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Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!

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Welcome to the Alexander Mckee House. Once known to be the School Masters House.
Fully equipped kitchen with pots and pans, and dishes to prepare a meal.
Kitchen island and coffee station custom made by owner.
Dining Room seats 4-5 people. Light fixtures handmade by tinsmith.
Experience the history of Niagara in Alexander Mckee's 1835 cottage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
  • Place, Simcoe Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!

Experience the Alexander Mckee House! Built in 1835 and once known to be the Schoolmasters house. Featured in numerous Niagara Books. Beautifully restored with all the modern amenities. Prime Location, rated by Toronto Star as one of the top 10 best streets to live. The street is highly regarded due its elegant Georgian Houses, beautiful gardens and its close proximity to old Town. Park your car and walk to everything.

A stones throw to Queen Street boutiques, fine dining, pubs & Clock Tower. Shaw Festival Theatre short stroll away.

Situated in the heart of old Town Niagara-On-The -Lake, only a block away from Queens Royal & Simcoe Park and the Niagara River. Golf Course & National Fort George Historic Park just down the street.

Guests love to relax on the porch with their morning coffee or an evening drink and watch the horse drawn carriages go by.

There are 2 nice size bedrooms located on the second floor, with beautiful original pine plank flooring. The room is decorated with antiques and historic lighting.

The bathroom is on the main level- fresh towels, soaps, shampoo, toilet, shower & all the essentials. Charming living room has a pull out sofa.
The separate dining room has beautiful hand made table by local craftsman. The chandelier and all other lighting fixtures are handmade which would have been typical in a house of this time period in 1835. There is seating for 4 people.

Enjoy your breakfast on the porch. Toaster, drip coffee maker, kettle, coffee, tea & sugar provided along with all kitchen essentials to prepare your favourite meal.
BBQ and flagstone patio with table & chairs for your enjoyment.
Ground floor laundry with new washer & dryer - detergent provided.

The house is situated on a private forested lot and very peaceful after a day of activities. Perfect romantic getaway, Anniversary celebration, girls weekend, friends or family weekend.
Licensed by the Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake #056-2025

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Note: No crib or high chair for children under 2

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Events

No events allowed

Special Occassions, Licensed for up to 4 people.

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Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 011-
Property # 967678vb
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
Note from host: Special Occassions, Licensed for up to 4 people.
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 in the city centre. Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls State Park. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Aquarium of Niagara are not to be missed. 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 cycling nearby.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

What's nearby

  • Niagara River Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Simcoe Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal George Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sandtrap Pub & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake! located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Simcoe Park, Lake Ontario and Shaw Festival Theatre. Royal George Theatre and Niagara River are also within 5 minutes.

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. 105 out of 110 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

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Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and Sindy was an amazing host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and absolutely loved the location. The place was exactly what we were looking for, and everything went smoothly. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thanks for the wonderful review, and its nice to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. I look forward to having you again on your next visit. You are most welcome back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very dark inside- more lighting or brighter lightsMirrors in bedroom helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cozy feel of a historic home. . . We loved the electric candles that added to the warmth of the atmosphere!!! Wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in a wonderful home. We would love to come back for our next visit to NOTL! Sindy was available if we needed any assistance. 5 plus rating!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

valerie o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host , quaint, historical home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved how local and walkable this unique little cottage was. It felt like stepping into a pioneer village home and yet had all of the modern amenities. Special mother/daughter weekend was perfect here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is perfect to walk the main streets or escape the bustle of the crowds at the Falls. Host is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

petra b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely time in Alexander House- best supplied kitchen we have ever rented in plus the 1 block from Queen St with the shops & restaurants & 2 blocks to the beautiful Lakeside Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location everything you need in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was clean and laundry room had a full size washer and dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a reunion with a few family members who joined me for part of my stay.This is a delightful heritage house,Beautifully restored maintaining its antique charm along with all the modern conveniences.Perfect location for walking everywhere in the old town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great cottage in a lovely location. On the middle of the historic townsite but on a quiet street. I highly recommend this vacation home/cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Wonderful stay

Clean comfortable and so fun to stay in a historical cottage we played board games and enjoyed our family time together better than being in a hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a perfect location and there’s something really calming and relaxing about the property despite being so close to everything. For such an old house it’s very well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a fantastic weekend at the Alexander McKee House. A beautiful, clean property right in the centre of the historic NOTL district. Lots of modern amenities in a great period house. Everything we wanted to do was within a short walk and the host was really responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you Jackie for the beautiful review. Its nice you enjoyed staying at the house and all the town has to offer. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Rockell R.

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

Lovely, quiet location

Our stay was wonderful. The house is about a 5 minute walk from all the amenities on Queen Street, but extremely quiet and tucked away.Would highly recommend both the house and the area. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Weekend away

Wine sampling and shopping. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic comfortable old style home!

Very good location! Sindy is an outstanding host. We enjoyed our days at the home and in the Niagara area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location steps from all of NOTL's Queen Street attractions and Simcoe park. Perfect location for a weekend of theater at the Shaw Festival, comfortable inside and out, with a lovely quiet garden for socializing between shows. A historic house with all the updates you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I would not hesitate to recommend this delightful little house in Old Town. It’s well outfitted and very clean, and we appreciate the good communication with the owner. Fantastic location, too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Beautiful historic home in a lovely neighbourhood, great location.

We loved everything about the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home full of character and charm. It is so close to the centre of town so really convenient for shops and restaurants and really quiet overnight. It had everything we needed. A new washer and drier. Comfy bed. Lovely hot shower. Easy access and the home owners were really helpful and responsive.I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect location, only two blocks from the heart of the town. The house was quaint and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Excellent location for a short break in Niagara on the Lake

An interesting historic property in a perfect location for walking everywhere in Niagara on the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thanks! Our guests always mention that the cottage location is excellent in the heart of old town.

About the host

Hosted by Sindy Chapman

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Our passion for restoring old houses, led us to move to this beautiful town, filled with history and historic homes. One of the attractions for us was the wonderful bicycle paths along the Niagara River and excellent tasting wineries. Niagara-On-The-Lake voted prettiest town in Ontario.

Why they chose this property

The Alexander Mckee House is one of the cutest old houses in the town, with modern amenities and old world charm.

What makes this property unique

This historic 1835 house is situated on the prettiest and most desirable streets in old town. The recently restored porch is a great spot for having an evening glass of wine and simply relaxing. Queen street is literally steps away, where you will find unique shops, fine dining, pubs, coffee shops and Shaw Festival theater. There are over 70 wineries to visit, with wine tasting bars . Whirlpool Jets boat ride is an easy walkable distance. Zoom Bicycle rentals, kayak and paddle rentals also available. Take a horse and buggy tour of our historic town. Niagara Falls is a short 20 minute drive away. There are several attractions and activities including Hornblower Niagara Cruise, Journey behind the falls, Butterfly Conservatory and Whirlpool Aero Car.

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