Title: Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7292&destination=Thorold%2C+Ontario%2C+Canada&selected=115492412&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls ## Photo gallery for Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls ![Dining - Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls (Thorold)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115492500/115492412/2a187cbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls (Thorold)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115492500/115492412/33452fa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls (Thorold)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115492500/115492412/37e7c388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls (Thorold)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115492500/115492412/626c9fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls (Thorold)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115492500/115492412/f8a4fe98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ยฃ201 includes taxes & fees 21 Apr - 22 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls Welcome to our modern Niagara Falls townhouse, where comfort meets prime location! Just 10 minutes from the majestic Niagara Falls and Brock University, our 3-bed home offers the perfect base for your adventure. Enjoy premium mattresses for restful nights, a luxurious soaking tub for relaxation. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ SLEEPING COMFORT ๐Ÿก 3 beautiful bedrooms ๐Ÿ’ซ Premium memory foam mattresses ๐Ÿ‘‘ King bed in master suite ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 2 queen beds ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Convertible sofabed in living room ๐Ÿ› LUXURIOUS BATHROOMS ๐Ÿšฟ 2.5 modern bathrooms ๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธ Master ensuite with jacuzzi tub ๐Ÿงด Essential toiletries provided ๐Ÿก MODERN AMENITIES โœจ Brand new townhouse ๐Ÿ  Smart home features ๐Ÿ“บ Smart TV with Netflix ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Fully equipped kitchen ๐Ÿ”ฅ Gas stove for cooking & Dishwasher โœจ SPECIAL TOUCHES ๐Ÿท Complimentary Pillitteri wine on special occasion โ˜• Coffee & tea provided ๐ŸŽ‰ Custom celebration setups (For Additional fee) ๐Ÿงน Professional cleaning ๐Ÿ”‘ EASY ACCESS ๐Ÿš— 2 parking spots on Driveway ๐Ÿ“ฑ Self check-in Keyless ๐Ÿ’ฌ Host support ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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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 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Thorold is home to this holiday home. Skylon Tower and Rainbow Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Niagara Falls State Park and Horseshoe Falls. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Maid of the Mist are not to be missed. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern New 3Bed Home | 10 Mins to Niagra Falls Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah F. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! We had a great stay with lots of room for everyone , awesome communication throughout ##### Leah F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Montgomery B. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The townhouse accommodated our family well. The distance to the sites that we desired to see was not too far away. It proved to be a good vacation for us. I would recommend that the townhouse be stocked up with more toiletry items for the guests and an extra sheet be put on the beds for those who are accustomed to such but all in all we had a good stay. ##### Montgomery B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### William W. 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property we booked had an issue before we got there but Pushpa got us sorted in another location close by, the place was clean and comfortable. There was an issue with the wifi and the floor and one of the toilets but Pushpa responded to all issues quickly... Would book with Pushpa again. ##### William W. 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