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Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Lake Ontario

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Welcome! To the Alexander Mckee house.  Once known to be the School Master House
Wonderful porch! Watch the carriages go by while you sip your favorite drink.
Dining Room seats 4-5 people. Light fixtures handmade by tinsmith.
New Kitchen Island handmade by local craftsman. Save $ and prepare your meals.
Fully equipped kitchen with pots and pans, dishes and all essentials.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
  • Place, Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Peller Estates Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson-Triggs Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!

Experience the Alexander Mckee House! Built in 1835 and once known to be the Schoolmasters house. Featured in numerous Niagara Books. Beautifully restored with all the modern amenities. Prime Location on the best street in old town. Park your car and walk to everything.

A stones throw to Queen Street boutiques, fine dining, pubs & Clock Tower.
Literally steps to Theatres, coffee shops, & Lake Ontario.
Niagara-On-The -Lake Golf Course & Fort George just down the street.

Only a short walk to numerous beautiful parks including Queens Royal & Simcoe just a short stroll away. Pack a picnic and head down to the waterfront and enjoy the 'lake views & Fort Niagara(which is on the American side of Niagara River).

Guests love to relax on the porch with their morning coffee or an evening drink and watch the horse drawn carriages go by.

There are 2 nice size bedrooms located on the second floor, with beautiful original pine plank flooring. The room is decorated with antiques and historic lighting.

The bathroom is on the main level- fresh towels, soaps, shampoo, toilet, shower & all the essentials. Charming living room has a pull out sofa.
The separate dining room has beautiful hand made chandelier which would have been typical in a house of this time period in 1835. There is seating for 4 people.

Enjoy your breakfast on the porch. Toaster, drip coffee maker, kettle, coffee, tea & sugar provided along with all kitchen essentials to prepare your favourite meal.
BBQ and flagstone patio with table & chairs for your enjoyment.
Ground floor laundry with new washer & dryer - detergent provided.

The house is situated on a private forested lot and very peaceful after a day of activities. Perfect romantic getaway, Anniversary celebration, girls weekend, friends or family weekend.
Licensed by the Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake #056-2025

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: No crib or high chair for children under 2
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Events

No events allowed
Special Occassions, Licensed for up to 4 people.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are not allowed
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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
Note from host: Special Occassions, Licensed for up to 4 people.
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
Property Registration Number 011-

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shaw Festival Theatre and Niagara Falls State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Rainbow Bridge and Skylon Tower. Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Aquarium of Niagara are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

What's nearby

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort George National Historic Site - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peller Estates Winery - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 23 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪11Th Post On Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Exchange Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake! on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$475.51, 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.

What time is check-in at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Alexander Mckee House - Best location in Old Town, Niagara-On-The-Lake! located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge, Lake Ontario and Shaw Festival Theatre. Simcoe Park and Royal George Theatre are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Sindy Chapman

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Our passion for restoring old houses, led us to move to this beautiful town, filled with history and historic homes. One of the attractions for us was the wonderful bicycle paths along the Niagara River and excellent tasting wineries. Niagara-On-The-Lake voted prettiest town in Ontario.

Why they chose this property

The Alexander Mckee House is one of the cutest old houses in the town, with modern amenities and old world charm.

What makes this property unique

This historic 1835 house is situated on the prettiest and most desirable streets in old town. The recently restored porch is a great spot for having an evening glass of wine and simply relaxing. Queen street is literally steps away, where you will find unique shops, fine dining, pubs, coffee shops and Shaw Festival theater. There are over 70 wineries to visit, with wine tasting bars . Whirlpool Jets boat ride is an easy walkable distance. Zoom Bicycle rentals, kayak and paddle rentals also available. Take a horse and buggy tour of our historic town. Niagara Falls is a short 20 minute drive away. There are several attractions and activities including Hornblower Niagara Cruise, Journey behind the falls, Butterfly Conservatory and Whirlpool Aero Car.

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