Spend your summer lakeside at these relaxing cabins in Ontario cottage country.

If you're planning on keeping your travels more local this summer, a cottage is a great way to escape bustling city life and have a classically Canadian experience. 

These family-friendly vacation rentals are all waterfront, stylish, and feature our favourite tool to unwind: the sauna. Your Scandinavian dreams meet Ontario cottage country at these delightful retreats.

Marrakahshe Retreat: Gravenhurst, Ont.

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This show-stopping cottage on Kahshe Lake has 230 feet of lakefront, over 50 feet of private sandy beach, and is right on the Canadian Shield. The bright cottage has five bedrooms and sleeps 11, making it perfect for family gatherings. Don't miss the waterfront sauna, glamping yurt, home theatre, and fire pits!

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Distance from Toronto: 166 km

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A Spa Experience: Bayfield, Ont.

Photo by Jennifer Whaling/VRBO

Immerse yourself in nature at this cottage sanctuary. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront cottage features bright lake-facing windows and a modern kitchen and living space.  Outside, enjoy the deck, fire pit area, beachfront, and, of course, a glass-sided barrel sauna with forest views. Just a 10-minute drive from the quaint town of Bayfield and less than 25 minutes from Grand Bend Beach, this cottage is a perfect city escape.

Photos by Jennifer Whaling/VRBO

Distance from Toronto: 211 km

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Kabin Bjorn: Minden, Ont.

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Dreaming of a classic cabin in the woods? Escape to the winding Irondale River in Haliburton cottage country. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage is furnished with modern-rustic furniture and features plenty of amenities, including complimentary firewood. Float or paddle along the river, sit under the twinkling lights of the patio, or unwind in the barrel sauna. 

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Distance from Toronto: 213 km

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The Beach House: Tiny, Ontario 

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On the blue shores of Georgian Bay, this delightful cottage is an ideal summer getaway. Modern furnishings meet classic cabin vibes in this new four-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat with plenty of indoor-outdoor spaces. Walk down to the sandy beach for an afternoon by the water then warm up by the fire pit or in the barrel sauna. 

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Distance from Toronto: 152 km

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Priolo on the Bay: Huntsville, Ont.

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This glamorous oasis in Huntsville is cozy yet chic. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom abode features a wood-burning fireplace, a recently renovated kitchen, stylish linens, and plenty of books and games. Outside, relax by the hot tub and unwind in the glass-panelled lakefront sauna.

Photos by Andy/Airbnb

Distance from Toronto: 228 km

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