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Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country

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Exterior
Front view - Summer evening
Interior sitting area and kitchen under exposed beams
New Back Garden Area (fully fenced)
Dining area and kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Niagara Falls, ON
  • Place, Niagara River Gorge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Always June Organic Farm
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Valley Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country

A converted carriage house and former blacksmith shop with a rich history dating back to the 1800’s - fully updated with modern amenities and a splendid garden. This is a one level plus loft bedroom, ideal for those who have challenges with stairs. Centrally located near the Falls, Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, casinos, wineries and the largest outlet mall in Canada. A great gathering spot in any season with a full kitchen, laundry and outdoor space ready to entertain family and friends.

This updated and fully appointed space abounds with character and was originally used as a carriage house for the owner's horse and carriage. In the late 1800's it was converted into a blacksmith shop by the Swedish born Otto Lofgren who also ran the forge down the road at the Queenston Quarry. Relics from his days of black-smithing have been found on the premises and the stone carriage stair out front bares his family name.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: this property being located on an historic crossroads has become a major entry point into Niagara. As a result, street traffic can often be very busy during the day but quiets down significantly at night.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes however street is busy during business hours
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs permitted $50 fee (approval by owner)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1648559vb
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 in Niagara Falls, this cottage is on a river. Niagara Falls State Park and OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Clifton Hill and Outlet Collection at Niagara. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.
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What's nearby

  • Niagara River Gorge - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Always June Organic Farm - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Eagle Valley Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Clifton Hill - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fallsview Casino - 13 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Queen's Coach Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grist - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Junction Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carriage House in Niagara's Wine Country located?

This family-friendly Niagara Falls cottage is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Niagara River Gorge, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Niagara Helicopters. Whirlpool Aero Car and Gale Centre Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with an interesting history. Host responded almost immediately. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great stay!

Very clean, convenient and great place. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Carriage house was a lovely place to stay for the holidays. Darren and Lori had put up a tree and decorated. The good kitchen made preparing Christmas dinner easy. We had a very festive Christmas away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Quite little retreat

Very nice place to stay. Loved the back yard, close to all attractions that niagara has to offer.Only flaw we had was the shower pressure which was really low but manageable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

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

A great getaway

Fantastic property and owners! Perfect location for Falls and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very nice,family was impressed with the layout. Close to all attraction
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Perfect spot for small family

Charming carriage, close to everything, property owners were great! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Niagara Magic

Great house and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Cute carriage house

Cute cozy house . Just like the pics on VRBO site. We had a great time at this cozy house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alana B.

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

Beautiful place!

So clean and nice! I love old rustic look and beautiful landscape. The owners were easy to reach and they welcomed us. Very nice stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Interesting history, beautiful stay

This property is beautiful and we loved learning the history from Darren when we first arrived. We had everything that we needed and even a bit extra with the Keurig and supplies. The location was perfect for us and it was easy to get everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellbie W.

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

Beautiful, comfy & unique space

This property was unique and beautifully designed, very comfortable and just a short drive into the falls or Niagara on the Lake. Beautifully decorated and set up to make your stay very comfortable and enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Averyl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was great, and was very close to the activities we wanted to do. The hosts were always quick to respond to our messages in advance of our trip. They were extremely friendly while checking us in and answered all our questions. We'll stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Amazing

Great location. Hosts were amazing. Checked in on our visit for any needs. Family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Getaway

We had a nice time away to relax and unwind. The home was perfect so much charm and character
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lori and Darren were super accommodating and the property itself was beautiful. It’s very close to a lot of the Niagara tourist places, having anywhere be a short drive to get to. We went for a girls trip and the area felt really safe and the cottage was so cute that we took so many pictures. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shira M.

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

Fabulous!

This property was the perfect size, space, and location to enjoy the area! The aesthetic is adorable, too. The hosts were so clear, helpful, and attentive-great communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawne M.

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

Cozy Christmas Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Although a mini staycation from home before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we truly felt like we were on a Christmas vacation you only see in the movies. The space was open and inviting, decorated in a pleasant, welcoming way. We would love to book again, maybe in the summer to be able to enjoy the entire property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

rene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Close to attractions

We chose this place because we wanted to visit the Niagara Falls area and Niagara on the Lake. It was close to both
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Really cool historic cute house in niagra

The house was very clean cozy and nice, the host communicated very well with me how everything worked out and when i had a question, would stay here again . Loved it . So cozy and had everything we needed the pictures do some pretty good justice the house is great. Book it you will love it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Niagara Getaway

Great property with all the amenities needed. Quiet neighborhood with the exception of the big trucks during the day and a few evening noisy racing kids
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shantail M.

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

Comfy & Cozy

Lori and Darren were super helpful! They greeted us upon arrival and had tons of helpful tips about local restaurants and places to visit while in Niagara. We would definitely rent again if ever in the area in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

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

Relaxing Get Away

This was the most relaxing cozy home I have stayed in. They were such great hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The house was so clean and had everything stocked that you would ever need. Great location only minutes from all the attractions. Would love to stay again. Don't hesitate just book it and you won't regret it. Wish we didn't have to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iliana D.

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

Exquisite design

Gorgeous property, beautiful garden, and good location. Lori and Darren are lovely, showing us their art, and answering all our question about gardening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg H.

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

Nice Renovation

The house was well equipped and nicely renovated. The proximity to a variety of parks and trails was convenient. The only down side was that street was busy and the traffic was noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Darren Schmahl

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Lori is an artist, Darren is a landscape designer and instructor. This property is a creative outlet that showcases their talents for guests to enjoy while visiting the worlds greatest natural wonder!

Why they chose this property

This adorable building was derelict in 2017 when purchased. It was a diamond in the rough and has been painstakingly restored and modernized creating a high level of charm and comfort. We have since restored the original Farmhouse next door which we also offer as a vacation rental property (see listing VRBO 1381167).

What makes this property unique

The Carriage House has exposed cathedral ceilings and beams. The living space has a central gas fireplace and massive stone hearth. It has a primary bedroom on the main floor with an attached powder room and a wonderful loft bedroom above. The main bathroom has cozy heated floors and a safe step free shower. The Cottage style perennial garden out front is spectacular and undergoes dynamic changes with the seasons.

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