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Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country

Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country

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Exterior
Interior sitting area and kitchen under exposed beams
Front view - Summer evening
Dining area and kitchen
Fall blooms from our potager garden

Overview of Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Niagara Falls, ON
  • Popular LocationClifton Hill6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFallsview Indoor Waterpark6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFallsview Casino7 min drive
  • AirportToronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground Floor Bedroom

Loft Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country

A converted carriage house and former blacksmith shop with a rich history dating back to the 1800’s - fully updated with modern amenities and a splendid garden. This is a one level plus loft bedroom, ideal for those who have challenges with stairs. Centrally located near the Falls, Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, casinos, wineries and the largest outlet mall in Canada. A great gathering spot in any season with a full kitchen, laundry and outdoor space ready to entertain family and friends.

This updated and fully appointed space abounds with character and was originally used as a carriage house for the owner's horse and carriage. In the late 1800's it was converted into a blacksmith shop by the Swedish born Otto Lofgren who also ran the forge down the road at the Queenston Quarry. Relics from his days of black-smithing have been found on the premises and the stone carriage stair out front bares his family name.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: this property being located on an historic crossroads has become a major entry point into Niagara. As a result, street traffic can often be very busy during the day but quiets down significantly at night.

Property manager

Darren Schmahl
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Yes however street is busy during business hours

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs permitted $50 fee (approval by owner)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Niagara Falls

Located in Niagara Falls, this cottage is on a river. Niagara Falls State Park and Shaw Festival Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Clifton Hill and Outlet Collection at Niagara. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara SkyWheel.
Map
Niagara Falls, ON

What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 4 min drive
  • Clifton Hill - 6 min drive
  • Fallsview Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive
  • Fallsview Casino - 7 min drive
  • Butterfly Conservatory - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
  • Hooligans Sports Bar - 3 min drive
  • Triple d's Diner - 18 min walk
  • Queens Coach Family Restaurant - 19 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Carriage house is charming & VERY clean. Darren (Owner) met us when we arrived. He showed us around the property, told us of nice restaurants around. It is on a busy street but it quietens down at night. We were allowed to sit by the fireplace of the (his) house next door because no one was there. We would go back there again. Thanks Darren & Margaret - wonderful lady who takes care of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Averyl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was great, and was very close to the activities we wanted to do. The hosts were always quick to respond to our messages in advance of our trip. They were extremely friendly while checking us in and answered all our questions. We'll stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hosts were super friendly and responsive. Appreciated the early check in since no one had been there the previous night. The rental itself was sweet and well stocked. Everything worked well. We enjoyed two nights with our parents and were quite happy to arrive to the very comfy beds after busy days exploring the Niagara area. Thank you again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melodie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, Rustic look, Modern Function Carriage House
It was a comfortable, two story loft experience. We enjoyed our stay very much. It was a rainy get away, so we didn't get to enjoy the outside private patio area. You could cook if you wanted to. We chose to explore the area restaurants. The hosts provided a number of suggestions which we took them up on. I would recommend this little charmer to others! With short drives it puts you close to surrounding Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Falls, and much more. Thank you to our hosts! (the upstairs T.V. had little connection so couldn't be used) I'm sure this can be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
So clean and nice! I love old rustic look and beautiful landscape. The owners were easy to reach and they welcomed us. Very nice stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darren Schmahl

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Lori is an artist, Darren is a landscape designer and instructor. This property is a creative outlet that showcases their talents for guests to enjoy while visiting the worlds greatest natural wonder!

Why they chose this property

This adorable building was derelict in 2017 when purchased. It was a diamond in the rough and has been painstakingly restored and modernized creating a high level of charm and comfort. We have since restored the original Farmhouse next door which we also offer as a vacation rental property (see listing VRBO 1381167).

What makes this property unique

The Carriage House has exposed cathedral ceilings and beams. The living space has a central gas fireplace and massive stone hearth. It has a primary bedroom on the main floor with an attached powder room and a wonderful loft bedroom above. The main bathroom has cozy heated floors and a safe step free shower. The Cottage style perennial garden out front is spectacular and undergoes dynamic changes with the seasons.

Languages:

English

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