Vacation rentals in Tara

Private Country Retreat on 65 Acres

**For WINTER BOOKINGS: please see below and inquire before booking* Escape to the country and enjoy the slow pace of farm life in our beautifully renovated country home. Situated on 65 acres of rolling farm land, it is just under 20 minutes drive to Southampton and Sauble Beach. Secluded and private, but within walking distance to the village of Tara. Enjoy wide open spaces, fresh air, cosy and quiet country living, starry nights around a campfire, and the vibrant fall colours of Bruce Country!

Cosy and modern cottage on beautiful Georgian Bay

Enjoy panoramic views of Georgian Bay from this charming modern cottage on Paynter's Bay. Only eight minutes from Owen Sound, our cottage also borders on the quiet and beautiful Hibou Conservation Area where you can enjoy birding, hikes in forest and shoreline, and a great sandy beach and modern playground for the kids. Cuddle up next to the gorgeous modern Morso woodstove. Adventure awaits you with lots of skiing, biking, snowmobiling and the waterfall wonders of the Niagara Escarpment nearby.

Luxurious Creek Retreat With Hot Tub

Welcome to this luxury cottage on the water. The perfect place to relax and unwind while listening to the waterfall and babbling brook flowing past only a few feet away. If you're looking for privacy and tranquility along with all the pleasures of a luxury stay then look no further. This property boasts a propane fireplace inside as well as one outside, in-floor heat and A/C. Fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with hotel quality mattresses and a bathroom that exudes high-end style and decor.

Cabin Suite #5 at Driftwood Haus

Pet Friendly! Listen to the waves steps away! All newly renovated with brand new beds and furnishings. Enjoy the freedom. With the second best sunsets in the world according to National Geographic, Southampton is a community on the shores of Lake Huron in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada and close to Port Elgin. It is located at the mouth of the Saugeen River next to the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory. We have the most beautiful public beach in Ontario, a natural harbour and 3 lighthouses!

"Wine Down" in Scenic Grey Highlands

Join us at “Wine Down”, our beautiful property located on the highlands of the Beaver River Valley, just minutes away from all that Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains have to offer. It is a very private 1 acre property with an incredible view of water, escarpment and wildlife. Enjoy more than 1,000 sq. ft. of living space including beds for 5, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with large screen TV and full bathroom. Your hosts live on sight in the main level of the house.

One bedroom apartment on the river, with hot tub

WINTER SPECIAL Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located place. 30 to 40 minutes to Port Elgin and Southampton, and 75 minute drive to Tobermory. The hot tub is always waiting. Full kitchen and bathroom available for your own use. New queen size bed replacing the queen sized pull out couch. In the warmer weather there is two kayaks and a canoe available for guests use plus four adult life jackets. Also close to Harrison park and the mill dam and you can go by river.

Restored Century Home

Completely renovated country home with exposed beams, original wooden walls and lots of character. SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GOES DIRECTLY THROUGH THIS FARM. NO ROADS NECESSARY TO GET ON TRAIL! Located on a paved County Road and only 15 minutes from Southampton and Port Elgin. 20 minutes to Sauble Beach and an easy drive to the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. Surrounded by farm fields with no neighbours in sight. During the warmer months there are chickens on property providing you with fresh eggs.

Cozy 'Off the Grid" Rustic Cabin

If you enjoy 'roughing it', stay in our beautiful log home from the late 1800's. It has been completely redone, maintaining all of the old character. It is nestled in the edge of the bush, that provides kilometres of hiking trails. The cabin is also situated on a pond so you can spend your days swimming, canoeing, fishing and exploring this nature lover's paradise. Spend your time here unplugging from your everyday life and reconnecting to the healing properties of a natural environment.

Suite on the Creek

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located walkout apartment. The suite backs onto the Niagara escarpment and sections of the Bruce Trail. Though you’ll feel secluded in nature, head out front and you can walk downtown in less than 15 minutes. Rest well in the king-sized bed that looks out onto the walking bridge in the back yard. Enjoy cozy evenings in with a movie and a fire, or relax with a book in your private backyard sitting area.

Peaceful cabin-in-the-woods 50 acre private forest

Relax in a charming cordwood cabin on an off-grid property powered entirely by solar energy. Enjoy exclusive use of 50 acres of varied woodlands with over 4km marked & maintained nature trails (loaner snowshoes provided!) and special features like a SoundForest, a meditative walking labyrinth, plus a sauna made of local cedar... it’s like having your own private park! There’s even an option ($) to have a breakfast basket brought out.

Williamsford Blacksmith Shop

Make some memories at the historic stone blacksmith shop built 1888. Located in Williamsford, Ontario. Conveniently located to the historic sites, waterfalls, the Bruce trail, rail trails for hiking and snowmobiling. Short 20 minute drive to Owen Sound. Sauble Beach 40 minutes. Tobermory drive 1 hr 1/2. Markdale 20 minutes. Enjoy the sites surrounding or a peaceful night by the campfire with campfire wood provided.

Forest Dome

This is an air b&b you'll definitely remember. Experience the magical feeling of waking up among the trees and birds. Feel the exhilaration of taking an outdoor shower. Enjoy the crackling fire and take the time to dream again. Nature, art, waterfalls and trails are all just outside your doorstep. Try our available snowshoes to explore even further! You don't want to miss this peaceful retreat.