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Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

Large pool surrounded by colourful gardens

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace

Place, Jackson-Triggs Winery
Place, Shaw Festival Theatre
Place, Peller Estates Winery
Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard

Welcome to the Mara Cottage! This spacious well laid out vacation home is a perfect retreat. The large family room is beautifully decorated and allows guests spacious comfort in a relaxing atmosphere. Off the family room is the grand bedroom with a classically romantic king size bed that includes a 4 piece ensuite with a jacuzzi tub. Large glass French doors off the kitchen provide access to the outdoor living space. This patio houses a beautiful sitting and dining area and provides the perfect setting to enjoy the sprawling professionally landscaped 100-foot long private backyard. Also, enjoy a huge pool and deck and a big gas barbecue. The recently renovated lower level features an additional Family Room/Media Room with 2 large bedrooms as well as a Games room.

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In respect of our neighbours and the city by-laws we do not allow backyard music and noise must be kept at a respectful level.

Absolutely no parties or additional guests please.

Absolutely no fireworks allowed.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks. Shaw Festival Theatre and Niagara Falls State Park are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Clifton Hill and Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara SkyWheel. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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Virgil, ON

What's nearby

Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Shaw Festival Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Peller Estates Winery - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Fort George National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 17 min drive
Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪The Garrison House - ‬4 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
‪Hillebrand Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Open Concept Cottage With Large Pool and Yard located?

This family-friendly Niagara-on-the-Lake holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Jackson-Triggs Winery, Niagara River Gorge and Lake Ontario. Living Water Wayside Chapel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Lawrence M.

20 Jul, 2025

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

Niagara vacation

Spent 2 weeks with family. Pool was great and lots of room for everyone

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurissa E.

25 Sept, 2025

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

This property was stunning right when you walked in the door. The beds were clean and nicely made. There were loads of beach towels and shower towels available. Multiple sets of cups and wine glasses for indoors and outdoors. This property offers so much opportunity for entertainment between the pool, hot tub, air hockey table, games, books and more! And is in great proximity to restaurants and wineries. Peer and Claudia we so great to answer all of my questions in preparation for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayaleigh G.

18 Apr, 2025

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

Best weekend away

My group had the most amazing stay here. The house is very spacious, along with a beautiful backyard, which I think is the main selling point. We were able to take a walk down the road to purchase some flowers from a sweet little farm. The home was clean, some of the bathrooms could use a little bit better of a clean. Overall though, a great stay with great memories made.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

19 May, 2024

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

Great location and stay

Far enough from NOTL to be quiet but close enough to be convenient. Fantastic layout for multiple families.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C.

16 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful property and lovely stay

Perfect property for our family for the adults and kids of all ages. Easy to work with!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

21 Jun, 2023

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

Stay

Wonderful home and location, owners were excellent to deal with

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

12 Sept, 2020

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

Great getaway

The property was just as advertised and clean upon arrival. Ample supplies for our 5 day stay. We fully enjoyed the pool and the outside dining area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ROUSSEAU J.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Wine tour

The house location is near excellent winery and Farmer, in a beautiful area. We are all pleased by our week. The house was as published nothing bad ! All was good thanks to Claudia.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Cottage at Niagara on the lake

Property was very clean and well appointed. The area is also very lovely. Owners Peer and Claudia were very responsive. A wonderful experience for our extended family. We hope to return in the near future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Great stay, would gladly come back

We had a great stay here with friends. Beautiful area, close to many wineries, town, etc. We would gladly stay here again or come back with our children. Only confusion was that there is a separate small apt. attached to the house, and we didn't know that. It was no problem as it was just an older, nice family member, just helpful to know and have info about where to park (what side of driveway). House was clean and very fun to stay in and we'd love to come back in the summer to enjoy the backyard more.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Girlfriend Get Away

Had a wonderful time staying at this house. The house was clean, tidy, and roomy and the pool was not chlorine based so it was very gentle to our skin and hair. We were walking distance to a little roadside fruit market as well as a little bakery that we visited almost daily. The owners were very nice and accommodating. We would highly recommend this listing. listing.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Girls Weekend

We had a great time at this property with a group of women for a girls weekend. We could walk to wineries and had a great dinner out at a local brewery. You could also walk to Starbucks!! The place had plenty of beds and linens and towels were provided. We felt like we had everything by we needed. Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

caren g.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Good balance

Property is not in the center of town but only 10 minute drive to town and also less than 10 Minutes drive from any wineries. Nothing in walking distance but overall well located for family stay nice backyard and pool. Lots of space inside for family time also. Comfortable and host is accommodating and responds very quickly. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heather H.

23 Sept, 2024

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

weekend wedding and wineries

generally a very nice place for 6 of us to stay and spend some quality family time together. some areas could use a bit of attention as far as cleanliness (oven, back of bathroom doors) and fridge and freezer had items left in them bed in master bedroom was very comfortable coffee and filters were provided which was a very nice touch! good communication with owners for minor problem. generally very attentive would recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

1 Aug, 2020

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

Words can’t express enough how happy we are that we chose this home. Everything we needed was available. We had a great time! Pool was awesome!! We are sad only because they are booked the rest of the summer. We will return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zahra M., Canada

11 Aug, 2023

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

Summer Traditions at NOTL

It has now become a tradition to spend some time in August with family at NOTL. Peer and Claudia are outstanding hosts who ensure that everything is provided for the stay. The pool is one of our fav activities to do, followed by ice cream in town and dinner with games in the large living space or the patio. It’s a wonderful getaway close to all NOTL attractions in a comfortable , clean and well equipped house. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S., Salem, Ohio

19 Sept, 2023

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

Great girls trip

It was a great place and wonderful time by all of us. Had a little problem with the shower being slippery but got that taken care of. Answered any time I wrote. It looked just like the Vrbo sight too. Beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay and time from us all. Oh and so quiet and peaceful . Just great

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith G., USA

13 Oct, 2023

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

Excellent Location, Great for Large Group

As an extended family of 7 we could not have found a better home for our holiday. The hosts were very responsive to our every question. The beds are comfortable and dressed in high end linens. Towels were thick and plentiful. The kitchen had every gadget we needed. Wish we had known about the attached suite as that would have made it possible for additional family to join us but still have privacy. Very pleased with our choice! Thank you Peer and Claudia.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

4 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Despite the proximity to the neighboring houses, we felt like we had our own private getaway. The pool and game room were great amenities for the kids. The patio and grill were great for the adults. The house felt spacious. There was a shower handle mishap with the guests prior to us. Peer reached out to us ahead of time letting us know and also told us he would make the attached owner suite bathroom available to us. It was a great solution. We would happily stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T., Vancouver Canada

5 Jul, 2023

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

Wedding at Niagara on the lake

Only downside was we could not have friends in the area join us for a BBQ. Bylaws prevent having more guests at the house. We were there for our Sons wedding and it would have been nice to have a few family or friends in the area visit. But we understand the need to prevent the house from becoming a party house. If I’m ever in the area again, would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle U.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Our Trip to Niagara

Place was outstanding. Presented exactly as described. No issues at all. One thing, I would recommend having a vehicle/rental car. It is further from Niagara Falls/St.Catherine’s so Ubers cost more than expected. Otherwise, loved it and would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful place in a great location

The host was wonderful, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The info booklet they left with house information was sooo helpful and I wish more places did this. The house was beautiful and just perfect. The pool was great, they left lots of towels in case you needed more plus some pool toys in the pool house. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we could need. And since it's in wine country there were plenty of cork screws in the kitchen, too. Everyone said the beds were super comfy, all the seating was comfy, too. We were there with an age range between 17 to 78 and everyone had a great time. I highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Z.

12 Jul, 2024

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

Friends gathering

We are a group of friends that get together every couple of years for 3/4 days. We enjoyed the house, swimming pool and the backyard. The beds were comfortable and linens well stocked. Kitchen well stocked. Air conditioning was very good. Communications with host were also good. The hosts were willing to allow 3 friends from the area to visit one afternoon which was appreciated. Our only idea for improvement is to have suggestions for alternate parking if necessary. Parking on the busy street did seem risky. Because we were in a very residential area we were afraid of making too much noise. So while the rental was true to its description, I’m not sure we would return because of the lack of privacy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darren F.

14 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice home near Niagara on the Lake

Very nice home in Virgil so not so close to Niagara on the Lake but certainly drivable. Well furnished with a master bedroom being a perfect size with attached bathroom and tub. Second bedroom in the basement had two queens but bathroom across on the other side. A bit less convenient but was workable for our friends. Kitchen was well stocked but cookware had seen better days and dishes were a mixed bag of random pieces. Overall functional but could definitely use a refresh. Living room was perfect with plenty of seating. The place was quite dirty so had to spend some time cleaning the sinks and bathrooms. Walls, doors, cupboards all had grime and fingerprints so the place really needed a deep clean. Since we were on vacation cleaned what was necessary. The Owner did leave cleaning supplies in the closet and did leave instructions on where things were. No shampoo in the master bathroom so had to share with our friend’s bathroom downstairs. No body-wash or such so had to go out and buy that as well. Couldn’t use the back deck as it was a total mess, not like the pics at all. Cobwebs, leafs, and dirt everywhere so sadly we had to stay inside. Guess it was the end of the season for tourists so probably why things were not up to the standard presented in the pics. Note there is a private suite that was not disclosed. Overall enjoyed our stay, after spending the first day cleaning but I don’t think this is their normal standard as the other reviews only had good comments.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect location to relax

My family stayed here on a vacation we took to both relax and take our kids to see the falls. We’ve been to Niagara on the lake several times and love the wineries in the area, but this was our first time using Vrbo in that area. The location was perfect, right near Pilliterri, restaurants, not far from NOTL and a short drive to the falls and butterfly conservatory. The property was nicely decorated, very comfortable, and just perfect. And they even made sure to message when they needed to stop by and put out the trash. We would definitely stay there again! Also my kids both loved the house and they are 14 and 10.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Sinisterra

We started coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake about 10 years ago when our Parents bought a vineyard and then a winery. This region is beautiful and offers so many activities, there is always a festival or event taking place. In particular, we love the biking trails and take full advantage of them in the summer. We also enjoy the many food options from fresh jams and fruits at the local farms to the delicious gelato in the Historic town to fine dining in the multitude of restaurants available.

Why they chose this property

The Mara is a really comfortable property with spacious rooms allowing for multiple generations of families or groups of friends to gather together but also have enough space to relax in private to read a book or take a nap. The backyard is huge attraction and we often hear of guests literally spending all their time there. Our favorite is a morning coffee on the patio sofa before all the activity starts. If you choose to explore nearby, the Mara is within walking distance of restaurants, wineries, grocery stores, children's park, soccer fields, running track and shops.

What makes this property unique

We want you to have fun so the backyard has pool toys, bocce ball and other games. The cottage has a hockey table, soccer table and dart board as well as board games. The kitchen is fully stocked with essentials like salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, oil, viniger, condiments, paper towels and dishwasher pods.