Dowling House Country Inn and Retreat in Greater Napanee, Ontario

Greater Napanee · Ontario · Est. 1830s

Room to gather.
Space to breathe.

An old stagecoach inn, a hill above the river valley, and a house that has been bringing people together for nearly two hundred years.

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A place with a past, made for your present.

12guests

4bedrooms

7beds

2bathrooms

4.6 169 Airbnb reviews

Once a stagecoach stop. Always a welcome.

Some places make you feel at home before you even step inside.

Built in the 1830s along the historic Kingston-to-York Road, Dowling House has watched generations come and go. Today, its original timber frame, pumpkin-pine floors, and wonderfully imperfect corners still carry that same spirit of welcome.

Set on a hill above the Napanee River Valley and Mohawk Bay, this is a place for slow mornings, long-table dinners, woodstove evenings, and the kind of conversation that doesn’t need a clock.

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An authentic view of Dowling House from its current guest listing

The welcoming spaces guests enjoy at Dowling House

Another view of the historic Dowling House property

Real moments, real rooms, and nearly two centuries of character.

Your country house, for a little while

Come as you are.
Bring your favourite people.

Whether you fill every room or take things slowly with a smaller group, the house is yours to settle into.

Room for everyone

Up to twelve guests, four bedrooms, seven beds, and two full bathrooms. The fourth bedroom and attached den are opened for larger groups.

Made for lingering

A proper kitchen, a dining table for gathering, a generous living room, and a woodstove for evenings that stretch a little longer.

Outside is the point

An acre of lawns, gardens, mature trees, a spot for a campfire, open skies, and views across the river valley.

The useful comforts

Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, self check-in, parking, streaming, fresh linens, and laundry available on request.

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Dowling House provides room to gather with family and friends

More than somewhere to sleep

Make a little
occasion of it.

Some trips deserve more than adjacent hotel rooms. Bring everyone under one roof for the kind of time together that is hard to find anywhere else.

Family weekendsBirthday getawaysCreative retreatsFriends around the table

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Out here, everything feels a little closer

Stay in the country.
Wander everywhere.

Between Napanee and Deseronto, at the edge of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Dowling House is an easy base for the best of southeastern Ontario.

Prince Edward County

Wineries, farm stands, artist studios, country roads, and a long, lovely lunch.

Sandbanks & the lakes

Beach days, open water, shoreline walks, and room to let summer unfold.

Napanee & the Bay of Quinte

River views, local shops, historic streets, and the everyday pleasures of a good small town.

Tyendinaga & local culture

A neighbouring community rich in living Indigenous culture, creative expression, and connection to place.

Rooted here

Dowling House is proud to be a founding supporter of Sewatokwà:tshera’ Theatre, helping make space for Indigenous storytelling in our community.

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A warm welcome, well remembered

4.6★★★★★

From 169 guest reviews on Airbnb

4.8communication

4.8check-in

4.7location

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A few helpful things

Before you come.

How many people can stay?

The current whole-house listing accommodates up to twelve guests. The main house offers three bedrooms, with the attached den and fourth bedroom opened for bookings of ten or more guests.

Do we get the whole house?

Your group has private use of the main house, including the kitchen, living and dining rooms, two full bathrooms, three bedrooms, backyard, and gardens. Access to the attached den and fourth bedroom depends on group size and availability.

Where exactly is Dowling House?

We are at 9521 County Road 2 in Greater Napanee, Ontario, between Napanee and Deseronto and around five minutes from Highway 401.

Can I check availability or ask a question?

Absolutely. Open our Airbnb listing to see live availability, current rates, house rules, and the option to message your host, Robert.

There is always room at the table

Come find your
kind of country.

A little history. A lot of heart. And a place that feels like yours from the moment you arrive.

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Room to gather.Space to breathe.