Relaxing, family-friendly escape with easy access to the core of the city.

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

St John's, NL

George Street2 min drive
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital3 min drive
Memorial University of Newfoundland5 min drive
St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The sound of the Waterford River running along the backyard is all the tonic you will need after a long day of weddings, work or sightseeing. A view that is hard to believe is less than 2km, connected by bike and walking trails, to the heart of downtown.

Three levels of decks look over a sun dappled yard with mature trees and a burbling brook. Lots of light throughout the house. Attached on one side. Views out front and back. Off street parking.

Mainfloor: Living room has picture window, a pullout twin sleeper, Luxurious and stylish armchairs, original mantel, TV, DVD player. Queen master bedroom with hardwood floors and private deck. A full bathroom.

Top Floor: Twin bedroom with adorable dormer window looking over the back/river. Double bedroom with large closet looking out the front over a historic cemetery/green space

Bottom Floor: Double bedroom (now with hardwood) has large closet. Large kitchen with lots of cupboard space, drip coffee and an espresso machine! Dining room with attached deck for optional outdoor dining. High chair available. Side door into kitchen provides option of access to the bedroom on this floor without disturbing those on the main floor above.

We have extended the hardwood flooring to include not just the master bedroom on the main floor but the extra calm, quiet and cozy downstairs bedroom. A few other touches (like re-furbished painted wood stairs) bring out the pristine cottage charm of the interior. Soon we will tackle the "plain jane" exterior to match the aesthetic of the rooms inside, but for now we can't wait for this beautiful space to complete your trip to our favourite place in the world.

Property manager

Emily Deming

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors or out

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John's

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Downtown St. John's, a neighbourhood in St. John's. Waterford River Walk and Port of St. John's are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit George Street and Railway Coastal Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Mile One Centre and Johnson Geo Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St John's, NL

What's nearby

George Street - 2 min drive
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital - 3 min drive
The Rooms - 4 min drive
Memorial University of Newfoundland - 5 min drive
Avalon Mall - 6 min drive

Getting around

St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Gahan House Harbourview - 2 min drive
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Tim Hortons - 10 min walk
The Big R Restaurant - 3 min drive
No Name Pizza - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, family-friendly escape with easy access to the core of the city. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing, family-friendly escape with easy access to the core of the city.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, family-friendly escape with easy access to the core of the city.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, family-friendly escape with easy access to the core of the city. located?

This family-friendly St. John's holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Avalon Peninsula, Railway Coastal Museum and Newman Wine Vaults. Wesley United Church and Waterford River Walk are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

9 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great space

We had a great experience here. We had 7 in our party. I had concerns with only one bathroom but it was actually fine and worked out great. It’s a very large bathroom. Lots of space on each level so it felt we each had our own living areas. The owners were very responsive and let us stay an extra night due to a cancelled flight. Very close to downtown. Quiet and friendly neighbors. 5 stars!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Sudbury

9 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We loved this home. Location was great. Clean and quiet. We appreciated the local bagels, milk, juice, eggs and cream cheese they left us to get us started. The creek and backyard was beautiful. Easy to communicate with owners. Thanks so much Ken and Emily. Your place was truly a home away from home.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

17 Apr 2019

All the St John’s Charm

We loved staying here. The location is full of and surrounded by all the old style St John’s charm. Our family of 5 stayed here for two weeks. This adorable home had plenty of room for all if us and was the perfect St John’s location to enjoy all sites and be a home base for our travels and visits with fam and friends. The Waterford river in the back yard and many decks provided the perfect get away from it all. The hosts we perfect mix of attentive and leave you alone We would be happy to stay here again. on our next trip

Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JEAN LOUIS B., saint pierre et miquelon

28 May 2017

Excellent

Maison tres bien située géographiquement très propre disposant de toutes les commodites necessaires. Literie confortable linge de maison fourni, wifi parfait.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Candace K.

23 May 2017

Lovely and lots of room

This is a lovely property in a great location. Lots of room for a family and very well equipped. The hosts are very gracious and helpful with restaurant recommendations. We had delicious bagels and breakfast things waiting for us. Thanks for a great stay in wonderful St. John's!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Emily Deming

I am a travel writer and journalist. I write reviews of local restaurants and cultural events. I was a geophysicist but when I moved to St John's for a temporary work assignment, the pull of this place was too much to resist and so I left a career that would have taken me away from Newfoundland eventually in favour of making this my permanent home and forging on into the unknown!
I grew up in California, and St. John's reminds me a lot of the hills and views and colourful streets of the bay area in Northern California. Though the laid back attitude is more like San Diego.
I live with my partner (Ken Holden - a photographer/postman who is from St John's), our daughter, a husky from Labrador and a cross-eyed cat from New Orleans.
We love to catch bergy bits for our cocktails during iceberg season and are never tired of the amazing adventures on this island.

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