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Country home 20 min from city has an ocean view, bird feeders, & a whirlpool tub

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Front entrance. 3 section patio with ocean and garden views
Dining area has bar height table and 4 cushioned chairs. Shelf has games & craft
Kitchen work area. Full size fridge and stove; countertop microwave & dishwasher
Side patio with ocean view
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Pouch Cove, NL
  • AirportSt. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)30 min drive
  • Popular LocationMemorial University of Newfoundland30 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of St. John's31 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeorge Street33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

Second Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom is on second floor

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country home 20 min from city has an ocean view, bird feeders, & a whirlpool tub

Leave the accommodations to us! Our cozy, clean, duplex style, country home, is located Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, a small town with its roots in the fishing and farming industries. Our vacation home is surrounded by an abundance of natural landscapes and has amazing ocean views. Myself and my husband, a middle-aged couple, live in the second side of the duplex and, although respectful of privacy, are available when requested and do our utmost to ensure our guest’s holiday experience is filled with positive memories.

Visitors to our area are impressed by the lack of industrial noise and the pleasing fresh country air, beautiful views, and friendly residents. Also, because Pouch Cove is located just 20 minutes from the city, we are perfectly situated for guests to experience Newfoundland’s unique urban and rural cultures.

Our vacation home offers in-lane, parking immediately adjacent to the private front entrance. There are no other homes within direct contact to the home. Mature trees form boundaries along the distant perimeter of the property and flowering plants on the side border add distinction and color during the summer season. Just beyond the side border of property is a tall hill from which one can see amazing views of the horizon, ocean, shoreline, and a large portion of Pouch Cove.

Our vacation home has a huge, enclosed, 3 section, patio with an amazing ocean view. In the summer season, the patio is outfitted with a 4 burner, family sized, propane BBQ and an assortment of patio furniture.

The house’s interior is cozy and, although fully renovated within the past few years, captures the feeling of outport living. We have 2 bedrooms (one with a queen bed; the other a double) and a single pull out cot, enabling 5 guests to sleep comfortably. We are pet friendly for small, non-destructive, pets.

Furnishings inside the house include a washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave, countertop dishwasher, 4 slice toaster, Keurig and drip coffee machines, pots, pans, slow cooker, dinnerware, utensils, bar height table with 4 chairs, 2 full sized reclining sofas, an end table with accent lighting, 55-inch flat screen TV on an electric fireplace, and, in each of the two bedrooms, a double bed, 48-inch TV on electric fireplace base, and a computer table with 2 chairs. We have a whirlpool tub / shower. Cleaners, detergents, linen, shampoo, toilet tissue, and paper towels are included at no extra charge.

We subscribe to high speed wi-fi internet and a large assortment of cable television networks including many movie networks and Netflix.

For day trips and sight-seeing opportunities, there are two rugged hiking trails, part of the East Coast Trail, about 5 minutes in either direction from our home. Be sure to keep a watch for icebergs, whales, and ships, and other ocean attractions which, in season, are commonly seen in our coastal waters. Birdwatching enthusiasts will appreciate the many species of songbirds and ocean birds that make Pouch Cove their home. The migratory pattern of birds welcomes different species during different seasons of the year. Be sure to keep a well charged camera to capture the essence of your amazing, well-deserved, vacation. Breathe in fresh air and breathe out stress.

Property manager

Sandra
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We have no supplies or safety gear for infants

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No drugs or parties
No extra overnight guests
Quiet hours are between 11 pm and 6 am

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Pouch Cove

Located in Pouch Cove, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marine Drive Provincial Park and Avalon Peninsula, while Alexis Templeton Studio and Johnson Geo Centre are cultural highlights. George Street and Suncor Energy Fluvarium are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pouch Cove, NL

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 30 min drive
  • Port of St. John's - 31 min drive
  • The Rooms - 32 min drive
  • George Street - 33 min drive
  • Avalon Mall - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Water Witch Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • The Mermaids Folly - 7 min walk
  • Greco Pizza Xpress - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, spacious and exceptionally equipped private space with a fantastic view off the large, enclosed deck. Excellent collection of local books and paintings/photographs. Sandra has prepared fantastic booklets of local attractions and a very user-friendly "house guide". We were traveling with 2 dogs and, over 16 days and ~7000 km, this was the most perfect location - for the dogs and for us. Hosts are the friendliest people you will meet and want nothing more than to improve your day. A wonderful experience that we hope to repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sandra and Phil covered everything! They didn't miss a thing. The cottage was so clean too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view from my bed
Murray house is a tidy, cosy cottage with lots of creature comforts. We spent three nights here which was a perfect basecamp for touring the area and seen sites such as signal Hill, cape spear and St. John’s. The view from the house and deck is beautiful and taking a walk alone the shore path is the definite must! Phil and Sandra are wonderful hosts, and I would come back here in a heartbeat:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
This home has everything you need to enjoy your vacation!! The views are spectacular and the hospitality is unbeatable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity.
Excellent accommodation.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandra

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I am a retired nurse and an active nature and wildlife enthusiast. I thrill in taking photos of birds, landscapes, ocean, and ocean mammals. I often hike the rugged East Coast Trails. Both myself and my husband are friendly but respectful of our guest's privacy. It is our aim to help make your stay more than just an accommodation, but a part of your positive memories of your fabulous time spent on "the rock"

Why they chose this property

This property is ideally situated to offer the best of both city and country living. We are located in Pouch Cove, a quiet community just 25 min from the city that has its roots in a fishing village. The atmosphere of the fishing village remains alive today even as new homes and families move into the area. Our vacation home is located off a side street on a quiet cul-de-sac in which there are only 4 homes (ours being one of the homes and located on one full arm of the cul-de-sac). The home offers a deep connection with nature as it has mature trees bordering its perimeter, a lovely manicured lawn with flowering shrubs, and a massive 3 section patio with ocean view

What makes this property unique

Compassionate and friendly hosts (me and my husband); Ocean view; large patio with table and chairs; 4 burner BBQ; patio swing; well stocked linen; comfortable furniture; TV in each bedroom and in the living room

Languages:

English

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