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Gate Street Cottage with Great Front Porch

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Separate dining room with seating for 6 and an updated fully equipped kitchen - Gate St Cottage
Full Kitchen with Counter Height Fridge and Freezer - Gate St Cottage - NOTL
Kitchen next to the dining room and access to back deck - Gate St Cottage - NOTL

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
  • Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peller Estates Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Catharines, ON (YCM-Niagara District)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gate Street Cottage with Great Front Porch

Charming and beautifully appointed, Gate Street Cottage is the perfect place for a romantic and memorable retreat. Prices are subject to change daily.

-3 Bedrooms – 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed
-3 Bathrooms – 2 walk-in shower ensuites and tub plus separate shower ensuite
-Hosts up to 6 guests (including infants and children)
-Private parking for up to 2 vehicles, contactless check in
-Central heating, and air conditioning
-High speed WiFi and cable TV with Amazon Firestick for your streaming apps

Gate Street Cottage has been lovingly restored and features all the modern conveniences mixed with original hardwood floors, a claw foot tub, picket fence and a covered porch.

Gate Street Cottage has a large living room with flat screen TV to enjoy movies with enough room for the whole group! Perfect for a rainy day.

A separate dining room with seating for 6 and beautiful kitchen with granite countertops:

-Drip-coffee maker and kettle with enough coffee, tea, and sugar to get you started
-Flat top stove, oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher
-Dishes, pots and pans, silverware and glasses (including wine glasses)
-Non-stick spray, paper towels, dish soap, tea towels, dish cloths
-Salt and pepper

The main floor laundry is located next to the kitchen supplied with:

-Laundry soap, stain remover and dryer sheets

Bedding, towels, hair dryer, facial and toilet tissue, shampoo, and hand soap are also provided.

The main floor bedroom has a king bed with lots of drawer and closet space and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, there is a king bedroom with a seating area and ensuite with both walk-in shower and claw foot tub. Also upstairs, the queen bedroom with ensuite features a large walk-in shower with rainfall shower head.

Outside, relax on the generous front porch and watch the people and occasional horse and carriage pass by. Sit on the back deck while dinner cooks on the BBQ/grill. Lounge in the sunshine of the back garden or take in the cool shade of the pine tree.

Set amongst lush gardens, this more than 100-year-old cottage is just steps from the many offerings that Canada's most picturesque town has to offer. Take a short stroll to the many world-class restaurants, Shaw Festival Theatres, and quaint boutiques that line downtown Queen Street. Visit the Niagara wineries, breweries and distilleries scattered throughout the area.

We invite you to stay at Gate Street Cottage in Niagara-on-the-Lake for an experience you will want to repeat.

Gate Street Cottage is a licenced short-term rental in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lic #054-2021

We have a high standard for our homes and the housekeeping staff.

-Hand sanitizer pump at each property (70% alcohol)
-Disinfecting of soft surfaces with an alcohol-based disinfectant
-Additional attention to disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
-Disinfecting of the mattress, mattress cover, pillows, and pillow protectors with alcohol-based disinfectant

Property manager

Elsie Mae
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The person who made the reservation must stay for the full duration of the booking, and is responsible for all payments relating to the booking.
There are restrictions on the number of guests and vehicles allowed at the property at any given time. (see description)

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

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Old Town Historic District, a neighbourhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is home to this holiday home. Shaw Festival Theatre and Niagara Falls State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Aquarium of Niagara are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

What's nearby

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Mississauga - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Irish Harp Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cannery Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Street Cottage with Great Front Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gate Street Cottage with Great Front Porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gate Street Cottage with Great Front Porch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gate Street Cottage with Great Front Porch located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge and Lake Ontario. Museum of the Paranormal and Royal George Theatre are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

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

Great location and stay

Nice house layout with perfect location. Loved the three bathrooms ( downstairs shower had a height issue!) Would stay again in a heartbeat! All amenities were as promised!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Perfect location, perfect cottage

Amazing location making sure that all of our family were able to walk to the Main Street just two doors away. We loved the theee bedrooms each with their own en suite and found the kitchen well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann C.

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

Wonderful Week at Gate Street!

Perfect location! Sweet cottage! Amazing town!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage in great location. Very enjoyable stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

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

Lovely cottage in perfect location!

This little gem had everything we needed for our 4 days in NOTL. A home away from home and we could walk to the theatre, high tea and the golf course. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Excellent

This property offered everything we needed for our stay and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Perfect location

Fantastic location! Within a short walk to shops and restaurants. Very clean, and the perfect layout for 3 couples. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall P.

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

Great location

Property well equipped and very comfortable. Living room lighting could be improved.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri R.

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

Wonderful stay at a great NOTL location!

The location of this home is perfect. Close to shopping, theaters, & restaurants. Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Love the bungalow

Great location with a nicely stocked home. Front porch a definite plus along with nice backyard with deck, we would recommend this place without hesitation,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M.J. J.

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

Love Gate St Cottage!

We always love our stays at Gate St Cottage! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Evelyn L.

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

A Great Place To Stay

We had a wonderful time at this location. The front porch was a highlight, and we enjoyed sitting out there for a cup of coffee in the morning and some local wine in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Gem in a Charming Town

This older home is lovely. The location couldn’t be better. Only issue was creaky floors upstairs - in spite of that we’d go back. Niagara on the Lake is a fairy tale place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

Gate Street Cottage

Charming and spacious property in a great location. Enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Weekend vacation

Location was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Like Home

This small community felt like home. Very clean and beautiful town. Away from the hustle and bustle but close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. We were 2 couples. Had lots of our own space. Great access to NOTL and quiet space to relax in the evenings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect location for exploring and relaxing

Lovely house in the centre of Niagara on the Lake. Beautiful location to relax and close enough for touring Niagara Falls and the local area. Being able to walk to restaurants for dinner was added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F., Waterdown, Ontario

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

Great location!

Here for our annual weekend with 5 friends. Home was everything we wanted and needed @
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver J.

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

Best cottage in NOTL so far

We have been coming to NOTL for 25 years- this was the best cottage we had. Three huge bedrooms, All with dedicated bath. Nice common spaces, well-appointed kitchen. Lovely garden, bathrooms very modern Location fantastic- so close to Queen but still very quiet. Will try to book again next year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great onsite check-in support

Very minor check-in problem, but property manager arrived quickly onsite to solve and fix. Fantastic support! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Perfect location

The house is in a perfect location for a stay in NOTL. It is steps from Queen St and all the shops/restaurants downtown. The area was very quiet and the house was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S., Spencer usa

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

Great time

Great place, beautiful weather, love the town so convenient to walk to everything. Loved front porch sitting!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Great spot, super comfortable, perfect location

6 of us stayed and had a great weekend. Every room has a washroom so everyone was comfortable. Everything was in walking distance. Loved it all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Amazing location

Loved being able to walk to dinner and shopping and easy access to drive to wineries. Lighting is a little dim and fridge is small but the beds are comfortable, house is well organized and the service was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elsie Mae

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Niagara-on-the-lake (NOTL) was voted one of Canada’s prettiest little towns and is located just a short drive from Niagara Falls, along the scenic Niagara River Parkway. Niagara Holiday Rentals is a local short-term vacation rental management company exclusive to Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake!

-Outstanding scenery
-Distinct charm of a heritage district
-Unique shopping
-Award-winning wineries and restaurants
-World-class performances at the Shaw Festival Theatre

Niagara-on-the-Lake is an idyllic place to gather and connect or make a new memory or tradition.

Niagara Holiday Rentals has outstanding vacation rentals to suit every visitor, from one to up to 10 guests. We want all of our guests to feel like locals and love it just as much as we do. Come and stay with us and love the NOTL experience!

Jason and Elsie Mae own and run Niagara Holiday Rentals that manages 25 vacation rental properties in Niagara-on-the-Lake, since 2004. All our vacation homes and cottages are in Old Town, minutes from Queen Street.

We have been coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake since our honeymoon. A lot has changed, but we love it now more than ever. Jason is a real estate salesperson specializing in vacation, second home and investment properties. Elsie Mae is an accredited sommelier. She can let you know about the local wineries and wine industry.

We love finding new and exciting things to do in and around town, send us a message, we'd love to chat about your holiday plans!

All of the Niagara Holiday Rentals properties are licenced and insured as vacation rentals in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Holiday Rentals is registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario and complies with the Ontario Travel Regulations.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests