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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Welland, ON
  • Fallsview Casino
    20 min drive
  • Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
    21 min drive
  • Horseshoe Falls
    22 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    45 min drive

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Cozy room sleeping 4

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Living/dining area
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (9)
The price is €119
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Cozy room sleeping 4

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The "Twiglet"

The "Twiglet", is part of the Nature Energy Centre, home of the multi award winning "Hoblet". The twiglet is a totally private and separate unit from the existing Hoblet, yet guests will be able to experience all the rescues and adopted horses, alpacas, miniature goats and many other farm animals residing within our beautiful wooded property.

The Twiglet is unique, a tiny house, modern, new and nestled in the forest. 400 square feet of indoor and outdoor living area, 3 glass doors opening to the patio deck which leads you to your own fire bowl (manufactured fire logs/bricks ONLY). Two more private deck areas all with furnishings for lounging or viewing, or just "chillin" out.
Surrounded by pine trees and forest, not to mention the goats nearby. The outdoor living area has a small propane barbeque all housed in a separate outdoor cooking barzebo.

One of the highlights of the Twiglet is the wonderful bedroom, over 100 square feet, queen bed, sitting area and a full glass corner, floor to ceiling looking onto the lovely Dragonfly pond and garden. The bedroom even has its own door walking out onto the third deck patio area. A morning coffee, some time for a great book, or just watching the goldfish makes for a truly zen experience. Two functioning windows as well as a ceiling fan, and closet complete the modern, crisp romantic bedroom.

The full bathroom includes, sink, cabinet and shower with a high end "rainshower" bar, a skylight above gives wonderful light and height to this modern bathroom, as well as a little window over the toilet area.

The open concept living room/kitchen, and the entire interior is done in a modern clean "industrial" look, exposed rafters and silver conduit electrical. A 40 gallon hot water heater, TV and DVD, as well as a modern kitchenette.

Total of six windows for tons of light and views of the forest and those infamous horses, goats and alpacas!

The kitchenette area has a small fridge (tiny freezer in it), microwave, toaster oven, and two induction cooking hot plates, with the appropriate cookware included. Toaster, kettle and coffeemaker are included as are dishes, flatware, utensils etc..

The living room/sitting area has TV and DVD player with movies provided.

Though the "twiglet" is part of Nature Energy Centre, it is its own entity, with its own parking and situated on opposite ends of the property from the "Hoblet". (Please refer to our listing of the Hoblet, award winning for over 12 years). Privacy for all (including ourselves, lol).

Whether you are travelling from abroad, a week long vacation or just getting away from the city for a weekend, or perhaps considering life in a "tiny house" - the Twiglet is a perfect getaway. Fifteen minutes from the brink of the falls, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and part of the working sanctuary we provide for rescued critters. Guests can make reservations for a "meet and greet" and "hands on time" with the animals. The alpacas, horses and the goats all have their own personality and love to interact with our guests.

Whether you choose the "Twiglet" or the "Hoblet", our attention to detail and providing a mixture of back to nature energy with the comforts of home is always our priority. Revenue from the "Twiglet" and the "Hoblet" rentals have helped to provide a new beginning and wonderful life for the creatures that call Nature Energy home now. We look forward to welcoming you and continuing our passion with our beloved animals.

Come and enjoy what nature has to offer and the energy the love of animals can provide.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Merritt Park. Features include a water park. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 12 minutes by car from Merritt Park and 13 minutes from Welland International Flatwater Centre
This cottage offers its guests a water park. This cottage also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Niagara Falls cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Lawsons

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 398 sq ft (37 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

The "Twiglet" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place
Nice place. Nice and simple. Comfortable. Nice to wake up with animals everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
enchanting
The twiglet provided a window to the animals on the property and the perfect place to curl up and read a good book! It was a short drive to the falls and also provided a nice respite from all the action of clifton hill. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staying at the Twiglet
Animals at the location were nice….goats, ducks, lamas. Property is filled with animal stalls, very dirty, expectedly. The accommodations are right next to the animals, mice, ants, spiders present, and the building seemed pieced together with whatever. I will say that the people there are very kind. Limited water available. A bit too close to the animals.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juliette R.

Lovely and Unkempt
Some things were wonderful. Patio outside the bedroom and the window view were lovely. A tiny oasis. Bed was very comfortable. We had everything we needed for a secluded time away. That said everything was just a little less than desirable and we are not hard to please guests. It seems like no one prepared for our visit. Dirty dishwater left in the sink, microwave not cleaned, overgrowth and random items placed around the property unlike the pictures, doors don't open and close securely, out of date instructions, and apparently we were expected to clean and set-up the outdoor spaces ourselves. Would it deter us from returning? No. Could it be nicer? Cleaner? More inviting? Yes. It's a tad neglected and a bit pell mell.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay for Animal Lovers
My husband and I had a great stay at The Twiglet. We enjoyed getting back to nature and visiting with the neighborly goats and other critters!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm
It's a real working farm, so watch your shoes! Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We only stayed one night at the hoblet on the way up to Lake Ontario, but we had a great time! Dawn is so nice and accommodating, the place was great, we absolutely loved petting the goats and all the farm animals. Would definitely come back again!❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway!
This was the absolute perfect stay from the easy check in, coziest cabin, fun with farm animals, and incredible communication from hosts! We felt out in the country while also having access to everything within 15 minutes! It was perfect, we would 10/10 recommend and come again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute stay
Property was very clean, well decorated, and close to Niagara while still being remote. Animals were fun to be around, and Dawn was very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cool Spot!
If you love animals then come here. I've never stared so deep into an alpacas eyes with it, at least what seemed, like it was smiling back at me lol. The cabin was cosy and suited all needs. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cozy, quiet and so worth it!!
Enjoyed it all. Host was friendly and very helpful. Didn’t realize how much wine was in the area. Easy drive to Niagara. The worst thing was the alpaca that sneezed on me lol. I would recommend to anyone looking for a romantic and comfy get away!!! If there weren’t so many other places I want to go we would go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanis F., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun/unique little getaway 😊
The Twiglet was super cute and we really enjoyed our stay. Dawn, the host, was really nice and the goats were so fun! …Would definitely recommend a stay if you enjoy animals and a unique little place to unplug from technology.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Janet M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Too musty,mouldy and not clean
Animals great,didn’t get a tour of the place. Could not sit on deck area dirty, musty and lots of mould. My clothes,suitcase and car smells of mould. The animals look healthy,god bless, but would not go back. Best of luck Dawn, I know rain does not help,which we had a lot of rain. 🙁😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M., Coon Rapids, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what is advertised
This was a fun time having a goat greeting and so many animals to adore. Well-kept tiny house - very peaceful and quiet. All you can do is relax with no internet service. A great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and calming atay
This was a wonderful, unique accommodation. A completely different experience from my usual business travel. Unplugged evenings, animals yo say hello to, trickling water features. Tiny house relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Animal and people sanctuary
Our stay was pleasant from start to finish. The animals seem well cared for and we enjoyed a sense of peacefulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best anniversary trip!
Typically during our anniversary we are already on a family vacation. This year we decided to do a stay just the two of us. My husband and I had the best time this trip!! We didn’t have a ton of time to spend on the sanctuary due to things my husband had planned out for us. But, the time we did get to spend there was wonderful. It’s peaceful at night. Miss Wanda will visit you. I got to meet so many goats, even had to put some escapees back in their pin Lolol!! They were the sweetest! I definitely recommend staying here with your spouse/significant other! It’s romantic in so many ways! I wanna go back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place I have ever stayed
Every inch of the property is absolutely beautiful and staying so close to all of the animals was magical. Dawn is the kindest BNB host I’ve ever met as well and makes you feel at home here. You can walk around the conservatory freely and visit and/or feed the animals whenever you want. My girlfriend and I ended up booking an extra day here because we loved it so much. Can’t recommend it enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oasis with goat and alpaca friends!
We had a great time staying in the Twiglet! What a cute and cozy cabin! And staying around the animals was an extra treat… we loved saying hello to all the goats, alpaca, and ducks with special appearances by the farm dogs and cat. Dawn was great too! Easy to communicate with and clear easy instructions for checking in. The Twiglet was the perfect peaceful oasis after a busy day exploring to Niagara Falls area. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
It was a kick interacting with all the animals. The little house was private and had all the amenities you’d ever need. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage in the country
The Twiglet was a great spot for a long weekend getaway. Only 15 minute drive to Niagara Falls. Located on an animal sanctuary- we could feed and pet the animals (goats, alpacas, horses, donkey, turkeys, and ducks). This “tiny home” was a perfect couples retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
This stay was extremely magical! Cute, quaint little cottage was such a little gem! It felt super remote but very close to everything. The animals were icing on the cake! We loved the dogs and the cat that would come to the door…we loved having visitors everyday! The host was very helpful and kind! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique spot with great neighbours!
We had a great 2 night stay at this property. The tiny house is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. And those surroundings include many goats, alpacas, ducks and cute dogs. The house has everything you need and is clean and comfortable. Dawn was friendly and quick to answer any questions we had. She introduced us to the animals on the property and we had fun feeding them during our time there. Coming back after our daily travels we were always greeted by many bleats and baas :) We highly recommend staying here for a change of pace from your usual accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! A little getaway hidden in wine country surrounded by sanctuary animals (mostly in their own penned areas). Offering easy access to the region’s amenities with a car, this little (and they mean little) home has what one needs to take care of themselves. Heat, electricity, water, own mini kitchen w mini appliances and a mini bathroom and a mini bedroom with a queen-sized bed. (It might be a touch tricky for anyone with mobility issues to navigate, but it isn’t a challenging landscape to traverse.) The hosts are friendly and helpful and are doing great work with the animals (the animals you can meet and pet!). A great and eccentric accommodation for great, eccentric people like me. ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022