Each summertime, thousands of Canadians will be spending those precious sunny days at the cottage, resting and relaxing with our country’s natural splendour as a backdrop. Whether you’re lucky enough to have a cottage of your own or hoping to someday own one, check out these gorgeous cottages from various parts of the country that could be yours right now.
Nantucket-Style Beauty
Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick
Price: $1,075,000
“A special glimpse into a private waterfront home that brings elegance to a whole new level with spellbinding sunsets overlooking the Kennebecasis River and Minister’s Face,” states the listing. “The views are unparalleled with 15-mile panoramic visibility both up, down and across the river way.” The wraparound deck is ideal for enjoying your early-morning java while watching the sun rise.
Nantucket-Style Beauty
This 2,600-square-foot waterfront cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, and has been “been extensively renovated with high-end finishes.”
Nantucket-Style Beauty
Features in the kitchen include quartz waterfall edge countertops framed by the oversized lantern pendants over the island, along with Thermador appliances.
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Muskoka Lakefront
Location: Port Carling, Ontario
Price: $3,650,000
“Exquisitely crafted and perfectly located on Lake Muskoka near Port Carling, this property offers the full compliment of cottage desires,” the listing informs. “Spending time at the lake will never be the same after experiencing a fun- and sun-filled afternoon at the water’s edge utilizing the triple boathouse with living quarters above, covered outdoor lounge and well planned built-in bar.”
Muskoka Lakefront
The 5-bedroom, $5,650-square-foot home consists of a main house in addition to a triple boathouse with separate living quarters above, right at the water’s edge. Inside the main house, the spacious great room boasts a stone wood-burning fireplace and double-height ceiling.
Muskoka Lakefront
The high-end kitchen is as expansive as it is spectacular.
Lakeside Living
Location: Hunstville, Ontario
Price: $3,295,000
According to the listing, this waterfront home in Lake of Bays “evokes images of Cape Cod with a touch of Europe. The century-old pines frame this view and can only be described as ‘classic Muskoka.'”
Lakeside Living
“The dining room with its log cabin feel leads to the lakeside deck, offering optimal views of the glorious sunsets that are so famous in this part of the world,” the listing adds. “And because of the western exposure, they’re on full display for you and your guests.”
Lakeside Living
“A stunning 4-bed, 4-bath lakeside-living showstopper on 1.7 acres that offers total privacy and incredible views,” the listing continues, noting that the gourmet kitchen features a “Mediterranean-style patterned tile backsplash and blue and brass accents.”
Big Hill Estate
Location: Borgels Point, Nova Scotia
Price: $1,590,000
“Big Hill Estate is situated on a very private 3.87-acre peninsula encompassed by 1,659 feet of direct and unobstructed south-, east- and west-facing shoreline in the protected bay of Chester Basin,” says the listing. “Built in the very early 20th century, the property underwent an extensive renovation combining the need for modern creature comforts with the warmth and character of the property’s long lineage.”
Big Hill Estate
“Numerous fireplaces, a main floor master bedroom with private ensuite, butler’s pantry, library, a second floor gallery and expansive water views from just about everywhere, are just some of the highlights” of this 3,000-square-foot, 5-bedroom getaway.
Big Hill Estate
French doors in this bedroom open to the spectacular scene that nature has provide outside.
Oceanfront Villa
Location: Mount Stewart, Prince Edward Island
Price: $989,000
“Welcome to your oceanfront villa on beautiful Prince Edward Island’s breathtaking North Shore,” declares the listing. “This custom designed summer home features elegantly crafted interior fixtures, Island stone fireplaces, luxurious bath amenities and a custom built open concept kitchen.”
Oceanfront Villa
“Currently operating as a high end vacation rental, everything about this property speaks quality and relaxation,” the listing adds.
Oceanfront Villa
“With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, laundry facilities and a separate enclosed leisure room, this property sitting on the Gulf of St. Lawrence truly has it all.”
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Facing the Lake
Location: Manigotagan, Manitoba
Price: $475,000
According to the listing, this log cabin-style cottage on the shore of Lake Winnipeg is “the most sought-after cottage rental in Manitoba with over 90 per cent annual occupancy.”
Facing the Lake
In addition to this waterfront deck, the property also comes with a private boat slip at the nearby marina.
Facing the Lake
Among the features in this 1,633-square-foot, 3-bedroom cottage (which was built in 2008 as a “show cottage” for development) include a rustic stone fireplace, cell phone booster antenna and a drive-through 2-storey boat house.
Custom Cottage
Location: Port Blandford, Newfoundland
Price: $750,000
Described in the listing as a “waterfront artistic getaway home” on the shore of Thorburn Lake, this cottage is “for the most discriminating of buyers” and “built with the utmost structural integrity, this property is like none other.”
Custom Cottage
Surrounded by water on three sides, this thoroughly unique property features multiple decks, boathouse and private dock.
Custom Cottage
Inside, the cottage boasts “soaring ceilings, windows galore, top-end finishes and clean aesthetic lines,” along with cork flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, birch staircase and panoramic views throughout.
Lakefront Luxury
Location: Otter Lake, Quebec
Price: $615,000
“South facing and filled with natural light, this spacious, custom-designed home/cottage was built in 2008 to maximize the stunning views of the lake,” the listing says. “With 4100+ square feet over two levels, two master en-suite bedrooms and two kitchens, this house could easily be a home with in-law suite or cottage for more than one family. If you dream of owning a B&B, then this is the perfect home for you!”
Lakefront Luxury
“End wide plank pine flooring covers the main living area,” adds the listing for this five-bedroom waterfront home, boasting more than 4,100 square feet of living space on two levels.
Lakefront Luxury
In addition to the custom-designed kitchen cabinets pictured here, other features include a screened porch, sun deck, heated floors, 9-foot ceilings on the main floor, attached two-car heated garageand lots of windows throughout the home to capitalize on the lakefront views.
West Coast Opulence
Location: Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Price: $4,880,000
“Rare 5.39-acre prime waterfront estate with a gorgeous West Coast executive home located on your own point of land with 500 feet of ocean,” states the listing, “including over 200 degrees of views, 800-foot forested drive through park-like setting.”
West Coast Opulence
The soaring ceilings and ample windows contribute to the spectacular feel of the great room in this 5,700-square-foot, 4-bedroom home, with other features including “numerous dramatic post-and-beam vaulted ceilings and rare wood accents, lofted bridge, artistic wood staircase, elevator, large media/games room, state-of-the-art audio/video/lighting and security system, all controlled through your iPad.”
West Coast Opulence
Naturally, there are plenty of outdoor R&R areas designed to take in that spectacular vista.
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Stunning Saskatchewan Cottage
Location: Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
Price: $699,900
“A rare find: 3223 total square feet on 3 levels, and a walk-out basement in this beautiful Lindal Cedar home situated on 3 lots in a fantastic location,” declares the listing.
Stunning Saskatchewan Cottage
“Among the many features of this home are high cathedral ceilings in main area, an open concept kitchen, dining room and living room with large windows providing an abundance of natural light and a scenic view of the lake from the top of the hill,” the listing adds.
Stunning Saskatchewan Cottage
A large deck is outfitted with a firepit, the perfect place for gather with family and friends on a warm summer night.
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