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8 Cheap & Cozy Places To Rent In Ontario If You Cant Go Home For The Holidays

Because a forest cabin with a soaker tub is the next best thing! 🎄
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Whether you’re ready or not, the holidays are almost upon us. Going home to see family may not be an option for everyone this year, but these cheap rentals in Ontario are a cozy alternative.

These listings are affordable, have perfect holiday season vibes, and doing require travelling out of province.

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Just because you may not be able to gather with your family this Christmas, doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of the time of year.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic snowy getaway or a house for you and your bubble friends, this list has just the thing for you.

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Elm View Room, The Inn on Bay- A Boutique Inn

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$113/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Gravenhurst, ON, Canada

Why You Need To Go: Cozy up in this charming bed and breakfast while enjoying the live fireplace and complimentary coffee! 

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

Cabin in the city

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$130/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Why You Need To Go: This cute loft-style listing is the perfect tiny home to huddle up for the holiday season.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

19th c. Country Church Perfect for Couples Getaway

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$306/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Mount Albert, ON, Canada

Why You Need To Go: This entire church sleeps six people, which brings the rate way down. It's the perfect place to host a holiday weekend with your pals.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

Elora Heritage House

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$192/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Elora, ON, Canada

Why You Need To Go: A night spent relaxing in this soaker tub will tell you everything you need to know about this cozy little listing.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

Little Algonquin - A tiny home in Northern Ontario

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$163/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Mountain Views Tree House Joint, 14308 Reiner Rd., Monroe, WA

Why You Need To Go: This winter cabin sits on 500 acres in beautiful Algonquin. Not to mention, there's a wood-burning stove to cuddle up to after a long winter day.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

The Church in Duncan Ontario

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$321/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Duncan, ON, Canada

Why You Need To Go: This church-turned Airbnb sleeps seven people. It's the perfect, creative get-away for your bubble.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

Beantown Receptions Cottage

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$200/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Plantagenet, Ontario, Canada

Why You Need To Go: This rustic cottage is the perfect place for you and your significant other to sneak away to if you're looking to escape the hum of the city.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

Therapeutic Loft Getaway with Sauna on the Farm

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$345/night

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Address or Neighbourhood: Uxbridge, ON, Canada

Why You Need To Go: You and four of your friends can call this trendy listing home for a few nights, enjoying the sauna and roaring fire.

Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.

  • Abby Neufeld was a writer at Narcity Canada. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Communications at the University of Victoria. Her past work has been published in The Toronto Star, Bitch Media, Canadian Dimension, This Magazine, and more. In 2019, Abby co-founded The New Twenties, an environmentally-focused literary and arts magazine.

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