Spend Halloween at these spooky cabin rentals in the woods

While you might not come across ghosts and ghouls at these isolated cabins, you will likely hear creatures that go bump in the night. Learn how to identify nocturnal creatures in our Sept/Oct 2022 issue of Cottage Life magazine, or make your skin crawl reading an original ghost story written by Lisa Moore, a Giller Prize-nominated novelist. Our lake after dark issue will help you set the mood for Halloween at your isolated cabin in the woods. So gather ’round a tube television to watch classic scary movies like The Exorcist or The Cabin in the Woods, or, if you dare, dust off your Ouija board and try communicating with the spirits. 

It’s not too early to start thinking about summer vacation. Many vacation rentals are booking up fast for next year. Browse vacation rentals on our rental hub powered by VRBO. 

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Tucked away in Gorge Harbour

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Seclusion

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Rustic exterior

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Gather around the campfire

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Inside the cabin

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Loft

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Sleeping arrangements

Location: Whaletown, Cortes Island, B.C.

Price: Averages $75 per night

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 1

Notes:

• Up to 2 pets allowed
• The minimum age to rent is 25
• No hot water
• Propane lighting, stove, and fridge
• Outhouse and outdoor shower

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Cabin exterior

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Open concept living space

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Living area

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Sleeping area

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View of lake from cabin

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Lake views

Location: Ottawa Valley, Ont.

Price: Averages $192 per night

Sleeps: 8 (queen, double and single mattresses)

Bedrooms: studio

Notes:

• Secluded on 17 acres of wilderness
• Not suitable for children under nine years of age
• OFSC trails nearby
• Pet friendly
• No smoking

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Cabin in the woods

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Exterior of cabin

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Porch

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Studio

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Main room

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Off-grid cabin

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Cooking area

Location: Horton, Ont.

Price: Averages $150 per night

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: studio

Notes:

• No smoking
• No pets
• No electricity
• Woodstove for heat
• Battery-powered lights
• No indoor plumbing

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Your spooky adventures await…

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