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Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants

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A snow-covered house with a white picket fence, a porch, and a sign indicating a permit-only parking area. - Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants (Niagara-on-the-lake)
A bedroom with a single bed, a chair, and a wardrobe. - Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants (Niagara-on-the-lake)
A kitchen with a white stove, a sink, and wooden countertops. - Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants (Niagara-on-the-lake)
A two-story house with a front porch, a stone pathway, and a white picket fence. - Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants (Niagara-on-the-lake)
A compact laundry area with a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink. - Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants (Niagara-on-the-lake)
Close to Shaw Festival Theatre, Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants provides amenities like 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

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

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

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Historic District, a neighborhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this vacation home is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls State Park, while Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara SkyWheel are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Niagara Falls Convention Centre, and consider making time for Maid of the Mist, a top attraction not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A large waterfall, a bridge, and a crowd of people.
    Niagara River Gorge
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • NEOB Lavender Boutique
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Simcoe Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre
    16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • Tim Hortons
    11 min walk
  • Pillitteri Estates Winery
    6 min drive
  • Peller Estates Winery
    4 min drive
  • Niagara Oast House Brewers
    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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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. NEOB Lavender Boutique and Simcoe Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, classy and just right

Extremely clean & fresh; well organized & stocked; tasteful decor. We didn't need much but there was a convenience store within 2 blocks. Quick responses from Ms. Luisa. Property was nicely kept. I would've liked to stay longer (and 10/10 would book again when returning to the area). Area felt safe and we enjoyed being a five minute walk from the busier areas. Reviews are really based on personal preferences and traits - as someone who values planning ahead, clean uncluttered environments and warm atmospheres, this property felt like home to us. Really cute and suited our needs perfectly. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Everything was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was absolutely magical! It was clean, quaint, well-equipped, and spacious. It was a very short walk to the main street of the town, which was so convenient. Our family loved the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quiet location just steps to the main street. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! Loved this cute house, it has so much character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location

Excellent location and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. Clean house, the host was excellent to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage which is clean and in good shape. Centrally located close to old town Niagara on the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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