Looking for a summer vacation spot that offers welcoming accommodations and unparalleled views? Look no further. For this rental roundup, we scoured VRBO’s list of top-rated, waterfront cottage rentals located in Canada’s most picturesque locations. The guest reviews speak for themselves.
“Everything you could think of is available to you here. The weekend cottage of your dreams,” wrote Pema R. in her review of the Halfmoon Bay rental.
“This is a very cozy place to relax and enjoy nature. They thought of everything that you may need for a getaway, even for your dogs,” wrote Emily B. of the Qualicum Beach rental.
“Can’t recommend this place enough,” Celine D. wrote about the Swansea Point rental.
From private beaches to secret coves, each of these cottage rentals offers exciting features waiting to be explored.
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Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
Photo by VRBO/Jennifer Wood
This year-round, oceanfront cottage rental is tucked away in a tidal fjord known as Secret Cove. It offers a great vantage point for both bird and marine wildlife watching. Plus, the rental backs onto Crown land, providing privacy and access to an extensive local trail network.
Location: Halfmoon Bay, B.C.
Price: Averages $229 per night
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Oceanfront property
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Two outdoor fire pits
- Outdoor shower
- Kayaks and a paddleboard available for use
- Pets welcome
Photo by VRBO/Christina & Jay
Photo by VRBO/Christina & Jay
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Photo by VRBO/Christina & Jay
Photo by VRBO/Christina & Jay
Photo by VRBO/Christina & Jay
Photo by VRBO/Christina & Jay
Surrounded by old-growth forest, this cottage rental is located on Vancouver Island, and is a short trip to the waters of the Strait of Georgia. Feel free to bring your canine companion. The property features a fenced-in yard for dogs to run off-leash.
Location: Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Price: Averages $188 per night
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Internet included
- Rental doesn’t include a stove
- Barbecue available for use
- Pets welcome
- Renters must be at least 20 years old
Photo by VRBO/Carl & Beverly
Photo by VRBO/Carl & Beverly
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Photo by VRBO/Carl & Beverly
Perched on the shore of Lake Erie, this cottage rental has a private beach and expansive land for outdoor games. If you’re looking for excursions, Point Pelee National Park—famed for its bird and Monarch butterfly migrations—is around the corner, Pelee Island is a ferry ride away, and the city of Detroit is a short drive.
Location: Wheatley, Ont.
Price: Averages $208 per night
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Beachfront property
- Internet included
- Barbecue available for use
- Pets welcome
- Renters must be at least 21 years of age
Photo by VRBO/The Cobblestone Creek Team
Photo by VRBO/The Cobblestone Creek Team
Photo by VRBO/The Cobblestone Creek Team
Photo by VRBO/The Cobblestone Creek Team
Photo by VRBO/The Cobblestone Creek Team
Photo by VRBO/The Cobblestone Creek Team
A charming cottage rental nestled in the mountain forests of the Columbia Valley, this cobblestone cottage is a great escape from city life. It’s also a five-minute drive from the area’s Radium Hot Springs. If you’re looking for a relaxing soak, your reservation comes with four free passes.
Location: Edgewater, B.C.
Price: Averages $233 per night
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Playground for kids
- Renters must be at least 25 years old
Located on Mara Lake in British Columbia, this cottage rental offers a pristine, private beach surrounded by mountains. Lounge on the dock, soak in the hot tub or head out onto the water for some fishing, boating, and swimming.
Location: Swansea Point, B.C.
Price: Averages $379 per night
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Notes:
- Beachfront property
- Internet included
- Laundry on site
- Outdoor hot tub
- Kayak available for use
- Pets welcome
- Barbecue available for use
- Renters must be at least 30 years old
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