Our Internet search didn't reveal much lodging available at a reasonable price in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a last-minute 3-night weekend trip; but we were able to secure a very affordable room at Heron House, which proved adequate, but not exceptional.

Our room, one of two over the garage of the house was clean and spacious, but sparsely furnished with only two small uncomfortable wicker chairs, a night stand and a magazine table by the door. With no dresser or chest, you either have to live out of your suitcase, or stack you cloths in the closet shelf. Morning showers required some coordination with the guests in the other room as water pressure seemed to be at a premium. With no living room or common area other than the breakfast area to sit in, there wasn't much reason to hang out at the Heron House, other than to sleep and have breakfast.

The location is only three short blocks from Queen Street, the main drag in NOTL and extremely quiet. The off-street parking... more