Clean, comfortable, spacious, fully equipped home with lots of historic charm. Location was fantatic to walk and see nightly fireworks at the falls. The Ontario side of the falls has better views but we found it to be significantly more crowded. It's totally worth getting passports, though, if you are not Canadian. Go visit Niagara Falls, Ontario!
It was a good place to stay. The beds were really comfortable. We never ran out of hot water. The temperature was comfortable. The hosts were very efficient to bring us more bowls and an instapot to make our dinners!
Very friendly host. The house is really in minutes to aquarium and falls. This is old house, not fancy but good to stay after long walk and cook dinner.
In the kitchen, where you can find all the dishes and even different spices and sugar). Thanks
Hello
We had short trip mid April 24â (4days) to the Falls me and my friends from Europe,
Pros
Location location location is everything, place is unbelievable located in the middle of everything,
Up to 8-9 min walk to rainbow bridge, us side falls, aquarium, park , restaurants ,
We couldnât get better place for our trip than Carroll house,
Now about the host
Carroll great host , very responsive and patient thatâs all what You need from the host
If You expect fireworks from Your rental place ( jacuzzi, marbles, golden toilets ect ) donât rent this place
But if all You need is spacious, extremely clean, cozy , warm place to stay , 3 Bd , 2 bth , large living space ?
Carroll place is this place
Cons
Couldnât find one
Jake , Teresa , Pete
This home was clean and well equipped for our stay. We walked to the falls and trolly stops nearby. With the house being historic, the electrical is a little limited (expected). The US side of Niagara has some great local restaurants but entire blocks and downtown strip could use rehab and development.
The only positive I found in this property was it's closeness yo Niagara Falls. Everything else left a lot to be desired.
Despite charging a cleaning fee, the entrance to the house had a non-Halloween cobweb. We were expected to remove the bedsheets and pillow covers because of "house rules".
None of the bathrooms had any hot water causing us to take a shower in what can best be described as lukewarm water. The thermostat in the house was capped at 72 degrees and I had to reach out to the owner to increase the temperature beyond that!
To be clear, none of these issues by themselves were deal breaker for us however all of them combined caused this property to fall below expectations!
The pros: Great location. Big space for families. The house was clean. Carroll the host was very quick with communication.
Things you should know: I had to plunge the toilet with very little toilet paper use, the bathroom sink drained very slowly (slow enough to leave a ring of soap), the house is stocked with cooking pans but bring your own ziplocks, etc. I could not find a pen or paper (one pencil and two crayons found). The host will provide one towel and wash cloth per week. Neighborhood looks dilapidated but no safety concerns.
It was very close to the falls and Canada border crossing which was super convenient. The couch was comfy and bed was sufficient. The decor is super retro/old which isn't my vibe at all. It was a big depressing. The shower head in the 2nd floor bathroom was super low. I'm 6' and it hit me at mouth level. The 3rd floor's was better, but I had to be careful so I didn't hit the ceiling since it was slanted. Most of this is more personal taste. Overall, it worked for my friends and I so I'm giving it 5 stars.
The duplex was what was advertised. It is very old but well maintained and clean. Lots of stairs. There is no laundry or dishwasher on site. It was a short walk to the Falls. I was glad we arrived during day light to figure out the free parking around the block. Over all it was a nice place for our family to spread out. Thanks.
Found online. Easy 10-15 minute walk to the Falls. Quick drive to Whirlpool and Devils Hole SP to hike the gorge trails. Honestly, at first glance we werenât sure of neighborhood and the home but as with most things, canât judge a book by its cover. Comfortable inside, cool despite the uncharacteristic heat advisory in effect, and kitchen was adequately stocked. Beds reasonably comfortable. Floors quaintly squeaky due to the age of the home. Would stay again if we take another trip to the Falls.
This place is just across from the aquarium as described. It is so close to the state park and main falls area. Descriptions are accurate so we were not expecting glitz and glam, just convenience and everything we needed! We had a great stay.
Location could not be better, easy access to all the falls/parks. Walk 1/2 block and view nightly fireworks. Comfortable, but beware the stairs are very steep, would not recommend for non-agile people. My only complaint would be the linens had a strong fragrance that irritated my nose/sinuses. Bath towels and flatware in the kitchen could be updated, but everything you need is provided.
Carroll spent most of her career in Human Resources but gave it all up (darn) to open a hostel in Niagara Falls- leaving the wonderful California weather behind but gaining a wonderful husband. Andre is from Germany and we found each other here! We have since expanded from the hostel and added a couple vacation rentals to our endeavors. We think they are a great alternative to a sterile hotel - more like home away from home.
We are fully permitted and certified by the City of Niagara Falls that we meet all building and fire codes required to operate a vacation rental. Many listings in Niagara Falls are not legal, so be careful. Keep your family safe and be sure to book with those operators that can show you their permit and certificate of occupancy.