10 Best Airbnb Haliburton Ontario Cottage Rentals
A popular destination in Ontario is Haliburton Highlands cottage country. And why not – sitting on top of the rugged Canadian Shield, this area is sprinkled with many pristine rivers, lakes, and dense forests.
Plan your next staycation in one of these amazing Airbnb Haliburton Ontario cottage rentals. Where you’re never too far from small towns like Dorset, Minden and Haliburton offering up good food and drink. What are you waiting for? Check out this list of the 10 best, plus Haliburton cottage rentals I’ve stayed at too.
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10 Best Airbnb Haliburton Cottage Rentals
#1 Kabin Tapoke
Escape to this newly built boutique cabin – can’t you just imagine relaxing here? Hot tub, sauna, hammock swings and more. The sunset will be waiting for you. Just book and bring the s’mores!
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Minden Hills on Moore Lake
- Number of Guests: 10 in a 4-bed | 2-bath
- Best for friends and families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: hot tub, privacy, sauna, kayaks and paddle boards, boho cabin interior
- What guests love the most: you could be the first review
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#2 Mossrock Retreat
Kick back and relax at this luxury cottage located on one of the most beautiful lakes in Haliburton! Large open spaces perfect for gathering and reconnecting with family or friends. The Mossrock Retreat offers complete privacy with its 5 acres and 400 feet of waterfront.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Dysart et al on Redstone Lake
- Number of Guests: 10 in a 5-bed | 5-bath
- Best for friends and families
- Dog-friendly: no
- Highlights: newly built, hot tub, privacy, home office for workcation
- What guests love the most: beautiful interior, property, attention to detail, superior host
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#3 nortehaus
Escape here. A minimalist space inspired by Nordic and Japanese influences surrounded by nature. Watch the light stream through the wall-to-wall windows and admire the peaceful surroundings of the soaring trees and river. Nothing but simplicity, clean lines and nature to melt away any stresses.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Norland (river, not lakefront)
- Number of Guests: 4 in a 2-bed | 2-bath
- Best for couple, small family
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: architecturally design, beautiful interior, peaceful surroundings with river
- What guests love the most: you can be the first review
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#4 The Bear Stand
Experience luxurious lakeside living with this award-winning architect-designed gem. The Bear Stand is a stunning cottage that beautifully blends modern craftsmanship with indoor-outdoor connectivity offering a traditional cabin experience with the best in contemporary design.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Kinmount on Contau Lake
- Number of Guests: 10 in a 4-bed | 3-bath
- Best for couples/friends and families
- Dog-friendly: yes (please inquire)
- Highlights: unique hand-crafted wood structure, floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-burning granite fireplaces, soaring two-storey ceiling, fir beams, luxury furnishings, award-winning architecture, 99-acre private lot
- What guests love the most: you could be the first review
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#5 Blue Chalet
The ultimate modern designed cottage sitting on 7.5 acres of land with private access to Talan Lake is a gorgeous cottage! The Blue Chalet will immediately melt all your stresses away as you immerse yourself in its minimalist spaces and natural surroundings. Enjoy the panoramic views from the spacious 6,000 sq/ft space.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: North Kawartha on Talan Lake
- Number of Guests: 16 in a 4-bed | 2-bath
- Best for friends and families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: interior designed spaces, hot tub, privacy, outdoor play area for kids
- What guests love the most: you could be the first review
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#6 Gairlochy North
Relax here! Gairlochy North is a light, bright and comfortable cottage on a calm bay close to town. This family-friendly cottage is your home away from home – all you need to do is come and enjoy!
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Dysart et al on Drag Lake
- Number of Guests: 8 in a 5-bed | 3-bath
- Best for families
- Dog-friendly: no
- Highlights: family-friendly activities, games, hot tub, and boat launch nearby
- What guests love the most: attentive host, comfortable stay, ease of check-in/out
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#7 Kabin Paudash Lake
Are you looking to stay in a highly stylized boutique cottage? This newly renovated cottage is instagrammable with its relaxed boho interior and pops of pale pink!
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Highland East on Lake Paudash
- Number of Guests: 7 in a 4-bed | 2-bath
- Best for couples or young families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: relaxed interiors, cottage set close to water’s edge offering amazing views
- What guests love the most: attentive hosts, the vibe
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#8 Freddie’s Cottage
This cute, cozy cottage with a bunkie offers the perfect solution for couples or families who want to plan a getaway together, but also want their own private space. The lawn and firepit connect the two properties together that lead down to the water.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Algonquin Highlands on Oxtongue Lake
- Number of Guests: 8 in a 2-bed | 1-bath cottage + 2-bed | 1-bath bunkie
- Best for couples or families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: unique offering of two separate spaces
- What guests love the most: cleanliness, responsive hosts, cozy atmosphere
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#9 Hali’s Hangout
Welcome to the Hali Hangout! Located on 1.8 acres of forest & trees, a long & windy driveway will lead you to our cottage. Nestled at the water’s edge, overlooking the beautiful Benoir Lake. The lake can be accessed from our dock or sandy shore (great for little kids!)
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Harcourt on Benior Lake
- Number of Guests: 6 in a 3-bed | 1-bath cottage
- Best for couples or families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: cozy spaces, the cottage sits on a calm, clean lake
- What guests love the most: warm lake, cozy atmosphere
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#10 and Bonus: Haliburton Cottage Rentals Reviews
I too, enjoy an Ontario staycation in cottage country. Here are three more properties, along with my review, that you may wish to check out.
H2H Cottage Co. – Kennisis Lake
Stay in this rustic comfy cottage perched up high with amazing views of Kennisis Lake. The Kennisis Lake H2H Cottage almost makes you feel like you’re staying in a tree house as you have views over the tree tops onto the lake. And, the sunsets are simply incredible.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Dysart et al on Kennisis Lake
- Number of Guests: 6 in a 3-bed | 2-bath cottage
- Best for couples or families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: dedicated home office for workcation, spacious principal bedroom with jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower
- What guests love the most: responsive host
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H2H Cottage Co. – Bitter Lake
This cute charming cottage sits on a small, quiet lake. Bitter Lake H2H Cottage offers multiple decks to perfect for sunrise and sunset watching.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Dysart et al on Bitter Lake
- Number of Guests: 6 in a 3-bed | 2-bath cottage
- Best for couples or families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: gazebo, firepit and calm lake
- What guests love the most: responsive host
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Cranberry Cabins
A traditional log cabin deep in the woods? Cranberry Cabins is a cozy cabin nestled amongst the soaring trees on a large lot with an outdoor dining space and a large fire pit to gaze upon the starlit sky.
Haliburton Airbnb details:
- Location: Dysart et al – not waterfront
- Number of Guests: 2 in a 1-bed | 1-bath cottage + seasonal bunkie with 2 single beds
- Best for couples or families
- Dog-friendly: yes
- Highlights: quiet treed property, affordable and cute
- What guests love the most:
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As a Holidaymaker
Haliburton Highlands is a highly-sought after destination for city dwellers. It truly offers that quintessential Canadian cottage country experience. Just as beautiful as the landscape is, so must the cottage be. I hope this list has inspired you to book one of these amazing Airbnb properties for your next northern escape in the Haliburton area.
