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Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Close to Shaw Festival Theatre, Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants provides a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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 amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort George National Historic Site - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive - 2.5 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

  • ‪11Th Post On Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was perfect, so clean and beautiful, so close to he main street in Niagara on Lake, you can walking to all the dinner options, and the location is beautiful! i hope to stay here every time I go to NOTL
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Beautiful home in a perfect location

Absolutely loved our stay and would happily return next time we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy & Kerry Patrick C.

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

Great location

Cute place. Nice host and easy access to town and Shaw Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

Hilary A.

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

PERFECT

Absolutely lovely, comfortable, well-equipped, perfectly located cottage. Can’t imagine wanting to stay anywhere else when visiting NOTL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

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

Great Location

We loved the little cottage and the location was amazing! We could walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

The house was cozy

This house was wonderful. We walked to Niagara on the Lake which was a quant little town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

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

Super cute cottage in an amazing location

Overall we had a great stay! The location is unbeatable, perfect for walking to old town downtown area. Cottage was beautifully decorated and offered everything as promised in the ad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

Laurie B.

Liked: Location

Niagara on the Lake

We loved our time at Niagara on the Lake. The location was perfect for our adventures. Overall, the cleanliness of the place was good but the slipcovers could have used a cleaning as well as the downstairs bathroom. The kitchen was well supplied and we had plenty of room to be together.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

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

Cute cottage

The cottage provided a very pleasant stay for myself and my friends, with a 2 minute walk bringing us to the downtown strip. We would definitely rent this cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Quaint Cottage

Terrific location. Inside of the house is clean and cozy. Outside of the house needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Old Town Retreat

This home met all our needs. The location is perfect for walking to the theater. I loved the cozy front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 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

Donna E.

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

Quaint cottage

We stayed for 3 nights, attending a wedding. Everything was great! Just one suggestion, trm back the shrubs lining the driveway as it was difficult to open car doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

First VRBO experience

This was our first time using an Air-B-B and we were very impressed. It won’t be our last, and we plan to come back to the Swinton Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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