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The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne

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Exterior
Welcome to the Bootlegger Barrel House
Exterior
Back Deck overlooks Serpent hole #9
Kitchen seats up to 12 people

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
CA $310
avg per night

Explore the area

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Port Colborne, ON
  • Nickel Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Humberstone Speedway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Port Colborne Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Single Beds and 2 King Beds
Price is CA $310 avg per night,

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About the area

Port Colborne

Located in Port Colborne, this farm stay is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Whisky Run Golf Club and Greater Niagara Circle Route are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Mud Lake Conservation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Humberstone Speedway or Skydive Burnaby. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Nickel Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Humberstone Speedway - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Port Colborne Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sugarloaf Harbour Marina - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Humberstone Centennial Park Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 33 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Steele and Clover - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pie Guys Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breakwall Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Italian Hall - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne

Once the site of a rum running operation, the Bootlegger Barrel House is a historic farm house located at Whisky Run Golf Club. Relax & BBQ on the private deck of this 4 bedroom home while overlooking the 18th green.

A large kitchen and dining area on the main floor opens to the back deck and features modern cupboards and appliances. If you don't feel like cooking, the Bootlegger Bistro provides lunch and dinner, and is located in the fully licensed clubhouse, right across the road.

Each floor of the house has a sitting room with flat screen TV, a bathroom and 2 bedrooms with king beds. A pull out couch in each sitting area allows up to 12 people to sleep comfortably.

One km. south could have you swimming in Lake Erie, and one km. north gets you biking on Niagara's Friendship Trail. Or you can enjoy golfing on 27 scenic holes right in your back yard.

A five minute drive has you in downtown Port Colborne and Historic West Street: where you can wine and dine, while watching the ships sail through the Welland Canal. Safari Niagara is 15 minutes away, and Niagara Falls, plus many of Niagara's favorite wineries are within a half hour by car.

Property manager

Lou & Maribeth Nieuwland

Languages

Dutch, English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne located?

Situated in Port Colborne, this golf farm stay is within a 10-minute walk of Whisky Run Golf Club and Lake Erie. Nickel Beach and Humberstone Speedway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House At Whisky Run Golf Club In Port Colborne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaac Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barrelhouse

Had our wedding around the corner, used the Barrelhouse as accommodations for our wedding party. Worked out perfect! Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area! Owners are super accomodating, easy going folks !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In Town for a Family Event

We absolutely loved staying at The Barrel House! The house was immaculately clean, very spacious and very comfortable. The back deck and covered front veranda were both perfect places to sit and enjoy the gorgeous views surrounding us. Out back it was fun to watch the golfers go by at Whiskey Run Golf Course. Ten out of ten recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erie fishing

Always enjoy going to Barrel House
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the bootlegger barrel house! Lou and Maribeth were wonderful to work with, and responded promptly to our communication and requests!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan F., Inverary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We stayed at the Barrel House to attend our daughter's wedding at a venue close by. The house was perfect for all of our needs. Spacious, clean and very comfortable. The host was very accommodating of our needs. Lou even stopped by Sunday morning to see how the wedding went! I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Bliss

We stayed at The Barrel House for 2 nights because our daughter was marrying at Maple Meadows on Sept 1. The bride and her bridesmaids stayed with us and enjoyed having their own space on the 2nd floor. Our only complaint would be that we could not make the coffee maker work!!! We all tried and then gave up and went to Tim Hortons.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Golf Vacay

This property is amazing…full of character and very very comfortable It is exactly how it shows on the website It is extremely clean and tons of room It worked great for our group as it is so convenient for golfing I would highly recommend renting this home if your staying in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of 8 seniors

We really enjoyed the home. Room on ground floor for one family member with walker to get around. Non-golfers enjoyed the scenery and watching the golfers from the back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

The Barrel House was fantastic, reminding us of the beauty that comes with an older home and surrounding area! Golf course in the backyard and seeing the deer was an added bonus! Lou was very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space for a few families

We needed a weekend away with some friends and this cottage was perfect! It’s nice and large and immaculate. There was some drafts so some space heaters would have been nice, however we bundled up and made the best! The beds were all super comfy! The kitchen had every gadget we could have ever needed. The cottage is dated but suited the home. We will stay here again for sure! The host was excellent at quick replies!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shimon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty barrel house

We enjoyed a lot our stay. High recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

We are a family of 6 adults and 2 babies. The upstairs was great for the family with the babies. Nice course for the golfers in our group. We were close enough to go to Niagara Falls for an afternoon and also visit Niagara on The Lake and a few wineries. Our hosts and the course worker we very pleasant and friendly. Very enjoyable family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for golfers.

We had an excellent, quiet time at Bootlegger. The house and property are plenty big and we were all surprised at the size of every room. The house had all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Port Colborne was less than a 10 min drive should you need to pick up any groceries or ice cream. Waterfront and beaches - 10 mins away. Excellent location. Would definitely recommend. Lou and Maribeth are excellent hosts and were never too far away for questions. We all had a relaxing vacation. Thanks Lou and Maribeth
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and spacious. Lots of activities on site and nearby. Will definitely return. 💯

Clean and spacious. Lots of activities on site and nearby. Will definitely return. 💯
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eugene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to relax.

The place was very neat and clean. We had fantastic family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family vacation

We had a great time – our family and my sister’s family together. The house is big, clean, very convenient for 2 families(4 adults and 4 kids and still more sleeping spaces) The kitchen-dining-living areas are huge. Girls enjoyed outdoors playing ball games as well as free WiFi and my husband said Whiskey Run Golf course is the best he played at! The beach is near by – clean , with perfect sand and warm water. The check in – check out process was very easy. Thanks a lot for home owners for taking care of us in such a warm and welcoming manner. I will definitely recommend this place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barrel House - the perfect venue

We used the Barrel House as a headquarters for TEAM GROOM. Perfect location for those having their wedding at Maple Meadows Farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Party Accomodations

Reminiscent of an Anne of Green Gables house, Bootlegger Barrel House was the perfect setting and location for my daughter's wedding party and family. The house was so well appointed with a fantastic kitchen, lots of towels, a pretty porch overlooking the greens, a short walk to the lake and five minutes from Maple Meadows, the wedding venue. Our only recommendation would be (probably because we were a wedding party) to have a few more full length mirrors and more plugs. The water shut down briefly during our third night, but that was most likely due to the volume of people. Without hesitation, we would book this house again and next time try the Bistro which was highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kathe G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, spacious house, great kitchen, beautiful setting

See above.

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Canada

Loved that the house was on the golf course! Was able to eat across the street at the club. Lou stopped by to make sure everything was good! House was clean. Traveled with a one year old so they were able to take over the top floor because it had its own "living space" and bathroom. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Historic Bootlegger Barrel House

Excellent location and hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., Huntington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful location

A short notice wedding elopement had myself and a few family members searching quickly for a place to stay! This was the first time ever in Canada cor all of us. Thankfully this property was available short notice and met all our necessary requirements! We had 6 adults and 5 children comfortably stay at this home! Everyone had their own beds and plenty of space. Our children loved the back deck and being able to watch golfers go by. The adults loved the peaceful location and how it was not far from major places. The property was immaculate, golf course in amazing condition, and was truly a beautiful location. We loved seeing the barn cats and my children enjoyed leaving them a plate of breakfast each morning. Someone from staff even left a thoughtful note and signed it from the cats. Our children thought it was magical! We all agreed we would love to travel to Canada again to stay at the property again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the Bootlegger Barrel House! This was a perfect place for our family reunion. Lou, the host, was great, he communicated all we needed to know about the property and made himself available to us. I highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual golf weekend with the guys

We have stayed and golfed at whisky run for many years and the experience gets better everytime. House is more then you would ever need , clean and well set up. Staff is fantastic. 5+ stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022