[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44320800/44320750/af94e2b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44320800/44320750/13cb63ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44320800/44320750/83561299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44320800/44320750/45c2e738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44320800/44320750/4300bdfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Historic Old Town of NOTL, The Secret Garden Cottage offers a charming getaway. This home is perfect for couples or up to 7 guests and features a cozy living room with an electric fireplace, games, puzzles, books and Amazon Prime TV. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped property from spacious front and back porches or explore nearby wineries on bicycles provided in the shed. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake The Secret Garden Cottage is a charming, licensed short-term rental home situated in Historic Old Town of NOTL. Your stay will lift your spirits with all the comforts of home. Beautiful in any season, enjoy having the house to yourself, as well as the gifts that this unique area has to offer. A 10-minute walk from the main (Queen) street, you can walk or cycle to the many high-quality wineries, outstanding restaurants, charming shops in town, and highly-acclaimed Shaw Festival productions. Or cozy up with all of the comforts of home, enjoying a glass of local wine on the back deck or in the Garden Room, while gazing out over the stunning Secret Garden. This home is the perfect size for a "couples’ weekend", and it is large enough to accommodate up to 7 guests. Inside there are games, puzzles, books, and Amazon Prime TV, all helpful with keeping children and adults engaged! Cook in the fully-equipped kitchen (spices, oils, sugar, flour...it has it all!), use the big BBQ in the backyard, or dine out at one of the amazing local restaurants. Need a work space? No problem! Your office can be in the Music Room. The Secret Garden is the absolute gem of this property and you can enjoy it while sitting in the Garden Room, on the back deck, or in any of the 3 tiers of the garden. Located at the back of the garden, the shed contains 2 bicycles, saving you having to rent elsewhere! Use them to experience wine-tasting, outstanding farm-to-table meals, and the wonderful trails in the wine areas, and alongside Lake Ontario. It is situated within walking distance to many coffee shops, restaurants, wineries and other attractions. The walk to the main street (Queen St.) is 12 minutes. It's just a 15-minute drive to the Outlet Collection at Niagara, and 30 minutes to Niagara Falls. MAIN FLOOR: The Secret Garden is a hidden gem, and the beautifully landscaped property can be enjoyed from both inside and outside of the home, with spacious front and back porches. The GARDEN ROOM is the most special place of the home. Cozy up with a good book, a mug of coffee or tea, or a glass of wine, and you will be in your own little oasis. There is also an electric fireplace for cooler days. The KITCHEN features all the appliances you will need, has so many glasses, dishes, pots, pans and more, and the pantry is well-stocked with baking and cooking supplies. The adjoining DINING ROOM has an expandable table with 6 chairs. (2 additional ones are stored in the basement.) Need an office to work at your home away from home? There is a desk in the MUSIC ROOM. It also has an upright Kawai piano, should you need to rehearse some music or just want to have a sing-along with your family or friends. That room also has a double sofa bed. (PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE BED PREPARED FOR YOUR STAY - SMALL ADDITIONAL CHARGE.) There are black-out blinds in this room, contributing to a quality sleep.) The comfortable LIVING ROOM contains an electric fireplace, a multitude of games and books, and a Smart TV with an Amazon Fire Stick. You can also sign in to your other accounts, such as Netflix, if desired. There is also a POWDER ROOM on the main floor. UPSTAIRS: TWO BEDROOMS with quality queen size beds and black-out blinds (for an amazing night's sleep!) are on the upper floor, and THE PRIMARY BEDROOM also contains a love seat that can be set up as a twin sofa bed. (PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS SOFA BED PREPARED FOR YOUR STAY - SMALL ADDITIONAL CHARGE.) The UPSTAIRS BATHROOM is spacious, with combined tub/shower, toilet and sink with plenty of counter space. For your convenience, I also provide quality safe and clean Canadian Rocky Mountain Soap Company toiletries along with plenty of plush towels for your use. Enjoy the floral and musical themes throughout the cottage, and be sure to have a glass of wine (provided by your host!) on the deck overlooking the extensive and stunning Secret Garden, or in the Garden Room with a beautiful view! IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW: 1) 7 is the maximum number of guests that the Secret Garden can comfortably accommodate. There is an additional charge of $50 per sofa bed per stay, so that the sofa beds can be prepared in advance of your arrival, with cozy bedding, extra-thick mattress covers, and enough pillows and towels provided for all guests, and then dismantled after your departure. 2) About TAXES: Town of NOTL requires me to charge a MAT (Municipal Accommodation Tax) of 4% on the room rate fee. Airbnb does not have capacity for this to be charged separately, so I have had to build it into the nightly fee. I "back out" the MAT and submit it to the Town. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax - combination of Provincial and Federal) of 13% is applied to the room rate and MAT, and I submit this to the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency). 3) NOTL Town License: 061-2023 4) CRA BN for HST purposes: #87571 7795 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766700/18766609/1bbb6e05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Location in NOTL, Steps away from everything! 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There are both a portable high chair and a portacrib (with sheets provided) available for use. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children 3 and older are welcome ### Events No events allowed The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake forbids this. ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake forbids this. Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 061-2023 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.25232%2C-79.08315&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6OV0qH_GryopVUpwcL9Aiig2IGQ=) Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON #### What's nearby - Jackson-Triggs Winery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Shaw Festival Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Fort George National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 21 min drive - Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪11Th Post On Queen - ‬14 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Garrison House - ‬17 min walk - ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive - ‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secret Garden Cottage 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 Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake? > As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $270.0, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-On-The-Lake-Hotels-Secret-Garden-Cottage-In-Old-Town-Niagara-On-The-Lake.h44320750.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake located? > This family-friendly Niagara-on-the-Lake vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge and Lake Ontario. Royal George Theatre and Museum of the Paranormal are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 64 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a lovely property that was close to everything we were accessing in the neighbourhood. The garden is just beautiful! ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place We had a wonderful time at this place it was so beautiful! Exactly what you see in the pictures and even better in person! When I go back to Niagara on the Lake I will check to see if it’s available before I look anywhere else. ##### Laura W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna F. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation cottage From the moment you enter this cottage, you realize the love and thought the owners put into it. They have provided everything you will need to feel at home. It is comfortable and well appointed. The name is perfect; out back, there are truly Secret Gardens… nature at her best.This is a wonderful property to feel at home, away from home. A ##### Joanna F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### evelyn m. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Tara was wonderful. Her home is so beautiful. I can’t wait to visit again, ##### evelyn m. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Burgundi G. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip Niagara on the Lake We had a great stay at the Secret Garden Cottage. The host was super friendly and quick to reply to messages. The house itself was cozy and very clean. We really enjoyed our morning coffee time in the Garden Room. The view to the backyard was so nice! We will definitely stay here again! ##### Burgundi G. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob R. Jan 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secret Garden Cottage Great stay! House was great, very clean, lots of kitchen supplies, close to downtown. Lots of room for two couples. Highly recommend! ##### Rob R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great weekend in NOTL This 2as our second visit to the Secret Garden Cottage and we couldn't be happier. The house is perfect for a getaway and close to all the restaurants, shopping and sights in Niagara on the Lake. ##### Kelly B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas O. Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secret Garden Lovely place. Great location and home -- cozy, clean and convenient. The gardens are wonderful. ##### Thomas O. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli A. Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So wonderful! This property was everything and more than we expected! Easy to find, centrally located, clean, comfortable, cute, thoughtful amenities. Will stay here again when we have the opportunity to! ##### Kelli A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home for a family vacation! This house was perfect for my family of 6 vacation! I was concerned it might be a little tight for us but we had plenty of space at this beautiful home! ##### Amy B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy L. Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly what we needed! This place was everything we needed as a party of 4. It was very clean and well stocked. Beds and pillows were both very comfy. The garden was also beautiful! ##### Cathy L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie B. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Garden Paradise Everything about this place was wonderful. Tara had thought of every possible convenience. The cottage was clean and the gardens were lovely. Close to the shopping district and bike trails. ##### Angie B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. Sep 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cottage! One of the better home rentals we have stayed in and we have stayed in quite a few. Hostess was responsive and generally wonderful. Thank you for sharing your lovely little cottage! ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne-Marie R. Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Excellent host - great communication. Fantastic property - immaculate and has everything you should need. I will definitely return in the warmer months - I want to see that amazing garden in full bloom! Thank you Tara! ##### Anne-Marie R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna W. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage We had a 2 night stay at the Secret Garden Cottage. It is beautiful inside and out. Has everything you could possibly need. Great location. I hope we can go back one day. Thanks Tara, you’re a wonderful host. ##### Anna W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin D. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal setting in NOTL Exceptionally clean and comfortable with a back yard that will inspire you. Bicycles were are wonderful surprise! ##### Kevin D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Exceptional choice for a weekend getaway. Feels like home with lovely gardens and a well appointed spotless space! Tara is also fantastic at communication and leaving all the necessary information you need for the house and the surrounding area. The bikes are a perfect extra for the winery tours. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle d. Sep 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A special jewel. This cottage is absolutely charming!! Great host, thank you Tara :) pristine inside and out. Patio and garden made our holiday extra special. Fun family time in the music room. We found our happy place for our future NOLT getaways!!! ##### michelle d. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Pefect spot for a girls weekend away, or a family when you want to have more room than a hotel offers. Our girls weekend away was special in this quaint cottage, The sun room in back was so peaceful and relaxing for morning coffee or afternoon drinks. Everything you need is there and Tara could not have been more helpful. Totally recommend. ##### Joanne Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### warren m. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring 2024 We really enjoyed our time at the secret garden cottage. The garden in back was amazing and very private. Mornings in the back room overlooking the garden, and evenings on the back deck were our daily routine. There are several restaurants and a great bakery that are easily within walking distance. And being able to walk or bike to NOTL and the the paved trail system is a major plus. We will definitely be booking this place again in the near future. ##### warren m. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. Feb 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cozy cottage The Secret Garden Cottage is perfect for a cozy, relaxing stay. Tara was awesome in responding immediately, offering great restaurant and winery suggestions and thinking of every last detail. The cottage is comfortable, cozy and very clean which made for a perfect stay. There are thoughtful details everywhere - a well stocked kitchen, soft sheets, fluffy towels, great books, etc. Just next door are a fantastic restaurant and bakery. We will be back soon! ##### Julie C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol W., Calgary Alberta Sep 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wine and Biking Lovely house and beautiful garden. Also enjoyed the use of bikes. Location is very central but just outside main busy downtown area. Would highly recommend. Also, Tara was a pleasure to deal with. ##### Carol W. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. Dec 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas with the family I booked this cottage so we could have are family over to cook a family meal for Christmas in a home. This cottage had everything to make everyone fell at home. Ty to Tara for answering all my questions.( Owner ) we had a wonderful Christmas. ##### John P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi S. Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Little Piece of Paradise in Wine Country What an incredible cottage Tara has here! It’s far roomier than the pictures show, and the backyard is exceptionally beautiful! It felt just like the movie the Secret Garden - hence the name, obviously. Tara was so responsive to any questions we had, and ensured this cottage was perfectly equipped and prepared for all guests’s needs. The location was great as well - central to everything we wanted to see. A short walk to some fabulous shops and restaurants, a quick 5-10 bike ride to some renowned wineries, and a short 20-min drive to the falls. We all agreed we will absolutely be back. Thanks for being such a wonderful host, Tara! Cheers. ##### Jodi S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna R., Chantilly Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and well managed The cottage is exactly as pictured, and very well taken care of! Tara is accessible and communicative and kind, and the personal touches throughout the home (including paintings by family, I believe) make it clear this is a special, loved place and not just a rental unit. Any issues that came up were addressed speedily and the beds are very comfortable, with lots of down bedding. Lots of books and activities for all ages (we had kids ages 1-7 and 3 adults), and the nearby Queen street has tons of cute shops, restaurants, and a nice playground. The only surprising thing was that the cottage is right next to a large convenience store (which is great!), but amazingly it still feels so private thanks to the thoughtful fencing and landscaping. We look forward to hopefully coming back sometime in warmer weather (though the garden room was also beautiful in the spring rain!) ##### Donna R. 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