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Maison Émile

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A snow-covered urban landscape with historic buildings and a prominent tower.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden bar stools, a stone backsplash, and modern appliances.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a patterned rug.
Fireplace in living room.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a bookshelf, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Quebec City Town Hall
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Québec, QC
  • Place, Quebec City Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Quebec City Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Château Frontenac
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Québec, QC (YQB-Jean Lesage Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Maison Émile

Stay in a 1750s stone-walled house in historic Old Quebec City, steps from all sites and restaurants. Fully renovated with three bedrooms and a working fireplace.

Free parking for 1 car during winter (turns into outdoor living space in summer). Paid parking nearby.

Setting of fictional character Émile Comeau’s home in Louise Penny’s Bury Your Dead novel. Also where the author lived while doing research for that book.
It’s one of the stops (outdoor only) on the walking tour (buryyourdeadtours dot com).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Lock up and take all belongings.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 320193, 2026-11-27
Property # 4350278vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Québec City

Located in Québec City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Château Frontenac and Old Quebec Funicular are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grande Allée and Quartier Petit Champlain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Quebec City Convention Center or Vidéotron Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Québec, QC

What's nearby

  • Théâtre Capitole - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quebec City Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Quebec City Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Château Frontenac - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quartier Petit Champlain - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Quebec Palace Station - 7 min walk
  • Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cochon Dingue Rue Saint-Jean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café La Maison Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pub Irlandais le Saint-Patrick - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Maison Smith - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Maison Émile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maison Émile?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maison Émile?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maison Émile located?

Located in Old Quebec, this holiday home is steps away from Saint-Jean Street and Hôtel-Dieu de Québec. Château Frontenac and Old Quebec Funicular are also within 10 minutes. Quebec Palace Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in the heart of the historic part of the city. Great communication from our host, we hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything but enough away that you feel like you are a resident of this magical place. Great Wi-Fi is the icing on the cake! Comfortable elegance!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and cozy. We were so impressed with how well stocked the kitchen was. The location was great! There is a bakery for breakfast items just around the block and it is a short walk to attractions and restaurants. Parking is off site, at a nearby garage, but the street is quiet so we were able to park temporarily to unload our things right at the front door. It is a beautifully renovated, historic home, so the stairs are a bit uneven, but not a problem for us. Our large family (4 kids) had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy some peace after exploring beautiful Quebec City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were very welcoming and thoughtful. The accommodation was excellent. Such a cozy and well appointed home. We celebrated family Christmas there with our adult children, reuniting the family as we live in Australia with one son in Vancouver. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Maison Emile! Was exactly as described and so quaint and clean and convenient both inside and out. Beds were super comfortable so we slept great. Loved the convenience of being able to walk 100m to shops restaurants boulangerie and all the sights. Kitchen was very well equipped and much appreciated the wine from James and Eric and was great to meet James to get more info on the history of this amazing property! Will definitely stay again the next time we come to Quebec!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've stayed in a lot of vacation rentals and this is one of my favorites. The House was built in the 1760's and has all the charm you would expect. But, it has also been modernized so you have a modern kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable beds, good lighting, etc. It is one block off of St. Jean which is a very fun shopping and restaurant area. It is a short walk to Chateau Frontenac and the Plains of Abraham, both spectacular. Old Town is a little piece of Paris. We really loved it and highly recommend this rental.
Typical architecture in Old Town, Quebec City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Quebec…C’est la même pays mais C’est un autre monde
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by James Moisan

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I'm from the north shore of Quebec, along the St. Lawrence River. I am a native french-speaking Quebecer that also speaks English.

Why they chose this property

I love living in the historic section of Quebec (Vieux Quebec), it has so much charm and the neighborhood is very friendly and supportive. It's magical!

What makes this property unique

The house was built in 1752 by french marines and completely renovated in 2014. Louise Penny stayed here in 2009 to do research for her Bury Your Dead novel, and chose it as the setting for one of the characters in the book (Émile Comeau)!

Languages:

English, French
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