Location & Charm - Steps To The Lake And The Main Street - Niagara-on-the-Lake

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2 bedroomsSleeps 2700 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Shaw Festival Theatre
‪8 min walk‬
Peller Estates Winery
‪4 min drive‬
Jackson-Triggs Winery
‪4 min drive‬
St. Catharines, ON (YCM-Niagara District)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Location & Charm - Steps To The Lake And The Main Street

Charming cottage in the old Town steps to the Lake and just 2 blocks to the main street. Enjoy world class live theater, fine dining or delicious pub fare, unique shops, golf at North America's oldest golf course, a stroll through picturesque parks or some time spent in the local book shop. All of this within walking distance of Shaw Cottage. Two bedrooms, living room, bathroom with glass shower, fully equipped eat in kitchen, sun room and front deck and rear garden with Adirondack chairs. License # 053-2021 Parking on-site for one vehicle

Property manager

Penny and Jeff Shaw

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum rental - 10 nights. Total number of overnight guests (2). Parking on site for one vehicle (1).

Important information

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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

Property Registration Number 053-2021

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Located in Old Town Historic District, a neighbourhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Clifton Hill and Outlet Collection at Niagara are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Aquarium of Niagara. Niagara SkyWheel and Maid of the Mist are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

What's nearby

Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Shaw Festival Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Fort George National Historic Site - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Jackson-Triggs Winery - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 23 min drive
Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
‪The Irish Harp Pub - ‬5 min walk
‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive
‪Cannery Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Location & Charm - Steps To The Lake And The Main Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Location & Charm - Steps To The Lake And The Main Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location & Charm - Steps To The Lake And The Main Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location & Charm - Steps To The Lake And The Main Street located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this golf cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge and Lake Ontario. Royal Queens Park and Simcoe Park are just steps away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

12 May, 2025

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

Lovely and luxurious

We have stayed in dozens of vacation rentals and this one was the cleanest we have ever stayed in! Even the backyard furniture was spotless during pollen season. Also the beds really were the most comfy. Washing my face was like a trip to the spa, using the most luxurious face cloth I have ever experienced. Would not hesitate to stay here again, great hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

19 Apr, 2025

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

Birthday celebration

Great walks, lovely food and a comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Great location, wonderful cottage.

Perfect place for two people to enjoy the quaint town of Niagara on the Lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art Quilters of the Low Country P.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful

Perfect in everyway.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Another great vacation in NOTL!

Love staying (2nd time) in this little cottage, just perfect for one or two people. It's so close to everything - 10 minute walk to both Festival and Royal George Theatres. Balzac's Coffee is about two blocks away for a quick caffeine (or latte, in my case!) fix. The river is two minutes away. There are so many excellent restaurants. My favorite (on the high $ end) is Treadwell Cuisine. Also check out The Cannery (terrific short ribs with bearnaise sauce!), Trius Winery, Ruffino's (pizza and pastas). So many wineries have great restaurants now. The Shaw Festival is my main draw to NOTL. The plays are excellent - every one. Really enjoyed them every year. Penny met me at the cottage to make sure everything was okay, and communication with her was a breeze via texts. I was already familiar with the particulars from my last stay in 2022, so really didn't need anything explained. Another wonderful vacation, and look forward to returning next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Second stay

This was our second stay at the charming Shaw Cottage - we loved our stay so much the first time, we just had to return! The cottage is so warm and cozy, we didn’t want to leave! It is close by to all of what NOTL offers. Penny and Jeff are so friendly and accommodating. Thanks for having us and we hope to be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair L.

29 Jun, 2024

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

I another great vacation in Niagara on the Lake

So grateful that the hosts are willing to share this amazing property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Location & charm!

We stayed five nights at the Shaw cottage and were thrilled with our decision to make this our home base for our first visit to NOTL. We walked through town and in the waterfront, took a dat trip to Niagara Falls, went antique shopping (well, looking), saw three great shows, and had a much-needed break from our busy lives. We were able to check in early, which was a big help because we had an early afternoon show that day. We did not cook at all, but the full size refrigerator was perfect for groceries and leftovers. The bed was super comfortable. We used the second bedroom for extra dressing and clothes space (I like to unpack). Communication with our hosts was easy and quick. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Great cottage and great location …

Walk to the lakefront, town and vineyards - perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luann R.

24 May, 2024

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

Nol

Lovely

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

14 Sept, 2023

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

"Ideal"

Lovely cottage, and super hosts. Just right for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl J A.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Cute cottage at a great location

2 nights spent a a very clean, quiet and comfortable cottage with a lovely garden and ample space in the private backyard to relax and enjoy the outdoors all within a short walking distance to the heart of the action "downtown".....parks, shopping, dining and the lake. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you Jeff and Penny

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Top marks

Very comfortable and convenient cottage just steps from the theatres and shops, but without the noise. The warm in-person welcome from our host was much appreciated. Messages during the week were responded to promptly. A special note to those like us who are allergy-prone: we had no issues during our visit to this extremely clean home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luann R.

18 Jul, 2023

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

Niagara on the Lake

Lovely

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair L.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Rain or Shine....

Rain or shine the "Shaw" cottage can up all your vitamin needs, an all purpose happy pill as a result of location, amenities, cleanliness but best of all hosts who work so diligently to provide such a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Home away from home

Our second stay and hope for many more.This holiday home is as good asit gets.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

14 Jun, 2023

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

A Niagara on the lake gem!

The owners are wonderful! And the house is absolutely perfect for a getaway. The location can’t be better to access shops and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair L.

15 Oct, 2022

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

As always...

Another perfect vacation thanks to Penny and Jeff. Thank You

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

25 Sept, 2022

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

Exactly what we hoped for

Really nicely done. Perfect for 2. Comfortable, clean , with lots of attention to detail.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Lisa A.

23 Sept, 2022

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

Lovely!

The weather didn't co-operate on our weekend, so we spent the majority of the time indoors at the cottage. Being so lovely and quaint, we truly enjoyed our quiet time in such a lovely, quaint, place. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grégoire C.

21 Sept, 2022

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

Très content.

Séjour parfait

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnold D.

21 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect stay

Most charming cottage with the best location! Close to historic main strip, lake and biking distance to wineries. Penny was very easy to communicate with and a delight. Would definitely recommend and return!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal H., Washington,DC

17 Aug, 2022

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

My BEST vacation EVER was in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Not sure where to begin, but this adorable cottage hit all the right buttons! It's half a block from the Niagara River going east, and two blocks to the main commercial street (Picton), with dozens of nice shops, art galleries and restaurants to the west. The Shaw's theaters are two blocks north or south, so everything is within about 5 blocks from the cottage, and a nice 10 or 15 minute walk. If one wanted, they could park the car and stick to the town without having to drive anywhere. There is so much to see and do in the general southern Ontario area. This was my first trip to the area, and I availed myself of the multitude of sights and activities in Niagara Falls (Ontario side), dozens of wineries and distilleries (many with really nice restaurants), historic sites, the Butterfly Conservatory - much too much to list. "NotL" is a beautiful town, flowers everywhere, nicest place I can remember. People are friendly (well, they mostly ARE Canadian!) and engaging. I so enjoyed the cottage. I'd pick up a latte at Bacchus Coffee and a chimney cake from Budapest Bakery and bring them back for breakfast with some fruit from one of the multitude of fruit stands selling peaches, apricots, nectarines, etc. Then it was off to explore every day, back for a delicious dinner (loved Treadwell Farm to Table in town, and Trius Winery about five miles away), and maybe a performance at the Shaw Festival. The cottage is very quiet, and it was nice to open the windows at night to take advantage of the cool breeze. Penny and Jeff were immediately responsive to my rare question or comment, and super-nice people when I met them (again, they ARE Canadians!). Thanks to both of them for making this such an enjoyable stop, and look forward to returning, hopefully yearly. Neal

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

19 Jul, 2022

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

Shaw Cottage

Great hosts. Great location. Very clean. It had everything we needed

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dottie H.

13 Jul, 2022

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

Shaw Cottage

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful and comfortable cottage. Great location for walking to restaurants and theater. Hosts were warm and welcoming when we arrived.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022