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Why stay anywhere else!

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Catharines

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. Catharines, ON
  • Place, Meridian Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brock University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Why stay anywhere else!

This home is a perfect home away from home with all the amenities like home. 3 bedrooms 2 with queen size beds and 1 room with two single beds. Clean, newly renovated and so close to Niagara Falls (15 min drive). This is a duplex 2 separate units with only a shared driveway.

The home does back onto the highway above with some highway noise for those sensitive to noise.

There is a small patio out back with seating for 6 with a large umbrella to give you shade in the summer heat.

BBQ is available for use. BBQ will be left full upon your arrival, however if you run out you will be responsible to fill for the rest of your stay.

If you have any questions please feel free to message, happy to answer any questions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
With approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: with approval
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Catharines

St. Catharines is home to this holiday home. Shaw Festival Theatre and Niagara Falls State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Skylon Tower and Rainbow Bridge. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara SkyWheel. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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St. Catharines, ON

What's nearby

  • Meridian Centre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Montebello Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Brock University - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Catharines Station - 11 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪MA Chinese Cuisine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Why stay anywhere else! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Why stay anywhere else! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Why stay anywhere else! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Why stay anywhere else! located?

This family-friendly St. Catharines holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Meridian Centre and Montebello Park. Lakeside Park Beach and Port Dalhousie Pier Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Dunlap Veazey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well-equipped, and a very responsive host. Just right.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyna W.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely stay in St Catharines. The listing was perfect and exactly as described!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M.

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

Excellent

Fantastic place to stay. Would definitely use again. Great central location. Place well very well supplied and very clean. Absolutely enjoyed our stay. You must stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well stocked and convenient location. Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Great place with plenty of amenities!

I was very happy with the whole process. The communication from the very beginning to the check in process and the check out process was very smooth. The house is beautiful, clean and very comfortable. There is everything you need in the house that you could want. I highly recommend this property! I would definitely book it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Tecumseh

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

A fine place to stay

A beautiful house, recently renovated. Very tasteful modern interior. Well equipped and supplied. Our little dog loved the back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa L.

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

Beyond amazing.

This home really made me feel like I was in fact HOME! My family had so much fun being here and it was a beautiful area. Everything we needed was close by and convenient. The falls, wineries, grocery stores, and shopping. From a girls weekend, to family getaway THIS is the place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Just what we needed

This home was just that, a home away from home. Sophia had everything we needed and even a few things we didnt know we needed. We have another wedding next year and will be sure to book again with her. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Canada

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

Everything you need

Space was lovely! Had everything you could need and then some. Great job at ensuring guests enjoyed their stay by supplying little things and big things. Backyard deck. Coffee. Laundry. Superb towels! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Reliably perfect

This is the second time we've stayed here and it was the same both times -- perfect. The house is as beautiful as it looks in the listings but the photos can't show you how well appointed it is. Sophia has thought of everything you might need, whether a necessity or comfort. She's also very responsive and helpful. The location is really convenient to Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lakes (and super close to the Outlets). It's a quiet, relaxing place to be between sightseeing and other vacation adventures. We'll happily stay here any time we're in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great Getaway Near Family Adventures!

This house provided us not only with a place to stay but also a place to connect as a family. The house is so welcoming and everything is placed with the patrons in mind. We loved playing Jenga provided by the host. We brought our own Uno cards, yet left them there for others to enjoy. My children are 19 and 13 and really liked having their own rooms. We also loved how close this house was to the Falls, outlets, gardens, beach, stores, restaurants, and more! Our dog loved the place and felt right at home. It is a great area to walk your dog as well. The host was wonderful and gave us a great place to stay for four nights and five days. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Wonderful

This property is PERFECT for a family or group of friends. It is spacious, clean, beautifully appointed and well stocked with wine glasses, dishes, cooking supplies and towels! The bedrooms are good sized and the living space is big enough for people to play games, watch TV, or just chill without feeling crowded. The host is very accommodating and will provide whatever you may need for your children or guests. There is ample parking for three cars. The neighborhood is quiet and although it is near the expressway, you cannot hear it at all inside. We came with our grandchildren and felt comfortable and safe. You can walk to the grocery store! It is nearby all the great wineries in the Bench and is easily accessible to the QEW. Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise G., LONGUEUIL Quebec CANADA

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

Visiting the wine country

Spotless home, easy keyless entry, 3 great bedrooms (one ground floor with powder room and 2 upstairs with large bathroom). Kitchen has everything you need and Sophia supplies coffee kcups, and many basic necessities. A great quality patio set made it nice to eat outside, using the bbq. The fully fenced in backyard is small and intimate, no view, with fruit trees (beware, attracts wasps). Close to QEW makes it a little noisy, but location is tops to easily reach our favorite wineries of Jordan, Beamsville or NOTL. Large grocery stores ( Zerh's /2 min, Sobeys/5 min) and LCBO, on next corner street. Thank you Sophia, you thought of everything, even the dog bowls for our 12 pound daschund Enzo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tamara g.

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

Super clean and great location

We needed a location that could house three adults and two dogs and this place was perfect!! It was very clean and had tasteful decor along with a well appointed kitchen (very important to our group)! It was also centrally located to the wineries in the Bench area of Lincoln and those in the Niagara area. We stayed three evenings here. I would highly recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Beautiful Home in a great location

This is the second time my family stayed at this lovely home. Sophia is a lovely host. The house has everything you need. The location is convenient with many shops nearby, beaches, the falls, and hiking trails. We love staying here and look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Everything promised and more

The house was as beautiful in person as in the listing. It also seemed like Sophia cleaned out a bed and bath store in that I've never seen so many extra sheets, towels, throw blankets, pillows, etc. It was so nice to know there were extras of everything if we needed. She communicated with us quickly when we had questions and the fenced in backyard made it super relaxing with the dog who doesn't like being on a leash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Beautiful place

Great place to stay and very clean, host was very hospitable. Close to many beaches and the convenience to a plaza.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

St. Catherines ONT Property ID 9479279

The house was clean and well set up for 6 guests. Lots of cutlery and plates. The host was very attentive and responsive. Overall a very good stay.....one tiny comment, that I found the matrass in the downstairs bedroom a bit soft in the middle. Best regards, Kevin Couch
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Weekend Away

Sophia was an amazing host and was extremely good at communicating and answering any questions I had. She certainly tried to make the stay as seamless as possible. The house was very clean with a well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels and soap, shampoo etc. The back yard had a nice table and BBQ which was great on a summers evening. Part of the property is not accessible and looks like it is undergoing renovations, this did not impact our stay at all. The property is very close to main roads, however the house was extremely quite inside, so do not let this deter you. The queen beds were a little firm for our liking but you cant please everyone all of the time. We were walking distance to supermarket / liquor store and some fast food places. Breakfast at Eggsmart across the road was fantastic! The house was a $28 Uber ride to the wineries so a day trip to Niagara is very reasonable if you want to do some wine tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sophia Goncalves

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I'm a single mom that has ventured into the world of hospitality. I love making people happy, comfortable and want everyone to live their best life.

Why they chose this property

This property is in the perfect location close to Niagara Falls (15 min) to Fort Erie (30 min) and its like being at home with everything you need.

This home is clean, newly renovated and the perfect place for a family or a girls weekend to explore the vineyards.

What makes this property unique

Ample parking, close to gorciery store, winners, LCBO etc.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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