Downtown Luxury Victorian Retreat

Location: 235 Seaton Street, Toronto, ca

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Allergy-free room
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Tennis lessons on site
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View

  This room has a spa bath and air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Modern Luxury Room

  This room has a spa bath and air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Carola (10/5): - Very spacious and cozy room in a quiet neighborhood. Wonderful hosts.
• Melanie (8/5): The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay great. -
• Paula (10/5): - The location was convenient for us to walk to different parts of the city. The hosts were helpful and friendly.
• Leslie (8/5): -
• Sylvain (10/5): Très bon séjour !!!!!! Merci à Dana et Sorin - Maison victorienne décorée avec goût. Très propre et le lit très confortable. Dans un quartier paisible. Accueil sympathique par le propriétaire. Nous avons stationné la voiture sur la rue ($). Je recommande fortement cet hébergement. Rien.
• Marie (10/5): Sehr zu empfehlen - Eine super saubere und schöne Unterkunft. Sie liegt in einer sehr ruhigen Umgebung und ist dennoch sehr nah am Zentrum. Dana, die Besitzerin, ist eine sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieterin! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
• Martina (10/5): -
• Clotilde (10/5): Excellent - The room was beautiful, very clean and Dana, the host, was extremely caring. I felt really good there and I would definitely go back.
• Nguyen (9/5): -
• Jan (10/5): -
• huy (10/5): -
• MATTEO (9/5): Wonderful place, wonderful host - Wonderful place, wonderful host
• idriss (10/5): Un séjour chaleureux dans une charmante maison, accueilli par une hôte d'une grande gentillesse. - Le logement est situé dans une rue paisible et pleine de charme. La maison, de style victorien, est magnifique, et la chambre est impeccable, très propre et équipée avec soin (télévision avec Netflix, belle baignoire, etc.). Dana, notre hôte, est d’une gentillesse exceptionnelle. Ma femme et moi avons beaucoup apprécié nos échanges avec elle. Une expérience authentique et chaleureuse qu’on ne retrouve pas dans un hôtel traditionnel. Je recommande vivement cet endroit.
• Emma (10/5): Excellent place to stay in Cabbagetown - Fab place to stay for a short trip to Toronto. Good location for exploring the city and lovely room with nice decor, comfortable bed & luxurious bathroom. Dana (the host) was very friendly and helpful in recommending how to enjoy our time in Toronto. Thank you, would definitely stay here again.
• Daphne Anne (8/5): -
• David (10/5): -
• Jony (10/5): - Had a wonderful stay! The place was spotless, beautifully kept, and exactly as described. The host was amazing—super responsive and kind enough to let me check in early, which made my trip so much smoother. Highly recommend!
• Ruth (9/5): - Quiet street. Lovely villa with very spacious, comfortable room and bathroom. Dana had lots of suggestions for sightseeing and eating. She was very helpful with any queries, eg, arranging a taxi to the station for us. Nothing
• John (9/5): Historic property in an ideal location. - Spacious, well presented and close to good restaurants and the city attractions. n/a
• Chirine (10/5): Emplacement idéal et accueil chaleureux - Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans la magnifique maison victorienne de Dana. La décoration est faite avec beaucoup de goût et la maison est idéalement située, ce qui nous a permis de tout faire à pied. Dana a été une hôte très serviable, toujours disponible et pleine de bons conseils qui ont rendu notre séjour encore plus agréable. Merci encore à elle, nous recommandons vivement !
• March (10/5): Thank you so much - Its clean Nothing
• Patrick (10/5): Beautiful house and great host in downtown Toronto! - A beautiful home, in a great location! Dana was incredibly helpful and insightful, with a lot of brilliant recommendations for our stay in Toronto. The room was big, comfortable and well decorated. Some great bakeries and cafes in the area too! Would certainly book again. Thanks for an amazing stay Dana!
• Annemieke (10/5): A place to remember! - Everything was perfect! Location: all the sightseeing was done on foot (more than 15.000 steps a day) House: beautiful old Victorian house in a nice neighborhood (small village in modern Toronto) Room: perfect, clean, comfortable, roomy, nicely decorated, huge bathroom, good bed, quiet Host: very friendly, a lot of good tips for sightseeing and eating, perfect communication A place to remember if you’re going to Toronto!!!! Nothing
• Kersten (10/5): Perfect! - This is a 10 out of 10 accommodation. Not a typical hotel but a wonderfully furnished room in an old Villa. Close to major attractions in walking distance, street parking right in front for a reasonable price. Dana was very friendly and helpful in everything, from the parking permit to excellent suggestions for sightseeing an eating a real warm welcome! We were in Toronto only for one day, but when we come back for a longer visit, this will definitely be the place to stay! Nothing!
• Miranda (10/5): - Room was beautiful, great location, extremely fancy decor and finishes. Host was lovely and has a lot of great recommendations for places to go and things to do. Parking was perfect. The TV was giant and there was even a tiny fridge. Bathroom was so unique and fun too, and we loved the full size tub. There were big closets so we put everything away easily and the room looked so nice instead of cluttered. The live plants were so classy as well. This is the fanciest high-end stay I have ever had by far, and price wasn't terrible. I definitely recommend for the experience. Could have used more pillows, a fan, or microwave access, but also I didn't ask and the host might have been happy to provide if I had.
• Sandro (10/5): -
• Gabriel (10/5): -
• susanne büttl (6/5): Schönes altes Haus doch nicht für romantische Paare geeignet die privatsphäre suchen - Sehr schön eingerichtetes Zimmer. Hochwertig.trotz kaputter Klimaanlage bei 34 Grad gab uns Dana einen Ventillator und sorgte für eine rasche Reparatur am nächsten Tag der Klima Wir hatten kein Gefühl von Privatsphäre.Da das Haus eine 150 jährige Geschichte erzählt und wirklich sehr schön war wurden natürlich auch bestimmte Regeln beim einchecken erläutert.Wir sollen doch bitte unsere Schuhe im Haus ausziehen.Der Garten der im Internet als Teil des Hauses angeboten wird würde auf unseren Wunsch dann sauber gemacht und mann dürfen bis 11 Uhr dort sitzen.Es ist ungewöhnlich sich im Urlaub anzupassen wenn mann einfach bucht um ein bißchen selber sein zu wollen.Ich wurde während meines Aufenthalt mit WhatsApp Nachrichten kontaktiert wann wir in den Garten wollen,wann wir denn Abreisen damit die Eigentümerin sich ihren Tagesplan zusammenstellen kann.unpraktisches Zimmer.keine Privatsphäre.toiletten Tür halb zu und durchsichtig.Leider auch unerklärbar wieso in den 3 Tagen nur die Kaffeekapseln aufgefüllt,jedoch nicht saubere Tücher oder Bett gemacht wurde.2 der Fenster im Zimmer lassen sich leider nicht öffnen somit wenig Frischluft.
• Fabrizio (10/5): I really enjoyed my stay at the Downtown Luxury Victorian Retreat. The French-style interior was beautiful, the house wa - I stayed at the Downtown Luxury Victorian Retreat for 2 nights (14–16 August) and had a wonderful experience. The house is beautifully designed with elegant French-style interiors that give it a very charming and cozy atmosphere. Everything was spotlessly clean, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The host was incredibly kind and welcoming, always available to explain things and provide useful information about the area. Their attentiveness made me feel truly at home. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Toronto who is looking for both comfort and style.
• tomasz (10/5): -
• Camill (10/5): We loved it. - A beautifully appointed space located close to downtown Toronto. The interior is thoughtfully designed with refined taste and attention to detail. The hostess is exceptionally warm and welcoming, offering a wealth of excellent dining recommendations that reflect her local expertise.
• Wong (10/5): A pleasurable stay... came again for a second time! - This home away from home is luxurious and the hostess is very welcoming, kind, and friendly. It is truly a wonderful stay in a perfect location in Toronto. We will come again!
• Gregory (10/5): Exceptional -
• Miguel (10/5): It was beautiful, close to everything and as described - A beautiful blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The home is elegant, spotless, and very well located — close to downtown but in a quiet neighborhood. The host was friendly and responsive, and everything was exactly as described. A perfect spot to relax after exploring Toronto. Highly recommended!
• David (10/5): Exceptional - Probably the kindest and loveliest host I’ve ever had (though there was that one time in Taiwan). The location is convenient, the room and bed are comfortable, the place is full of character, and most importantly, the person who runs it makes an incredible effort to make the stay as good as possible. I will likely be back. There was nothing not to like.
• Eugene (8/5): As an older couple this place was just right for us - House is lovely, quirky and very comfortable. Also very quiet especially at night which was great. Dana is a very friendly and capable host. There are a few good eating choices within walking distance but the area is suffering from the building blight which seems to be affecting most of Toronto Toronto has a large homeless problem and it is very obvious in the surrounding streets.
• Ulrike (10/5): Unique designed comfortable room - Dana, our host is amazing. She responds quickly and gives a lot of local recommendations that are great and not in any book. The rooms are comfortable , beautifully designed with unique touches to fell in love with. The mattress is amazing and the room is as quiet as it can be. You can walk on foot to many attractions and French bakeries- unique as well with delicious food We liked everything
• Debra (10/5): A gem in a busy town. - Amazing luxurious home in downtown Toronto but the best part was the hostess Dana. She greeted us when we arrived and helped us get to know the town. She and her husband reside at the home and were available to answer questions and visit with us during our stay. I feel like we made a new friend.
• Irene (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing host, beautiful house and bedroom.
• Filip (10/5): Lovely place to enjoy a weekend in Toronto - Warm welcome, our hostess took the time to explain us the city and nice places to visit. Very nice clean room.
• Kierra (10/5): We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Dana is a very welcoming and kind host. You won’t be disappointed! - The room we stayed in was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable.
• Rebecca (10/5): Lovely stay - Beautiful, well-appointed, conveniently located for downtown work. Kind and helpful host.
• Andrei (10/5): Exceptional - Close to the main train station, 10-15 minutes by taxi. We arrived by train to Union Station, not far from CN Tower, Aquarium, Rogers Centre,etc. The host is very nice,friendly, you have your own access code into the property. On arrival we have been shown the main areas in the city to visit. We only stayed for 2 nights, definitely recommend.
• Fergus (9/5): We had a great 2 night stay, and would be very happy to return when next in Toronto - The bedroom was beautifully decorated, with a very comfortable bed. The host, Dana, as very friendly, and very informative about places to go and see in Toronto. The house is situated in a lovely, quiet street, and the Cabbage town area - where the house is located - is in a convenient and lovely part of town. The bathroom was again modern and beautifully designed, but you do have to know your partner well, as the bathroom is pretty much part of the bedroom itself. In view of that, there is not much in the way of privacy, although it didn't concern us greatly.
• Lauren (10/5): Exceptional -
• María (10/5): Feeling like at home - Our host, Dana, was very kind and helpful providing full detail of what to do in Toronto, so we made the best of our stay. The house, room and bathroom were georgeous and all restaurant recommendations made us also enjoy that part. I liked everything.
• Angelo (10/5): An almost perfect stay! Would love to book this again if we’re back in Toronto. - Love the owner of the house, Ms. Dana. Very hospitable and pleasant. The property itself is a classic victorian on the outside but very modern inside. The room is very large and spacious. Love the big screen TV. Would have loved a little privacy between the bedroom and bathroom.
• Thierry (9/5): A very nice location - Very clean, quiet and comfortable Good connectivity for Toronto visit Welcoming and helpful owner! Missing a small garden with sun loungers!
• My (10/5): Exceptional - Dana was an excellent host. The house is in pristine condition and was beautifully decorated and comfortable to stay in. Dana also directed me to many local places for eating and Cafes to visit and were excellent for friendly local chefs and patisserie. Thank you Dana you were awesome!! Jeff Schaefer
• Laura (10/5): Exceptional - The room was modern, beautiful, and spacious, and the bed was really comfy. The location is amazing, in a quiet neighborhood, only 10-15 minutes away from the city center and so easy to access. Our hostess Dana was amazing, she offered insights on sightseeing in Toronto, and she was so kind and helpful. I would love to stay here again.
• Beth (9/5): Superb -
• Nigel (10/5): Exceptional - This is such an exceptional accommodation. The room was generously proportioned, the bed was exceptionally comfortable, the bathroom was spacious and warm and the shower fantastic. The owners were extremely helpful. Our whole stay was such a delight.
• Yan (10/5): Exceptional -
• William (9/5): Great place, great host - Super comfortable bed and large bath! The quiet neighborhood was much appreciated after long travels. We saw most of what Toronto has to offer from our oasis away from it all. Great place and great host
• Douglas (10/5): Lovely ambiance, very clean and central to downtown, fantastic host in Dana - The property is an old Victorian style house in a leafy suburb the property is very well maintained and decor is very stylish, Dana our host was fantastic for the duration of our stay nothing was too much trouble from directing us on places to visit Breakfast at the lovely French cafe (pink door) around the corner to arranging taxis for us. The property is a very short distance from the union train station and city hall, highly recommend the Downtown Luxury Victorian retreat for any short or long stay. Nothing it was perfect
• Murat (10/5): I enjoyed my stay a lot - Very clean and calm, the host very helpful and friendly
• Ives (10/5): Very pleasant. - Friendly staff, very comfortable lodging. Nothing.
• Rodrigo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Glenn (9/5): Comfortable quiet and restfull -
• Bruno (9/5): Superb -
• Kbtripin (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable room. Bed is soft. Lots of pillows! Lovely large bathroom. There is a cast iron bath which looked great but I didn't have time to use The street is a very nice leafy residential road. Around the corner at the bottom- not so much
• Matthew (7/5): Meh - Well decorated Had to be very very quiet even during middle of the day. Very poor location near homeless centers
• Gina (10/5): Amazing host, location and home like stay. - Beautiful Victorian home with modern comforts No concerns at all
• Angie (9/5): A super stay in Toronto, we would thoroughly recommend this property to stay in. - It’s location was excellent in a nice area . Good recommendations for restaurants in the area Clean comfy warm , Hosts very hospitable and helpful Nothing it was all very good and a high standard
• Hamad (10/5): Exceptional - Everything Nothing
• Gregory (10/5): Dana has made a lovely home for guests to share. - Our host was most gracious and the room was lovely. The immediate neighborhood was very nice, but unfortunately the homeless situation in Toronto was much in evidence only a few streets away.
• Anja-kathrin (10/5): Exceptional - Great location, nearby city hot spots, clean, with a tense of luxury and Dana is a woderful host. Starting with the tips for nice places in Toronto, ending with helping us with the broke down rental car. If we will travel again to Toronto, definately to Dana. ;)
• Philippa (9/5): Superb -
• Luke (9/5): Superb -
• Carmel (10/5): Excellent characterful property - Style Not enough surfaces to put our personal things on. No milk 😉
• Emma (10/5): Exceptional -
• Svetlana (10/5): Amazing, will recommend! - The interior was incredible, it was filled with unique authentic elements that we loved -
• Alice (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kathryn (9/5): Superb -
• Nick040 (8/5): So nice! - The room is spacious and has a lot of comfort. Dana is a lovely host. She gives suggestions and is also very interested. We felt very welcome and had a great stay. Surely would recommend staying, especially if you like a more personal stay instead of a stay in a more anonymous environment like an hotel. Unfortunately there are a lot of homeless people in the area. So hopefully that will get better in the future.
• Antonis (10/5): Absolutely gorgeous! - It is fair to say that this place exceeded our expectations! - Dana is a wonderful and very accommodating host. She communicated everything beforehand and was very informative when we arrived guiding us to local restaurants and attractions. It is also fair to say that she was also genuinely interested to get to know us a little bit and also share her story which was something personal we thoroughly enjoyed! - The house is absolutely as advertised and then some, located in a quiet historic neighborhood but walking distance to many downtown Toronto locations - The room was spotless and amenities were provided (coffee every day, toiletries, towels and a welcome piece of banana bread) - An absolute gem for a bathroom with a Victorian era bathtub. Nothing!
• William (10/5): The perfect host, in a fantastic setting and luxury accomodation. Very highly recommended - Dana was a superb host, and the accomodation was genuinely luxurious, super clean and comfy. Finished to a very high spec, this is not your average accommodation. One of the nicest places we have stayed!
• Fathima (10/5): Exceptional - Dana the host is a lovely informative kind lady. Made me feel so much at home away from so much so I felt like I’ve been in the property for a long time. The property is exceptionally so tidy and clean. I would greatly recommend staying in Dana’s property Thank you again for making it a special time in Toronto Fathima 🙏
• Brendon (7/5): Good - We had a lovely welcome to a beautiful home The location. It’s quite away from the centre and in an area close to an area of homeless people
• James (10/5): Exceptional - The property was very clean, and the host very friendly and helpful.
• Keith (7/5): Comfortable house with friendly host but in poor location - House had character, friendly and helpful host The location didn’t make us feel comfortable going into the city (females would not feel comfortable walking some of the surrounding streets).The step in the bathroom was dangerous. It was disappointing that there was no breakfast offered.
• Sophie (8/5): The accommodation was ideal for our short stay in Toronto. The host was excellent at welcoming us and providing us with - Luxurious feel, clean, walking distance to centre, comfy bed, lovely shower and bath, excellent host The location was near some “rough” areas we were told to avoid during a walk into the centre. Other than that it was fine, we liked cabbage town.
• Sarah (10/5): Amazing stay in a great location with a super welcoming host. - It was in a great location and was really clean and modern. Dana was also an exceptional host! Nothing, it was perfect :)
• Edward (10/5): Nice, comfortable stay in a beautiful place - Internist design, comfort No complaints.
• Edith (9/5): Superb -
• Omar (10/5): Exceptional - The room is clean and comfortable Dana is very kind Nothing
• Charlie (9/5): A wonderful time in Toronto with an exceptional host - Very friendly and accommodating host in a beautiful Victorian home near downtown. All was good
• Claire (8/5): Spotlessly clean, peaceful at night, comfortable bed, beautiful bathroom. - Dana was extremely helpful and welcoming. Communication was excelllent. The room was spotlessly clean, very comfortable bed and beautiful bathroom. Nothing was too much trouble for Dana and we felt incredibly welcome in her beautiful house. The area.
• Charles (9/5): Total Retreat in Toronto - Dana was an Extraordinarily Delightful Host at her Beautiful Downtown Luxury Victorian Retreat in Toronto. Her warm greeting and cozy comfortable home that she so graciously shared with us felt a world away from the large city easily accessible down the street from her piece of Heaven. Nothing to report.
• John (10/5): Best suites ánd host in Toronto - What a great host is Dana!!! From the first moment we walked in, nothing was too much. She was so helpful, explained about things to do, visit and answering our questions re Toronto. Both suites are really nice and one can tell she loves interior decoration.
• Alex (10/5): Great stay in center of Toronto! - Very cosy, modern room, quiet and in central location. Dana is an exceptional person, thank you for your hospitality :)
• Susan (10/5): Dana's Retreat a home away from home - Dana's Downtown Luxury Victorian Retreat was an elegant and welcoming oasis in bustling Toronto. We had the suite at the back of the house, which is decorated in a French style, with a very nice bathroom, really comfortable bed and little extras, like a small refrigerator, coffee machine, kettle and teas. The suite was immaculately clean. Dana is a gracious, friendly, informative host and provided us with a wealth of information about sights to see and places to go as well as where we could get a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Having not been to Toronto before, this really helped us focus on what to do and where to eat. My husband and I will definitely stay at Dana's Retreat if we travel again to Toronto. We had no complaints!
• Maureen (9/5): Most enjoyable and comfy - Convenient to the city. Comfy bed and great bath. Quiet neighbourhood and easy walk into town. Would like to have the sheets changed.
• John (10/5): Exceptional - Dana was an excellent host and really helped us feel at home in an unfamiliar city. We also appreciated staying in a historic district outside of the usual tourist fare. There was a fairly large contingent of unhomed in the area, although we weren't accosted as we have experienced in other cities.
• Giacinta (10/5): Exceptional - Very kind hosts and a great location!
• Simone (10/5): The best stay in downtown Toronto - Very friendly and helpful host, stylish room, freshly baked cookies upon arrival and lovely recommendations.
• Ronald (8/5): Lovely oasis in the heart of the city - Very well appointed house and guest room. Friendly service. The location is very good, well within walking distance of major attractions and easily accessed via the tram system. The owner is very open to helping visitors and offering lesser known nearby attractions. The room and property are exactly as advertised. The bed was very comfortable and the linens elegant. There's not much to complain about. Offering breakfast would defimitely elevate this listing, but it was it was clear in the listing that this was not the case. That being said, there are a lot of restaurant options nearby and tea and coffee is available in suite.
• Özgür (9/5): It was clean and luxury place. - It was so clean, comfortable and luxury place. I can't say the location is very good.
• Inbar (9/5): Superb -
• Edgar (10/5): Toronto Old Town The place you have to stay and enjoy its secrets. - The hostess Ms. Dana helped me a lot with tips about places to visit, restaurants, museums, and was very polite and kind. Her house is very well located and pretty designed. I highly recommend to all that look for a quiet place and comfortable place. Fortunately I don't have any point to say.

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