Where to live + film: Oct 23 → Nov 30

38 nights, entire furnished places only. Every Airbnb here was re-checked against its own booking calendar on Oct 17: all 38 nights open. Places are booking fast (two of yesterday's picks are gone). Prices are estimates: Airbnb only shows a monthly rate for stays this long (monthly x 38/30.44, before tax).

1,254 vs 170city Airbnbs open for your dates, Toronto vs Vancouver core (~3x per km²)
1,487cabin-country listings pulled (12 regions within ~2.5 h); 370 photo-scored for the Ex Machina look
$3,939cheapest place in the whole search that passed the look + space bar: a brand-new modern lake box in Haliburton
28 vs 90 nights"short-term" rules cover stays under 28 nights in Toronto, under 90 in BC

Picks

Best value by budget

Best-scoring place still open in each band (look, space, on-camera backdrop), city and cabins together. Tap a row to open it.

Under $4K

Minimal corrugated box on a quiet lakeBrand-new modern cottage, double-height glass, deck looking through the trees to the lake. Commercial photography allowed.Cabin · 3 bedrooms~$3,939

$4K to $6K

Queen West 1BR, Trinity BellwoodsCheapest decent city place: sunny, teak furniture, workable but not big.Toronto · 1 bedroom~$4,533
2.5-storey warehouse loft, Christie / AnnexBrick, barn sliding doors, glass-walled bedroom, track lights. 5.0 from 7.Toronto · 1 bedroom~$5,224
Fort York loft with terraceDouble-height window wall; the only city pick that allows commercial photography.Toronto · 1 bedroom~$5,584
2BR house with private hot tub, near GearyRenovated, plain-modern, 5.0 from 37. A spare room for the setup.Toronto · 2 bedrooms~$5,685

$6K to $8K

Junction Leaf LoftCheapest in the band: bright new top-floor 1BR, skylights, sage kitchen. No reviews yet.Toronto · 1 bedroom~$6,091
Yorkville 2-storey loft condoDouble-height loft, polished concrete floors, huge multi-pane windows, floating steel stair; bright, clean, very shootable.Toronto · 2 bedrooms~$7,071
Custom modern house, east endArchitect-style white house with vaulted beamed ceiling, big picture windows, wire pendants and a long black table.Toronto · 2 bedrooms~$6,725
Architect's warehouse home, Geary AveArchitect home: herringbone oak, picture windows, wall of books, plants, green marble island, woodstove, kilimsToronto · 1 bedroom~$7,223
Bright Scandinavian beach houseAll-white vaulted truss ceilings, pale wood floors, brick fireplace, wide windows into trees; scandinavian open plan.Cabin · 2 bedrooms~$7,749

$8K to $10K

Dark-timber chalet with a glass gableDark-timber modern chalet, double-height glass gable into maple forest, white plaster walls, pale polished floors, Eames chairs.Cabin · 3 bedrooms~$8,008
Black glass house on the ocean rocksBlack-clad modern house on rock above ocean: floor-to-ceiling glass, polished concrete, light wood cabinets, trees and water.Cabin · 1 bedroom~$8,471
Annex 3-level houseAnnex Victorian, designer reno: herringbone floors, tall white rooms, bay window, navy-black kitchen with chandeliers, gold bath fixtures.Toronto · 4 bedrooms~$9,137
Gastown brick + fir-beam loftGastown brick loft, timber beams, exposed ducts, polished concrete, black steel windows, white kitchen, boho styling.Vancouver · 1 bedroom~$8,969

$10K to $12.5K

King West 2-storey concrete loftTwo-storey concrete loft, light oak floors, floating stairs, floor-to-ceiling windows, walnut platform bedToronto · 3 bedrooms~$11,559
Gallery loft near YorkvilleGallery loft with 30-foot ceilings, arched windows, steel floating stair, jatoba floors, huge art, Eames lounge.Toronto · 2 bedrooms~$12,466
Gastown 1906 heritage loftDouble-height heritage loft with timber posts, concrete walls, polished concrete floors, black steel stair, boucle seating.Vancouver · 1 bedroom~$12,392

Cabin in the woods · Ex Machina look (8)

Modern architecture in nature: big glass into trees or water, concrete or dark wood, minimal. All open for your exact dates. Every cabin needs a car: budget roughly $1.5K to $2.5K for a 38-day rental (daily rates seen at $19 to $65 CAD; get a monthly quote), which matters most for the cheap Minden pick. No cabin between $3.9K and $7.7K made the cut: the ones in that range were rustic or dated, or wanted 3-month minimums. Ask every host about wifi upload speed and winter road access.

CLOSEST TO EX MACHINA Black glass house on the ocean rocks

~$8,471 CAD38 nights est. · $6,786/mo

Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast (Vancouver side) · ~2 h incl. ferry · 1 bedroom, 1 bath · 4.82 (57 reviews) filming rule not stated

Brand-new west-coast modern on rock above the water: black cladding, floor-to-ceiling glass, polished concrete, light wood kitchen, arbutus trees.

1BR for 3 guests: compact, the desk goes in the living room.

Vancouver side: BC rules apply, but it is open for your dates.

Open on Airbnb →

BEST CABIN Dark-timber chalet with a glass gable

~$8,008 CAD38 nights est. · $6,415/mo

Tiny, Georgian Bay · ~1.75 h · 3 bedrooms, 2 baths · 4.87 (70 reviews) · wifi 95 Mbps no commercial photography: ask

Double-height glass wall into maple forest, white walls, polished floors, Eames lounge, fireplace. 3BR plus a separate office. 8-min walk to the beach.

The only cabin on this page that publishes a speed test: 95 Mbps.

In a residential cottage community, not deep woods.

Open on Airbnb →

BEST VALUE Minimal corrugated box on a quiet lake

~$3,939 CAD38 nights est. · $3,155/mo

Minden, Haliburton · ~2.5 h · 3 bedrooms, 1 bath · 4.76 (17 reviews) filming allowed

Brand-new modern cottage: grey corrugated cladding, double-height glass, minimal interior, deck looking through the trees to the lake, inflatable hot tub. 3BR.

1 bathroom.

Farthest from Toronto; late-Nov snow is possible, so winter tires.

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Minimalist mid-century cottage in the trees

~$8,433 CAD38 nights est. · $6,755/mo

Tiny, Georgian Bay · ~1.5-1.75 h · 3 bedrooms, 2 baths · 4.89 (85 reviews) filming allowed

4-season cottage: sloped ceiling, wall of wood-framed windows into forest, teak furniture, wood stove. 3BR/2BA, steps to the beach.

Open on Airbnb →

Cedar + concrete lake cabin (Birch)

~$8,258 CAD38 nights est. · $6,615/mo

Prince Edward County · ~2.5 h · 2 bedrooms, 1 bath · 4.92 (26 reviews) no commercial photography: ask

Micro-resort cabin on the water: cedar cladding, polished concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling sliders to the lake and dock. 2BR.

Compact: the interior photos are mostly a daybed nook, so space for a filming setup looks tight.

Sister unit Willow next door is the same build for ~$10,607.

Shared micro-resort grounds, not a private lot.

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New-build with double-height windows on 4 acres

~$10,685 CAD38 nights est. · $8,559/mo

Lake of Bays, Muskoka · ~2.5 h · 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths · 4.96 (24 reviews) filming allowed

Stone-and-black exterior, double-height windows into spruce, exposed beams, lake view. 2BR/2.5BA.

Inside reads suburban new-build (beige sectional, TV over the fireplace), not Ex Machina.

Over $10K.

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Bright Scandinavian beach house

~$7,749 CAD38 nights est. · $6,207/mo

Tiny, Georgian Bay · ~1.75 h · 2 bedrooms, 2 baths · 4.93 (69 reviews) filming allowed

Not Ex Machina, but great value: all-white vaulted truss ceilings, pale floors, dedicated office, record player. 2BR/2BA, walk to Cawaja Beach.

Open on Airbnb →

New-build lodge on a forested ridge

~$10,738 CAD38 nights est. · $8,602/mo

Haliburton Highlands (listed as Huntsville) · ~2.5-3 h · 3 bedrooms, 2 baths · 4.95 (19 reviews) filming rule not stated

Vaulted great room with a double-height window wall, exposed beams, screened porch over the treetops. 3BR/2BA.

Reads more new-build suburban than Ex Machina inside.

Over $10K.

Open on Airbnb →

Toronto · city Airbnb (10)

7 of the 10 are under $10K. Roomiest under $10K: #4, #5, #9, #10 (2BR+), and #2, #8 (big open 1BRs). Booked since Oct 16: the Parkdale hard loft and the Corktown penthouse.

BEST OVERALL 1. King West 2-storey concrete loft

~$11,559 CAD38 nights est. · $9,259/mo

King West · 3 bedrooms, 2 baths · 4.91 (128 reviews) no commercial photography: ask

1,500 sqft, 20-ft floor-to-ceiling windows, 2 balconies, light oak floors, floating stair, parking. A spare bedroom becomes the gaming studio.

Over $10K.

King West is the nightlife strip: ask about weekend noise.

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BEST CHARACTER 2. Architect's warehouse home, Geary Ave

~$7,223 CAD38 nights est. · $5,786/mo

Geary Ave · 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths · no reviews shown filming rule not stated

Featured in Dwell. Herringbone oak, picture windows, wall of books, green marble island, wood stove. Warm and eclectic, not minimal.

1BR for 2 guests. No reviews show on a several-year-old listing: ask the host why.

Host writes "we're looking for people who want to keep it that way": expect a careful yes or no on filming.

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3. Gallery loft near Yorkville

~$12,466 CAD38 nights est. · $9,986/mo

Bay / Wellesley · 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths · no reviews shown filming rule not stated

30-ft ceilings, arched windows, steel floating stair, dedicated workspace. Lots of art (busy).

New listing, no reviews.

Over $10K.

Open on Airbnb →

BEST ROOMY UNDER $10K 4. Yorkville 2-storey loft condo

~$7,071 CAD38 nights est. · $5,664/mo

Yorkville · 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths · 4.73 (64 reviews) no commercial photography: ask

Double-height living room, polished concrete, huge multi-pane windows. 2 bedrooms, each with an ensuite, plus a powder room.

Open on Airbnb →

5. Custom modern house, east end

~$6,725 CAD38 nights est. · $5,387/mo

East end · 2 bedrooms, 2 baths · 5.0 (6 reviews) no commercial photography: ask

1,200 sqft, white vaulted beamed ceiling, big picture windows, heated floors, private garden, quiet street.

Open on Airbnb →

PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED 6. Downtown loft with terrace

~$5,584 CAD38 nights est. · $4,473/mo

Fort York, by Liberty Village · 1 bedroom, 1 bath · 5.0 (3 reviews) filming allowed

Double-height window wall, exposed ducts, maple floors, desk on the mezzanine, parking. The only shortlisted listing that says commercial photography is allowed.

Smaller than the others.

Still confirm the real scope (sponsor segments, crew) with the host.

Open on Airbnb →

7. Leslieville penthouse

~$12,450 CAD38 nights est. · $9,973/mo

Leslieville · 2 bedrooms, 2 baths · no reviews shown filming rule not stated

Floor-to-ceiling windows, wide oak planks, skyline and lake terrace with BBQ. 2BR plus a dedicated office, parking.

New listing, no reviews.

Over $10K.

Open on Airbnb →

8. Riverside artist warehouse loft

~$9,564 CAD38 nights est. · $7,661/mo

Riverside / Leslieville · 1 bedroom, 1 bath · 4.92 (93 reviews) filming rule not stated

1,100 sqft, soaring ceilings, factory windows, spiral stair. Home gym (bag, rings, weights) and a projector.

Maximalist, cluttered decor: the least "you" of the list on looks.

Open on Airbnb →

9. Annex 3-level house

~$9,137 CAD38 nights est. · $7,319/mo

The Annex · 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths · 4.8 (5 reviews) filming rule not stated

3-4BR (listed as 4, description says 3 plus work areas). Herringbone floors, tall white rooms, bay window, fireplace, navy kitchen, balcony.

Victorian bones (crown moulding, chandeliers): renovated, not dated, but more classic than your usual.

Open on Airbnb →

10. Junction Triangle new-build

~$7,630 CAD38 nights est. · $6,112/mo

Junction Triangle · 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths · no reviews shown no commercial photography: ask

Polished concrete floors, walnut-wrapped island, white walls, skylights, wood-slat wall. Clean modern.

One bedroom has only a small high window: confirm the unit isn't partly below grade.

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Toronto · call-arounds (lease terms not confirmed)

Furnished MLS rentals reposted on Kijiji. Better lofts for the money, but each needs a call to the listing agent to accept 38 nights.

Toy Factory Lofts #532

~$8,750 CAD38 nights est. · $7,000/mo furnished

Liberty Village · Kijiji

2-storey, 18-ft concrete ceilings, window wall, terrace, 1,490 sqft, 2BR, parking.

38-night term not confirmed: call the listing agent.

Owner's furniture is dark leather.

Open listing →

Foundry Lofts #314

~$6,375 CAD38 nights est. · $5,100/mo base, furnished short-term rate: ask

Geary / Junction Triangle · Kijiji

3 levels, triple-height windows, brick, 1,900 sqft, 2BR. Listing says "also available short-term and fully furnished".

Price shown is the floor (base rent); ask for the furnished rate.

Open listing →

Chocolate Company Lofts

~$6,875 CAD38 nights est. · $5,500/mo furnished

Queen West / Trinity Bellwoods · Kijiji

Corner brick-and-timber hard loft facing Trinity Bellwoods, 2BR/2BA, ~1,075 sqft, parking.

Kijiji tags it a one-year agreement: 38 nights is a long shot. Up since Aug 30, which helps.

Open listing →

Vancouver · backups

BC treats any stay under 90 days as short-term, so only principal residences (plus one suite), hotels and strata hotels can legally do 38 nights. UniqueAccommodations wanted 3 months, Level cites 90-day minimums at some properties, and only 4 of ~160 Blueground Vancouver units took these dates.

Gastown 1906 heritage loft

~$12,392 CAD38 nights est. · $9,927/mo

Gastown · 1 bedroom, 1 bath · no reviews shown no commercial photography: ask

1,200 sqft, 16-ft ceilings, exposed brick, polished concrete, parking.

New listing.

Over $10K.

Open on Airbnb →

Gastown brick + fir-beam loft

~$8,969 CAD38 nights est. · $7,185/mo

Gastown · 1 bedroom, 1 bath · 4.98 (182 reviews) filming rule not stated

120-year-old fir beams, brick, concrete floors, mountain view.

Open on Airbnb →

Downtown loft, 16-ft windows

~$9,624 CAD38 nights est. · $7,709/mo

Downtown · 1 bedroom, 1 bath · 4.73 (89 reviews) no commercial photography: ask

Double-height, floor-to-ceiling windows, warm wood floors, rooftop deck.

Open on Airbnb →

Blueground 2BR, Abbott St

~$6,851 CAD38 nights est. · Blueground date search accepted the 38 nights

Chinatown · Blueground

700 sqft serviced 2BR. Blueground's own date search accepted the 38 nights (one of only 4 of its ~160 Vancouver units that did).

Open on Blueground →

Before you book

Filming. A YouTube channel counts as commercial, and your plan has sponsor segments, the GTA main shoot and tech videos inside this stay. Send this before booking:

"Hi! Looking at Oct 23 to Nov 30. I'm a YouTube creator and would film videos here, including some sponsored segments: mostly just me, occasionally 1-2 crew, a gaming setup and a 3D printer at the desk, nothing mounted on walls, everything left as found. Is that OK? Also, what's the wifi upload speed? I upload a lot of video."

Cancellation. Stays of 28+ nights use Airbnb's long-term policy. The Parkdale listing's booking panel (checked Oct 16) said "The first 30 nights are non-refundable." Don't book two and cancel one.
Dates. Searched check-in Fri Oct 23. Your plan has Banff Oct 22-23 and the flight Sat Oct 24: booking the 23rd costs one extra night.
Wifi. Only one place on this page publishes a speed test (the Tiny chalet, 95 Mbps). Ask every host for upload speed.
Cabins. You'd need a car, and winter tires for Muskoka / Haliburton late in November. The Dec 1 Toronto move adds a 1.75 to 3 h drive.
House rules. Only the photography setting and a ~500-character summary were machine-readable. Read the full house rules on the listing before you pay.
Dropped after reading the listings: a brick loft that's actually an hourly photo studio, a "4BR Leslieville home" that's a basement, and a King West loft that only takes 3+ month stays.

2,911 exact-date Airbnbs pulled (city + cabin country), 1,059 photo-scored against your taste rubric from the LA house search. Full write-up in the vault: 01 Personal/Plans/Long-Term Stay Shortlist Oct 23 - Nov 30 2026.md