5 Highly Instagramable Canadian Homes For Sale That Are Perfect for Airbnb

By Josh Sherman | 3 minute read

From a big-money-making Airbnb cabin in the woods to a big-city townhouse with a secondary suite, these five homes are the perfect blend of aesthetics and investment potential. 

Canadians continue to find creative ways to buy real estate.

Some look to alternative buying models, such as rent-to-own or fractional purchases. Others are purchasing homes with secondary suites that they can rent out. 

If you’re not interested in being a full-time landlord, you could consider turning your home into a short-term rental via a platform such as Airbnb. It’s yet another approach to generating passive income while easing the burden of mortgage payments.

Airbnb has stated that a typical Airbnb host earned $7,700 in the summer of 2022.

If those numbers appeal to you, check out these five highly Instagramable Canadian homes on the market right now.

1.  62 Miles St, Milton, Ont.

Photo credit: Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

List price: $2,325,000

This vibrant, cherry-red, four-bedroom craftsman home pops with colour. Inside, there are plenty of highly ‘grammable touches. There’s a claw-foot soaker tub in the five-piece primary bath, and just off the kitchen on the main floor a stone fireplace is set in a shiplap accent wall.

The home should attract vacationers with a taste for the outdoors. It’s close to the Kelso Conservation Area, a nature preserve with a waterpark, challenge course with climbing obstacles, trail network, lakeside boardwalk and beach.

2. 476 King St. E., Toronto, Ont.

Photos courtesy of Oliver Krilic

List price: $1,629,900

“This isn’t just a home — it’s a lifestyle property,” says Oliver Krilic, sales representative with Real Broker Ontario, of this three-storey townhouse minutes from Toronto’s iconic St. Lawrence Market and Distillery District. “You’ve got the charm and warmth of classic Toronto architecture, paired with modern finishes and a fully turnkey Airbnb suite downstairs. It offers both elegance and versatility,” he continues.

3. 8 Main St., Toronto, Ont. 

Photos courtesy of iPro Realty/listing 

List price: $1,799,999

Steps from several major transit routes and walking distance from Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood, this fully remodeled detached home comes complete with a new secondary suite in the basement. “The location is quite ideal for anybody who is visiting,” says listing agent Farooq Rasool. “It’s a full apartment in the basement and it’s a walk-out so it doesn’t interfere with the day-to-day life of an owner,” he adds.

4. 923 1st Ave., Unit #2, Calgary, Alberta

Photos courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

List price: $947,625

Here’s a new condo townhome with some inspired architecture. The aptly named Carisbrooke Place takes its design cues from the Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight. This unit spans four storeys and has a stunning primary suite that occupies the entire top floor.

Although the 2,000-plus-square-foot townhouse, one of just four units in the boutique development, doesn’t include a secondary suite, it does offer some flexibility for buyers who may be interested in just renting out part of the home. “A versatile lower level is ready to be customized to your preferences. Whether you envision a home office, a cozy media room, or a fitness area, the possibilities are endless,” according to the listing.

5. 14895 Parkhill Boulevard, Hope, B.C.

Spotlight Media photos courtesy of eXp Realty 

List price: $799,900

This four-season mountain escape is already getting rave reviews on the short-term rental platform Airbnb. In fact, in 2024, it brought in north of $80,000 in gross revenue, minus taxes and Airbnb fees, according to documents provided by listing agent Nicole Johnston.  

While cabins, tiny homes, and trailers of all types are scattered across the Sunshine Valley, this totally renovated dwelling definitely caters to the glamping type (or at least somebody who wants to be around nature without sacrificing creature comfort). Rustic finishes, a cozy loft with exposed beams, and a wood-burning stove create an authentic cabin-in-the-woods vibe. But a modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, two redone bathrooms, and spacious rec room should satisfy the pickiest of guests.