Abigail House, 19th Century House

Niagara-on-the-Lake - House

Arrive at Butterfly Cottage and escape from your everyday life! Relax with family and friends at our nature-inspired oasis! Prices are subject to change daily.

-4 Bedrooms (one on the main floor) – 3 Queen beds and 2 twin beds
-2 Bathrooms – Tub shower combination, walk-in shower
-Hosts up to 8 guests (including infants and children)
-Dog friendly (One small adult dog - $100 pet fee. A portion of the pet fee goes to support our local pet rescue – Angel’s Rest.)
-Private parking for up to 2-3 vehicles, contactless check in
-Electric fireplace, central heating and air conditioning
-High speed WiFi and TV with access to streaming services

Butterfly Cottage was designed by a well-respected local architect (Victor Tarnoy) and offers a spacious and luxurious open floor plan, with cathedral ceilings, great room and a wrap-around deck for outdoor living - all within a short stroll of the lake, oldest golf course in North America and historic downtown shopping, dining, theatre and culture.

The main floor of Butterfly Cottage you will find the fully-equipped kitchen:

-Drip-coffee maker and kettle with enough coffee and tea to get you started
-Sugar packets, salt, and pepper
-Microwave, toaster, flat top stove, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
-Dishes, pots and pans, silverware and glasses (including wine glasses)
-Non-stick spray, paper towels, dish soap, tea towels, dish cloths

Everything you need to set the table for a meal with family and friends. The dining area has an extra-large farmer table with seating up to 8 guests!

There is a bedroom on the main floor with a queen bed. Large living room with television, electric fireplace, and piano! Plenty of windows for you to relax and watch the butterflies and enjoy the natural sunlight! There is a bathroom with a tub and shower combination!

The main floor laundry is located next to the kitchen supplied with:

-Laundry soap, stain remover and dryer sheets.

Bedding, towels, hair dryer, facial and toilet tissue, shampoo, and hand soap are also provided.

Walking up to the 2nd level of Butterfly Cottage on wooden stairs are 3 additional bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds and the 3rd bedroom has a set of twin beds. The bathroom showcases a claw foot tub and shower combo.

Imagine yourself on a sunny day sitting in a rocking chair on the porch sipping Niagara-on-the-lake's award-winning wine, eating fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, and enjoying a gas BBQ/grill with family and friends. Butterfly Cottage offers accommodation that invites you to come back again and again! Many of our bookings are return guests!

The butterfly-friendly gardens provide a tranquil backdrop for family get-togethers and beyond the trickling sounds of the pond are blackberry bushes laden with fruit for our guests to enjoy in late summer!

Butterfly Cottage is a licensed short-term rental in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lic #083-2024

Enhanced Cleaning and Safety Protocols

We have a high standard for our homes and the housekeeping staff.

-Hand sanitizer pump at each property (70% alcohol)
-Disinfecting of soft surfaces with an alcohol based disinfectant
-Additional attention to disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
-Disinfecting of the mattress, mattress cover, pillows, and pillow protectors with alcohol-based disinfectant

Governor's Walk is strategically located in the heart of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake within easy walking distance of the Shaw Festival Theatre, Fort George, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and Queen St. shopping and restaurants. Prices are subject to change daily.

-4 Bedrooms – 3 Queen beds, 2 twin beds
-4 Bathrooms – 3 tub shower combinations ensuites and walk-in shower
-Hosts up to 8 guests (including infants and children)
-Private parking for up to 4 vehicles, high voltage plug for charging electric vehicles
-Contactless check in
-Gas fireplace, central heating, and air conditioning
-High speed WiFi and TV with cable and access to streaming services

Featuring a Grand Room with a dining area, sitting area and gas fireplace, 4 bedrooms, three 4-piece ensuite bathrooms, a main floor 3-piece bathroom, and modern appliances. This is an ideal home for those large families or a group of friends.

Governor's Walk has rooftop decks both front and back where you can relax and watch a horse and buggy stroll by, enjoy your morning cup of coffee or end your day enjoying one of Niagara's Finest Wines.

The Grand Room provides the principal entertainment area in the home, ideal for visiting with family and friends. Overlooked by the kitchen, it is a large open room consisting of a dining area and a sitting area. The sunken Grand Room is dominated by windows on three sides that allow the enjoyment of optimal natural lighting. All windows have wooden shutters to provide evening privacy. These shutters mirror the rich wood trim throughout this room.

Enjoy fine cuisine in the dining area which contains a large table and 8 chairs. Built in cabinetry is adjacent to this dining table. The chef has an overview of the dining area from the kitchen. The floor is hardwood to complement the wood trim throughout this room. Relax in the family/sitting area, an informal space for gathering and has a fireplace, coffee table, sofa, ottoman, and chair. The floor is hardwood, partly covered with a beautiful Persian area rug.

The chef will enjoy working in the fully equipped kitchen which showcases two working areas, one of which overlooks the Grand Room. The kitchen includes:

-Drip-coffee maker and kettle with enough coffee, tea, and sugar to get you started
-Stove, oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher
-Dishes, pots and pans, silverware and glasses (including wine glasses)
-Non-stick spray, paper towels, dish soap, tea towels, dish cloths
-Salt and pepper

The lower-level laundry is supplied with:

-Laundry soap, stain remover and dryer sheets

Bedding, towels, hair dryer, facial and toilet tissue, shampoo, and hand soap are also provided.

Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the main floor master bedroom suite, a huge room consisting of a sleeping area and a sitting area separated by a magnificent Chinese partition. The sleeping area contains a queen-size bed, a large armoire, and a complete 4-piece marble ensuite bathroom with tub/shower.

Relax and sip a glass of wine by the fireplace in the sitting area. This area showcases a coffee table, 2 sofas, chair, writing table, TV, and DVD player. The front veranda is accessed directly from the master suite.

The second bedroom is located on the main floor. This room includes a queen-size bed and a dresser. A 3-piece marble bathroom with a walk-in shower is located across the hall from this bedroom.

Bedroom 3 is a second-floor bedroom containing two twin-size beds, a dresser, a TV with DVD player, and a complete 4-piece marble ensuite bathroom with tub/shower. This bedroom has direct access to an upper deck overlooking Davy St. Relax and enjoy a glass of Niagara wine on the deck as you watch horse and buggy stroll by.

Bedroom 4 is a second-floor bedroom containing a queen-size bed, a dresser, a TV, and a complete 4-piece marble ensuite bathroom with tub/shower. This bedroom has direct access to a large deck with outdoor dining area overlooking Platoff St. Relax in the shade, savour a cool drink, listen to the wind in the trees, and enjoy the cool breeze.

Governor’s Walk is a licensed short-term rental in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lic # 037-2025

We have a high standard for our homes and the housekeeping staff.

-Hand sanitizer pump at each property (70% alcohol)
-Disinfecting of soft surfaces with an alcohol-based disinfectant
-Additional attention to disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
-Disinfecting of the mattress, mattress cover, pillows, and pillow protectors with alcohol-based disinfectant