Houseboat holiday rentals in Canada

Lyn and Peter were amazing hosts for our family of 4 (two adults plus two kids, ages 9&6.) Lyn greeted us at check-in, but gave us privacy after that, and was super quick to respond to texts on the rare occasion we had a question. The boathouse was as described with even more amenities than listed and more spacious and beautiful than the pictures could do justice. The place is immaculate with careful thought and detail into every little decoration and little touches (e.g. a basket in the bedroom with bug spray, package toothbrush, etc. for any forgotten items.) We felt completely at home in the boathouse and enjoyed the beautiful views from the upstairs deck and dock, where we spent the majority of our time. We all loved taking out the SUPs that were there for our use and it was a quick drive into town to visit Don’s Bakery (IYKYK), Splash Island, and the ski show on Tuesday night. Highly recommend the boathouse for your next Muskoka stay! Lyn’s hospitality is 10/10.

Brock and his crew are all amazing. Brock was easy to communicate with, was friendly and very accommodating. The views that we experienced were breathtaking, and the weather was gorgeous. Our kids loved going down the slide off the houseboat into the lake so much. An excellent vacation for families with small kids!

This is a one-of-a-kind accommodation. It is private, cozy, and the best of all—you can view the Aurora from the bedroom window. The location is amazing and allows you to see what it is really like living in the Canadian north. From driving on an ice road to get to the house to being surrounded by nature, this place has it all. Stephen was highly accommodating and welcoming, is knowledgeable about the area, and is quite the entertainer during down times. His VIP service gives you the option to sit back and relax while he prepares meals and takes you on adventures. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

The Floating Cottages on the Quay was a very unique place to stay. The location is perfect; right in the marina near restaurants and shops. We were entertained just sitting on our rooftop watching all the activity around us.

The Floating Cottages on the Quay was a great place to stay! It is exactly as described, and was very clean and well furnished. Susan was superb to communicate with. She answered our messages promptly and her check-in process was extremely easy. We would highly recommend this Airbnb.

If only the fishing had been a little better we could have spent more time at the cabin. Overall it was an awesome place to spend time, cook, talk and hangout with my Dad, Brother and Son for a week. Hope to do it again next year!

Stephan's aurora lodge is a unique and amazing place. It's away from town on a lake in the forest, completely private, and utterly silent at night. And yes, we did in fact see the aurora starting from the bedroom window! Stephan is a fabulous host. We were very concerned about the cold for our aurora viewing in March, but he answered a million questions before the trip, and also hooked us up with a great winter clothing rental for our outside viewing. He even went above and beyond to pick up and drop off our gear when there was a mixup with the rental place delivery, even though we didn't opt for the VIP package. When we had trouble finding the place (we're unused to snow, we couldn't tell we were looking right at the road, duh), he came into town to rescue us and lead us out there. He's also a font of local knowledge and history, and a really fun guy to talk to. The best decision we ever made was ditching the package tours and waiting for the aurora in Stephan's cozy living room.

Had a wonderful stay at Alan's floating home. It was very comfortable, clean, and tastefully decorated with all the amenities we needed for our stay. The area is gated and secure for both the home and vehicles. Close to Lonsdale Quay and a quick ferry ride over to downtown Vancouver. It was a quiet and peaceful stay. Seals came to visit regularly in front of the home and played in the marina. It should be noted that the marina itself is not the same as what the pictures suggest. We were expecting views of docks and boats right in front of us, and perhaps the extra activity that comes with that. These are all gone now! The marina is completely open with unobstructed views towards the Vancouver skyline. Very much better in our opinion. Another thing of note is that, being a floating home, there is some rocking from time to time. Sometimes a little, sometimes more than a little, but never for very long. We found this to be quite the novelty and actually soothing. 100% recommend.

We had an amazing and memorable weekend on Deanna's houseboat, filled with lots of time in the water and exploring the lake. Deanna suggested we bring a tent or sleeping pads for our group of 4 guys, and that suggestion worked out perfectly. The houseboat itself was ideal, and we made great use of the paddleboards. While not the fastest boat on the lake (maybe the slowest?), we actually really enjoyed the relaxed pace of our exploring and spent plenty of time stopped to swim. Overall we loved the boat, and would highly recommend booking if you want a unique lake experience.

This place is awesome. Cottage was clean and well equipped with anything you need. Even with some storms on shore we barely got 20 min of rain the whole stay. The sandbars in mitchels bay are unreal to spend the day at. Water was 83 degrees and Crystal clean! Fishing and kayaking are great. Short boat ride to go for dinner in town, or cook at home with the bbq or over the fire. Nick was excellent to communicate with and did everything to ensure we had a great time. We spoke several times over the phone to make the weekend go off without a hitch! We will definitely be back next year.

Highly recommend this property for a lovely getaway! Yihan is super responsive as a host; the Lilypad is charming, cozy, clean and close to everything you could ever need.

We had a wonderful stay at Prayas’s cottage! Wonderfully spacious and beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend. Prayas was an excellent host - very communicative and accommodating.

We enjoyed ourselves! Truly a unique experience and one we have already shared with many people encouraging them to check it out. Food/dining wasn’t crystal clear to us but there is an IGA 15m away and that was perfect. It may be specific to many Canadian Airbnbs but definitely be prepared to take care of a few things prior to your checkout and allow time for that. We look forward to planning a summer trip here and checking out the lovely lake!

We had such a wonderful time on the floating house! We went in October and were lucky to have the perfect weather weekend. Not only do you get the sunrise view, but you also get the sunset! Nights were cooler but the house had heat and we were warm. We enjoyed watching the boats go by and fishing right at the docks. Sheila and her team was super friendly and easy to communicate with. Would recommend and come again!

This place is amazing right on the water. What a sunset Thanks, Jessica for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy your Oasis on lake Huron, it's great, keep up the good work.

The place was great . Pearl was right on the ball with getting us everywhere we needed to go. Never really even met Joel

We had a fantastic time at Mark’s house boat. It was very relaxing and the spot on the roof was ideal for an evening drink whilst watching the world go by. We took the taxi boat to the city for dinner and it was a perfect way to start and finish an evening. Top place.

We would highly recommend staying at Dave’s. The location is exceptional as is Dave’s willingness to ensure we had the best stay possible. He moved the boat so the kids could have the best slide area into the lake and set up the awning on the top deck so we could get some shade. He was so friendly and available for any questions. We will stay again!

Great experience with scenic views. Our group had lots of fun. There are so many activities to do at the site and around. Will definitely visit again.

We LOVED our stay in the tent! The view from the porch was amazing, the bed was comfy, and kitchen had all you needed, and the bathroom was very clean. We saw only one person at the marina the entire time so it was very quiet and secluded. Sitting on the porch watching the birds was peaceful. I highly recommend!

This beautiful boathouse had showstopping views from every room. The deck was the perfect place to relax. The kitchen was easy to cook in. The kayaks were great to have! And super friendly, helpful hosts. We hope to go back one day!

The hosts were really helpful from helping us launch our boat to providing local recommendations. The place is great, we rented one unit and our friends the other so it was perfect. Really felt like vacation. We will be back! Thank you, Michelle & Simon

We had wonderful 4 days at Yves place. Layout is very smart. Wonderful windows and light. Bed very comfortable. Happily cooked in the kitchen. It is well positioned to walk to the old city and along the St. Lawrence River. On the other side of the Marina is an urban garden with the most amazing veggies. We had wonderful neighbors during out stay in the sister house boat next to us. Looking forward to coming back.

This cottage is all you could want, it’s cozy and super comfortable and has everything you need for an awesome stay. We took the ferry over to Lunenberg several times and ate at the LaHave Bakery twice!! Relaxing on the deck/dock was a great way to spend an afternoon after paddling the river in the morning (with the seals and birds!). Don’t miss this gem!!