Holiday rentals with a kayak in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

What a wonderful place. Very cozy, clean beautiful little house. Extremely responsive host. Beautiful lake view. Will definitely be back

Our stay at Addie's cottage was delightful. The place was clean, well-furnished, and equipped with all the necessary utensils. Both hot and cold water pressure was excellent, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. The bedrooms were tidy and comfortable. Addie proved to be very responsive and helpful, enhancing our experience. However, we encountered a few minor issues: 1) We discovered and eliminated several small cockroaches in the kitchen, particularly around the garbage cabinet. 2) The dining chairs were deteriorating, leaving lots of tiny pieces on our clothing when we used them. 3) The non-functional hot tub was a surprise upon arrival. Although mentioned in the listing, we missed it and so suggest making it more prominent, perhaps in the title, as the photos and description led us to expect a working hot tub. This could also be Airbnb's fault, since I specifically selected the "hot tub" option during my search, clearly indicating a preference for a property with a working hot tub.

What a beautiful place ! I totally recommend this house ! Our stay was really amazing ! The view and the cleanliness was incredible. The only thing is that it needs an iron , other than that all is perfect

House is exactly as shown and described. Plenty of space to gather as well as places to have a little time to yourself. Lots of shampoo/soap etc and all the necessities needed day to day. Definitely could not ask for a better view and atmosphere. Outdoor spaces were really great, appreciated the hot tub on the cool nights. I have mobility issues and was able to easily access and use all the amenities. Easy to access any amenities in the area. Both Crystal Beach and Ridgeway have lovely little areas with shops and cafes that both myself and my older kids enjoyed. Easy access and proximity to the beach as well. Scott is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay again.

Awesome place! The pictures don’t do it justice, the view is beautiful. Elaine and Peter were great hosts. This place was fully stocked, towels, linens, ziplock bags, paper towel, utensils, cooking stuff, you name it. Lots to do too, the beach is right there and they had paddle boards and kayaks to use. We travelled with two young kids and Elaine went above and beyond setting up the pack and play and high chair for us before we arrived. 10/10 would recommend!

Responsive host, peaceful environment. Lots of wildlife and beautiful cottage!

This was our second year at Carrie and Dan's cottage and once again my family and I had a fantastic time. The house is perfectly situated on the river with a nice beach and it has all of the amenities needed. Dan communicated regularly and checked in with us to ensure we had everything we needed. This is a beautiful property which anyone would have fun at.

Lovely spot to stay with the family. We had such a nice weekend. Meaford is great place and close to both Owen sound and Collingwood to explore further. The house was comfortable and a great place for our family and dog to relax. It had everything we needed

Very enjoyable stay. Beautiful cottage. Excellent host. We would definitely stay here again.

Second time at Fred's this Summer and yet again, it was amazing! Unfortunately, the weather wasn't on our side but that didn't stop us from having a great time. Fred had so many things for us to do indoors, we loved all the options. Can't wait for our next getaway at Fred's.

Our stay was excellent! The location of the cottage was great, which made our day trips very convenient! Would definitely recommend a stay here to enjoy the lovely lake and all the natural beauty that goes with it! Laurel 😊

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Rebecca's beautiful lakeside retreat! She is very understanding and felxible and responsive. Everything was clean at the place and thoughtfully prepared The canoes provided were perfect for peaceful paddles around the lake, and the cozy fireplace made evening so relaxing and special. If you're looking for a perfect escape surrounded by nature and tranquility, this is the place. I can't wait come back!

We had an amazing time. 4 adults and 4 kids and two dogs. Check in was super easy. Host checked in upon arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. Cottage was private and clean. Cottage was completely equipped with everything you need. Location is great. The water is clear and shallow for quite a while so great for kids. Lots to do in the area. We will be back next year! :)

Great place, great hosts.

We started with Amanda proactively reaching out and to advise we could arrive early which was a great start to the weekend. It was a very clean, organized and cute cottage, perfect for the weekend away. Unfortunately we got hit by the crazy ice storm and during the weekend we lost power. Right from our arrival Amanda had mentioned the potential weather coming and was so proactive and caring to reach out and check in regularly. Even though we had no power we still had a great time, playing cards and catching up on conversations by candlelight. Amanda was very informative about how to manage the cottage while the power was out and all went well. On the day we left, trees were downed in the area and the weather had done lots of damage. We still had no power and we really thought it was best to head out early as more trees were coming down. As we still had no power we couldn’t clean up as planned. Amanda was extremely understanding and her only concern was our safety. Lovely hosts!

**Hidden Gem Homestay Experience Report** This place is an absolute sanctuary for city dwellers! Walking through the woods, a vast painting-like meadow unfolds before your eyes. The lakeside dock offers kayaking adventures—gliding through the morning mist felt like drifting in a fairy tale. Evenings at the terrace bar were pure bliss: grilling sizzling steaks while watching the sunset dip the river in molten gold, the smoky aroma from the grill teasing our appetites. Nights stole the show with crackling bonfires—munching marshmallows, swapping stories, and sipping beer under starry skies, wrapped in serene tranquility. The cozy rooms sparkled with cleanliness, and even the bunk beds oozed playful charm, perfect for our family. But the real surprise? The host’s hidden gems: a treasure trove of retro games and board games, plus a wall display of glittering champagne, whiskey, and wine glasses that practically begged us to toast the night away. The heartfelt sense of connection

Khristel is a fantastic and responsive host. The property is beautiful. Our family had a great stay.

We stayed at Teresa’s place for 2 nights during the Christmas holidays with our family of 16. Check-in was very easy and smooth. The cottage itself is beautiful, peaceful and private. The views were spectacular. As for the host, she was prompt in her responses and resolved all of our issues with ease. She was understanding and very nice. The co-host, Frank, was also very helpful.

Always a wonderful stay here. Clean and cozy cabins next to the beautiful creek. This is truly a slice of heaven. Scott is always such a fantastic host and makes sure you have a very relaxing stay. Can't wait for my next visit.

This cottage was great! We appreciated the super well-equipped kitchen, as well as all of the items available for kids. It was a relaxing week with great views of the lake from the cottage, hot tub, and fire pit. Very thankful they were able to accommodate us on short notice and will happily try and come back again!

Christine’s place was absolutely beautiful and literally perfect for a cottage long weekend. the pictures don’t even do it justice. the dock out looked such a beautiful lake, great for water activities!! the beds worked out perfectly for 5 people, thought u could definitely fit 7, maybe 8. the kitchen was equipped with quite enough, and the bathroom had sanitary products which was so convenient. there’s also a soft tub which was super warm and so relaxing, and an entire bar room with darts overlooking the water! we had so so so much fun here and it was seriously such a beautiful cottage, don’t let the lack of reviews fool you!! absolutely loved this so much:)

Our family of 4 spent the Easter weekend at Kelly's Cabin for a relaxing getaway and WOW.. It was the best Cabin we have ever stayed at. It was pristine and felt just like home. there was nothing that we missed at her place. In fact we regretted not booking it for a longer stay! The kids just did not want to leave. The washroom was clean and smelled fresh. The beds were super comfy and clean. the kitchen is perfectly placed in the Cabin and had all the amenities that one could think of. Even for the BBQ, which we enjoyed next to the fire pit. Kelly herself is a spectacular host who is very responsive and kind. We will definitely be booking this place again and might just make it our place for an annual getaway!

Really enjoyed it definitely coming back

thank you Richard for the wonderful vacation!! the place was exactly as described and Richard gave us great direction since Google maps doesn't do the best job. the property was huge, plenty of amenities. the peddle boat was missing plugs so we grabbed some from in town and left them for the next guest.