Cottage in the City

52 Helena Avenue
Toronto Ontario M6G 2H2
Canada

http://www.cottageinthecity.com

Phone: +1-416-654-9105

General Information

The Cottage is an intimate up-scale downtown accommodation built during the last century and totally restored. We have two intimate rooms each furnished with early Canadian antiques. Guests occupy the second floor which includes a common room with artifacts and original artwork. Relax in our soaker claw-foot tub. Escape to the front porch in white wicker chairs with a morning coffee. Breakfast is superb. Natural fruits and vegetables create the basis for our menus which will beckon you to the breakfast table set with English bone china, silver, and cloth napkins. The dining room features an art deco chandelier, polished wood floor and stained glass window.

Room Rates (CAD Canadian Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 2 guest accommodations
  • Single occupancy rate is between $CAD 90.00 and $CAD 115.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $CAD 90.00 and $CAD 115.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • Turndown Service
On Site
  • Air conditioning
  • Amenities Basket
  • CD player
  • Computer
  • Desk
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Videos

Other Amenities: Downtown map, Attraction brochures, Toronto reading material, Links to Niagara Falls service

Meals

  • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: Between 8 and 10 a.m.
  • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Home-made cookies, Sparkling water welcome
  • Special meals available: Wheat/dairy-free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Cottage Country Breakfast
    The season dictates our breakfast menus. Winter mornings with steaming oatmeal, cinnamon pancakes, or pumpkin waffles. Spring and summer brings fresh fruits and vegetables to the table in strawberry crepes with fresh creme sauce, buttermilk blueberry pancakes with berries, or omelettes with spinach and home-grown tomatoes. The fall is apple time at the cottage with fresh picked Ontario apples baked and carmelized to complement crisp french toast.

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Two night minimum, surcharge for one-night stay)
  • Smoking is not allowed (Outdoors only)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (Children aged 12 and up welcome, existing beds only.)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is not permitted
  • Deposit amount required (One full night prior to arrival. Full payment upon arrival.)
  • Closed: Special requests during winter season
  • Check in time is 3 p.m. and Check out time is Noon
  • Cancellations:
    Full refund with two week notice prior to arrival date
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Toronto City Bed and Breakfast aAssociation
    • Tourism Toronto
Discounts available:
 10%Extended staysMinimum stay: 4 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Attention to Detail
  • Canadian art works
  • Classy atmosphere
  • Heritage Value
  • Traditional Front Porch
  • Antiques/decor
  • Economical rates
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
N/A

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Turn of the Century Canadian
  • Built in 1901
  • Opened for business in 2000
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2000
  • Parking available

Location

  • Location is best described as: City, Downtown
  • Nearest major city: Toronto, ON (0 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    Provided with confirmation. Nearest major intersection Bathurst and St. Clair Ave. W.
  • Nearest major airport: YYZ 18 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    By public transit or cab. More information upon confirmation of arrival.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Mardelle and Ron Kish
    Ron is a retired television journalist with an intimate knowledge of the city and national politics, if you are so interested! Mardy is a former special events planner with a flair for cooking and making our guests feel "at home".
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • Pet(s) on the property: 2 cats in separate quarters

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Honest Ed's shopping emporium, Spadina House, Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto attractions, Casa Loma, Shopping, Performing Theater, Religious Services, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Nature trails, Tarragon Theatre, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming