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Quaint Cottage In Old Town Steps To Shops And Restuarants

Holiday home with a water park, near Lake Ontario

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The Swinton Cottage
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Shaw Festival Theatre
  • Place, Jackson-Triggs Winery
  • Place, Peller Estates Winery
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 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

We should mention

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

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre. Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls State Park. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Aquarium of Niagara are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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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 - 3 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
  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cailin V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the house. The location and cleanliness were great. There were plenty of towels and dishes. The house and the town is charming and would love to return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jim G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Great location…walking distance to Old Town.Well stoked kitchen with lots of dishes and cooking appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Location

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

8/10 Good

Daniel M.

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

Niagara on the Lake

Wedding stay was centrally located walkable to most places
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Michael or Luisa

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English, Italian

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