Title: Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [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) ![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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44320800/44320750/83561299.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 - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - 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 ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26840000/26833400/26833316/beecf8e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage in Fabulous Location in Niagara on the Lake Old Town Historic District - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 340 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=26833316&PinnedHotelID=26833316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 - ‪The Garrison House - ‬17 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 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 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden Cottage in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake on Nov 10, 2025 start from CA $243.0, 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. 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