Located in the Park Place Historic District, Niagara Falls Retreat offers a charming stay near Niagara Falls. Unwind in the large common area, cook your own meals in the fully stocked kitchen and enjoy free WiFi throughout. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this cozy duplex is perfect for families or groups of friends.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
10 min. Walk to the Falls
A quick walk, half a mile, to the Falls themselves. FREE Wi-FI. Conveniently located near a supermarket and public transportation. Niagara Falls Retreat is one half of a duplex. The Great Gorge Guesthouse is the guesthouse next door. It is located in the Park Place Historic District, across the street from the Niagara Falls Aquarium. The house is a 2-family duplex and you will be staying in one side. We are in a urban area that is being revitalized and is a half mile from Niagara Falls. The city is a typical rust belt city that has seen better days but is slowly on the rebound. It is an urban environment that is socio and economically mixed. The house was built in 1910 - it is not new and shiny - it has old house quirks.
At Falls Retreat, you can:
* Relax in the large common area.
* Prepare your own meals in the fully stocked kitchen.
* Access free WI-FI anywhere in the house.
The house is three stories and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The large living and dining area and kitchen are on the first floor. It is fully furnished for you to make yourselves at home. The kitchen is stocked with all the items you need to make your own meals if you wish. If you are not into cooking, there are restaurants 1 block away on Third Street and more nearer the Falls.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the upper floors. If steps are difficult for you, this might not be the house for you.
There is free parking on 4th Street around the corner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Car not required
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
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
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.
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Clean up the kitchen from your cooking and meal preparation; Wipe counters and tables; Clean and put away the dishes you used
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children count as people towards max. occupancy
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Downtown Niagara Falls, a neighbourhood in Niagara Falls. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Niagara Falls State Park and American Falls, while Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Maid of the Mist are popular area attractions. Niagara SkyWheel and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Niagara Falls travel guide
What time is check-in at 10 min. Walk to the Falls?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 10 min. Walk to the Falls?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 10 min. Walk to the Falls located?
Located in Downtown Niagara Falls, this holiday home is steps away from Niagara River Gorge and Niagara Falls State Park. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Rainbow Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km). Niagara Falls Station is 27 minutes by foot.
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10 min. Walk to the Falls Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Very friendly host. The house is really in minutes to aquarium and falls. This is old house, not fancy but good to stay after long walk and cook dinner.
In the kitchen, where you can find all the dishes and even different spices and sugar). Thanks
Hello
We had short trip mid April 24’ (4days) to the Falls me and my friends from Europe,
Pros
Location location location is everything, place is unbelievable located in the middle of everything,
Up to 8-9 min walk to rainbow bridge, us side falls, aquarium, park , restaurants ,
We couldn’t get better place for our trip than Carroll house,
Now about the host
Carroll great host , very responsive and patient that’s all what You need from the host
If You expect fireworks from Your rental place ( jacuzzi, marbles, golden toilets ect ) don’t rent this place
But if all You need is spacious, extremely clean, cozy , warm place to stay , 3 Bd , 2 bth , large living space ?
Carroll place is this place
Cons
Couldn’t find one
Jake , Teresa , Pete
It was a good place to stay. The beds were really comfortable. We never ran out of hot water. The temperature was comfortable. The hosts were very efficient to bring us more bowls and an instapot to make our dinners!
Clean, comfortable, spacious, fully equipped home with lots of historic charm. Location was fantatic to walk and see nightly fireworks at the falls. The Ontario side of the falls has better views but we found it to be significantly more crowded. It's totally worth getting passports, though, if you are not Canadian. Go visit Niagara Falls, Ontario!
This home was clean and well equipped for our stay. We walked to the falls and trolly stops nearby. With the house being historic, the electrical is a little limited (expected). The US side of Niagara has some great local restaurants but entire blocks and downtown strip could use rehab and development.
Nelle A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Crystal
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The pros: Great location. Big space for families. The house was clean. Carroll the host was very quick with communication.
Things you should know: I had to plunge the toilet with very little toilet paper use, the bathroom sink drained very slowly (slow enough to leave a ring of soap), the house is stocked with cooking pans but bring your own ziplocks, etc. I could not find a pen or paper (one pencil and two crayons found). The host will provide one towel and wash cloth per week. Neighborhood looks dilapidated but no safety concerns.
Crystal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dhananjay P.
14 Oct 2022
Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent house close to Niagara Falls
The only positive I found in this property was it's closeness yo Niagara Falls. Everything else left a lot to be desired.
Despite charging a cleaning fee, the entrance to the house had a non-Halloween cobweb. We were expected to remove the bedsheets and pillow covers because of "house rules".
None of the bathrooms had any hot water causing us to take a shower in what can best be described as lukewarm water. The thermostat in the house was capped at 72 degrees and I had to reach out to the owner to increase the temperature beyond that!
To be clear, none of these issues by themselves were deal breaker for us however all of them combined caused this property to fall below expectations!
Carroll was great to work with. The property was very clean and was true to the description. It is clearly a very old home. I know that some people like homes with a lot of history, but I have to say that I really didn't like the fact that the VERY creaky stairs woke up my kids as I climbed them. The air conditioning vents are in peculiar places so the air didn't move around well and it was actually blowing directly on the heads of my daughters as they slept because the vent is located right along the pillows of the low-framed bed, which caused a nose bleed. The water pressure was good and the water was hot, but the kitchen appliances, pots, pans and utensils are clearly old and very used. I do feel that the unit was a bit overpriced for what it is, but it served its purpose. My biggest concern was the neighborhood. We had to walk around at night due to our desire to go see the fireworks and I was quite nervous. During the daytime hours I had seen some suspicious-looking people walking around. There are many abandoned homes and many more that are clearly vacant, for sale and in disrepair. While we walked home we even passed one house that had boards of the windows, but the front door was wide open and there wasn't any light inside. THAT made me nervous! There are a few well-kept homes in the neighborhood, but there are equally as many vacant or run down properties. All in all we enjoyed our visit to Niagara Falls and this property met our needs, but if we ever return I think I would prefer to stay in a hotel.
It was very close to the falls and Canada border crossing which was super convenient. The couch was comfy and bed was sufficient. The decor is super retro/old which isn't my vibe at all. It was a big depressing. The shower head in the 2nd floor bathroom was super low. I'm 6' and it hit me at mouth level. The 3rd floor's was better, but I had to be careful so I didn't hit the ceiling since it was slanted. Most of this is more personal taste. Overall, it worked for my friends and I so I'm giving it 5 stars.
The duplex was what was advertised. It is very old but well maintained and clean. Lots of stairs. There is no laundry or dishwasher on site. It was a short walk to the Falls. I was glad we arrived during day light to figure out the free parking around the block. Over all it was a nice place for our family to spread out. Thanks.
Found online. Easy 10-15 minute walk to the Falls. Quick drive to Whirlpool and Devils Hole SP to hike the gorge trails. Honestly, at first glance we weren’t sure of neighborhood and the home but as with most things, can’t judge a book by its cover. Comfortable inside, cool despite the uncharacteristic heat advisory in effect, and kitchen was adequately stocked. Beds reasonably comfortable. Floors quaintly squeaky due to the age of the home. Would stay again if we take another trip to the Falls.
This place is just across from the aquarium as described. It is so close to the state park and main falls area. Descriptions are accurate so we were not expecting glitz and glam, just convenience and everything we needed! We had a great stay.
Location could not be better, easy access to all the falls/parks. Walk 1/2 block and view nightly fireworks. Comfortable, but beware the stairs are very steep, would not recommend for non-agile people. My only complaint would be the linens had a strong fragrance that irritated my nose/sinuses. Bath towels and flatware in the kitchen could be updated, but everything you need is provided.