My wife and I and a couple friend stayed together at Lionshead for two days over the weekend. What a pleasant surprise! Not only was the facility first rate, but the host was very personable and expressed interest in what her guests' needs were. Oh, did I forget to mention the first rate breakfasts? Superb cooking and presentation. I could have eaten breakfast all day long here.

Another plus for Lionshead is the host's effort to see that her guests are made aware of the many "insider" goodies that a casual visitor would not know about. For example: we wanted to visit a winery in nearby Niagra-On-The-Lake. It just so happens the host has a special membership that entitles her (and any guests) to some great wine tasting tours at the elite Peller winery. We spent four hours there - tasting, eating, and touring. Normally, what we did would have cost over $50 per person. Our host got this for us for zero dollars.

Normally, Niagra Falls has fireworks on Friday and Sunday nights during the warm months. And the crowds are usually large. Ask Helena for the best spot to view. You will have an unobstructed view and no crowds. Also, she knows what restaurants provide free transportation for dinner. Sure beats driving.

In sum, a first rate B&B that will not disappoint.

BILL & LYNDA HUDSON

I have traveled the world and have never felt so comfortable and pampered as I did at the Lion's Head B&B. My husband made last minute vacation plans for Niagara Falls and were told we had to stay on the Canadian side. Although I am a B&B person, I checked out all the options...from hotels, to timeshares. The hotels were priced over $300. After much research, we decided upon the Lion's Head (which by the way was priced at less than half the price of the standard hotel options). We made our choice based on the fact that the B&B was only a 10 minute walk to the falls...and away from the chaos of the casinos. And, WOW, what a weekend we had!

Helena runs the show herself...from the perfectly blended custom paint colors and elegant fabrics and appointments, luxurious down comforters and high thread count sheets, to the gourmet three course breakfasts to her wealth of knowledge of the entire Niagara area.....you'll never want to leave.

What a joy it was to share stories with other guests at the breakfast table and know that when we parted for the day we had been given suggestions pointing us to the best activities and restaurants in the area. And look forward to doing it all again the next day.

Helena is a rare treasure in today's world of hospitality! Let her treat you to an experience you'll never forget.

Kristen and Slade

Excellent food and excellent atmosphere. You really can't ask for anything else here. Helena is a wonderful cook and an even more wonderful person. I assure you, you won't be let down. Seriously, I challenge anyone who can speak ill of this place, and I am quite the critic. A must!

We booked this B&B on the strength of the reviews on this site &, I have to say, they represented the place perfectly. It is a wonderful establishment.

We booked via email & from this first contact, the host (Helena) was helpful & couldn't do enough. Her directions from the airport were spot on & recommendations for food & sightseeing were invaluable.

The room was out of this world with a huge comfortable bed, large shower room & with an individual, eclectic style. We stayed in the Guaguin room with a gorge view.

The breakfasts were amazing with fresh fruit to start with followed by a cooked course such as eggs benedict or french toast with maple smoked bacon & fruit of the forest compote. The tea was brewed perfectly - very important for us Brits!

We could walk to the falls within 20 minutes & all of Helena's recommendations were ideal. We managed to see all the area had to offer within our short timeframe of a day & a half.

If anyone I know is going to Niagara I would point them in the direction of this B&B. Sure, there are cheaper places to stay in the area but we saved so much money by avoiding the attractions not worth seeing. Also, you get what you pay for.

If we return to the area - highly likely - I wouldn't even think about booking anywhere else to stay other than the Lion's Head. Helena obviously takes great pride in her decor & the house's history.