Attention Cottagers: Help us find our dream summer cottage rental in Ontario
February 11, 2011 4:24 PM Subscribe
What's a good method to find a summer cottage rental on Lake Huron or Georgian Bay?
We are looking to rent a waterfront cottage for two weeks in the summer with our parents. Our son will be two in the summer so we would prefer to rent a cottage on a sandy, shallow shoreline. In the past, we have spent time at cottages near Kindcardine and Wasaga (Allenwood) beach and we LOVE those areas. We also have a Wheaten Terrier that would love to join us on our vacation.
Our ideal rental would have the following features:
- sleeps 6-8 people
- 1 - 2 bathrooms
- outdoor shower
- pet friendly
- child friendly
- large deck
- waterfront/beach access
- one king bed for the folks
- located on a sandy beach
I'm having trouble finding a good cottage rental site. I know we're a bit behind as most people book a year ahead of time.
Can anyone recommend how to find our ideal rental? What has worked for you in the past?
Thanks!!
We are looking to rent a waterfront cottage for two weeks in the summer with our parents. Our son will be two in the summer so we would prefer to rent a cottage on a sandy, shallow shoreline. In the past, we have spent time at cottages near Kindcardine and Wasaga (Allenwood) beach and we LOVE those areas. We also have a Wheaten Terrier that would love to join us on our vacation.
Our ideal rental would have the following features:
- sleeps 6-8 people
- 1 - 2 bathrooms
- outdoor shower
- pet friendly
- child friendly
- large deck
- waterfront/beach access
- one king bed for the folks
- located on a sandy beach
I'm having trouble finding a good cottage rental site. I know we're a bit behind as most people book a year ahead of time.
Can anyone recommend how to find our ideal rental? What has worked for you in the past?
Thanks!!
Seconding VRBO. My family has had several good experiences with that.
posted by BlahLaLa at 4:33 PM on February 11, 2011
posted by BlahLaLa at 4:33 PM on February 11, 2011
I just sent an email to my dad who lives in Wasaga. We sold our cottage a few years back, unfortunately, because it is exactly what you describe. Hopefully my dad will be able to suggest an agent to help you.
posted by nprigoda at 4:55 PM on February 11, 2011
posted by nprigoda at 4:55 PM on February 11, 2011
Ontario Cottage Rentals. I have used them many times.
posted by biscotti at 5:31 PM on February 11, 2011
posted by biscotti at 5:31 PM on February 11, 2011
See if you can find something on Christian Island. I summered there as a kid and it's gorgeous.
posted by empatterson at 9:58 PM on February 12, 2011
posted by empatterson at 9:58 PM on February 12, 2011
Just found this link. Looks like it might fall in line with your needs.
posted by empatterson at 10:02 PM on February 12, 2011
posted by empatterson at 10:02 PM on February 12, 2011
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posted by phelixshu at 4:31 PM on February 11, 2011