Family-friendly vacation rentals in Barrie

We had a great time at Patrick’s cottage, the location is great, within walking distance from the beach, it’s exactly as described, very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely perfect stay! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The place was spotless, beautifully decorated, and exactly as described in the listing—if not better! The host was incredibly welcoming and responsive, making check-in a breeze and providing helpful local tips.

Had the best time for our bachelor party at Mountain Ash Farm! Patricia and Ron were responsive and super helpful. Will be coming back here!

It was very nice stay.. we loved it here, thank u Patrick

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at Margaretha’s cottage! It is more cute and larger than it appears in the photos. Location was amazing - quiet, peaceful, beautiful, right on the water. She had all the amenities to keep you having fun without having to leave the cottage - canoe, kayaks, water mat, fire pit, bbq. We enjoyed spending every night around the fire pit! Her response time is pretty much immediate so communication was a breeze. What we really appreciated the most was her letting us check in earlier and check out later - it allowed us to not worry about having to keep our frozen/cool foods in our coolers for too long, or feel rushed checking out. The welcome chocolate was also a really thoughtful touch. Her cottage is also well stocked with kitchen and bathroom supplies. The bedrooms were spacious and cozy, and the beds were comfy enough. Bathrooms were clean and modern. Overall, it was well worth the stay!

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 an awesome stay. It was girls/moms weekend away. Got to sleep in each morning on comfy beds as late as we wanted but seeing the sunrises was great too! All the furniture was super comfy. The cottage had all the amenities we needed and more. The lake was picturesque and the grounds were beautiful. The hot was the icing on the cake for us ladies though. Clean and the perfect temperature. I would absolutely recommend staying At Orkney Beach and would love to come back again in the summer for a longer stay. 3 night wasn't enough. Murray was a pleasure to deal with. Thanks so much for hosting us!!

Arlee was a sublime host. All of amenities were just as described. the location was great, host was extremely responsive and helpful. I would definitely come back and visit this place again with our family

We had a great time at George’s house with our friends. We went there to enjoy the fall colors and this house is a perfect spot to enjoy fall colors near by. Kayak in the fresh lake water right behind the house is really good experience. House looks exactly shown in the images. I recommend this to anyone who want to enjoy time with friends and family in a peaceful location.

We absolutely loved the cottage it was perfect for our week at the beach. The beach itself was just steps away and was absolutely beautiful with calm,clear water and friendly neighbours. There is a strong sense of community in the area. We really loved the outdoor shower which was a family favourite. We will defiantly come back to this cottage again and again if we can.

Place was nice amd cosy for our family break in winter. Great toys collectiom for 2 years old, good books collection for older kids. Only downside was that it didn't have microwave which was tricky with 2 yr old especially when trying to warm up milk quickly. TV could have been bigger fpr the space but it was still good enough. Ian was very helpful and responsove during our stay, he got snow cleaned promptly during our stay.

This was the perfect place to stay with my family while we were in the area for a wedding. close to amenities, great host, lots of space for everyone. Thank you for having us!

We had a great stay at Coral's place in Washago. Great location on the lake with beautiful sunsets. The weather was cool for us, but there are lots of outdoor spaces to enjoy in warmer weather and shallow access to the water. Would be a great place for a summer cottage getaway.

Douglas is a great host. The place was amazing with a great view! Very clean and had everything we needed plus more. We would definitely recommend to others! Thanks for such a great experience!

Great place for a peaceful getaway in beautiful surroundings just a few minutes from town. Can’t say enough good things! Comfortable and cozy in combination with spacious, airy and bright. Everything you need. Lots of space with walking paths for kids and dogs. Great working kitchen. Huge deck with great bbq. Beautifully kept property. Responsive and friendly host.

We rented 2 cottages on same premises for this booking, and hosts were able to accomodate our needs. Very responsive hosts, with clear instructions and descriptions of the place. Unit 4B is our fave place to hang as its closer to the river and has bright space. Back Porch is enclosed with glass window and screen for night hang out place when you wanna avoid mosquitos outside and/if it’s raining outside. You still feel like youre outside with the comfort of staying inside :) 4A is nice if guests wants privacy at night, coz its has 2 queen size bed and bunk bed (3 BR). Both cottages can use all the water activity stuff. Nice to fish here too. Bonfire at night is great as well with free fire woods from the hosts. Location from Toronto is great, as you will feel like youre far away but it’s just 1.5hrs drive.

The property is right by the lake, and it is so beautiful and peaceful. You have lots of open space to play volleyball, for outdoor brunch or bbq, bonfire and swimming. We also had free access to boating, and that was the highlight of the trip!! The views and peace we experienced while boating was amazing. The host was really helpful and accommodating. Our property manager Jade was lovely and extremely friendly as well. She was responsive and just a call away for any help we needed. I think the photos of this place doesn’t do enough justice to the property!! It is a great place and a must visit experience for families as well as friends!

The owners were very kind and quickly brought us extra blankets when requested. The cabin was clean and the amenities on site were nice.

Would highly recommend! A very spacious spot with lots of activities and lovely surroundings. The place is very cozy with the wood burning stove and plethora of candles. Annette was very pleasant, responsive and accommodating! We had a great time playing with her dogs in the snow. We will be back!

The cabin was cozy and just as pictured — really beautiful and peaceful ❤️ I’d definitely give this host 5 stars for how well-kept and clean the place was. The BBQ grill could’ve used a bit of cleaning, but that’s minor. The surrounding area (outside the host’s control) could use some upkeep — the beach had quite a bit of algae and grass, so it wasn’t ideal for playing or swimming. That said, the cabin came with lots of great amenities like a paddle boat and more, which were fun and easy to access. The nature was serene and calming. A lovely getaway overall!…

Janna’s cabin is perfect for a little getaway! The place was very homey and quiet! Beautiful view! I would love to come back in the summer! Would stay here again! :)

Cabin #9 was amazing! Perfect size for 2 people! Amazing balcony with a table and chairs and a BBQ. So much to do close by! Paddleboats, Kayaks, Canoes, a pool and more! Larger yard area to play some sports. Host was very responsive and super friendly! I would definitely come back 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.

Definitely will be booking again. Very relaxing!