff Provincial Park.
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Lakefront cottage
The lakefront cottage.
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Price: $428+ per night
Location: Georgina, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: This bright and airy cottage in Georgina is located right on Lake Simcoe, a beautiful inland lake that's actually the largest in Southern Ontario.
The cottage has an open-concept living space with stunning views of the lake. Guests here can enjoy a private dock providing access to the water, perfect for fishing, canoeing, or swimming.
The home comes with everything you could need for your stay and also has an electric sauna that guests can use year-round.
Nearby, you'll find pleasant sandy beaches as well as a golf club.
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Lakefront retreat
The lakefront retreat.
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Price: $205+ per night
Location: Orillia, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: This cozy cottage in Orillia is located steps from the waters of Lake Simcoe, with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
The home comes with plenty of room and can accommodate up to six guests, with three bedrooms, four baths, a well-equipped kitchen, and a cozy living space.
Outside, guests can take in views of the water from the home's raised deck, which also has a dining area and barbecue, or cozy up by the fire in an Adirondack chair.
A dock leading out onto the water makes it easy to enjoy swimming or fishing.
The stay is located just minutes from downtown Orillia and 20 minutes from the popular Vetta Nordic Spa.
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Cabin escape
The cabin on Lake Eerie.
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Price: $248+ per night
Location: Lowbanks, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: This cozy A-frame cabin is located right on Lake Erie, with panoramic windows offering stunning views of the water.
Great for families or small groups, the cabin comes stocked with everything you'll need for your stay and can even accommodate a furry friend.
The rental comes with a cozy outdoor firepit perfect for taking in views of the lake or enjoying s'mores.
Within 20 to 30 minutes of the stay, you can find beaches, restaurants, and lighthouses to visit.
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Coe Lake cottage
The Coe Lake cottage in Bancroft, Ontario.
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Price: $456+ per night
Location: Bancroft, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: Situated on the crystal-clear waters of Coe Lake, this cozy yet spacious cottage offers tons of room for family gatherings or a group getaway.
Tucked away in Bancroft about 2 and a half hours from Toronto, the cottage provides the perfect place to relax surrounded by nature.
Inside, you'll find cozy furnishings and a variety of amenities, including fast Starlink Wi-Fi.
The stay comes with two fire pits, a hot tub, a hammock and a large outdoor deck perfect for sitting by the water, fishing, or launching kayaks, which are provided.
According to the host, you can even book mobile RMT massage therapy services at the cottage, performed either indoors by the crackling fire or outdoors amid the sounds of nature.
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These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.
The exterior of the cottage.Jayne | Airbnb
The kitchen.Jayne | Airbnb
The living area and kitchen.Jayne | Airbnb
A bathroom in the cottage.Jayne | Airbnb
The Aux Box during the winter.
The Aux Box during the winter.
The interior of the Airbnb.
The fire pit.
Grounds of Cruickston Park.
Guest house at Cruickston Park.
A greenhouse at Cruickston Park.
