Beachfront holiday rentals in Shanty Bay

We rented Amanda's place for 2 nights in the winter and it surpassed our expectations! Amanda was a great communicator. The older cottage has been extensively renovated, it was clean, comfortable and cozy. We loved the wood stove and the heating system worked well. The kitchen is first-rate, and very well-equipped, it even had decent knives! We cook a lot and we very much enjoyed making meals there. We loved watching the ever-changing weather on the river from the picture window in the living room, and even saw a beautiful sunrise. The star of our stay was the sauna—we have a wood-burning sauna at home and at our cottage—and we were very impressed with its size, the modern design, the huge picture window and the style of stove. It got up to temperature even in -17 degree weather. We hiked and snowshoed in the Alexander Hope Smith Nature Reserve which was a walk from the cottage. The town of Washago was a 11 minute drive, with a great grocery store. Would definitely stay there again!

Beautiful home right on the beach, perfect for small families! Secluded from the public area of Wasaga, enjoy peace and quiet and direct beach access from this cute spot! Thanks again to the hosts

Ashley was quick to respond to messages and the room was very clean. It is somewhat far from surrounding towns. This is the ideal place for a quiet and cozy stay.

Katie and Derek's property is stunning and relaxing, and their responsiveness was also fantastic. The property is even nicer than the pictures show, and there is a great attention to detail with their decor and amenities (such as readily available bug spray). The location is great and has lots of privacy. It felt like an incredibly recharging experience! What really was above and beyond was their communication. There was a slight issue with the fridge, but every step of the way, Derek and Katie were very positive and accommodating. They responded to our messages promptly and helped us find a solution so that we could enjoy our stay regardless. With their accommodations and attentiveness, it was as if the issue had never existed in the first place. Thank you to Katie and Derek for an incredible stay, and we hope to rebook with you in the future!

Daniel gave a thorough intro message of specifics the day of on top of what was already so clearly laid out. The property was beautiful with access to so many activity options. House is clean and spacious. We spent a lot of time on the dock which had a great selection of furniture and sun/shade options. The beach is a close walk. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and will likely be back to enjoy the space again!

Alexandra was the perfect host. Very responsive, considered and even accommodated to all the needs we had. she allowed us to have a beautiful gathering with some extra friends that came for a celebration of our engagement (not staying at night). It was a lovely place, full of small details that enriched our experience, highly recommend this place.

Had an amazing weekend stay with a family of 6 plus a pup - enough of room for us to sit lakeside and enjoy indoor dining. We had a blast using the many water toys and stocked garage with lawn activities. The many aircrafts flying overhead added interest as well!

Jennifer was great. We all loved the space. Very cozy and beautiful view. Also enjoyed the kayaks and hanging at the dock. Wasaga Beach is nearby and we enjoyed spending time at the beach. There is an awesome cafe on site by the cottages which was fantastic. Overall a Greta experience. Highly recommend and would love to come back.

We had the best weekend! the place was spotless, there were items left for us like seasonings and snacks (the kids LOVED eating the popcorn out of the cool containers) and the place is in a great location!!! We will definitely be back!!

I really enjoyed staying at Kwan’s Airbnb for a week. It was spotless, new, fresh and super clean. I appreciated the attention to detail and amenities as I am a superhost myself and take pride in my Airbnb. I highly recommend his Airbnb, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Kwan! 😊

We enjoyed our time in Wasaga Beach, the location and unit met our needs/wants. We would book again. Host was very helpful and approachable

We loved our stay at Tony's place in Victoria Harbour . The place is as described and literally steps away from lake and Trans Canada Trail . Its 10 minutes away from all major amentias and restaurants . The place is well equipped. We have stayed in so many Airbnb's and this is one of the most well organized place we have ever been to.. The place comes with pretty much all the amenities that truly made it home away from home . We would definitely be back here in Summer .

Mary was very accommodating! The place was clean. The appliances were in great condition. She provided everything that we needed during our WHOLE stay. Most places we’ve been at jist gives us a starter kit, but Mary went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable, and well taken care of. She even gave our kiddos bubble wands when we came in. It’s the little touch that gives the biggest meaning. Thank you! The only thing we wish there was, was more storage. We kept our clothes in our luggages. The rack could use some storage bins maybe? So that we can store clothes in it without it calling off the shelves. But overall the stay was just great! If we come back to Friday harbour again, we sure will come back to Mary!

Lovely lovely place. Sitting on the deck watching over the blue waters of the bay - dreamy! Kids had fun at the beach and in the pool. Highly recommend.

Sandra’s place is just like the pictures super cute, clean and private. The place has everything you need for a great stay. She’s very responsive to messages. It was our 2nd time enjoying her place and we’d look forward to booking with her again!

Cottage is adorable, loved the loft and front porch. The pool was lovely and warm with a delightful pool deck with loungers and backlit lighting features. The beach is beautiful, enjoyed our walks, and our pup got in a great swim! Jeff was attentive and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed.

A quiet week long retreat which was topped off by this comfortable and beautiful spot in Friday Harbour. Check in and out was incredibly simple, bonus of free underground parking and so many amenities both in the rental and nearby at the marina. a perfect week. Highly recommend and hope to be back for a future stay!

We booked this lovely lakefront spot as a place to stay over the weekend of my father-in-law's celebration of life and it suited our needs perfectly as a family of five plus grandma. The main floor bedroom/bathroom suited my mother-in-laws limited mobility needs and we had ample comfortable sleeping/bathroom space for ourselves and our kids upstairs. The house felt fresh, new and very clean with lovely lake views from almost every room. Our only suggestion is that the kayaks could use a little spring cleaning on the inside but it's tough to keep everything outdoors spotless when there is so much rain. Thank you Daman and team!

From the moment we arrived, our Washago Airbnb stay (May 30th - June 2nd) was absolutely perfect. The property was truly "pick and span," gleaming with cleanliness and showcasing impressive upgrades throughout. It genuinely exceeded all our expectations! Our host Steve was exceptional – super helpful and incredibly responsive. Any questions we had were answered almost instantly, and they clearly went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. The location was simply amazing, offering both tranquility and convenience. The property itself was completely up to the mark, providing everything we needed and so much more. From a well-stocked kitchen to comfortable furnishings and thoughtful touches, it felt like a true home away from home, but with all the luxuries. We can't recommend this Airbnb enough and would happily return on our next visit to Washago!

Had a great time at Justin’s well equipped, spacious and extremely fun cottage. The hockey, badminton, billiard and basketball games were so well received and enjoyed by the kids!

We spent a couple of days up here, and it was as described. It took me back to my childhood! The classic “by the lake” cottage. And it is that. Complete with a breezeway with life jackets, a great dock, and of course the fantastic lake. We enjoyed a campfire, and the place had everything we needed, for meals and memories. It is a cottage though. You should expect that. It isn’t fancy, and Geoff doesn’t describe it that way. It is how he describes. Geoff is also very responsive, and when we had a question, came back right away. It was a nostalgic little getaway for us! We loved it.

We had a fabulous, relaxing stay at Derek and Sandra’s gem on Georgian Bay. Felt at home from the start, and made good use of the fire pit, hot tub and proximity to biking and hiking trails. The photos don’t lie. This place is cozy, clean and captivating… right on the Bay! Hosts have done everything to help you have a five-star stay.

We had an amazing stay! Highly recommend this location for anyone traveling with children. The park area across the street was better than expected! This home is well maintained, clean, and comfortable. We very much enjoyed the backyard space and open concept layout of the main floor. Thank you Derek and Fiona!

The Shoreview was exactly as described. It was the best equipped place we have stayed at and can't wait to go back. It has everything you need for cooking to playing in the water. Our favorite spot was sitting at the outdoor lanai with a morning coffee and again in the evening. Karen and Scott have thought of everything and you won't regret a stay here.