Your home away from home close to McMaster University, bus and bike rentals
- House1500 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Academics, Fellows, home buyers, and vacationers will love this beautiful home
Bedrooms
Owner
Bettie VanGils Kloet
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish, dutch, small amount of German
About Bettie VanGils Kloet
We are a cycling family with three adult children and we love this area. We have lived here for 25 years and love to share our passion for Hamilton and area with our guests. We love the ArtCrawls, SuperCrawl, the many hiking trails and waterfalls, the waterfront, and the many awesome cycling trails and roads. When we travel we stay in VRBO homes, and we know what works, so we make sure our rental home has everything you need. We are responsive when you need us, but give you your privacy as well.
Bettie VanGils Kloet purchased this House in 2016
Why Bettie VanGils Kloet chose Hamilton
We fell in love with this cute house because it is perfectly set up for short stays. It is open and light and tastefully decorated. It also happens to be around the corner from our home, so we can maintain it well and respond to your requests immediately. We loved the seating area on the back deck and of course the neighbourhood is the best in the city!
What makes this House unique
Open concept, excellent heat and AC, walk or bike or bus to everything. We love the closeness to the bayfront trail where you can walk, rollerblade or bike along the waterfront, and we love to hike the Royal Botonical Gardens trails, which begin a few blocks away.l Spacious lower level provides a great family room for a second seating area and another TV viewing area.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Internet
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitupstairs bathroom
- Smoke detectoreach bedroom (3), laundry room, living room, family room
- Fire extinguisherkitchen
- Carbon-monoxide detectoreach bedroom (3), laundry room, living room, family room
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- VillageA short walk into Westdale Village, which is part of Hamilton. Featuring an old fashioned movie theater, numerous restaurants and coffee shops, a raw eatery, and quaint shops, there is much to see.
General
- Air ConditioningCentral Air keeps the whole house comfortable.
- Heatingnew and comfortable
- Linens ProvidedIf you stay for several weeks, we offer a free weekly linen/towel change,
- Washing MachineLaundry soap is provided.
- Clothes DryerWe also provide an indoor drying rack and outdoor clotheslines.
- ParkingDriveway holds two vehicles
- Internet
- Towels ProvidedIf you stay for several weeks, we offer a free weekly linen/towel change,
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomComfortable furniture and TV
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorStainless steel!
- StoveElectric, glass top.
- OvenElectric
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsWe provide coffee, coffee filters, teas, sugar, spices, salt and pepper, oil, condiments, the basics. . You will find plenty of paper towels, napkins, tissues and toilet paper for your short stay.
- Dishes & UtensilsWell stocked and good quality
- KitchenEverything is in this kitchen for your family meals. Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, pots and pans, cutlery and lots of plates, bowls, cups, etc... Every detail!
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningTable seats six plus two barstools at the counter
Entertainment
- Televisionsatellite/cable tv gives you lots of options
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereoblueray connected speaker, also has a cord to plug your phone into.
- DVD PlayerThis is all on the smart TV. You can watch your movies on your NetFlix account or use the Bell Pay per view option.
- BooksTake a book, leave a book. Enjoy!
- GamesA few puzzles, games and activities
- ToysA few indoor and outdoor items.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThe back yard is fully fenced in.
- BicyclesSoBi bikes are only a couple blocks away. You can register as a one time user or set up an account.
- Deck / PatioVery private seating area.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolCoronation Pool is about four blocks away and open in Summer. Dalewood Recreation Center is open year round with a newly renovated indoor pool.
Notes
- This is your perfect getaway home if you are planning visits to Toronto and Niagara Falls - we are less than an hour from each. If you are coming to work in Hamilton, you will be happy to be in one of the best neighbourhoods. This area offers the best of both worlds with access to all the amenities you could need while still having a small-town family atmosphere. Just a short walk from McMaster University/Hospital and just a few blocks from the Westdale shopping district with its boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, public library and traditional movie theater. And just down the road is the Royal Botonical Gardens with miles of conservation walking trails, the Children's Teaching Garden, Friends of the Aviary, soccer fields, baseball pitches, cricket pitches and even a fantastic kids' play area with a new splash pad.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
Parties/events allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 8
- Please do not smoke in the house or on the property. We appreciate your consideration of your neighbours by keeping outdoor voices quiet after dark.
12 Reviews
Everything was perfect!
Bettie had great style and attention to detail. Everything worked very well and we loved the neighborhood. Thank you for a delightful vacation home!
Thanks Kristi! It was a great pleasure to host you!
John and Pats excellent adventure
Great house, great host, close to everything Hamilton has to offer. Only 55 minutes from Niagra Falls and 1 hour to Toronto. Pictures do not do the house justice. We highly recommend.
Thanks so much! I look forward to your next great adventure!
Easy access to Toronto and the Falls
Our family of 5 had a lovely time in Hamilton at Bettie’s house. The neighborhood feels very safe and was quiet. The location of the home works well for day-tripping to the falls and to Toronto. This home works well for a family of our size by any more may make it difficult to relax in the family room. VRBO has the home listed to sleep 8 but with three beds it’s really for a max of 6. The kitchen had everything we needed. The back yard was a nice setting to relax in. There is a pool you can pay to visit and Bettie was provided pool towels for us. We were very happy and would recommend.
Thanks Maria! We hope you make it back this way again soon!
Fantastic Holiday Rental
We recently stayed in Bettie’s beautiful rental home whilst in Canada for a family wedding! The property is exceptionally clean and welcoming on entry. We couldn’t believe how immaculate and we’ll stocked it was. Bettie had kindly got some snacks for our kids following the long flight from Scotland. Everything was well thought out from cleaning products, plates, cups, cutlery, tea towels etc. My girls adored the house and loved the garden and if they were too warm when outside, all they had to do was go down and play in the basement to cool down. We regularly used the local community pool, which was extremely good value for money, and good fun for the kids. The local shops were within walking distance and all the shopkeepers were extremely friendly and helpful. If we were ever to go back to Westdale, we wouldn’t hesitate to request to stay here again :) Thank you for being a great host with a great property, we could have easily stayed longer xo
Thanks so much Ashley! We hope you will return again! Bettie
Westdale wedding
Our stay at Bettie’s was everything we hoped it would be. The neighbourhood is quiet and the house was perfect for our family to use as our “pad” during our son’s wedding week. Would definitely recommend this one.
Thanks Janice!
Map
Walk a few blocks to the outdoor pool at Coronation Arena. In the winter enjoy family skate time at the same arena. The waterfront trail begins a few blocks away and provides an awesome paved pathway for walking, rollerblading or cycling along the Bay. This house is very close to McMaster University and its teaching hospital. Only a 45 minute drive to Toronto or to Niagara Falls.