5 unique places to stay for a fun getaway in Ontario

As the summer travel season approaches, many Ontario residents are looking for ways to save money on vacations.

Staying closer to home is one way to cut costs and a unique accommodation in Ontario can be fun. From yurts to tiny homes — there are plenty of interesting places to stay across the province.

All of the properties on this list range between about $200 to $400 a night as of June 2025.

Here are five unique stays in Ontario:

Dome stay

This four-season geodesic dome located near Scanlon Creek Conservation Area could be a romantic getaway for two, a family adventure or a solo remote work week, according to the listing on Airbnb. This dome is surrounded by nature on a two-acre property a short drive from Bradford.

This place offers access to a solar-heated swimming pool during summer plus there is a barbecue grill and propane stove with an oven for outdoor cooking, and a private fire pit with firewood.

The dome has a queen-size bed, a kitchenette and a bathroom with a composting toilet, and a wash basin with a pump-operated faucet. 

See more here.

There are also domes in Utopia, East Gwillimbury and Port Perry.

Utopia dome stay.  Photo: Airbnb

Riverside Oasis

Started by a young couple who worked in Kazakhstan, Riverside Oasis is a farm property in Wellandport, Niagara Region. The farm has alpacas, goats, chickens, sheep and friendly barn cats.

The three yurts on the farm were purchased from a Canadian company.

Each yurt has a central rooftop window for ventilation and to view the sky and stars, an outdoor deck with seating, an outdoor fire pit, and kitchen amenities. There is an outdoor portable toilet located close to the yurts.

For more see the website here.

Photo: Riverside Oasis

Glamping with goats

Experience a getaway with goats in a “yome” at the Haute Goat farm at the Newtonville/Port Hope border (east of Oshawa). Yomes are “part yurt and part dome” and are all season. Each Yome has a queen-sized bed, a futon and a sitting area.

The stay includes breakfast for two and is a short walk away from the animals. In the morning, guests are invited to feed the goats, learn a bit about their routines, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the goat barn.

For a closer experience with the animals, there are guest stays in a weatherized bunkie inside an alpaca paddock.

Haute Goat is a 200-acre animal farm offering activities such as goat yoga and farm experiences.

Unique tiny home stay

Photo: GlampingHub

This tiny home is tucked away in a natural setting in Acton, 45 minutes from Toronto. The compact home is set amongst trees and walking trails with an angled window for natural light and star gazing at night. Guests can listen to the relaxing sounds of the flowing creek and a private waterfall.

There’s a lounge and micro-kitchen on the first floor, and a bedroom on the second-level loft. This home is off-grid so a full private bathroom is located a two-minute walk away in the main house.

See more here.

Tree house stay

The Baltic. Photo: Fort Treehouse Co.

Fort Treehouse Co., in Haliburton Highlands, offers a vacation property in the trees. The Baltic, a Baltic birch plywood home is surrounded by forest and nature.

The Baltic combines the comfort of a boutique stay with expansive views of Ontario’s iconic evergreens. Features include a wraparound deck, Norwegian propane fireplace, kitchenette, and a king-size bed.

Read more here.