Why rent a brick and glass box when you can step back in time to the late 1800s?

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Brockville, ON

Brockville Armouries7 min walk
Brockville City Hall11 min walk
1000 Islands Mall4 min drive
Gatineau, QC (YND-Ottawa Executive)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

NOTE: You must agree to all terms listed in the GRG link in the House Rules section below BEFORE booking. Some guests have not done so and upon arriving were surprised to know they needed to bring their own bed linens, towels, etc. I can provide such items for a nominal fee but it's best you bring them yourself. If desired, please visit my Cottages in Canada dot com site (navigate to Brockville page as I can't give URL here) for more info.

Welcome and thanks for visiting my page! The river is a walk of less than 4 min south. Just over a staggering 2000 sq ft (this does not include the basement which is off limits), the VV is ideal for large groups. It is also a great choice for your vacation destination. This townhouse has all the coziness of a cottage with friendly neighbours ... one of which is MYSELF! ;o) How many STR properties can claim that? Situated in the heart of Brockville's historical district, you will be immersed in the architectural splendour of the 1800s! Leave your car in the driveway as you walk to all the amazing amenities this world-renowned Thousand Islands city has to offer.

Your visit will begin with a smile as you read the metal plate on the front door. No, I won't tell you what it says as it's more fun to find that out when you get here! Once inside you will bask in the majesty of 19th century England with soaring 11ft ceilings and regal features. Many rooms have chandeliers and exquisite woodworking with ginger breading, rosettes, wainscotting etc being evident throughout. Built in 1884 (ie horse-drawn wagons brought the lumber, iron and stone used to build it!), this is a house Charles Dickens himself would have been proud to call home! Most of the furniture is period accurate and reflect the stylings seen on YouTube channels like "This House". Don't be fooled though! You will get the best of both worlds as you enjoy the wi-fi and 55" TV (with 7.1 surround sound stereo) along with other modern conveniences like a fully equipped kitchen.

Grab the baskets from the front coat closet and take them across the street for a picnic in the park! Even if you don't, the east side of the house looks out onto that space's beautiful trees with the sun shining through them in the mornings. Sit in peace on the balcony amid the front yard trees with sour cherry-laden branches or relax on the wood deck.

Even if you don't stay at the VV, please consider us for your next visit and enjoy your stay in the Thousand Islands area!

Property manager

Dave

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Brockville

Located in Brockville, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Brockville Arts Centre and Fulford Place are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Brockville Armouries and Brockville Railway Tunnel North Entrance. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

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Brockville, ON

What's nearby

Brockville Railway Tunnel North Entrance - 7 min walk
Brockville Armouries - 7 min walk
Brockville Railroad Tunnel South Entrance - 9 min walk
Brockville City Hall - 11 min walk
1000 Islands Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

Brockville Station - 14 min walk
Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
1000 Islands Brewing Co - 9 min walk
Moose McGuire's Brockville - 11 min walk
Subway - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Why rent a brick and glass box when you can step back in time to the late 1800s? pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Why rent a brick and glass box when you can step back in time to the late 1800s??

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Why rent a brick and glass box when you can step back in time to the late 1800s??

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Why rent a brick and glass box when you can step back in time to the late 1800s? located?

Located in the heart of Brockville, this golf vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Park, Brockville General Hospital - Garden Street site, and Centeen Park. Leeds and Grenville County Court House and Brockville Railway Tunnel North Entrance are also within 10 minutes. Brockville Station is 14 minutes by foot.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aleecia B.

Oct 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victorian Villa

We had a great stay at the Victorian villa. Dave the owner was very friendly, gave us a tour and the low down of the intricacies of a 140 year old house. The character and charm of the house was amazing. We comfortably slept 8 people and appreciated having access to four bathrooms. We had to be strategic with only having one shower, but it worked out fine. Only issue I would warn people of is that it is an old house and even though it’s is clean and well cared for, dust/mould allergy sufferers will likely want to bring allergy meds. Parking was provided and it’s closely located to the city centre. If I ever find myself in Brockville again, I would happily stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

vibi P.

Jun 28, 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

For Hygienic and Facilities wise, this house is NOT recommendable

House: 1. Spider nest and spiders are everywhere in the house. 2. Kitchen was all dusty and spider nest 3. No utensils in the kitchen. 4. Front porch is very mess (did not feel like to enter in the house) 5. Very old furniture (dinning chair - seat cushions are very bad) 6. Since house is pet friendly, every where we show dog hairs 7. Bathrooms: 1 bathroom doesn't have lock from inside so hard to use and shower doesn't have water force. 2nd bathroom has only bath tub so we have to buy bucket and tubular to take shower. 8. Very dirty carpet in the bedroom (so no one use those attic bedrooms) 9. All mattress are very dirty so we didn't use bad, we used air beds and sleep on floor. 10. it was 90 degrees outside and house AC wasn't working and not enough fans in the house so kids got so irritated.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen J.

Dec 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre Christmas break

Worked great for our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Aug 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming place and host

tons of charm, made our stay in Brockville feel extra special

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E B.

May 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property is lovely and a bit quirky. Also very historic

June and I spent most of our time in the area sight seeing and touring the 1000 islands. And the local 1000 islands brewery. The house was the prefect location and a great place to come home to. I’m sure Dave will invest in a new toaster as the one in the kitchen only toasted in one side. That was the only thing that I can fault, and that said if I had mentioned it to Dave I’m sure he would’ve had a replacement there before the coffee was ready.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023