• Entire apartment
  • 172 ft² size
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 108 Mbps
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

Offering a garden and lake view, An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city is located in Toronto, 600 metres from Woodbine Beach and 1.4 km from Balmy Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Kew Beach. The apartment is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. The Distillery District is 5.9 km from the apartment, while Hockey Hall of Fame is 7.2 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 10 km from An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Laurie
    Canada Canada
    Lovely communication from owner, clear instructions, quaint appartment at a perfect location with cheap overnight parking nearby, safe neighborhood
  • Frances
    Ireland Ireland
    The cleanliness and comfort of the bed The owner, Consuelo, promptly responded to my queries. The proximity to Lake Ontario (10 mins away) - it's a great area - I had a swim in Lake Ontario. The owner kindly allowed me to use her shower after...
  • Lotta-leena
    Finland Finland
    The suite is very comfortable and spacious enough for two persons. It's easy to travel to the city centre by a streetcar and the environment is nice (located near the beach). The small kichenette is great. The host was very friendly. We really...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Consuelo

9.3
9.3
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Host review score

Consuelo
Welcome to our little retreat in the Beaches area of Toronto. Our basement suite is 20 sq.m (215 sq ft); It is composed by a large room 4x4 m (13x13 ft) with - heated floor - a very comfortable full size bed, with a medium/firm hybrid mattress with individually wrapped pocket springs and a layer of memory foam, memory foam mattress pad on top and a choice of 3 different pillow style (ergonomic pillow, feathers high and feathers low) - a table with chairs, - a food preparation zone with fridge, toaster, microwave, coffee maker and kitchen essentials (microwaveable pots and pans, plates and cutlery, basic utensils, glasses and mugs) - a corridor and - a bathroom with shower and bathroom essentials (soap, shampoo, conditioner and body shower). Please note the suite does not have a stove, but it has a microwave. The barbecue is available and shared with us. Please clean it if you use it. Our suite has a separate private entrance. Free use of the garden and direct entrance to the park leading to the beach (2 minutes walk to the beach through the park). You can spend your time wandering the city or reading one of our books at the beach or the park. We value the flexibility our 30-day free cancellation policy offers you. Yet, as a cozy, one-room retreat, last-minute cancellations greatly affect our small business. We've noticed an increasing trend of reservations being canceled just before the 30-day mark, which hinders our ability to welcome others eager to visit. We kindly ask for your consideration when booking. Our aim isn't to limit your flexibility but to foster a mutual understanding of the impact on our ability to host wonderful guests like you. By booking with us, you support a small business and ensure that we can continue offering a unique and personal stay for all our guests. Thank you for your empathy and understanding. We're excited to make your visit memorable! Toronto Short Term Rental Registration Number: STR-2009-FQYVBC
I'm a graphic designer and a ceramist. I came to hosting when my children left for university leaving me with more space than I need. I'm very fortunate because I live in a truly amazing place and I love sharing with my guests this little corner of the world. I speak English and Italian; I live in the apartment above the suite and I am available for general help and advice if needed.
The Suite is located in a typical house on a tree-lined avenue south of Queen Street in the Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is so named because of its four beaches situated on Lake Ontario. It is located east of downtown within the "Old" City of Toronto. The commercial district of Queen Street East lies at the heart of The Beaches community. The Beaches is characterized by a large number of independent boutiques and restaurants along Queen Street East. The side streets are mostly lined with semi-detached and large-scale Victorian, Edwardian and new-style houses. There is an extensive park system along the Waterfront as well as a parks that follow a ravine that bisects the neighbourhood from North to South at Glen Manor Road. The beach itself is a single uninterrupted stretch of sandy shoreline. A long boardwalk runs along most of its length with a portion of the Martin Goodman Trail bike path running parallel. There are four beaches: Balmy Beach, Scarboro Beach, Kew Beach and Woodbine Beach. Woodbine Beach and Kew-Balmy Beach are Blue Flag certified for cleanliness and are suitable for swimming. The Suite is 50 meters from Woodbine Beach.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 15 per day.
  • Street parking
Internet
Fast free WiFi 108 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: STR-2009-FQYVBC

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city

  • An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city is 3.7 miles from the centre of Toronto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Check-in at An independent beach retreat steps from the lake and right in the city is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.