Burrowing your toes into a sandy beach on a hot day feels like a summer ritual. But as it turns out, you don’t have to fly all the way to the Caribbean to enjoy the experience. Ontario’s cottage country has its fair share of sandy beaches.
These cottage rentals all come with private sandy beaches perfect for swimming, suntanning, snorkelling, fishing, and watersports. A couple even have their own beach volleyball courts. If you’re looking for a cottage rental with a sandy beach, these are the getaways for you.
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Photo by VRBO/Patrick Doherty
Photo by VRBO/Patrick Doherty
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Photo by VRBO/Patrick Doherty
Photo by VRBO/Patrick Doherty
Photo by VRBO/Patrick Doherty
Photo by VRBO/Patrick Doherty
A four-season cottage rental nestled on the sandy shores of Georgian Bay. The property features 90 feet of sandy, weed-free water great for swimming and snorkeling. Plus, it’s only a 90-minute drive from Toronto.
Location: Tiny, Ont.
Price: Averages $621 per night
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Notes:
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor fire pit
- Barbecue available for use
- Parking for eight cars
- Pets welcome
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Photo by VRBO/LakeHouse Mirage
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Located just outside of Huntsville, this three-story cottage rental offers a sandy beach that leads down to a dock where you can swim, fish or partake in water sports. There’s even a beach volleyball court if you’re feeling competitive.
Location: Perry, Ont.
Price: Averages $967 per night
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Notes:
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor hot tub
- Pets welcome
- Primary renter must be 25 or older
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Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
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Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
Photo by VRBO/Kayla Smith
Perched on Oxtongue Lake, just 10 minutes from Algonquin Park, this traditional timber frame cottage rental is the perfect summer hangout. Suntan on the sandy shoreline or take the property’s canoe out and explore.
Location: Algonquin Highlands, Ont.
Price: Averages $506 per night
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 4
Notes:
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor fire pit
- Canoe and kayak available for use
- Pets welcome
- Get a discount if you book a stay after October 24
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Photo by VRBO/Amy Dang
Photo by VRBO/Amy Dang
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Photo by VRBO/Amy Dang
Photo by VRBO/Amy Dang
Photo by VRBO/Amy Dang
This property boasts a private sandy beach on Deer Lake, only 20 kilometres north of Huntsville. Both the cottage and the beach are wheelchair accessible. Spend your nights sitting around the property’s fire pit, gazing up at the stars while roasting marshmallows.
Location: Perry, Ont.
Price: Averages $503 per night
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Notes:
- Internet included
- Barbecue available for use
- Outdoor fire pit
- Wheelchair accessible
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Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
Photo by VRBO/Candace oelkers
This cottage rental is a family’s dream. Located in the heart of Muskoka, the property offers a private sandy beach, an outdoor hot tub, a 40-foot dock, and all the boats and water toys you and your kids could ever need.
Location: Gibson Lake, Ont.
Price: Averages $750 per night
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Notes:
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor fire pit
- Barbecue available for use
- Outdoor hot tub
- Kayaks and paddle boards available for use
- Tin boat available upon request
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Photo by VRBO/Ronald
Photo by VRBO/Ronald
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Photo by VRBO/Ronald
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Photo by VRBO/Ronald
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Located on Clearwater Lake in Muskoka, this cottage rental has a sloping sandy beach with its own volleyball court. The cottage is only open to family rentals but offers a great waterfront for kids to splash around in.
Location: Washago, Ont.
Price: Averages $405 per night
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
Notes:
- Internet included
- Washing machine on site
- Canoe and kayak available for use
- Outdoor fire pit
- Barbecue available for use
- Beach volleyball court
- Family rentals only
- Minimum age of renters must be 25
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