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)
Keywords: House
NOW BOOKING FOR SUMMER 2012 - 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.
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 and the Comfort Maple tree, Historic Fort Niagara, Port Dalhousie Historic Carrousel, Fort Erie Race Track, Canview Drive in, Niagara River Recreations Trail, 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, Sherkston Shores, Morning Star Mill, Merritt Island, Marineland, Fairview Bowling Lanes, Americanna Waves Indoor Water Park, Horseplay Niagara, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, Bruce Trail and much much more!
Please view our 'guest book' for more comments, below are just a few highlighted experiences from 2009 Guests comments:
“We had a wonderful time. The house was great! Your personal welcome and tour of the house was very nice. Thanks for sharing your house with us. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality.” (5 day stay: a family of 5 from Placentia, California)
“We enjoyed our stay in the house. Me and my family enjoyed our accommodations. The house is good for family accommodations. We look forward in coming back, hopefully next summer.” (3 day stay: a family of 8 from North York Ontario, visiting the Niagara area for the beaches, indoor water parks and public pools)
“We would like to thank you very much for letting us stay at your summer rental home. The welcome you gave us was very nice, the house is outstanding and the beautiful home garden - what more can I say - if there was a rating of a five star hotel, this would be the place. Very clean and outstanding, well recommended. Thank you again, very much and keep up the good work. Very pleased in Montreal Quebec.”(1 week stay; a group of 5 adults from Lasalle Quebec returning to the area yearly.)
“We had a pleasant stay! Very clean and nice house. Would definitely come back and recommend to firends and family. Thank you!” (3 day stay: a family group of 8 from Montreal Quebec, visiting the Niagara area for Marineland and The Falls attractions)
“We had a wonderful time. The Falls were an awesome experience as well as learning about other local history. We hiked along the Niagara River, shopped in Niagara on the Lake, saw Lake Ontario and learned about the Welland Canal. Thank you for a wonderful house to help us “spread out” and be comfortable over the week.”(6 day stay: a family of 5 from North Carolina USA, visiting the Niagara area for the first time)
"Our holidays in Walnut house were incredible because of the house, the clean air, the silence and the peace we had in Canada. It was an unforgettable experience for all of us and we all love your country, the people in Canada is amazing!! Thank you for everything!!" (1 week stay; a group of 5 young adults from Spain touring eastern US and Canada) These guests from Spain were thrilled with the size of the house and the rooms. “In New York city we were all cramped into a small room.” They commented on the generous space and amount of rooms and enjoyed the back yard.
They commented on their arrival that “the house is very homey and nicely decorated” and they were very pleased with view of the garden on the back yard deck.(1 week stay; a group of 5 adults from Scottland visiting their son in the area)
“Thank you for your warm welcome. We have had a wonderful stay in your home and all the information you gave us was very helpful and made this first part of our holiday unforgettable.”(4 day stay: a family of 5 from the Netherlands begin their journey through Ontario)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air
- Linens Provided : additional charge may apply on three or four night rentals.
- Washer
- Dryer
- 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 (2) : 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 (2) : 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 : High speed internet, jacks in each bedroom and in the dining room. Cable Cat-5E required (category 5E cable required by renter).
- Other Amenities
- Books, Games, Patio Furniture, High Chair Available, No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- 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) $975.00/week, $175-$200/night (3 night minimum)
MAY-JUN (off season) $800/week, $150-$175/night (3 night minimum)
WEEKLY RENTALS - Saturday to Saturday ( 4:00pm check-in, 10:00am check-out)
OVER PAYMENTS NOT ACCEPTED.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
This is a family run operation, between our daughter, son, husband and wife, we run a clean, inviting and pleasant family vacation location. We meet every guest when they arrive and get them comfortably settled. Together we tour the property and are available for any questions that they may have. We feel that the ‘personal touch' is most important when dealing with our guests. Many of our guests are from Europe and showing them how home appliances work in Canada, or informing them about recycling in our area is helpful indeed. We create a print package of where to shop for groceries/alcohol/souvenirs, and where our local favorite hot spots are. We provide tourist pamphlets and brochures full of coupons!
When someone has expressed an interest in our property, we also remind him or her to check out our guest comments. When it comes to convincing travelers that our vacation home is every bit as wonderful as we describe, reviews from past guests are one of the most powerful tools we have. Guests have told me they definitely feel better renting from a private homeowner having read other guests positive experiences.
When a booking is confirmed, we email a receipt and send website addresses containing further information about our area. This helps them further plan their trip before they travel. When our guest’s leave, we always ask them for feedback about their stay with us and then we e-mail them a thank you letter. As the welcome sign on the enclosed front porch states, “Home Sweet Home”.
Why the Owner Chose Niagara Falls
As we live in the same wonderful area as the vacation rental home, we know what the Niagara Region and outlying municipalities have to offer. In fact we grew up here. That is why we create a print package of where to shop for groceries/alcohol/souvenirs, and share where our local favorite hot spots are. We know of the high end places to splurge and of the budget minded locations to save. The home is located in quaint Merritton, south-east St. Catharines near to the Welland Canal Museum Lock 3. 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. A perfect vacation location.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Traveling extensively with our own children in the past and joining in on family reunions, we understand that a ‘home away from home’ is the best way to travel. Being able to spread out in a house is far better than feeling squeezed into a hotel room. Being able to cook your family favorites or to try local produce keeps the costs down. Being able to go away on vacation together, but being able to get away from each other at the end of the day is also a must. So we provide books, games and videos. For a families - Where a teen can plug in a lap top in their bedroom to reconnect with buddies back home, where a mom can have a quiet read and a cup have tea on the front porch, where dad can have a beer in on the back deck and admire the garden he did not have to cut or weed and where the younger ones can watch a movie or play games in the parlor. For couples – here you can have a fancy meal in the formal dining room and share the wine your purchased earlier in the day from a vineyard, where you can then sit on the back deck for after dinner cocktails and try some Canadian beer and plan the next days event, then all move to the front porch to play board games or take a walk just over the hill for ice cream at Dairy Queen. This house is a home away from home.
Property Photos
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- Home Sweet Summer Home in the Niagara Peninsula - Ontario House Rental near Niagara Falls
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- Enclosed Front Porch Enterance perfect for family games - Ontario House Rental near Niagara Falls
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- Landscaped Backyard with Deck Patio with Grill - Ontario House Rental near Niagara Falls
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- French Doors open to the Parlor Front Sitting Room
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- Dining Room for more Formal Meals
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- Eat in Kitchen is Winery Themed
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- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Autumn Double Bedroom
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- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Winter Double
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- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Spring Single
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- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Summer Single
Traveler Reviews (34)
The Sweetsers
Guest: Debbie
(Salix, Pa)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/21/11
It is difficult to choose a vacation sight unseen. We were unfamiliar with the territory. I chose this rental based on the great price and wonderful pictures and descriptions of the website. If you are reading this look no further THIS IS THE HOUSE FOR YOU! The Owner was very kind to us and gave us a tour even though we were late and it was the day of his sons birthday party. GPS did not work. Home was immaculate and close to shopping.They had games and puzzles for the kids and internet hookups.The home had brochures and books about interests about town. I was very impressed with Welland Canal not something I thought I would ever think of. Was also close to sights. we visited the falls, Marineland, Port Dalihouse- loved it there-,Fort Erie, Fort George. The only regret that i had that I could not have stayed FOREVER!!! would love to return in the fall or winter. Thank you again for your Hospitality!! Will reccomend Highly!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
7 night stay; family of 7 from Huntintown MA
Guest: 7 night stay; family of 7 from Huntintown MA
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Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
"Hopefully we got the recycling correct. If I wasn't sure, I put it where we do in the States. You have a wonderful peninsula, we've explored just about everywhere. I did wash some towels last night as I had a small load of whites. They are folded on hall table. The rest are in the tub. The only thing we noticed is that a top back window screen fell out at some point. I put it in the beck wall. And since you are security concerned, the window in the back entry is open. I noticed it when I opened the blinds. I couldn't get it to lock. Thank you for the great stay. Sincerely." comment by owner: We live in the same safe area as our rental house. For guests peace of mind, house security is of importance. This family group was an energetic grandmother and her 6 grandchildren!
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6 night stay, family of 6, Framingham. MA USA
Guest: 6 night stay, family of 6, Framingham. MA USA
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Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
"I just want to let you know that we had a wonderful time up at St Catharines and Niagara Falls. The house was nice and everyone had something they liked about it. The beach at St. Catharines reminded of our beaches back home, very quite and peaceful. Both children choose the blue room, they managed to keep themselves very busy while in or out of the house. Thanks a millions for the hospitality." Comment from Owner: The bedrooms are themed in the four seasons of Canada, the boys liked winter!
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home away from home
Guest: Tim
(montreal quebec)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 07/30/11
Im very disapointed that my son had to go to summer school this year as we were ready to go to niagra falls. oh how i miss that rentel every year we go to niagra falls in that last ten years we rented homes and hotels and as a family man with three kids it was the most confortable and easy access to everywhere shopping niagara falls clifton hill sitting outside at night beautiful rooms air nice and cold walmart, shopping. wow do i miss your place sorry i couldnt make it this year but i will book for 2012 keep up the good work your doing a amazing job just had to write this comment for everyone to see thanks tim in montreal
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: 3 night stay; family of 12 from MI and Portugal
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Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
"Thanks for a nice stay in your home and accommodating all of us. Thanks for also getting us a can opener." Comment from owner: We met this big family who met each other from two different countries, Michigan USA and Portugal. There were a lot of little children and it was quite humorous when 4 of them had on Dr. Seuss T-shirts naming them 'Thing 1 to Thing 4". Usually we inform our guests about small kitchen appliances that differ in Canada, in this case - they did not know about electric can openers, it was on the counter. We often have the same issue with electric tea kettles, but that is what makes international travel interesting.
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Guest: 7 night stay, family 8 sisters/neices, Saginaw MI
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Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
"Thank you for the use of your home this last week. It was a lovely week of great weather and a good time. Your home is comfortable and in a great location for all the things we wanted to do. You had asked however for any comments to help in your endeavor to accommodate other guests. We would suggest things like; toilet paper in the bathroom, Kleenex and paper towels, soap at the sinks. We had no salt for cooking (however 2 containers of pepper). Guests having to go out and buy those things for a week stay is not good use of our limited vacation money, and are items that we don't want to leave for the next guests. You providing it shows you appreciate our renting from you. Also, on last thing - having more channels to watch on TV that a few that are presently available seem to be only news channels. Overall it was a nice stay here this week. Thank you. - Sorry we forgot to take the trash out." Comment by owner: we do provide initial soaps and toilet paper, but do not provide a packages for the week, as we are recycling area so we do not use paper towels. We do provide a basic cable package, internet, videos, games and books for entertainment. A new salt container is in the kitchen.
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Guest: 6 night stay; family of 5 from Blainville, Quebec
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Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
"We had a wonderful stay in your very nice house. Thank you. We are sincerely sorry that we have forgotten to put the garbage at the street on Wednesday. When we remembered , it was too late. There seems to be an ant problem in the back porch, you may have to treat that." comment from owners: ant issue fixed in recycling area.
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Guest: 3 night stay; Group of 8 from Courtice, Ontario
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Date of Stay: 06/24/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
"We had a lovely time. We enjoyed being able to hang out together in the house. We visited 5 wineries. Organized Crime was small but the girls loved their wines. Meglomanic winery was nice to look at, but the employees were rude. We had a GREAT lunch at Ravine, then visited Pilliteri and Kozelman. THANK YOU!! Our Bride loved her weekend!"
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Guest: 14 night stay; 3 adults 1 child, Lincoln Arkansas
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Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/22/10
"Awaiting comments from their rental of 2 weeks" Owner comment: We were very pleased to have the opportunity to rent our vacation house to returning husband serving in Iraq and his family. A much deserved and needed vacation with his family. The Roach family did not leave at comment when they left, however with a few interactions with them - when they locked the keys in the house and wanted to put up a pool for the kids - they seemed to be having a splendid time in the area and at the house.
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Guest: 7 night stay; family from Drummondville Quebec wit
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Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 09/22/10
"Due to a language barrier, we did not get a written response left for us at the end of these guests stay. With their eager faces and happy smiles we understand that they please with the rental house." Owner comment: This group was larger than expected. They actually camped in a tent in the backyard as well. They spoke little English, but luckily our daughter is fluent in French so she provided some of the correspondence. As little children ran about out feet, saying ‘hi’ with little French accents, we showed them the house. They were pleased with the colorful rooms, the cleanliness of the house, our well supplied kitchen, the fire extinguishers on each level, the laundry facilities and the parking spaces for their 3 vehicles.
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