[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic McIntosh Castle near downtown Kingston, City Park/waterfront, Queen’s U Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Queen's University ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106254000/106253992/w907h683x59y0-9ecc1f23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106254000/106253992/w505h683x260y0-d098ea4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106254000/106253992/w506h683x260y0-b8ef0d45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106254000/106253992/w506h683x260y0-7de477c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106254000/106253992/w906h683x60y0-a41f0163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the enchanting world of McIntosh Castle, Kingston's fairy-tale abode. This historic property boasts 2,500 square feet of luxurious living space with original hardwood floors and high ceilings. Enjoy views of City Park from the castle or take a stroll to everything downtown has to offer. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic McIntosh Castle near downtown Kingston, City Park/waterfront, Queen’s U Experience the grandeur of Kingston’s fairy-tale “McIntosh Castle”; a one-of-a-kind property. For the first time in it’s history, you have the opportunity to experience luxury living in this charming abode. The petite one-and-a-half-storey castle was built in 1852 by Scottish shipowner Donald McIntosh and was lovingly restored in 2023 by local heritage carpenter, Peter Reid. The space This historic and unique property boasts 2,500 square feet of luxurious living space over two levels, featuring original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and general splendour. From the castle, you can enjoy stunning views of City Park and the Frontenac County Courthouse, and walk to everything downtown Kingston has to offer, including Queen’s University Campus, Market Square, bars and restaurants, the night life, and the waterfront trails and swimming spots. The Royal Military College and St. Lawrence College are also within easy reach by bus or car. On the second floor of this enchanting castle, you will find three exquisite bedrooms, each offering a different and delightful experience. The bedrooms are spacious and cozy, with plush bedding, elegant furniture, and charming details that reflect the castle’s rich history. The master bedroom features a queen bed and an elegant, glass-enclosed ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom boasts a king bed, exposed brick and limestone walls, and a cathedral ceiling. The third bedroom has twin beds, an enchanting fantasy-in-the-forest fun theme, with a “hidden” fairy tale entrance leading to the cupola, where you can enjoy the views of City Park and the historic Courthouse. The two additional bedrooms share a charming and elegant bathroom with a claw-foot tub and a glass-enclosed shower. On the main floor, the 80’s style kitchen has all the essentials. There is a breakfast nook with exposed limestone walls and light streaming in through the large windows, where you can prepare a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the morning. For a more formal affair, the dining room can comfortably seat 12 + people with unique furniture and floor-to-ceiling French windows, creating a perfect setting for a memorable meal. An exquisite powder room is located on the main floor across the hallway from the entertainment room. Wander down the graceful hallway to the living room where you’ll find a classic seating room complete with an antique A.M. McPhail Jr. square grand piano. This is a rare opportunity to experience the charm and elegance of a bygone era with updated comfort and luxurious amenities in a prime Kingston location. Don’t miss your chance to rent “the castle”! Guest access Guests will have access to the entire property, including the private main floor and upstairs and the stone-walled private gardens and outdoor living spaces. Guests do not have access to the basement. Registration number LCRL20240000102 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2520000/2511100/2511081/b78aa728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kingston Central by IHG Rideau Heights - Pool - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,552 reviews CA $112 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=2511081&PinnedHotelID=2511081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22300/22290/w3837h2558x3y3-4de91f00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Fireside Inn Strathcona Park - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 1,013 reviews CA $149 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=22290&PinnedHotelID=22290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7900/7805/5cb4c54b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Confederation Place - Hotel Downtown Kingston - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,649 reviews CA $139 CA $165 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=7805&PinnedHotelID=7805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72990000/72982800/72982703/a7e06650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston St. Lawrence South - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 1,255 reviews CA $130 CA $155 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=72982703&PinnedHotelID=72982703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102718400/102718393/w1016h683x4y0-5b4c3863.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Apartment Downtown Kingston Downtown Kingston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=102718393&PinnedHotelID=102718393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95707600/95707558/1ff017be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique, heritage building in the heart of Kingston! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.225025,-76.48615&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oq%7DlGluyqM%3FS%3FW%40U%3FS%40W%3FS%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBSBUBU%40SBUDSBUDSBSDUDSDSDSDSFQDSFSDSFQFSFQHSFQFQHOHQFQHOHQHOHOJQHMJOHOJMJOJOJKHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLKLILILKJILINGLILGLGNILGLENELENGLENELCNCNCLENANCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNDNDLFLDNDLDNFLHLFLFNHLFLHJHLJLHLHLJJJLJJLLJJJJLLLHLJLLLHNJLHNJNHLJPHNHNHPHNFPHPHNFPFPHRFPFRFPDRFRFRDPDRDRDRDRDTBRDRBTDRBTBR%40TBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%40R%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATARAVCRATCTCRATCTCRERCTETCRERERERERERERGRGRERGPGPGRIPGPGPIPIPGNIPININIPKNINKLINKNILMLKNILMLKJKLMJKLMJKHMJMHMJMHKHMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMDOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMIMGOIMIKIMIMKMIMKKIMKKMMKKMKKMMIMKMKOKMKOIOKMIOKOIQIMIQIQGOIQIQGQGQIQGSGQGQESGSESGQEUESESESESCSEUCUESCSAUCUCSCUAUASCWASAU%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1S72crmkP7IoYV68Sr37v91svWg=) Kingston, ON #### What's nearby - Queen's University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Kingston Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Kingston City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Fort Henry - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Kingston Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 3.3 km #### Getting around - Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) - 14 min drive - Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cambodiana - ‬7 min walk - ‪Balzac's Coffee - ‬8 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min walk - ‪Copper Penny - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic McIntosh Castle near downtown Kingston, City Park/waterfront, Queen’s U pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic McIntosh Castle near downtown Kingston, City Park/waterfront, Queen’s U? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic McIntosh Castle near downtown Kingston, City Park/waterfront, Queen’s U? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic McIntosh Castle near downtown Kingston, City Park/waterfront, Queen’s U located? > Located in Downtown Kingston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kingston City Park, Queen's University, and Kingston Waterfront. 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