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.
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
- 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 (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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- 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) $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
- 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 Bedroom
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Winter Double
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Spring Single
- Seasonal Themed Bedroom: Summer Single
Guest Comments (19)
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“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.” They mentioned how their children had already chosen their themed bedrooms from the photos on the vrbo site and how the charm of the house as seen in the pictures, still does not do it justice in person. They appreciated the themed rooms and the decorated scheme.
Positive Rating
“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.”
Positive Rating
“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.” They commented on their arrival that “The house is very roomy and that they will be able to spread out nicely. They have visited the area each year for their vacation and would love to be able to live in the Niagara area. The people you meet here are so polite and friendly.
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tim walsh , montreal quebec
Homeowner Response:
As owners of this summer rental, we appreciate the time that Tim took to comment about his vacation in our area. We ask our guests to fill out a form that we provide on departure, Tim did this and also sent this comment via HomeAway. This is much appreciated and well as his nice comments.
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"We enjoyed the stay very much. The house was roomy and allowed enough space for us to 'spread out'. We would recommend it for others. Thank you!!"
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"Thank you for letting us stay at your home - we were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay very much. (couple 1) Thank you for your lovely place here. We really enjoyed ourselves and felt is was like a home away from home." (couple 2) A couple from Alberta met with their relatives from the east coast at our rental vacation home.
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"Hi, we enjoyed the stay. It is a beautiful house. We liked every aspect of the house, the kitchenware you're provided was very useful."
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“It was a pleasure meeting you and staying in your vacation home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and had a blast in the Niagara Region. We tried our best to leave the house as we found it. Thanks for accommodating our specific concerns and helping us to make our stray memorable. ”
Positive Rating
“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.”
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“My family enjoyed our time at the house. It was equipped to meet all our needs. It was close to the Falls attractions and close to stores, and restaurants. Also we watched the bridge being raised and the lock with boats being lowered. The house was great, we loved the theme bedrooms and the cozy feel that the house has. The location was great to take in a lot of the Niagara attractions without being in the busy town. ”