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Charming Cottage With Stone Fireplace
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 209 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 209 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron M., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
More Than Expected
We loved our time at Hamlet Cottage! Peter and Debra have created a very warm, cozy, clean environment, with everything you need to feel completely at home during your stay. We traveled with older family members who had never been to NOTL, and this cottage provided the perfect touch towards a special, memorable trip. The neighborhood is quiet and inviting. The cottage is larger than it appears in the photos, and has a homey, comfortable vibe. We greatly enjoyed relaxing by the fireplace after full days of sightseeing. Communication with the hosts was excellent, and we appreciated Debra’s dad helping out with some requests while Peter and Debra were away. Highly recommend this property, and we hope to be back to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you Ron for your kind words! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future 😊

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Gem
Truth be told this was our family's first experience with VRBO and I will never go back to hotels again. The property was just what we were looking for and the location was much better than expected. Walked to the lake to watch the sunset daily and enjoyed taking evening strolls up and down the neighboring streets. There is a fantastic bakery less than a mile down the road. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a beautiful area and we cannot wait to return! Thank you so much for such a wonderful and memorable holiday for my family and I.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage with Maximum Space
If you enjoy a cozy cottage, wineries, walks into town and beautiful sunsets-rent this ideal cottage. Lovely area outdoors to enjoy-Large living room to relax in after a fun packed day-nice kitchen with everything you need.Two bathrooms is a huge bonus. My husband and I love this area of Niagara on the Lake. Rent this lovely cottage you will thoroughly enjoy your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
We look forward to your next stay with us :)

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favourite Home Away From Home
This is our favourite getaway in Niagara on the Lake! Great hosts, home and price! Returning for our 6th time in August...can't wait!! Thank you so much to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
You are very welcome Ann! We look forward to seeing you in August 😊

10/10 Excellent

Vibeka S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a wonderful stay. Peter and Debra are great hosts. Everything was clean and comfortable. A short walk to the lake and town.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Vibeka. We hope to get the chance to host you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Norie J., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Special!
This is a lovely, cozy, clean property. The owners have anticipated their guests every need to make a stay as comfortable as possible. We would love to go back again in the not too distant future. Many thanks for an extremely memorable mini vacation. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2024
We look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favourite Place!!!
Great location, excellent hosts, wonderful home...best of all worlds! Returning for a 5th time next Spring! Already booked!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2024
Thank you Ann for your continued patronage of our cottage! We look forward to seeing you in the Spring :)

10/10 Excellent

Maryke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hamlet Cottage
We had a wonderful time in NOTL, and Hamlet Cottage was a lovely place to venture from, and come back “home” to at the end of the day. It was VERY clean and well appointed with whatever one might need during their stay. The owners were also very quick to respond to emails to answer questions. The cottage is situated in a perfect neighbourhood, full of quaint places and lovely streets to walk on. The lake is a mere 3-minute walk away, and one can use a set of stairs to head down to the beach to listen to the waves. I would most definitely consider stayingatHamlet Cottage again in the future 😊.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you so much Maryke for your kind words. It was our pleasure to host you and we look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely would stay again
I normally stay closer to the historic district but we loved the location of this house. Very quiet and peaceful neighbourhood and it was very comfortable and clean. Loved the walk into town along the river. I have been visiting NOTL for over 30 years and this will be a Favorite property. Only downside, we were working and could not connect through the WI-FI to our work VPN so had to tether to our phones. A bit of an inconvenience but we worked it out. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2023
Thank you Leigh Anne for your kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay even though it was in a different area of the Old Town. And we are glad you were able to solve your work/wifi issues; I'm afraid I would not have been much help as I am not very tech savvy. We look forward to hosting you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful long weekend at NOTL
The property was the perfect size for two couples. Excellent amenities and perfect location. Looking forward to our next stay at Hamlet Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2023
And we look forward to hosting you and your crew again Mark :)

8/10 Good

Amy R., Cleveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage, great location
Booked this this little cottage for a long weekend getaway to NOTL and was not disappointed. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything needed to cook a meal. The 2 bedrooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The primary full bath was large and plenty of counter space. The smaller full bath was functional but a little tight and no counter space due to pedestal sink. There was a small table to store your bathroom necessities. The living room had a pretty, and likely original, working stone fireplace. Sofa and chairs were comfortable. Couple minor suggestions: when watching TV there is really no place to set down coffee or beverage unless you are the person sitting on the far side of the sofa and can reach the chest under the front window. A coffee table or end table between the sofa and recliner would help. Also the TV only streams, providing instructions on what streaming networks are available and how to watch local news/channels would be very helpful. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and the morning walks along the lakeshore were beautiful, a great way to begin the day. The location allowed easy access to downtown and was about a 1.5 mile walk for anyone wanting to get in some steps. I would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Only Great!
This cottage ticks all the boxes. It's a safe, clean, spacious and comfortable rental located in a quiet and attractive area of NOTL. Peter and Deb provided us a very well appointed temporary home many time - trouble free!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite and peaceful.
This cottage was perfect for our family of 3. Very clean and decorated nicely. A 2 minute walk to the lake and a 5 minute drive to old town. The host even stopped by to make sure everything was to our liking and gave us some inside tips about the town. I highly recommend this cottage if you are staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you Kristi for your kind words, we hope to host you and your family again :)

10/10 Excellent

Misty C., Cincinnat, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house in a nice neighborhood
4 Adults traveled to Niagara Falls for the first time 10/7/23 to 10/12/23. The neighborhood is very quiet and well kept. The house is about a 5 min walk to see Lake Ontario. We got some awesome sunset pictures. The house is about 10 min or so from downtown NOTL. Cute shops and some restaurants. The house is about 20-25 min from Niagara Falls. Beware that most everything closes around 6p anywhere we went which we didn’t know. The house is clean and spacious. Only 1 TV in the house (living room). Adequate amount of dishes, plates, silverware to use while we were there. Note: while we were here the dishwasher was broken (not a big deal for us). We did use the grill and it worked fine. The bed and pillows were ok. The bathrooms were ok - there is 1 small one and 1 large one. No carpet in the house which made keep the floors clean easy. Plenty of bath towels, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, dish soaps etc. we used the washer and dryer and brought our own laundry stuff. Things that we think the owners could improve on, but don’t affect us: the outside of the house could use some updating such as paint, gardening etc. This property was nice for what we needed. I would recommend and stay here again if we ever decide to come to the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
Thank you Misty for your comments. Apologies for the dishwasher; the replacement was on order during your stay and is now in place. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We look forward to your return if you vacation again in Niagara on the Lake :)

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
The cottage had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. Loved the location and could easily walk to downtown NOTL which is beautiful, the flowers that are everywhere were stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good location
Property was clean and inviting. Outside of building needs some work. Property owner was accessible. Enjoyed our stay. Dishwasher out of order
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you Alan for your feedback. Yes, the dishwasher is recently out of service which will be shortly addressed. Glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
NOTL Visit
The cottage was perfect for our needs. We loved walking to Lake Ontario. Close to all amenities. Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
We look forward to hosting you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The cottage is homey but more spacious than I expected. The owners have thought of everything with bathrooms and kitchen being well stocked. The neighbourhood is very beautiful and a short walk to the lake and a small beach. You could walk into town (I think 2 1/2 km) or is a short drive to the main Street. We enjoyed staying there so much and plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you Tina for your kind words. We look forward to hosting you in the future :)

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever!
Love this home. Well equipped, well situated and so very welcoming. My third visit and I will be returning in a few months. The hosts are simply wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Ann, we look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Hamlet Cottage
This was our second visit to Niagara on the Lake and the first time staying at Hamlet Cottage. Everything was perfect and it's in a great location, about 4 or 5 minutes from everything. Couldn't ask for better. The place was spotlessly clean, well equipped, the communication with the owner was excellent and there is a nice gazebo in the garden, a great place to relax. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Susan for your kind words. We look forward to hosting you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Elaine O., San Jose CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hamlet cottage
Great little house—two beds/two baths which was great for me and my traveling companion. A little far from town (about 1 1/2 miles) to walk back and forth a few times each day, especially with heat & humidity. Walk was great in early morning or early evening. Lots of cute shops/restaurants to check out. Play at the Shaw Festival was fabulous. Niagara on the Lake is quite charming and a nice get-away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother-daughter getaway
My daughters and I had a lovely relaxing 3 day getaway. Just what we needed - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very quiet neighborhood. Comfortable and safe place to stay. Lots of amenities nearby. Family enjoyed our stay. If we ever go back to the area would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hamlet
My second stay at this property. It has a great location for visiting the area. Lots of local attraction brochures provided by the owners. We cooked in for our dinners and found everything we needed in the kitchen. Comfortable beds; quiet location; speedy responses from the unit owner prior to and during our stay. Highly reccommened and I'll try to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time to Canada
We really enjoyed this property. It was very clean, a well stocked kitchen and linens. The location was great, a block from the lake and just a little over a mile from downtown in a quiet neighborhood. The owners were easy to work with and stopped by during our stay to see if everything was OK. If we were to return to this area we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage stay
Hamlet cottage is a perfect place to getaway! Nicely appointed, comfortable & cozy- just as advertised! Situated in a quiet walkable neighbourhood, but close enough to Old Town to be part of the buzz. This was our third visit, and we will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This was a wonderful place to stay. We wanted a place that was located near Niagara Falls as well as near the plentiful wineries. This was a perfect location. Bonuses included a short stroll down to Lake Ontario as well as an easy walk into Niagara-on-the-lake. We made one inquiry/question to our host while we were there and they were very responsive and accommodating. Definitely recommend this lovely Hamlet if you are looking for a convenient and perfectly located place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay Mary! We look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL PLACE!!
A great place to stay...clean, well furnished, great linens and welcoming. Hosts are very hospitable and close by for any requests and/or needs. Well situated near town and activities. Highly recommend this cottage...have been twice and going back soon for our third visit. Many thanks Debra and Peter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you Ann, we look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Enzo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway in a great location with great hosts
The property is located in a very quiet neighbourhood, close to the lake and the Ryerson park. The cottage itself is cozy and gorgeous, with a lot of character. Beautifully decorated. The beds were super comfortable, and the bathrooms and kitchen were clean and tidy. The sofas in the living room are comfortable and inviting. The hosts are charming and very attentive from the moment you book the property. They reply very quickly, and they take good care of the property and their guests. Thank you Peter and Debra! Overall, if you are looking for a relaxing getaway and lovely hosts, this is your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage Stay
This was our second time staying at the Hamlet cottage. The cottage is spotless and decorated so beautifully. The hosts are very welcoming and respond quickly to any questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved theHamlet Cottage
A wonderful experience. Perfect location a bit away from village. Made for great afternoon walks. Nice to visit beach in early morning and at night. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R. K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
Everything we needed or wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at Hamlet cottage
We had a wonderful stay at Hamlet cottage. Peter and Debra were lovely hosts. The cottage is beautifully decorated, has all of amenities we needed and more , walking distance to the town, and very close to wineries and restaurants. One of our favourite things to do was was having a glass of wine by the fireplace. Thank you for opening your cottage to us. We will definitely come again. Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
Thank you Michelle for your kind words. We look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter weekend getaway
This cottage had everything I could think of to make is a great stay. Kitchen well stocked. Each couple had their own full bathroom. A quick walk to Lake Ontario - quiet street. We had a lovely stay, and qould consider it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
Very comfortable cottage, quiet neighborhood, enjoyed our stay. Recommend it to anyone who wants the comfort of a house over a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home for Niagara on the Lake weekend
While it was a short stay, it was a delightful stay! Hamlet Cottage is as cozy as advertised with lots of thoughtful touches! We enjoyed our weekend there for the Icewine Festival immensely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
NOTL get away
The cottage was a great find. It was larger than the pictures portrayed it. It was clean and comfortable. Close to all the vineyards and restaurants and had a great time at the ice wine festival. This is our first time back to an OTL from the US since Covid. Had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cottage!
Much larger than the pictures. Beautiful and cozy cottage. Very clean and well furnished. The beds were so comfortable. Two bathrooms with showers were a bonus. Appreciated the washer and dryer. Everything you need was there. Great home away from home. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay Susan! We look forward to your next stay with us :)

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Peaceful
A great place for a retreat. We've stayed at the Hamlet Cottage five times over the last few years and have always found it to be comfortable and clean. The fireplace is a wonderful place to relax after a day exploring the region. The tasteful Christmas decorations were a wonderful surprise on our most recent visit and added to the cottage's charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Thank you Alison for your kind words. We look forward to hosting you a sixth time :)

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!!!
Wonderful place and amazing owners! Very clean and well equipped. Will definitely return. Thank you for making our stay so great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay Ann! We look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect rental. Cute accommodations making you feel like you are coming home at the endof the day. It was close to all ammenities, in a quiet area and within walking distance to waterfront. We would highly recommend this cottage and hope to stay here again in the future. Booking and communication with the hosts was quick and efficient. Thanks for everything.

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and cozy cottage
Perfect little getaway. The cottage was so sweet and charming with everything we could possibly need. A place to go back to! We had a lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely property, very clean, instructions were well explained - all the comforts of home. Area was great, although the weather and other commitments kept us from exploring area fully.

6/10 Okay

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
November Hamlet cottage stay
We had a lovely week in the Hamlet cottage in NotL... in November! Weather was great, cottage was cozy and well appointed, and in a great location for walking to downtown area. Hosts are accessible and helpful. We love it here, and look forward to coming back again- very pleasant experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you Cindy, and we look forward to hosting you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Retreat
We had a great stay at the Hamlet Cottage!. Beautifully decorated and spotless. Located close to the beautiful lake and close driving for everything that we wanted to do in NOTL. Thank you to the great hosts for making our stay so great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
You are very welcome! We look forward to hosting you again :)

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always come back for more
5th or 6th time renting the Hamlet. Love it!! Truly our home away from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house! loved the area!
The property was very quaint, very clean and had all the necessities. The 2 bedrooms are away from each other which was good since my husband snores galore lol! Having 2 bathrooms and showers was very handy as well. The area was ideal for wineries and very close to the lake for beautiful views and walks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionally Clean Gem
This is a well cared-for property run by some great people. It's simple, well appointed and located in a quiet, unique neighbourhood. We'd come back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hamlet Haven
Fun comfortable cottage-extra large living room and kitchen but very cozy. Close to the water-great views-nice park for lunches.Close to amazing wineries-nice walk into town. If you get the chance to rent the Hamlet-take it-you will have a great time! Lovely part of NOTL! The proprietors are extremely friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Thank you Jenny for your kind review. We look forward to hosting you again :)