2117 Balantrae Circle, K7M 9H8 Kingston, Canada
#6 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Kingston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 72 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Sylvain
Canada* Room was a bit hot, I could have used an air conditioner or at least a fan (owner however quickly came over to fix the thermostat, upon my complaint about it). * Coffee-maker should be changed, wasn't able to make myself a decent cup my whole time there. * Access code given upon reserving didn't work, but owner quickly gave me a new one, upon calling him about it. * Outside light by the doorstep should be motion-activated, and not to be manually turned on or off. Had to use my phone flashlight to enter digits onto that black keypad... * No drinking cups (but glasses, yes) or box of tissues. * TV should at least have basic cable. Couldn't watch local channels, only YouTube videos off streaming.
Overall cleanliness and disposition of the suite. No noisy neighbors or guests in other rooms. Parking spot right by the door.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Andrea
CanadaOn the second night, the tenant from the basement knocked to our door and asked us to move the car from the driveway onto the street as we had taken HIS spot. The street parking is free, however it would have been nice to be told in advance that we were not supposed to park on HIS side of the driveway. This unpleasant interaction might prevent us from coming back.
Good communication with owner regarding check-in/out, clean room and bathroom, close to park/trails, very good price
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Olugbenga
CanadaN/A
I was very impressed with how descent and neat the house is. It was quiet, no disturbance and the host provided all necessary details to enable easy check in.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Owen
CanadaThe room was very well set up with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The hostess was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Margarita
PolandEverything was very good. The room was comfortable, clean - we had everything we needed. Appreciated the automatic check-in, got the code upon arrival. There were some other people in the house but we only saw them once.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Kennedy
CanadaNothing
All I can say is you have to experience it yourself
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Karen
CanadaThis was room was as described and pictured. The host was very kind and responsive.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Kennedy
CanadaI had to go lol it's a very home feeling there
Everything is great at this place,friendly and costs are very reasonable and quiet neighborhood and very respectable people all around you ,the owners are wonder
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Simon
CanadaVery accommodating, very clean, and the owner was incredibly nice! Would recommend to anyone that comes across this place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Kennedy
CanadaNothing
I liked everything about the place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Matthias
GermanyVery nice flat in a large house, well equipped kitchen and a very nice host
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Courtney
CanadaI don't think much could be better it was very nice very clean very quiet
The location was awesome it was near grocery stores it was near the bus it was near whatever you needed quiet neighborhood I recommend to everyone
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Mark
CanadaLost power for around 1 hour. Not the fault of the property. Looks like the whole area lost power
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Mark
CanadaThe TV was not set to use the router (internet) so we had to enter our own Netflix and Amazon Prime accounts and then figure out how to log the TV out. When you book a place you do not expect to log in your own TV services. It was not a big deal. (Just unexpected).
The property was nice. When we first booked we were not fully aware it was a shared location. (Site accurately describes but we were not fully reading). The price was an excellent bargain and I would stray again.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Grand
CanadaFor all the TV services you needed your own account details, for example, you needed your Netflix pin to watch Netflix. Who remembers that kind of thing when travelling?
The location was ideal for the two bike rides we had planned. It was easy to get in and out of the accommodation. The fact that we could use the garage to store our bicycles was a definite bonus. Kitchen facilities were available if needed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Darila
ItalyA great experience, a beautiful neighborhood, the house and the room with all the availabilities. Highly recommended.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Lynn
CanadaClean, quiet, easy to find,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Percy
CanadaNothing
Dorothy was a very accommodating host and took good care of our needs. We would consider staying here again.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Cahit
CanadaNothing
Clean, Comfortable
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Russell
United KingdomWould have been convenient had we been able to pay by card
An Air B & B, a room within a house shared by others, Dorothy the host was very pleasant & helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Mary
United Statesshared house with other people , had to move bed to plug in CPAP machine,
good value and convenient to highway
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Edith
CanadaWas a little far from attractions and restaurants Was a bit noisy with someone working in kitchen just outside the room while trying to sleep
Bed was comfortable House was clean Had everything we needed
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Visser
CanadaThe coffee machine was a complete mystery. It's like a Keurig but with a reusable pack. But how to use it? I would have preferred the temperature of the room to be cooler -- thermostat in the hall was set at 23. I like 19 or 20 at night. The bedside lamp was an incandescent -- way too hot. Maybe a fan to move the air. Check in was a bit awkward. And the keypad on the door for entry was not lit. So, when it's dark outside, it's hard to see the numbers.
Good bed, quiet, everything was there that we had hoped for; fridge with freezer, microwave. There was a kitchen to use, living room to sit in. The price was fine, and the location suited us very well. I mentioned it already, but the place was quiet, and the bed was great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Chantal
CanadaMattress a bit on the softy side. The Main Suite happens to be adjacent to the kitchen. So, if you happen to have fellow guests who like to cook and talk loudly in the evening, that would be a bother.
Quiet family neighborhood. Very clean. Fully equipped, with access to a kitchen and living room; could be considered for an extended stay. Owner Dorothy is welcoming and quick to respond to requests.
Stayed in May 2023
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