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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Jackson-Triggs Winery17 min walk
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club2 min drive
Shaw Festival Theatre3 min drive
Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)69 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house was sparkling clean, the location was very convenient to wineries and shops, beds were comfortable, and the ki...

Trina B.

Aug 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Lower Level Great Room and Alcove

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Mid-Century Cottage in Historic Old Town Niagara on the Lake, walk to amenities.

Open common areas: family great room, living/dining/kitchen and outside deck, patio & front porch with comfortable casual feel.

Have access to entire home, laundry, bbq, 3 bedrooms 2 full baths. Multiple walkouts to deck, patio and front porch.

Walking distance to downtown (15 min), golf course (10min), restaurants, community centre, tennis courts (15min), public pool (15min), lake (10min) and parks (1 block).

Great for 2 couples with kids, families, girl's or guy's getaways, golf or tennis groups, theatre, casino, music festivals, wine festivals, etc.

View more detailed information including brewery, winery, cycling, walking, hiking maps and events:

https://www.howard8niagara.com

Licence# 044-2022

Property manager

Dina Miller

Languages

English, Portuguese

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Split level stairs with no gates.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not suitable for Bachelor or Bachelorette parties

Not suitable for loud outdoor activities past 10pm. It is a residential area and the usual noise limit considerations apply.

As an exception, some small dogs under 20lbs may be accepted with an additional fee - never during high season.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

This holiday home is located in Old Town Historic District, a neighbourhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Shaw Festival Theatre and Niagara Falls State Park are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Clifton Hill and Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Travelling with kids? Make time for Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, or head to an event or a match at Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

What's nearby

Jackson-Triggs Winery - 17 min walk
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 2 min drive
Shaw Festival Theatre - 3 min drive
Fort George National Historic Site - 4 min drive
Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive

Getting around

Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 22 min drive
Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Olde Angel Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Niagara Oast House Brewers - ‬3 min drive
‪The Irish Harp Pub - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Cottage in Historic Old Town Niagara on the Lake, walk to amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Cottage in Historic Old Town Niagara on the Lake, walk to amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Cottage in Historic Old Town Niagara on the Lake, walk to amenities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Cottage in Historic Old Town Niagara on the Lake, walk to amenities. located?

This family-friendly Niagara-on-the-Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Ontario and Niagara River Gorge. Simcoe Park and Royal Queens Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Trina B.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

The house was sparkling clean, the location was very convenient to wineries and shops, beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well-appointed with everything we needed. We had a great stay and would highly recommend this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dotti G.

4 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place for a NOTL getaway

This was the first visit to NOTL and we had a great time exploring the area. The VRBO was a reasonable walk from all the action and a short walk to a great restaurant, wine bar and bakery. The home is in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood. There were 2 couples in our group so we were disappointed that the larger bedroom upstairs had an en suite bathroom but the second bathroom (for the other couple) was 2 levels down. It wasn’t a big issue but not ideal either. The kitchen was very well stocked, better than other VRBOs we’ve stayed at.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

5 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

Couldn't have been more pleased. This house was in a great neighborhood and was the perfect jumping off spot for all of our excursions. Toronto, Niagara Falls, the Canadian countryside North of Pickering, Kitchner and the surrounding areas, and of course the gem that is Niagara on the Lake. Everything was fantastic. Thank you Dina for your excellent attention to details and prompt service. We will see you again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Girls weekend!

Really great weekend! The house is in a great location, walking distance (20 mins) from downtown Lots of room for the 5 of us, could have comfortably fit another few Dina was great and very responsive

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNE G.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home away from home

Beautiful, well maintained house in a quiet neighbourhood. Everything was as expected. Host was very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for our ladies get-a-way!

Our group truly enjoyed our stay! The home was exactly as pictured and the location was exactly as shared in the write up. It was a long overdue vacation for the 6 of us so expectations were high - and they were all met! We were walking distance to the historic Queen street and a very short walk to the local Tim’s for coffee. The home was spotless and our hostess thought of everything. From little snacks left to Kleenex in each room and multiple hooks in the bathrooms. These sound like small things but they make a stay that much easier. Having the back deck to relax on was also a treat. Our hostess responded so quickly and went above and beyond in accommodating our check-in and out requests. We wouldn’t change a thing and every one of the 6 of us would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y., Maple

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The house was very clean and in a convenient location and the host was very responsive. I’m sure we’ll be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant and enjoyable property close to everything we wanted to do in Niagara on the Lake.

Check in was easy and property as described in listing.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John & Sandra Penman

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for our trip to Niagara on the Lake - wildlife viewing included

Excellent house. Well equipped. Great viewing of local wildlife and birds whilst sipping your glass of wine on the front porch of an evening. We had a toddler with us so had to watch/make a barricade to stop small child heading for the stairs in the house! Local hostelry served gluten free meals so bonus for us!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calogero L., Candiac

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Great home with all the necessary amenities and then some. Located close to town yet in a very nice and quiet neighbourhood. We were 6 adults and found the accommodations perfect for us. The owner answered all of our queries in a timely manner and offered us lots of options on restaurants and vineyards in the area. We were very pleased with our experience and would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

This is a nice home relatively close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We loved this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Getaway Home

I recently stayed at this property and was very impressed with the cleanliness and spaciousness of the home. The living and dining room and kitchen area was quite open which allowed for comfortable gathering. Each bedroom was a good size and the bathrooms each had all the toiletries you would need. The owner was terrific in responding immediately to any questions I had. The house has a lovely backyard deck to sit on and the neighborhood is very quiet. I would highly recommend this property and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

26 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Our family enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Amazing location: 2 min walk to a local pub with a big patio, 4 min bike ride to the Heritage trail, and a decent walk to Queen St. to restaurants and lake front. Dina was very helpful during the check-in process and connected with me during our stay to make sure we were fine. I'd recommend this cottage to other families or groups.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S., Jupiter

1 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

Very clean and perfect location for our girls weekend! Can’t wait to go back! Thank you!

6/10 Okay

Niki D.

25 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Probably better in summer.

Clean and neat. Location was good. However basement fireplace and heat did not work therefore 7th person had to sleep on the couch in the living room. Received very small reimbursement for inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Isabel Z.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine tour weekend

Such a great house for groups! We enjoyed our stay so much and were conveniently located near all of the wineries we toured. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a nice quiet neighborhood.

6 of us stayed and we thoroughly enjoyed. The home was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C., Near New York City

21 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vrbo At NOTL = gr8⏱

We thoroughly enjoyed our too short stay. Bike riding, winery tastings, great food & drink . We ate twice at the golf course- some of our best meals ever! The ambiance of the old town is so enjoyable -There is something for everyone. The cow ice cream shop has outrageous cones. Walkers fruit stand - outstanding pies & fresh cooked corn on the cob. Some of us swam in Lake Ontario watching the sunset at Ryerson Park. I had previously visited here to take advantage of the Shaw festival. This time we weren’t able to but the town is worth visiting for whatever type of vacation you want.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edgar B., Texas

9 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

At least four reasons to enjoy.

Delightful for those people who want to step away from the crowds and recharge. We loved having the restaurant/bar just 3 or 4 houses up the street. Our young people(late 50's) walked uptown;. we(in our 80's)) could not. Loved the back porch.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aya S.

25 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, great location

The property manager is super nice and quick response. It was really clean and great location! I wish I could stay longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deena D.

17 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

This house was perfectly located and very family friendly. The only criticism we have is not about the house, but the location being right near a very busy bar. The patrons didn’t bother us, but it made the street very busy in the evenings and people parked in front of the house.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

4 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House & Location!

We stayed for an extended weekend with a wedding in Niagara on the Lake. I am a current VRBO property owner of two properties myself. This house is a great location to downtown. You can walk, ride a bike or drive a few blocks. A restaurant and a Tim Hortons just a few minute walk from the house. Very clean and comfortable house. Also, very well maintained and taken care. We had two families with 7 total that stayed. We all had a great stay and hope to get back in the future. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Janet M.

4 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dorchester cottage

Great location, all amenities included. Very clean . Communication a little frustrating because I had to ask for info that was promised to be sent and wasnt sent. ( check in code, time of host visiting changed several times and delay in response times for inquiries

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G., Toronto, Canada

20 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dorchester Cottage is a delight!

Clean, nicely furnished and decorated (felt like a Pottery Barn store!), comfy beds, lots of room. Easy access to main street.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Dina Miller

My husband and I grew up in the Toronto area and met while in University. We're both professionals working in Toronto and living in Mississauga. We have a daughter and a son, one in high school and another in University. We are blessed to have gown up and worked in this area of Canada that has so much to offer.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I have been getting away to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the last 30 years. It's a place that always makes us feel like we are far away from our everyday world with so many places to relax, play and enjoy. From cycling along the Niagara Parkway and vineyards to enjoying all culinary delights of the region, from choosing a challenging golf game at Legends of Niagara to introducing golf to our children at Peach Tree golf course or enjoying a lakeside scenic executive game at the oldest golf course in North America right in town, enjoying a street party, the theatre, a concert or a night at the casino to taking the children to living museums, waterparks or hiking, from outlet shopping, to art galleries and endless specialty shops, this and so many more activities for all ages and stages and tastes - there's something for everyone.

The feel of the town and the region has been a great way to re-energized just an hour away from the Toronto area - like a vacation to another world without the stress of a long commute. We fell in love with this spot so many years ago and continue to enjoy all it has to offer. As such, we finally purchased a home here that has a relaxed, casual feel. We trust that you will feel the same in our home and in this beautiful little town.

We chose this particular property because it is walking distance to everything but just far away enough from the busy downtown street that there will not be too many people parking and walking on the street. It is a quiet residential area but there are a variety of restaurants (from an award winning restaurant to a local neighbourhood sports bar), a bakery, bike rentals, parks and so much more just a block away. It is a 15 minute walk to the golf course and lake and a 15 minute walk to tennis courts and downtown Queen Street with shops, theatres and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this home because of the open and casual feel. It is perfect for families and friends alike with open common areas where you can be separate yet connected - with a main living area and a family room area separated by a half story stairwell. There is lots of parking such that we can all arrive and depart with our own cars based on our own individual busy schedules. We prefer the location because we love to walk and like the quiet nights and mornings the area affords - just beyond the summer crowds on Queen St. yet there are many amenities just a block away.