With schools on the brink of letting out for the summer, it’s about to get a whole lot busier. If you’re looking for a place to retreat to, far from the throngs of people in the urban areas, we’ve curated a list of secluded Ontario cottage rentals where you can host a private family or friend getaway.
One cottage rental in Muskoka has its own outdoor sauna with stunning lake views, or if you’d really like to go off-the-grid, there’s a rental on a nine-acre island near Lake of the Woods. If life’s speeding up a little too quickly for you, book your secluded summer getaway now.
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Perched on High Lake in Muskoka, this newly renovated cottage is a short trek to nearby hiking trails and a small waterfall, Dee Bank Falls. This is the ideal getaway if you’re having a family or friend get together and want some privacy. Unwind in front of the fire pit with a clear view of the water or relax in the outdoor sauna.
Location: Huntsville, Ont.
Price: Averages $1,099 per night
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 5
Notes:
- Waterfront property
- Outdoor sauna
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor fire pit
- Kayak available for use
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Rent a nine-acre private island on Shoal Lake near Lake of the Woods. The cottage boasts 3,000 sq. ft. of living space and includes a timber frame pergola with an outdoor fireplace. Note: between June 30 and September 1, you’re required to book a minimum seven-day stay with check-in and checkout both happening on a Friday.
Location: Kenora, Ont.
Price: Averages $788 per night
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 4
Notes:
- Private island
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- BBQ available for use
- Outdoor fire pit
- Private hiking trail around island
- Kayaks and canoe available for use
- Pets welcome
- Minimum seven-day reservation
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Fall asleep to the gentle sound of waves lapping against the cottage during your stay in this decked-out boathouse. The main cottage sits above the boathouse, but there are bunks inside the boathouse and an extra guest cabin nearby that can be rented at an additional cost. And did we mention it has its own private four-acre island!
Location: Kenora, Ont.
Price: Averages $401 per night*
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Notes:
- Private island
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Kayak and canoe available for use
- Must bring or rent your own boat to get to the island
- *Price varies depending on if it’s a weekday or weekend
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Photo by VRBO/Cottage Lake of the Woods
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Close to the borders of both Manitoba and Minnesota, this secluded cottage sits on the tip of an island near Lake of the Woods. Spend your days suntanning on the property’s beach or swimming off the dock.
Location: Nestor Falls, Ont.
Price: Averages $440 per night
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Island property
- Outdoor fire pit
- Pets welcome
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