10 Canadian Cottages You Can Buy Right Now for Under $300K

Location: Barriere, BC
Price: $259,900
“Recreational waterfront cabin on Adams Lake with roughly 110 feet of beach and lakeshore,” states the listing for this three-bedroom cottage. “Crown lease of 15-year term with 12 years remaining. Note: there are no Crown leases being granted here or anywhere in BC at this time, so this is a rare offering!”

“Open concept kitchen, dining room and living room with awesome vaulted ceilings,” the listing adds, “featuring huge windows to bring in the light that also allow you full enjoyment of the views of this majestic lake and surroundings.”
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The cottage comes with its own boat launch, an important feature as the property can only be accessed via boat.

Location: Wetaskiwin County, AB
Price: $250,000
“The home is perfect for a weekend getaway or even to rent out to others,” notes the listing for this two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,125-square-foot cottage. “There is nothing left to do but move in and enjoy.”
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The home, adds the listing, “features a large living room, huge dining room and a massive kitchen. As well, there are two good-sized bedrooms, two full baths and a large single detached garage with a bunkhouse attached for guests.”

A large deck allows the opportunity to take full advantage of the tranquil location.

Location: Nipawin, SK
Price: $179,000
This three-bedroom, 1,096-square-foot cabin sits on three treed lots on Saskatchewan’s Smits Beach, including a two-car garage with additional living space above.
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“The cabin features a cozy living room, kitchen, one bedroom and the bathroom,” points out the listing.

A deck on the back of the cottage is ideal for barbecuing, while there’s also a balcony on the second storey of the garage.

Location: Buffalo Point, MB
Price: $249,900
“Beautiful year-round home at Buffalo Point Resort located on southern Lake of the Woods in Manitoba,” declares the listing for this two-bedroom, two-bath cottage located in a secluded resort.
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Designed to be used as either a summertime cottage or year-round home, this 1,800-square-foot cottage boasts a cedar exterior and large lot with a fire pit and large deck.

The home’s main level, notes the listing, “has a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling fireplace.” In addition, the upper level includes “a beautiful loft/TV room with a skylight, full bathroom with clawfoot tub and one-piece shower…and large master bedroom with two walk-in closets.”

Location: Bay of Islands, ON
Price: $299,000
“Situated in a pristine natural environment on a fantastic 2.85-acre site surrounded by a mature White Pine forest offering excellent appeal,” explains the listing for this waterfront two-bedroom cottage, which is joined by two separate cottages.
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“Features include a very private setting backing on to Crown lands, exceptional two-bedroom main cottage, two separate guest cottages, sauna building, workshop, extensive decking, walkways and dockage on protected bay,” the listing adds.

Designed for outdoor summertime living, the extensive decking offers spectacular water views.

Location: Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, QC
Price: $219,000
This “charming four-season cottage directly on the edge of Lac Clair” features 130 feet of sandy shore,
a “great place for swimming and fishing,” notes the listing.
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A private dock offers a tranquil place to enjoy the glorious waterfront setting.

The home boasts a “warm interior, wood floor, fireplace and lots of windows to enjoy the view of the lake,” the listing adds.

Location: Parrsboro, NS
Price: $259,900
This “extensively renovated cottage on 14.5-acre lot offers breathtaking panoramic views,” says the listing for this two-bedroom, one-bathroom 652-square-foot cottage that “offers one-of-a-kind views of Cape Split, Scots Bay and Black Rock.”

“Upon entering the cottage you have a living and eating area with large windows, kitchen, full bathroom, two bedrooms and mudroom,” the listing adds. “This property was renovated in 2007 with a new metal roof and vinyl siding, just to name a few. This makes a great summer home or hunting camp in the fall and winter seasons.”

“Enjoy the rise and fall of the Fundy tide from a large covered deck,” the listing continues. “This property is the last on the road, adding to the feeling of complete solitude, while only being minutes away from the town of Parrsboro. A 10-minute walk will have you on the beach where fishing is plentiful. Do not miss your opportunity to own a piece of paradise.”
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Location: Dufferin, NB
Price: $149,000
According to the listing, this New Brunswick cottage boasts 169 feet of waterfront on the St. Croix River and “has a stunning view of the Whitlock Mills Lighthouse right across the river on the US side.”

Located just five minutes from the US/Canada border, the home has a large deck overlooking the river. As a bonus, adds the listing, “the river bank directly across on the US side does not lend itself to being developed, so the view will be maintained into the future.”

With two bedrooms and one bathroom, this cozy 768-square-foot cottage also includes a large open concept kitchen, dining area and living room, with a wood stove to warm up chilly nights.

Location: Freeland, PEI
Price: $224,900
“Beautiful PEI waterfrontage overlooking the famous PEI sand hills,” declares the listing for this two-bedroom cottage that boasts “45 acres of white ash and Eastern white cedar mature forest and trails at your beck and call. This is a must-see property for anyone looking for an authentic taste of the PEI way of life.”

The property includes three cabins total, with the main cabin completely insulated, which allows it to work as a year-round retreat. The other two cabins are designed to be used by guests or extended family.
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“This truly is a rare property,” the listing adds, “and a lot of time and love has gone into the making of this private oasis.”

Location: Whitbourne, NL
Price: $299,900
“Just 40 minutes from town sits this well built, three-bedroom waterfront cottage,” declares the listing for this spacious 2,400-square-foot year-round cottage with three bedrooms and two baths, overlooking the pond.

“Just three years old, the cabin features an open concept kitchen, dining room and living room,” notes the listing for this cottage, which also features a partially developed basement and large double garage.