Category Archives: Vacation Rentals

Cottages are a Canadian summertime staple. We love time spent out of the city, and for many, that short-term escape has become tradition. If you’ve rented a cottage before you know its where all those summer memories happen. Since summer in Canada is short, we have put together a list of fun things to do at […]

Start your summer off right this Victoria Day May long weekend! Come experience the best Ontario has to offer in a cozy cabin, rustic retreat, or luxury holiday home. Many of our lakeside cottages are close to restaurants, cinemas, provincial parks and attractions.  Celebrate it the way it’s meant to be. Outdoors, by the lake, […]

We love Easter traditions spent at the cottage. Stock up on those chocolate treats, decorate eggs, plan an Easter egg hunt and invite the family round for a decadent feast. Easter is ideal for taking time out to spend with the family. We have a variety of cozy cottages by the lakeside with fireplaces, games […]

There’s not much that is more Canadian than maple syrup!

Everyone has dreamed about their perfect island escape from it all – it’s time for that dream to be come a reality.  Island cottages are a truly unique experience which will not be forgotten. Whether you plan to rent a boat, bring your own, or organise a water taxi, travelling to your cottage vacation by […]

With the falling snow comes endless opportunities for fun and adventure throughout cottage country. Snow sports are incredibly popular, and a great way to keep fit and active throughout the colder months. There’s nothing quite like sailing down the slopes on a crisp afternoon with the view of dusted evergreens and frozen lakes in front […]

Ontario Cottage Rental’s Fall Picks Dorset Fire Tower This thrilling 360 degree view of the beautiful town of Dorset is not to be missed during the Fall. Heli Muskoka – Gravenhurst These aerial helicopter tours operate out of Gravenhurst 7 days a week. See the Fall foliage from a bird’s eye view! Cranberry Harvest Johnston’s […]

For sports-minded families, this is a luxurious away place for the ‘Home Team.’ It’s available all times of the year for every activity that comes to mind: hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and snowshoeing. For the viewing type of sportsperson, there are three (count ‘em) large screen televisions, wifi internet, and indoor-outdoor sound system. Don’t […]

With its immense green lawn rolling gently to a sand-edged lapping lake, one is reminded of luxury estates of old – something found at the sea in the south of England, or on some southern Georgian plantation. Imagine lawn bowling, croquet, badminton, or children’s races down the middle of it. It’s that kind of lawn, […]

You may have noticed our new look. The Team at Ontario Cottage Rentals is pleased to share with you the new and improved OCR website – with user friendly navigation to help you find your ideal cottage rental. After many months of hard blood, sweat and (admittedly) a few tears we have this wonderful website […]