Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (St. Catharines (east end) minutes from Niagara Falls/NOTL)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
This Niagara Region Vacation Home is located in quaint Merritton, south-east St. Catharines. Centrally located in the heart of the Niagara Region Wine District, driving time is 15 minutes to Niagara Falls, 20 minutes to Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, just minutes to the Region's largest shopping mall, 30 minutes to Lake Erie beaches, 35 minutes to Buffalo, and 75 minutes to Toronto.
The house sleeps 8. This home, built in 1913 and lived in by the O'Flaherty family for over 90 years. Recently refurbished and landscaped, blending new with the old, it is now ready to be home to your memorable vacation. This tastefully decorated, spacious 2 storey home, with hardwood flooring, boasts a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, large parlour, enclosed front porch, spacious yard with rear deck, and four private parallel parking spaces. The bedrooms are decorated in the four seasons theme; autumn double bedroom, winter double bedroom, spring twin and summer twin, with an additional double sofa bed in the parlour.
Past Guests comments:
“We really enjoyed our stay in your house. Everything was just perfect. It made our vacation very enjoyable. We all were able to enjoy the Niagara area to the max. The weather was even perfect. What we liked best was that it was in a nice quiet neighborhood and convenient to all the Niagara attractions. We can't think of anything you can do for the next family. It was very cozy, just keep things the way there are.”
“Great time on Walnut Street! The house is very nice and cozy. We enjoyed the back yard and grill. House is very centrally located to necessities. Easy drive to the Falls. Loved reading and playing games on the front porch.”
“We enjoyed our vacation very much. The house is very comfortable, clean and we loved it’s old charm, that’s why we hope to come back another time.”
Niagara Peninsula has many varied attractions:
The surrounding areas provide many vacation activities, from viewing passing ships in the Welland Canal, to watching living history in re-enactment battles at historic forts; from tours at wineries and agritourism farms to the nightlife in the Falls; from hiking and biking along nature trails to fine dining throughout the peninsula. This home is walking distance to shopping and restaurants, yet a close drive to popular attractions which include; Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory, Welland Canal Lock 3 Observation Platform, White Meadows Maple Farm, Historic Fort Niagara, Port Dalhousie Historic Carrousel, Fort Erie Race Track, Canview Drive in, Niagara River Recreations Trail, Cirque Niagara, Maid of the Mist, Spanish Aero Car, Journey Behind the Falls, Whirlpool Golf Course, Niagara Falls Fireworks, Beamer Memorial Park, Balls Falls Conservation Area, Shaw Festival Theaters, Kurtz Orchards, Peller Estate Winery, Vineland Estate Winery, Comfort Maple Tree, Sherkston Shores, Morning Star Mill, Merritt Island, Marineland, Fairview Bowling Lanes, Americanna Waves Indoor Water Park, Horseplay Niagara, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, Bruce Trail.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: additional charge may apply on three or four night rentals.
- Off Street Parking: 4 parallel spaces available at rear of home off laneway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: In lieu of 4 parallel spaces available at rear of home off laneway.
- Beds
- Double Bed: These beds are double extended (longer than standard length) each located in a private room on the 2nd floor of the home.
- Twin/Single Bed: These beds are twin singles each located in a private bedroom located on the 2nd floor of the home.
- Convertible Bed: This double sleeper sofa is located on the main floor in the parlour.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Cable on 27 inch television located in the parlour living room. A secondary Cable television in the Autumn bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: VHS library available with a variety selection for family viewing.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Portable dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fine china available for formal dinner in the dinning room as well as daily dish sets for the kitchen.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: Portable dishwasher.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai: Covered front porch with comfortable seating.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Books, Games, Patio Furniture, High Chair Available, No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- theatre, 3 local casinos, theme parks, beaches, zoos, aviary, butterfly conservatory, boat tours, museums, winery tours, race track, water parks, mini putt, golf, antique stores, nightclubs, airplane and helicopter tours, seasonal festivals, agritourism farms, produce markets, canals, 3 historic forts, nature trails, biking trails, fresh water fishing, horticultural gardens, conservation areas and more…
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
JULY-AUGUST (high season) $900.00/week, $150-$175/night (3 night minimum)
MAY-JUN (off season) $750/week, $125-$150/night (3 night minimum)
WEEKLY RENTALS - Saturday to Saturday ( 4:00pm check-in, 10:00am check-out)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Home Sweet Summer Home in the Niagara Peninsula - Ontario House Rental near Niagara Falls
- Enclosed Front Porch Enterance perfect for family games - Ontario House Rental near Niagara Falls
- Landscaped Backyard with Deck Patio with Grill - Ontario House Rental near Niagara Falls
- French Doors open to the Parlor Front Sitting Room
- Dining Room for more Formal Meals
- Eat in Kitchen is Winery Themed
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Autumn Double
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Winter Double
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Spring Single
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Summer Single
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #90535
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