General Description

Welcome... Bienvenue... Benvenuti... Bienvenidos...
... to our Canadian Monticello! Named for American president Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home, Monticello, because of its eclectic decor and charm.

Our guests are invited to enjoy our fireplace, lounge, library, deck, veranda, and gardens. Bicycles are provided free of charge. Refreshments are available at any time. Smoke-free, air-conditioned, and pet-free, our modern New England-style, home is located minutes from the center of town, bicycle trails, the Shaw Festival, local wineries, Lake Ontario and the Niagara Parkway, and is a delightful respite from the bustle of the local attractions. We are a 20-minute drive from Niagara Falls, along the scenic Niagara Parkway. We are easily accessible from the QEW or New York State's I-90.

Teachers of English, French, Italian, and the sciences, your hosts, Maria and Leon Martin, have decorated their home to reflect their travels to Europe and the Orient, as well as their time spent living in Canada's North. Watercolour prints (by Canadian artist Brian Middleton), international posters, handcrafted furniture, floral and Native touches will greet you in every room. If you ask, Leon will even regale you with stories of the Northwest Territories, or his current passion, our gardens-in-progress (designed by renowned Canadian landscape architect, Wayne Renaud), which will provide the perfect backdrop for your outdoor breakfast, read, or nap.

Members of:

Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce
Niagara-on-the-Lake Bed and Breakfast Association
Federation of Ontario Bed and Breakfast Association (FOBBA)

Breakfast

Enjoy a gourmet breakfast by the pond in summer ... Crepes a la Leon, Monticello cheese souffle, omlette stuffed in pastry, Maria's asiago frittata with Italian potatoes, Eggs Monticello, cranberry pancakes, banana brie French toast, fresh fruit in season daily, cranberry coffee cake, strawberry muffins, hot croissants, fresh juices, decaffeinated coffees and teas, and much more ... dietary restrictions are no problem, just call ahead

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