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Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo

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A staircase with a metal railing, carpeted steps, and a wooden finish.
A well-maintained backyard with a wooden fence, a variety of plants, and a lawn.
A two-story building with a green facade and red roof, labeled as St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a coffee maker, a toaster, a microwave, and a wooden cutting board.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a decorative clock, a bookshelf filled with books, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • No surprises here
    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Waterloo
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Waterloo,, Ontario
  • Place, University of Waterloo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Laurel Creek Conservation Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, David Johnston Research and Technology Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Queen Suite #1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Suite #2

1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room #3

1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Room #5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bath for Queen Suite #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite for Queen #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo



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WELCOME TO HAMMER HAUS III — BOUTIQUE EXECUTIVE CO-LIVING

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Prime Location: ~1.9 km to University of Waterloo & David Johnston Research Park

Elite Guest Rating: Top-Tier Short-Term & Corporate Platform Scores



Why Waterloo's Top Tech Firms & Academic Departments Choose Hammer Haus III:



Traditional commercial hotels feel sterile. Standard student sublets lack quality.

Hammer Haus III bridges the gap perfectly by offering elite-rated, fully serviced

co-living spaces designed specifically for rotating executives, engineers,

visiting professors, and international consultants requiring 30+ day stays.



THE HAMMER HAUS ADVANTAGE:

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UNCOMPROMISING CLEANLINESS: Included bi-weekly professional room turning, deep

bathroom sanitization, and premium fresh linen rotations.

FULL KITCHEN PRIVILEGES: Complete access to a high-end, fully equipped shared

kitchen and living layout—drastically reducing corporate restaurant per-diems.

CONCIERGE LAUNDRY ADDS: Seamlessly outsourced wash-and-fold personal garment

services billed directly back to your corporate account at a flat C$40/bag.

MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE: Secure on-site driveway parking and full compliance with

Waterloo’s overnight street vehicle registry guidelines.

TAX-EXEMPT ECONOMY: All 30+ day consecutive stays are fully exempt from Ontario

MAT and HST hotel structures, maximizing your corporate relocation budget.



Bookings require a simple 50% deposit to lock the calendar, with the remaining

balance and a flat C$500 refundable property deposit due prior to arrival.



Book Your Team's Next Stay / Schedule a Walkthrough Tour:



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Hammer Haus III is a 4 bedroom house with 4 separate queen bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Sleeps up to 8 people. Two luxury queen bedrooms, each with their own ensuite are located on the main floor. The ensuite bathrooms have a tub/shower combination, toilet and sink. The main floor also offers a spacious living room, separate dining room, seating for 6 people and brand new kitchen with granite counter tops. This property is a raised bungalow style, so the third & fourth bedroom are located down the stairs. The 3 pc. bath is downstairs. Each bedroom has a T.V., workstation with chair, comfy bathrobes, and hair dryer. If you have more than 8 people, then review Hammer Haus II (next door) and Hammer Haus approx. 2 km away.



You can walk to the University of Waterloo and Hi Tech Park, just 1.9 km away.



Parking for 2 cars on driveway or FREE street parking available (registration online)



I will greet you at the house and give you a tour.



We're located just 1.9 km. from the University of Waterloo and the David Johnston Tech Park. The St. Jacob's Market is open Thurs. and Saturdays, year round. In the summer months, the market is open on Tuesdays as well. Both the Antique market and the St. Jacob's Outlet Mall is within walking distance of the St. Jacob's Market and Playhouse. Don't forget about the wonderful shops in the Village of St. Jacob's, just 3 km. down the road!



It's easiest to travel by car, but #9 bus which stops at our corner will get you to the University of Waterloo within 15 minutes. If you feel like some exercise, you can reach the University within a 20 min. walk.



House Rules:



Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Please remove shoes in the house.

Only registered guests allowed on the premises, otherwise, fine is due and payable as per rental agreement and reservation cancelled with no refund.

No pets - otherwise, fine is due and payable as per rental agreement and reservation cancelled with no refund.

No Smoking in or on the property, otherwise, fine is due and payable as per rental agreement and reservation cancelled with no refund.



Guests must complete rental agreement and security deposit prior to final confirmation of reservation. Rental agreement must be signed, received and approved within 48 hr. of reservation confirmation.

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Parking



Option 1: FREE Parking: Please park on the right side of the driveway.



Option 2:

FREE Street Parking - Overnight street parking registry - Contact: City of Waterloo - overnight parking



Register your name, license plate number and date of parking (morning between 2:00 am and 6:00 am). One is allowed to park 15 nights on city streets.



*Checkout is 11:00 a.m. *



Late Checkout Rules: House rules allow us to discuss a late check out, so please use the message box to ask us. Please inquire if you would like a late check-out and we'll see if we can work with you on that. Please do so in advance, because it gets more expensive, if you ask for a late check out the same day.



Otherwise late checkout after 11:00 am is a full day fee.

Guests must complete rental agreement and security deposit prior to final confirmation of reservation. Rental agreement must be signed, received and approved minimum 5 days prior to the date of arrival.

Guest must have working cell phone.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not "child proofed"
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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
Fine payable, reservation cancelled. No refund.
No Smoking. No Unregistered Guests, No Pets ,
Security Deposit required up to $300.00. Deposit to be processed by host on guest's credit card.
Rental Agreement to be signed prior to arrival

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3917900vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Waterloo

Waterloo is home to this holiday home. Brubacher House Museum and Earth Sciences Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit St Jacobs Farmers Market and St. Jacobs Outlets. Columbia Icefield and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, cross-country skiing and birdwatching.
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Waterloo,, Ontario

What's nearby

  • University of Waterloo - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Laurel Creek Conservation Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • David Johnston Research and Technology Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brubacher House Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Earth Sciences Museum - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 15 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onkar Foods & Spices Inc - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hammer Haus III - Sleeps 8 - Near UW - Waterloo located?

Situated in Waterloo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Laurel Creek Conservation Area and University of Waterloo. Laurel Creek Reservoir and David Johnston Research and Technology Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thank you Jarrett for your great review! We're glad you were comfortable and the house had everything your group needed. Come again! Regards Carol & Andre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Carol was the perfect host. We were greeted on arrival and given a tour of the house. She was very thoughtful in leaving us snacks and water in each bedroom. House was clean and matched the descriptions given. Our entire family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carol Hammer

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We have had the privilege of travelling the world, visiting more than 35 countries during the last 10 years. In late 2018, we returned to Canada and started our guest rooms and suites at "Hammer Haus". Now, instead of travelling the world, the world is coming to us! We've enjoyed hosting guests from many countries including: England, Germany, Russia, Brazil, France, Ireland, Scotland, China, Korea, Australia, USA and many parts of Canada. We are delighted to share our home and gardens with our guests and hear about their travels. If you are interested in a "home away from home", Hammer Haus, Hammer Haus II or Hammer Haus III is the perfect place! We are delighted to share our home and gardens with our guests and hear about their travels. If you are interested in a "home away from home", Hammer Haus, is the perfect place! In 2020, we opened Hammer Haus II. This property offers closer access to the University of Waterloo and David Johnston's Research and Technology Park. This location is very convenient for visiting professors, parents visiting their children in university and business people working in the Hi-Tech Park. In 2022, we opened Hammer Haus III. Whatever reason brings you to Waterloo, we are delighted to host you in one of our locations.

What makes this property unique

* UNCOMPROMISING CLEANLINESS: Included bi-weekly professional room cleaning, deep bathroom sanitation and premium fresh linen rotations. * FULL KITCHEN PRIVILEDGES: Complete access to high end, fully equipped shared kitchen layout - drastically reducing corporate restaurant per diems. * CONCIERGE LAUNDRY ADDS: Seamlessly outsourced wash and fold personal garment services billed direct back to your corporate at the current rates. * MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE; Secure on site driveway parking and full compliance with Waterloo's overnight street vehicle registry guidelines. * TAX EXEMPT ECONOMY: All 30+ day consecutive stays are fully exempt from Ontario MAT and HST hotel structures, maximizing your corporate relocation budget.

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