You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Old Town Charm With Modern Amenities Steps To Downtown
In the Heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake
The Flynn House is situated steps away from the quaint downtown Queen Street area where you will find world class restaurants, the Shaw Festival and local boutiques. It is also conveniently located near some of Ontario’s most famous wineries.
It was built in the 1860's by George Flynn (a shoemaker) for his family and later during World War II, it was the meeting place for the Knights of Columbus. Rich in history, the home has recently been restored to feature modern amenities while maintaining the property’s old world charm such as wide plank floors and French doors.
The Flynn House sleeps up to 8 people and features two full bathrooms and one powder room with a sink and toilet, four bedrooms, a large dining room and living room and a fully equipped kitchen.
We offer a smoke-free, pet-free environment. All towels and linens are included. Open year-round.
Looking for something more quaint? You made be interested in our sister property - The Swinton Cottage - located just a few blocks away.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Shaw Festival Theatre. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
Within a 15-minute walk of Shaw Festival Theatre and Lake Ontario
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Michael or Luisa
Languages
English, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Children are welcome.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
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Old Town Charm Modern Amenities Steps Downtown House
Old Town Charm Modern Amenities Steps Downtown House
Old Town Charm With Modern Amenities Steps To Downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 121 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 121 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Antonietta A.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday weekend get away
Great location, clean and comfortable.
Antonietta A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
amazing location
couldn't have been a better location. clean and beds were very comfortable.
Debra S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christian R.
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location and property
Great place and location. The property manger was great to work with and we had a great time.
Christian R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ruthellen P.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just right!
Location could not have been better. So comfortable. All amenities provided. We love this place.
Ruthellen P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Cynthia B., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cynthia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grace S.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our family of has attended the Shaw Festival for many years. In the last 2 years we have grown into a group of 5 adults and so finding a rental house within walking distance of all the theatres and restaurants and shops on Queen Street was ideal. The house was - as described - large and comfortable - 4 bedrooms- 2 complete bathrooms and 1 water closet. After the evening show we would gather in the dining room to discuss the performances. It allowed us to interact as a group without being cramped into a tiny space. We would love to return another Season.
Grace S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelley P., BELLE RIVER
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Very cute and cozy home. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped but lacked any saran wrap. The dinning room chairs needed repair
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Shelley P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin R.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous wine vacation!
Love the location and the amenities! Thanks
Erin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kiren H.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kiren H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
secco h.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location!
We have stayed in many different homes in NOTL but this is the gem!
The homeowner was always accessible and responded quickly. The house was a perfect size for our family and the yard was ideal for our young grandsons to play and run. We did not need to drive once we parked our cars as the shopping and amazing theaters were steps away. We will definitely be returning!
secco h.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Douglas S.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely NOTL
Beautiful property that could not be closer to main sections of NOTL.
Douglas S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carlene S.
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away in NOTL
The house and property was beautiful - online listing 100% accurate (I would even say nicer in person!). It was a breeze communicating with the property manager. For downtown NOTL, the location is amazing. We stayed as a family for a wedding, and the house comfortably sleeps 8 (4 couples, though only one king bed). The only, very minor, issue was getting ready for the wedding - not enough mirrors for the females! But all in all, a wonderful place and our stay was great!
Carlene S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Danny G.
9 Jun 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
To bad it's an old smelly moldy unmaintained home
When we arrived we were supposed to call for the code they didn't answer went to an outdated answering machine.Aftet I contacted VRBO and tried again they answered.Onece we entered the home it has an old musty moldy smell probably due to the outside maintenance being so poorly.We did not have WiFi after contacting the owner and staying on the phone over a half an hour they told us we will need to be there between 11-4 the next day to get it fixed and that wasn't happening and the owner wasn't going to meet them either so we had no Internet during our stay.I texted the owner told them the master sink was clogged the stove vent didn't work upstairs tub didn't hold water and garbage can was broken but they didn't seem to care because they sent no one to fix it.
Danny G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen K.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
NOTL heritage home
The location and size of the property are excellent. It could do with a few additional seats inside and out, given that it could sleep 8 people.
Stephen K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diana L.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Ladies Weekend
This is my third time staying in the Flynn house for a friend’s getaway and it did not disappoint. The house is beautiful, location is amazing and check-in is a breeze. We hope to come back again next year!
Diana L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alysha P.
18 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very good location, close to main strip. Check-in and communication with host was very smooth. The house has nice charm and was well maintained. The bedrooms were spacious but quite bright - could perhaps benefit from some room darkening shades (especially since we were travelling with small kids who nap during the day). The hood to the gas stove was broken during our stay, part was on order. Otherwise kitchen was well stocked. Overall we had a very nice stay :)
Alysha P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
David H., Winnipeg
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely home!
This is an absolutely charming home. The kitchen is very well equipped (glassware, pots/pans/knives/utensils, etc.). The bedrooms are spacious, and the beds were very comfortable (medium-firm) - with lots of extra blankets and pillows. The bathrooms were all very clean, and the showers had great water pressure, and there were soaps and shampoo/conditioner included. The photos accurately portray the rooms. This is a keeper.
Highly recommend. Better than the photos show! Steps from Queen Street and Irish Pubs and many patios and restaurants. Great decor and history. Beds are very comfy and bathrooms great. Only negative was we were party of 8 and only 5 coffee mugs, etc...
JIM
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Kathy G.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good and Bad
As a group of 5 well travelled women, we had the opportunity to stay in many VRBOs. Of our most recent week long stay in your historical home, we have a number of concerns, many of which have been noted by previous guests as far back as 2016. We feel addressing the following issues would enhance guest experience. The house had a musty smell from the basement. No hooks were provided in the bathrooms for hanging wet towels. Wanting to be respectful of your property, a binder would have been helpful to understand how the house functioned. For example, we never did get the tvs to work consistently, no outdoor containers to put garbage or recyclables were provided. Not noted by guests so perhaps a new issue, was the apparent noise of animals heard in the walls. When advised, you mentioned you would call in exterminators to examine this. We hope that you have been able to resolve this successfully. We appreciated the renovations that you have completed in the house but the outside house and grounds are in need of attention. Location was fabulous, room size incredible and 3 bathrooms much appreciated for a group of our size. Beds and lines were lovely.
Kathy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colleen M.
2 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home near all the action
Everything about the house was lovely, especially the outside table and chairs in the secluded backyard! But most important for my friends and me was the location location location! We parked the car in the driveway when we arrived, and there it stayed till we departed. We (all over 75) walked to all the plays and restaurants, and even the lakeside, with ease..
Colleen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sherry W.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This was a beautiful home to stay in. So close to downtown, nice big back yard to sit in, and a beautiful home inside. Would definitely stay there again!
Sherry W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and location
Very charming clean and close to everything. The backyard is very large and there is space for a family of 8. Strongly recommend.
Jessica L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
brian b., Tampa,fl
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Location was fantastic quite neighbor close to everything. Home was great clean and well stock wirh towels and all toiletries. I would recommend this place to everyone
brian b.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liz W.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great time at NOTL. The Flynn House was a great location for us. We were able to walk to everything. Plenty of space as well. We enjoyed our stay there.
Liz W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily O.
13 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, great location
Can't beat the location of this house! House was spacious and comfortable, well decorated and well supplied kitchen. We BBQ'd and ate in the backyard as well which was lovely. My only small suggestion to the owners would be that it would be great if the windows had screens so you could open them for a nice breeze if weather was appropriate. I live in an equally old house with similar windows and have screens which I love. Just a thought ;) We were however very very comfortable all around, loved the old books to explore in the house as well.