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Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants

In the Heart of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake

The quaint Swinton Cottage is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or a memorable family retreat.

Located in the oldest section of Niagara-on-the Lake, this century old home is only a 2 minute stroll to the downtown Queen Street area, where you will find world class restaurants, the Shaw Festival and local boutiques. You can also visit some of Ontario’s most famous wineries.

The Swinton Cottage (circa 1890), has been lovingly restored and features all the original charm with all the modern amenities.

Relax and unwind from the days adventures as you nestle in front of a kindling fire. Savor local wines with your culinary masterpiece made in the fully-equipped kitchen or enjoy the outdoor garden while your meal sizzles on the grill.

We invite you to stay at The Swinton Cottage in beautiful Niagara-on-the–Lake for an experience you will never forget.

Looking for more space? Please visit our sister property at The Flynn House, located a few blocks away.

Property manager

Michael or Luisa

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quaint Cottage Old Town Steps Shops Restuarants House
Quaint Cottage Old Town Steps Shops Restuarants House
Quaint Cottage Old Town Steps Shops Restuarants
Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops Restuarants

About the neighborhood

Map
Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario

What's nearby

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 9 min walk
  • Fort Mississauga - 11 min walk
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 13 min walk
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 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.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Irish Harp Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cannery Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge, Lake Ontario, and Shaw Festival Theatre. Royal George Theatre and Museum of the Paranormal are also within 5 minutes.

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Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valeriu B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house 🏠
The host is very nice person, highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to spend their vacation time in Niagara on the Lake .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
delightful cottage, closed to downtown
It's a lovely cottage, with all the amenities you'll need. And it is only a short walking distance to downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Shaw Festival. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Street
We especially loved sitting on the front porch. Lovely town and friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Nice cottage in the perfect location. Loved the 1800 period look with modern conveniences. Enjoyed having coffee on the front porch away from the Main Street, but only it is only a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Escape
From beginning to end we were extremely pleased with our experiences via app and our interactions with the home owner. This was our 3rd time staying at this property. Thanks again for making our weekend escape so very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
We had a great stay for our first trip to the Niagara area! The house was clean and perfect for our family of four. The house had nice amenities and was in a quiet area. The location was convenient to all the Niagara attractions and within walking distance to a friendly, quaint downtown. We recommend staying here and hope to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Updated more than online pictures show. Nice, clean and comfortable, would definately recommend to any one looking to stay in niagara on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen A., Berlin, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location
Charming property. The loft bedroom is not very private. Easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage style home in great location.
This place was beautiful with a front porch perfect for drinking coffee and watching the dogs walk by on the sidewalk out front. The inside is pretty and peaceful. The only thing I would mention for renters that care about this is that the beds are all very FIRM. The location is 2 blocks from the Main Street and perfect walking distance to anything. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother’s Day wine weekend
Fantastic location! NOTL never fails to excel at providing fun memories. Or host was quick to respond if we had a question & cheerful. Hands down would stay here again! Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shaw Festival visit to NOTL
We spent four nights at the Swinton Cottage and found it to meet all our needs. The house has a great location three blocks from Queen Street and all the Play venues, restaurants and shopping. The house is on a quiet street and has off street parking. The host checked on us to make sure we were satisfied with everything during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
2 words...blown away! What a jem! Everything we needed forstaying and even cooking meals, such a short walk to town. Pictures dont do this place justice. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a gorgeous historic house. We loved how you kept the charm of it intact, while providing enough modern conveniences to not make it challenging. The yard could use a little love (the vegetation needs a little trimming). The outdoor dining table has one leg that’s holding on by a thread. Maybe just fix it or replace it? Other than that it was a wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Beautiful interior , negative vibes on the outside
Outside needs repairs, grounds as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B., Doylestown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in great location
We had a lovely stay here - very clean, charming decor and just a few blocks from the center of town. The check in was a wee bit stressful since we didn't obtain the keycode until we called just before 4 pm. But Luisa did call us after I sent an email and she was very friendly. Had a bit of ant problem on the 2nd floor in the bathroom from a small hole in the ceiling. Was able to fix the problem with duct tape that was in the home. Luisa was very responsive and although she couldn't get anyone out to the house before we left, our duct tape did the job for the duration. Really appreciated how close this house was to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Quaint as pictured
Quaint property great location. I would suggest the upstairs loft be advertised for children due to the slanted ceilings. Any adult would hit their heads sitting up in bed. The Living area was lovely and altho small the kitchen and pantry were well equipped. My biggest complaint would be the beds. The back porch room bed is a springy pullout but has room for a proper bed and the other beds were ok. If you want location off the main drag this was great. Front porch wicker furniture needs to be upgraded so guests don't feel like they are going to break it and the white dried paint chips off on your clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!!!
We had an awesome week at this beautiful, cozy cottage! It was a perfect location with just minutes walking distance from main strip. We found it to be very spacious for our family of four (including our 19 and 13 yr olds). There was one bedroom with queen bed and a loft upstairs with a single bed and big double bed. A sun room in back of cottage has pull out couch. The backyard was very small and we really couldn’t enjoy it or the bbq because both didn’t seem too inviting! There is so much to do and see that it really didn’t bother us! It was wonderful to sit out on the front porch for a little down time! Would highly recommend because of the location, convenience, space and cleanliness. Luisa, one of the hosts, was wonderful to deal with. Very kind and prompt to reply. We all loved it here!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Cottage
Very comfortable, everything we needed was stocked. Nice quiet street. Perfect location to historic downtown and St Catherine wineries. Recommend checking out 13 Street winery and Butterfly Conservatory!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Where to Stay for the Shaw Festival
Everything about our stay was first rate and the location is great for those planning to attend the Shaw Festivl theaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariko A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in old town
We loved our stay at this cute cottage. It is actually much larger than we expected and lots of room for the entire family. We were 5 adults and we had plenty of room to sleep, dine and relax. The details in the decor and the cottage layout are great. We enjoyed the BBQ and found the kitchen to be stocked with everything needed to cook as needed. The location is perfect in a quiet neighborhood but just a short walk from the main street for shops and dinning in NOTL. The hosts were easy to reach and check in was a breeze. Would definitely recommend for a short stay with family or friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Monica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was clean & had the amenities we needed. We would have liked having a blender for smoothies for all the yummy fruits we got. We were close to the charming downtown so we could just walk to go shopping and found many wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and Quaint
A lovely and quaint home. Excellent location to the town area and boutiques
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024