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10 min. Walk to the Falls

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Niagara Falls State Park
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Niagara Falls, NY
  • Place, Aquarium of Niagara
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Niagara Falls State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count as people towards max. occupancy
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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

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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1060557vb
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

About the area

Niagara Falls

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 Maid of the Mist and Fallsview Indoor Waterpark are popular area attractions. Aquarium of Niagara and Niagara SkyWheel are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Niagara Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • Aquarium of Niagara - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Niagara Falls State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Niagara Falls City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rainbow Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls Station - 3 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stir - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blues Burger Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪TDR @ Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 min. Walk to the Falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 10 min. Walk to the Falls?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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, Niagara Falls State Park and Aquarium of Niagara. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Maid of the Mist are also within 1 mile (2 km). Niagara Falls Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Vibhav N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was really clean. The host very easy to contact and stay in touch with. It was a great location right across from the aquarium and we walked down to the falls several times. Id say it took between 15 - 20 minutes but such a scenic view we didn't mind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, spacious and the perfect location. Hosts were communicative throughout the stay—excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe R.

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

Family Vaca

Had a great time at Niagara Falls. House has old school charm. Owner was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter L.

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

Good Falls location

Great value. Easy to get to Falls
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great location, very comfortable

Minutes to the Falls and the border, really comfortable house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galen E.

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

Niagara Falls visit.

Very Friendly Host. Nice place. Great location for visiting Niagara Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Historic charm

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!
From the center of rainbow bridge
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldona J.

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

Steps from the fall

Comfortable and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia v.

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

Excellent location

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelle A.

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

Cute house in great US Niagara Falls Location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystal

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jakub S.

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

Falls

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dhananjay P.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2022
We are sorry we did not meet your expectations and that there was a cobweb in the entrance. Sometimes the spiders create a new spider web after we clean and before the next guests arrive. There is plenty of hot water in the house - if you were having a problem with that you should have let us know so we could remedy the situation. Of course, if everyone takes 20 min showers and all in a row, the hot water tank will run out and need to refill. I know you were dismayed by having to follow the house rules which you agreed to upon booking but seem to not have read. We allowed you to checkout later than checkout time so that you could do a few things like take out your trash and strip your beds. We do not ask guests to do a lot. We do limit the range that people can adjust the thermostat but when you asked if we could adjust it, we did it immediately for you. I highly suggest that in the future you fully read listings prior to booking so that expectations are in alignment with what the host has to offer.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather M.

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

Questionable Neighborhood

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your comments as I think they will help others in the future. We try to be very clear in our description about the City of Niagara Falls as a whole. It is a rust belt city that has lost half its population and for that reason, can look a bit scary with empty homes. Andre and I, and others like us, have been working hard to bring back some of the downtown area and restore the old homes. Most of the homes in the downtown area are 100+ years old. Old homes are not for everyone and they have their quirks. I was surprised about your kitchen comments as the appliances are all fairly new and we just put in a brand new set of pots and pans at the beginning of the season. There are of course some older ones there as well. I will investigate more thoroughly to make sure all are serviceable. Regarding the price, we provide three bedrooms and two bathrooms, living room and kitchen for the same price or only slightly more than a single hotel room downtown and walking distance to the Falls. For most, this is a great deal for a family of 7.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cute little place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in reasonable walking distance to Niagara Falls State Park and practically across the street from the aquarium. Everything was clean and as expected during the stay. The host was very easy to communicate with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Parfait tout près de tout

Petite chambre vérifier air conditionné
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Just As Described

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Lots of Space Close to the Falls

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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

First Time in Niagara Falls

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Niagara Falls

This is a nicely renovated older house that is very comfortable and close to the Falls
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Convenient location!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patty O.

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

Niagara historic home

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carroll Reetz

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Carroll spent most of her career in Human Resources but gave it all up (darn) to open a hostel in Niagara Falls- leaving the wonderful California weather behind but gaining a wonderful husband. Andre is from Germany and we found each other here! We have since expanded from the hostel and added a couple vacation rentals to our endeavors. We think they are a great alternative to a sterile hotel - more like home away from home.

Why they chose this property

We are fully permitted and certified by the City of Niagara Falls that we meet all building and fire codes required to operate a vacation rental. Many listings in Niagara Falls are not legal, so be careful. Keep your family safe and be sure to book with those operators that can show you their permit and certificate of occupancy.

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