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The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne

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A kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of a patio with outdoor furniture.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple ponds, winding paths, and a backdrop of trees and distant buildings.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a stainless steel sink. There are two pendant lights, a window with blinds, and a door.
A dining area with a marble table, black chairs, and a view of a grassy outdoor space through a sliding glass door.
A sign for The Bootlegger Barrel House with a scenic view of a boat on water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port Colborne, ON
  • Place, Whisky Run Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nickel Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fallsview Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Colborne

Located in Port Colborne, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum and Showboat Festival Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ukrainian Labour Temple and Welland Canal Memorial Monument. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Humberstone Speedway or Welland Main Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Port Colborne, ON

What's nearby

  • Whisky Run Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nickel Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Clifton Hill - 32 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Fallsview Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Fallsview Casino - 35 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 33 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino’s Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,010, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne located?

Situated in Port Colborne, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Whisky Run Golf Club and Lake Erie. Nickel Beach and Humberstone Speedway 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. 77 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out stay was great. The host was very responsive and the location was perfect and very comfortable. The beds were a bit too firm for my liking. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing spot! We were married at Maple Meadows and rented the Barrel House out for the weekend for our wedding party. The space was incredible, wonderful for a big group. We enjoyed the outdoor space and big kitchen off the yardfor hosting. Thank you so much for having us, the groomsmen are already planning their next stay/golf weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
So happy to hear you had a wonderful stay. We look forward to having you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a golf vacay with the boys!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay! Beds so comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly loved our stay and couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming experience. The house was spotless, comfortable, and clearly cared for with so much thought and attention to detail. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.Everything was so easy and well organized, from accessing the property to the clear and helpful instructions provided throughout the house. We especially appreciated the recommendations and information about local activities—it helped us make the most of our stay.You can really tell that the owners care about their guests and want them to have a wonderful experience. We left with great memories and would absolutely love to stay here again. We highly recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and hope to have you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House

Excellent location and hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a golf trip with friends. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the bootlegger barrel house! Lou and Maribeth were wonderful to work with, and responded promptly to our communication and requests!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Niagara Falls trip

Fantastic property right on the golf course. The property owners were absolutely fantastic and we'd stay at this property again next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Erie fishing

Always enjoy going to Barrel House
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the Bootlegger Barrel House! This was a perfect place for our family reunion. Lou, the host, was great, he communicated all we needed to know about the property and made himself available to us. I highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini Golf Vacay

This property is amazing…full of character and very very comfortable It is exactly how it shows on the website It is extremely clean and tons of room It worked great for our group as it is so convenient for golfing I would highly recommend renting this home if your staying in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barrelhouse

Had our wedding around the corner, used the Barrelhouse as accommodations for our wedding party. Worked out perfect! Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area! Owners are super accomodating, easy going folks !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barrel House @ Whisky Run

Rented the property for a 60th birthday golf weekend. Things couldn’t have gone smoother! The Barrel House was perfect! Lou and Maribeth were very responsive and made sure that every detail was looked after!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In Town for a Family Event

We absolutely loved staying at The Barrel House! The house was immaculately clean, very spacious and very comfortable. The back deck and covered front veranda were both perfect places to sit and enjoy the gorgeous views surrounding us. Out back it was fun to watch the golfers go by at Whiskey Run Golf Course. Ten out of ten recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Wonderful place for our entire family to stay for a wedding. Fun to sit on the back deck and see the 1st and 9th holes. Lots of room. Well stocked kitchen.Good beds. The only negative which was really my own fault was there was no shampoo and conditioner or body wash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We stayed at the Barrel House to attend our daughter's wedding at a venue close by. The house was perfect for all of our needs. Spacious, clean and very comfortable. The host was very accommodating of our needs. Lou even stopped by Sunday morning to see how the wedding went! I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

We are a family of 6 adults and 2 babies. The upstairs was great for the family with the babies. Nice course for the golfers in our group. We were close enough to go to Niagara Falls for an afternoon and also visit Niagara on The Lake and a few wineries. Our hosts and the course worker we very pleasant and friendly. Very enjoyable family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annual Golf Weekend with the boys

Although the weather was wet and the course was soggy, the house made our annual boys weekend most enjoyable. Lou and the rest of his gang treated us fantastic and were very accommodating to our needs. I would recommend this place, very clean and has everything you need for a home away from home experience. Thanks, Lou Brian Gooding Senior B Alumni
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks for the nice comments Brian. We were glad to help out, but it was inspiring to see a group like yours turn a dreary weekend into a cheery one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time in Canada

Loved that the house was on the golf course! Was able to eat across the street at the club. Lou stopped by to make sure everything was good! House was clean. Traveled with a one year old so they were able to take over the top floor because it had its own "living space" and bathroom. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Bliss

We stayed at The Barrel House for 2 nights because our daughter was marrying at Maple Meadows on Sept 1. The bride and her bridesmaids stayed with us and enjoyed having their own space on the 2nd floor. Our only complaint would be that we could not make the coffee maker work!!! We all tried and then gave up and went to Tim Hortons.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful location

A short notice wedding elopement had myself and a few family members searching quickly for a place to stay! This was the first time ever in Canada cor all of us. Thankfully this property was available short notice and met all our necessary requirements! We had 6 adults and 5 children comfortably stay at this home! Everyone had their own beds and plenty of space. Our children loved the back deck and being able to watch golfers go by. The adults loved the peaceful location and how it was not far from major places. The property was immaculate, golf course in amazing condition, and was truly a beautiful location. We loved seeing the barn cats and my children enjoyed leaving them a plate of breakfast each morning. Someone from staff even left a thoughtful note and signed it from the cats. Our children thought it was magical! We all agreed we would love to travel to Canada again to stay at the property again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time at the barrel house and we have enjoyed our stay. Golfing buddy’s, this is a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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