Located in Port Colborne, this country house is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Whisky Run Golf Club and Greater Niagara Circle Route are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Mud Lake Conservation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Humberstone Speedway or Skydive Burnaby. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating, and sledding.
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 42.3 km
Fallsview Casino - 34 min drive - 39.1 km
Getting around
Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 33 min drive
Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe - 7 min drive
Breakwall Brewing Co - 7 min drive
Domino’s Pizza - 8 min drive
About this property
The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne
Once the site of a rum running operation, the Bootlegger Barrel House is a historic farm house located at Whisky Run Golf Club. Relax & BBQ on the private deck of this 4 bedroom home while overlooking the 18th green.
A large kitchen and dining area on the main floor opens to the back deck and features modern cupboards and appliances. If you don't feel like cooking, the Bootlegger Bistro provides lunch and dinner, and is located in the fully licensed clubhouse, right across the road.
Each floor of the house has a sitting room with flat screen TV, a bathroom and 2 bedrooms with king beds and 2 single beds. Plus an additional pull out couch in each sitting area allows more than 10 people to sleep comfortably.
One km. south could have you swimming in Lake Erie, and one km. north gets you biking on Niagara's Friendship Trail. Or you can enjoy golfing on 27 scenic holes right in your back yard.
A five minute drive has you in downtown Port Colborne and Historic West Street: where you can wine and dine, while watching the ships sail through the Welland Canal. Safari Niagara is 15 minutes away, and Niagara Falls, plus many of Niagara's favorite wineries are within a half hour by car.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events
Events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 837995
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?
As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne on Jun 8, 2026 start from $380, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne located?
Situated in Port Colborne, this golf country house is within a 10-minute walk of Whisky Run Golf Club and Lake Erie. Nickel Beach and Humberstone Speedway are also within 3 mi (5 km).
The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We had a great stay at the bootlegger barrel house! Lou and Maribeth were wonderful to work with, and responded promptly to our communication and requests!
We had a great stay at the Bootlegger Barrel House! This was a perfect place for our family reunion. Lou, the host, was great, he communicated all we needed to know about the property and made himself available to us.
I highly recommend you stay here.
Rented the property for a 60th birthday golf weekend. Things couldn’t have gone smoother! The Barrel House was perfect! Lou and Maribeth were very responsive and made sure that every detail was looked after!
Excellent stay. Wonderful place for our entire family to stay for a wedding. Fun to sit on the back deck and see the 1st and 9th holes. Lots of room. Well stocked kitchen.Good beds. The only negative which was really my own fault was there was no shampoo and conditioner or body wash.
This property is amazing…full of character and very very comfortable
It is exactly how it shows on the website
It is extremely clean and tons of room
It worked great for our group as it is so convenient for golfing
I would highly recommend renting this home if your staying in the area
Had our wedding around the corner, used the Barrelhouse as accommodations for our wedding party. Worked out perfect! Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area! Owners are super accomodating, easy going folks !
We absolutely loved staying at The Barrel House! The house was immaculately clean, very spacious and very comfortable. The back deck and covered front veranda were both perfect places to sit and enjoy the gorgeous views surrounding us. Out back it was fun to watch the golfers go by at Whiskey Run Golf Course. Ten out of ten recommend staying here!
We stayed at the Barrel House to attend our daughter's wedding at a venue close by. The house was perfect for all of our needs. Spacious, clean and very comfortable. The host was very accommodating of our needs. Lou even stopped by Sunday morning to see how the wedding went! I would highly recommend this property!
We are a family of 6 adults and 2 babies. The upstairs was great for the family with the babies. Nice course for the golfers in our group. We were close enough to go to Niagara Falls for an afternoon and also visit Niagara on The Lake and a few wineries. Our hosts and the course worker we very pleasant and friendly. Very enjoyable family time.
Janet O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jun 2, 2017
Annual Golf Weekend with the boys
Although the weather was wet and the course was soggy, the house made our annual boys weekend most enjoyable.
Lou and the rest of his gang treated us fantastic and were very accommodating to our needs.
I would recommend this place, very clean and has everything you need for a home away from home experience.
Thanks, Lou
Brian Gooding
Senior B Alumni
Loved that the house was on the golf course! Was able to eat across the street at the club.
Lou stopped by to make sure everything was good!
House was clean. Traveled with a one year old so they were able to take over the top floor because it had its own "living space" and bathroom.
Would recommend.
We stayed at The Barrel House for 2 nights because our daughter was marrying at Maple Meadows on Sept 1.
The bride and her bridesmaids stayed with us and enjoyed having their own space on the 2nd floor.
Our only complaint would be that we could not make the coffee maker work!!! We all tried and then gave up and went to Tim Hortons.
A short notice wedding elopement had myself and a few family members searching quickly for a place to stay! This was the first time ever in Canada cor all of us. Thankfully this property was available short notice and met all our necessary requirements! We had 6 adults and 5 children comfortably stay at this home! Everyone had their own beds and plenty of space. Our children loved the back deck and being able to watch golfers go by. The adults loved the peaceful location and how it was not far from major places.
The property was immaculate, golf course in amazing condition, and was truly a beautiful location. We loved seeing the barn cats and my children enjoyed leaving them a plate of breakfast each morning. Someone from staff even left a thoughtful note and signed it from the cats. Our children thought it was magical!
We all agreed we would love to travel to Canada again to stay at the property again!
We really enjoyed the home. Room on ground floor for one family member with walker to get around. Non-golfers enjoyed the scenery and watching the golfers from the back deck.
We have stayed and golfed at whisky run for many years and the experience gets better everytime. House is more then you would ever need , clean and well set up. Staff is fantastic. 5+ stars!!
The Barrel House was fantastic, reminding us of the beauty that comes with an older home and surrounding area! Golf course in the backyard and seeing the deer was an added bonus! Lou was very responsive!
We needed a weekend away with some friends and this cottage was perfect! It’s nice and large and immaculate. There was some drafts so some space heaters would have been nice, however we bundled up and made the best! The beds were all super comfy! The kitchen had every gadget we could have ever needed. The cottage is dated but suited the home. We will stay here again for sure! The host was excellent at quick replies!