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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
  • Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peller Estates Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Catharines, ON (YCM-Niagara District)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet reTreat, Perfect Location

Life is sweet here in Niagara-on-the-Lake! Sweet reTreat (previously known as Sweet Escape) is a renovated, historic cottage, less than a block to Queen Street and close to everything Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer from restaurants, theatre, wineries, and shopping. Prices are subject to change daily.

-2 Bedrooms – 1 Queen bed and 1 full bed
-1.5 Bathrooms – Walk-in shower
-Hosts up to 4 guests (including infants and children)
-Private parking for up to 2 vehicles, contactless check in
-2 gas fireplaces, central heating, and air conditioning
-High speed WiFi and TV with cable and access to streaming services

The queen bedroom has a gas fireplace with ensuite privilege to the family bathroom with walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a double bed. There is an additional powder room on the main floor.

The main floor foyer opens to a relaxing living area where friends and family can gather, sit, and relax with a gas fireplace. There is a desk as well in case you must work while on holiday.

The large kitchen is well equipped to serve up your morning coffee and favourite recipes (check out the Sweet reTreat Cookbook at the cottage for some great recipes - and add your own):

-Drip-coffee maker and kettle with enough coffee, tea, and sugar to get you started
-Stove, oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher
-Dishes, pots and pans, silverware and glasses (including wine glasses)
-Non-stick spray, paper towels, dish soap, tea towels, dish cloths
-Salt and pepper

Or walk a few buildings down to Queen Street for bakeries, restaurants, theatres, and shopping.
Enjoy an evening glass of local wine on the private back patio. The back deck is equipped with a gas BBQ/grill. Or enjoy the enclosed sunroom with lounge chairs.

Laundry is on site supplied with:

-Laundry soap, stain remover and dryer sheets

Bedding, towels, hair dryer, facial and toilet tissue, shampoo, and hand soap are also provided.

Take a short walk to Queen’s Royal Park and the famous Niagara-on-the-Lake gazebo to check out the waterfront, rent a kayak or watch the sunset with great views of Fort Niagara. Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club is only 2 blocks away. Niagara Falls is just a short drive away along the scenic Niagara River Parkway.

Sweet reTreat offers an entire home for you and your guests to get away from it all yet feel right at home!

Sweet reTreat is a licensed short-term rental in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lic. #097-2022

We have a high standard for our homes and the housekeeping staff.

-Hand sanitizer pump at each property (70% alcohol)
-Disinfecting of soft surfaces with an alcohol-based disinfectant
-Additional attention to disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
-Disinfecting of the mattress, mattress cover, pillows, and pillow protectors with alcohol-based disinfectant

Property manager

Elsie Mae
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The person who made the reservation must stay for the full duration of the booking, and is responsible for all payments relating to the booking.
There are restrictions on the number of guests and vehicles allowed at the property at any given time. (see description)

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
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

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Old Town Historic District, a neighbourhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is home to this holiday home. Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Clifton Hill and Outlet Collection at Niagara. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Aquarium of Niagara are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

What's nearby

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fort George National Historic Site - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 23 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Irish Harp Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cannery Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet reTreat, Perfect Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet reTreat, Perfect Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet reTreat, Perfect Location?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sweet reTreat, Perfect Location located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge and Lake Ontario. Royal George Theatre and Museum of the Paranormal are just steps away.

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. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

Overall very happy with the location and the home was very clean and a few steps to downtown and shopping! Would stay again for sure. was a very good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Winter Get away

The house was in a perfect location. Walking distance to everywhere downtown. The house was very clean and stocked with everything you would need. Great property, would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Fabulous

Perfect locatio and just like home away from home ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Keypad

Your home is beautiful and we enjoyed our stay The only thing we found frustrating was you keypad very irritating to open and lock. Should be an easier process. Also we used your bbq only reached temperature of 300 degrees for some reason. Otherwise loved everything and we enjoyed Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rheanolte L.

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

perfect location

This was our second stay at Sweet reTreat and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Its location is unbeatable! We never had to move our car in the five days we were there. The house is always clean and well supplied with necessities. Directions had one small flaw. the directions indicate that you can enter via the front door - but the actual way to enter turned out to be on the side. Since we had been there in the previous year, we knew about the side entrance but if we were new to the house it would had been a bit difficult - but not impossible - to figure out what to do. Elsie is always very helpful and pleasant. We will likely engage Sweet reTreat for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Perfect Location

The Sweet reTreat was perfectly located just steps away from Queen Street where there are many restaurants and shops. If you stroll the other way, you’re minutes away from the Royal Queen Park. The house was not only immaculate but also provided the comforts of home. When we arrived, the WiFi was down. Jason, the manager, was responsive to solving the problem. When returning to NOTL, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Louise O.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Peacefull retreat

Larger beds (queen insted of double ) wood be a good amelioration. We had to go get coffee the first morning because there were none. The front door was not easy to open with the 9 numbers of the code. .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip with friends

Nice property - good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

A lovely house with decidedly creaky floors

Sweet Dreams is in a perfect location to enjoy NOTL - and the house itself is quite large. In fact - it’s large enough to profit from some rethinking. For example - the kitchen is huge - with a nice sized pantry - but the tiny table provided makes the space feel empty. This might not matter if you are only staying for a short while, but cooking does become challenging with the lack of prep surfaces. An island or a larger table would certainly help out. The outside eating area is quite handy - but the chairs are surprisingly uncomfortable. We ended up having to drag cushions outside in order to use the chairs. And despite a good search, no outside cushions could be found. The floor in the upstairs is very creaky - as is the staircase. That makes it easy to wake up folks trying to grab a bit of sleep. Other reviewers have also noted this - but it’s hard to describe exactly how noisy the floors actually are. Sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom between the two bedrooms was more challenging then I’d imaged it would be. One of the doors is directly in front of the toilet - the other at the fair end of the long thin space. So knocking loudly was really the only option. If you locked either door - you looked folks out later in the day because it’s so easy to forget to unlock. We did face challenges. The living room is lovely - and very large - with a good sized TV. The window ‘bed’ is great as well. But curiously - the sofas are set at right angles to the TV. I wonder why.
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Fantastic Location!

We loved the charm of this house and property! It is located less than half a block to the main street of town with all of its restaurants, boutiques, pubs, and theaters!! In fact two doors down from the house are two doughnut/pastry shops (Yumm)! The house was equipped with anything you might need while staying there. There is free private parking and a cute back garden to share morning coffee or evening relaxation time. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Lovely little house perfectly located

We enjoyed our stay - the house was perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed eating on the patio. The house is less than half a block from the main section of town, a grocery, and excellent restaurants. We'd happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

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

Great location

Nicely appointed , great location and very private older refurbished home .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

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

Beautiful home and yard, great location near shops and dinning

Perfect place for our family of 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rick M.

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

Awesome location

I already sent an email, inside VERY comfortable, clean, nicely appointed. Outside needs attention, lawn not mowed, flower beds need some tender care it sure would have made sitting outside in the cozy space much more enjoyable. Also, the patio need badly power washing, the tree droppings along with the wet, just about went on my ass walji g they are so slippery. We are looking for the one place we can return to several times a year since our previous B&B owners sold and moved....this could be the place with a bit more attention to detail outside only...inside lovely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Location, Location, Location

We had a wonderful stay at the Sweet Retreat. The location of the property could not be more convenient. The main drag with the shops and restaurants is less than a block away. However, there was never a noise issue. The lake, parks, and even the golf course are an easy walk of only a few blocks. The house was very clean and comfortable. We had a small issue with the shower hose extension bursting. We called the management company who had someone there the same day to fix the issue. My only recommendation is that the management company may want to provide additional towels and blankets. We stayed for over a week and were provided 4 towels in total. There is a washer/dryer but when on vacation you don’t necessarily want to do laundry every day. There were no blankets on the beds, but we did discover one in a closet that we used. Overall our experience was very positive.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location and so cute

This house is centrally located in the Niagara on the Lake area an close to Niagara falls. Well furnished, comfortable beds, would stay again in a hear beat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa a.

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

Great location

Nice home, within 1/2 block to main shopping street (Queen street) and 2 blocks from beautiful water views. Dinner at Noble and the High Tea at Price of Wales were both outstanding. Lunch and then a band at the Angel inn was so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Magical

We loved everything about this property - would stay again if in area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

meg g., niagara, canada

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

Great Location, charming place!

Very clean, comfortable, and lots of character in this old-fashioned cottage. Location is amazing for walking NotL. I'll definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith A., Cleveland, Ohio USA

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

Very quaint place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House is very comfortable, clean and convenient. Very well appointed. Awesome kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Director at a myseum

We enjoyed the home. Beautiful, historic quaint, and well appointed. We especially enjoy location which is less than a block from the downtown Main Street with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

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

Family visit

Excellent location.Steps from shops and restaurants. There is a doughnut shop and a juice and coffee place with excellent homebaking just a couple of doors down.Spacious heritage house. Very comfortable property. Everything we needed in the kitchen though perhaps a couple of extra wine glasses might be helpful. Due to the chilly fall weather we did not use the sunroom or the garden but I imagine they would be perfect in the summer.We had a small problem with the lock box on arrival but it was dealt with very promptly. We loved this property and would definitely stay there again on a return to Niagara on the Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect Location!

The house couldn’t have been more perfectly located for us to enjoy everything the area has to offer (hiking, wineries, cideries, shopping, dining, the falls). The house also had everything we needed for a totally comfortable visit. We are definitely returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Location was perfect

Beautiful location. Loved the character of the house. I would recommend this house and location to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Beautiful Home

We had the best time staying at this home. The location was perfect and it was so clean !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elsie Mae

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Niagara-on-the-lake (NOTL) was voted one of Canada’s prettiest little towns and is located just a short drive from Niagara Falls, along the scenic Niagara River Parkway. Niagara Holiday Rentals is a local short-term vacation rental management company exclusive to Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake!

-Outstanding scenery
-Distinct charm of a heritage district
-Unique shopping
-Award-winning wineries and restaurants
-World-class performances at the Shaw Festival Theatre

Niagara-on-the-Lake is an idyllic place to gather and connect or make a new memory or tradition.

Niagara Holiday Rentals has outstanding vacation rentals to suit every visitor, from one to up to 10 guests. We want all of our guests to feel like locals and love it just as much as we do. Come and stay with us and love the NOTL experience!

Jason and Elsie Mae own and run Niagara Holiday Rentals that manages 25 vacation rental properties in Niagara-on-the-Lake, since 2004. All our vacation homes and cottages are in Old Town, minutes from Queen Street.

We have been coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake since our honeymoon. A lot has changed, but we love it now more than ever. Jason is a real estate salesperson specializing in vacation, second home and investment properties. Elsie Mae is an accredited sommelier. She can let you know about the local wineries and wine industry.

We love finding new and exciting things to do in and around town, send us a message, we'd love to chat about your holiday plans!

All of the Niagara Holiday Rentals properties are licenced and insured as vacation rentals in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Holiday Rentals is registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario and complies with the Ontario Travel Regulations.

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