Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ontario

Great communication with Shawn from start to finish, the home was what we expected and equipped with almost everything we needed. Lots of parking available, great spaces for groups to hang out, easy to host team meals. We were there for a ski trip and got pounded with snow, burying all sidewalks and making the walk to villages and chairlifts more difficult - but doable.

Our group of 8 friends spent an amazing long weekend at Friendly Fires and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The place is quirky and cute in all the right ways… We experienced all 4 seasons in 3 days (19° and sunshine followed by freezing rain and snow), but the property has so many different areas to hang out and activities for entertainment and relaxing that we were never on top of each other or bored. We’re already planning our next visit, can’t wait to go back!

We had such a lovely, restorative weekend here! The beds were comfy, the house is beautiful, everything is organized and fully equipped! Highly recommend this place and Erica, who was so lovely to work with!

It was a really good experience. the kitchen has everything you need, even more !!! the place is very quiet and peaceful. i greatly recommend if you want a nice and beautiful weekend. Moreover, everything is comfortable.

My family had a blast during our stay at Marcy's! Clean and spacious, great for families. Excellent location with lots of privacy and very close to the ski hill and other amenities. We will be back!

Had a great time at the gem! Kitchen was large and well stocked, the bed was comfortable and the space heater provided ensured the temperature in the room was comfortable. Loved using the hot tub in the scenic backyard.

We met Patricia upon check-in and she had prepared the place for us in the most welcoming way. The house has such a warm cabin feeling, is super spacious and the surroundings are beautiful. The place has everything families need in terms of spaces, linens, activities, etc… We were lucky enough to enjoy the presence of a deer coming in the garden on our first night and so many other animals. Highly recommend for a quiet stay in nature in a big cottage!

Our experience at Happy Daze was amazing! We stayed here for my sister's bach trip and the we loved it! The cabin had a cozy vibe with great space! There were tons of rooms and many fun amenities. We especially enjoyed the spacious living room area to spend time with the whole group comfortably. Would definitely recommend this place for big groups that want a relaxing and fun getaway! (Also, only a 3 minute drive to the village!!)

The farmhouse was exactly what we needed for a quick "meet in the middle" get-together with our kids that are now living in Ottawa and Toronto. Denise was an excellent host and the farmhouse has absolutely everything, really. It is the most well equipped Airbnb that we have stayed at. Denise was very accommodating as we had left the birthday cake behind and had to return well after our checkout to retrieve it. It was just too bad we only had the one night!

Great location! Exactly as described. My kids and I walked to everything. My dog loved the fenced in backyard.

We had an amazing time at Franny's peaceful and serene cottage! The fall colors were stunning, and we loved the beach (a bit of a steep hike down, but worth it), where we even found fossils and semi-precious gemstones. Our dog had a blast playing with their dogs, which made the trip extra special. The cottage itself was rustic, spacious, and cozy, with good internet, though there was little to no cellphone signal. One of the nights, the host prepared for us a lovely campfire. The beautiful cliff views of Lake Erie were unforgettable and made us want to come back again. Highly recommend!

Such a unique stay! The school was easy to get into and find our classroom (even though we arrived late at night), and we loved falling asleep with the windows open to the sound of crickets. It was exactly like the description, with everything we needed (including coffee creamer, which was a really nice touch!). The beds were comfy, we could not hear the other classroom renters, and everything was clean. It is a quick 10 min walk into the little town, and PECish bakery was divine. It was also nice and close to Sandbanks Provincial Park, with a beautiful 15min drive through the country side. Everyone loved the giant chalkboard! We would definitely stay here again.

The house was perfect for our two families to share while in town for a hockey tournament. The place was nice and clean and had everything we needed. The place looks even better than in the photos. Would definitely return

We had nice and pleasant stay in the cottage. The place is clean, cozy and well equipped. Special thank you to Barbara for provided firewood.

Would highly recommend! A very spacious spot with lots of activities and lovely surroundings. The place is very cozy with the wood burning stove and plethora of candles. Annette was very pleasant, responsive and accommodating! We had a great time playing with her dogs in the snow. We will be back!

I enjoyed my 5 days stay at Kristina”s place. The condo is nicely decorated, clean and had everything I needed. Wonderful and safe neighborhood. Kristina is very friendly, caring and responsive. I would like to rent her place again if I visit Ottawa in future.

really nice place and the pool and hot tub inside is just awesome

The weekend was phenomenal, the amenities were fantastic and well-managed. The only downsides were that it was fairly apparent that the local bylaws greatly impacted the place with some unreasonable asks. For example, they required every tenant's name, age, phone, email and home address. Per the Short-Term Rental bylaw, only the number of tenants and adults for the Short-Term Rental are required. Outside of these couple of inconveniences, we had a great time and would definitely be back.

The house was easy to find. The lock was having trouble but then we were able to get in. The next day realized the lock on the house was malfunctioning and that was why we had trouble getting in. Texted the owner and someone was immediately sent to fix(replace the lock). Great customer service from the owners.

I had stayed at this resort before but through the resort. No plunger. Had to call and wait to get the toilet unclogged. No wifi as well. I paid more as well and the cottage was smaller in size. This cottage was spacious and had all the amenities. Never had to contact John except how to turn on the heat and hot water. I highly recommend this cottage

Jason and Tanya saved our trip after the first Airbnb we checked into was dirty and had mice! They had a last minute cancellation and allowed us to check in right away! They were super helpful in getting us moved over to their place. When we got inside it was beyond clean and comfortable. The kitchen was the best of any airbnb I've stayed in with spotless dishes and useable pots/pans and appliances. The unit is spacious and the beds & linens were extremely comfortable. A million thanks for saving our trip for us! Would highly recommend to anyone.

absolutely picture perfect cottage right on the lake. lots of bedrooms and living room space. couldn't ask for a better view from the hot tub. Heather was provided all the details to ensure check-in was smooth. Everything was organized and labeled so we didn't feel intimidated by the size of the place and was able to feel at home from the 1st day. we didn't bring our kids this time but would love to come back with little ones as there are gates to the deck/hot tub area + everything kids would need already in the house.

We struggled to find a place for our group of 17 and Stonehaven was an amazing find! The beds were comfortable, we loved being able to have meals all together in one spot, and there was lots of space for people to do different activities inside since it was winter. Outside, we enjoyed tobogganing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing on the property. Steve was quick to communicate and provided clear instructions and maps. We were already talking about going back so we can enjoy the property in the summer! Thank you for a memorable and fun weekend!

The location couldn’t have been better. All of the photos and information were completely accurate. We were travelling with a ski loving 9 year old and a 4 month old puppy and both had an amazing stay…there were even dog bowls and dog towels. The location was truly a highlight and made lunching at home easy and a quick turn around to be back on the slopes. The walking trails were perfect for with our pup. Excellent responsive host, all as advertised and greatly appreciated the hospitality.