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All this time at home got you feeling a little cooped up? Yeah, us too. If you’ve got vacation days coming up and nowhere to go, why not treat yourself to some R&R at your own private spa oasis. These Airbnb getaways from Toronto come with barrel saunas, outdoor hot tubs, and relaxing spa-like features for you to pamper yourself all day long.
Here are some of the best Airbnbs to rest and recharge based on how far out of the city you’re willing to drive.
This modern hideaway in the Muskoka wilderness comes with a wood-burning fireplace and an outdoor hot tub surrounded by glowing twinkle lights. The box-shaped bunkie has indoor heating and good cell reception, so you’ll feel completely secluded without being completely off the grid. It’s also just a short 8-minute drive to the shops and restaurants in downtown Huntsville.
Where: Huntsville, Ontario
This dreamy nature retreat is located right in the GTA. Complete with an outdoor firepit, a barrel sauna, and a network of surrounding valley trails, you’ll really make the most of the outdoors here. When it’s cold out, you can stay warm inside the gorgeous modern home and gaze out from the massive floor-to-ceiling windows.
Where: Burlington, Ontario
This Nordic A-frame cabin in the woods is less than a two-hour drive from Toronto and situated beautifully along a babbling creek. The serene interior and fireplace will make you want to stay in and curl up all day long, between relaxing soaks in the outdoor hot tub.
Where: Southgate, Ontario
It may be an 8-hour drive from Toronto, but if the long drive doesn’t deter you, this Airbnb is the ultimate private spa experience. Located in Lac-Beauport, Quebec near the Maelström trail, this breathtaking chalet has an outdoor cedar hot tub, a sunken outdoor terrace with a fire pit, plush bathrobes, and a rain shower with nature views. Plus, the hosts can arrange a private yoga class directly at your chalet.
Where: Lac-Beauport, Quebec
Indulge in the “ultimate thermal experience” at this cozy cabin in Quebec. The drive from Toronto takes about 6 and a half hours, but once you’re there, you’ll be immersed in total relaxation with your own private barrel sauna and hot tub. There’s also plenty to do in the nearby Black River region and an outdoor fire pit to unwind in the evenings.
Where: Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie, Quebec
Located 7 hours from Toronto, this luxurious chalet in the woods has a year-round sauna and an outdoor hot tub facing the nearby nature. Modern, simple, yet cozy, this home is surrounded by 1.5 acres of wooded land along a lake. The large terrace is ideal for spending time outdoors in the warmer months, but while it’s cold out, you can warm up around the outdoor fire pit.
Where: Stanstead, Quebec
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