Murray House Vacation Home: Pet friendly, mature trees, near the ocean & coast

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A deck with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a lake and hills.
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The living room is furnished with 2 reclining sofas, and a coffee table.
A television on a stand, a window with a view of greenery, and a wall with a 'True North Strong and Free' sign.
Laundry pair located behind bifold doors in the front entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pouch Cove, NL
  • Place, Marine Drive Provincial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Shoe Cove Pond
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Herring Cove Pond
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pouch Cove

Located in Pouch Cove, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the ocean. While the natural beauty of Old Pond and Birch Hill Gully can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bally Haly Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Pouch Cove, NL

What's nearby

  • Marine Drive Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Shoe Cove Pond - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Herring Cove Pond - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rocky Pond - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Conception Bay - 13 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Water Witch Take Out - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Da Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaids Folly - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Water Witch Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Greco Pizza Xpress - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Murray House Vacation Home: Pet friendly, mature trees, near the ocean & coast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Murray House Vacation Home: Pet friendly, mature trees, near the ocean & coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Murray House Vacation Home: Pet friendly, mature trees, near the ocean & coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Murray House Vacation Home: Pet friendly, mature trees, near the ocean & coast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Murray House Vacation Home: Pet friendly, mature trees, near the ocean & coast located?

Located in the heart of Pouch Cove, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Pond and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Birch Hill Gully. Shoe Cove Pond and Herring Cove Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is lovely, the deck is amazing and spacious, the hosts are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandra has such good taste in all the finer touches, of which there were many!So comfortable, big outside deck with a lawn swing...we wanted for nothing! Thank you Sandra!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great First Visit.

Cozy, comfortable, nicely decorated with pictures of local sites, fully functional house, 25 minutes from St John's, kind hosts close by to offer any assistance if needed, all in all a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing. Sandra and her husband were phenomenal hosts and made us feel welcomed. The home was spotless and comfortable. The views from the rock outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the Murray House

A great place to stay very comfortable and quiet. Everything you could ever need was available so don’t worry if you forget something Sandra and Phil have you covered. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you so much for having stayed at Murray House Vacation Home. We aim to provide our guests with
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location in a lovely coastal village

Very comfortable, clean and well maintained. Hosts are lovely people, very friendly and helpful. Great location in upper Avalon, very close to St John's but a lovely rural setting. If you love birds you gotta stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay by the sea and the city

Very comfortable house with a lovely deck and BBQ. The kitchen was well stocked with useful equipment. Sandra and Phil were very welcoming and full of local knowledge. We went on coastal walks and visited St John's and it was a useful base for both
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Sandra met us at check in to give us a tour and answer questions. Sandra and Phil live nextdoor and are available. Sandra also has an eye out for whales and will let you know if there are any spottings. The property over looks Pouch Cove. It is an easy drive to St John's, Bell Island, Air Port. The house is well equipped and the beds are excellent.Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful beauty 20 min from St John's

Sandra has created a comfortable, fully equipped and private space with astonishing views and a secure deck space the dogs loved. Sandra and Phil are the nicest people you could hope to meet and are a gold mine for local knowledge and attractions. We would stay longer if time allowed...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you so much. We absolutely enjoyed having you as guests at Murray House Vacation Home and are delighted that you found the discussions about nearby attractions of benefit. We strive to help guests become aware of the main experiences in the area to help make the most of holiday time. Naturally, we would welcome you back without hesitation if you are ever back in the area..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pouch Cove

Our hosts Sandra and Phil were wonderful. Murray House was perfect for our party of 4! Sandra has the home well stocked. If you have forgotten anything, I'm sure its there. The view and scenery from the backyard is amazing. Also, this property is very quiet and private. We definitely recommend Murray House!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you so much Charlotte. Phil and I enjoyed hosting our vacation home to you and your guests. We are thrilled that you had the opportunity to explore our area and make treasured memories of Newfoundland. Should you ever be in the area again, please consider Murray House Vacation Home as your home away from home Sandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison contenant tout ce qu'un voyageur peut nécessiter. Calme et reposant. WiFi excellent. Confortable. On ne peut demander mieux.Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Perfect

Loved my stay and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

views that delight

Everything about this rental was as it should be. The hosts were welcoming, shared ideas about places to visit in the area and responded quickly to a question. I was delighted to have such a great view of the cove while showering. The rocky hill next to the yard provided another delightful view of Pouch Cove. Take a chair or blanket to the rocks and enjoy morning coffee with a view. As it was very warm during our stay, I appreciated that each room had a fan. I only wished that the French doors to the deck had had a screen to enjoy the ocean breeze during the warm days. A family home your Nana would love.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Pouch Cove

Our time in Newfoundland was amazing and part of the success of our trip was due to the vacation home we stayed at in Pouch Cove. The house had everything we needed and the hosts were so knowledgeable and available to talk to. The location is close enough to St. John's to travel back and forth with ease but far enough away to give a sense you are no longer in the big city. The view from the back deck and side yard is stunning and there were plenty of birds feeding while we were there. I would definitely stay here again if lucky enough to get back to Newfoundland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you Kathie. Phil and I enjoyed hosting to you and your family. It's wonderful guests like yourselves that make hosting an amazing experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great location

Enjoyed our stay, would love to go back during the summer….the view was just spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Sandra and Phil, the property manager, were very kind and helpful and Responded quickly to all queries we had. The vacation home was well equipped with everything required for a comfortable stay. The internet and cable service were excellent. We enjoyed watching the birds and the whales.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and hosts

Well kept. Well stocked. Outdoor porch for dogs is wondErful to say the least. I was given the grand tour of wonderful hiking trails, Signal Hill, etc. Cannot praise this place and people enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Linda. It was an absolute pleasure having had you and Kimba stay at our vacation home. I thoroughly enjoyed showing you our little corner of the world, especially the hiking trails and our Atlantic coastline. I would recommend you to other hosts in an instant. Our home was treated with respect and was left orderly and in perfect shape. Linda is a perfect guest to welcome to your home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 star experience!

Friendly and helpful hosts. Clean, quiet and tidy little vacation home with all modern conveniences and a fabulous view of the bay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect host and hostess.

Such a perfect stay....had all and more . Super clean and had more than we expected. Lots of room and all the extras. Recommend to couples. Sandra is a great photographer and her love of bird watching and knowledge is amazing. She also is willing to share local stories to enhance your knowledge of the area. Loved the helpful hints on things to see in the area and beyond. Pouch Cove is close to St. John's and Trans Canada HI way. Easy access to the Avalon Peninsula. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
It was an absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity to welcome you both to our vacation home. We try to go out of our way to make our guest's stay memorable and, because we know that vacations are both a time to relax and to race to see as many "hot spots" as possible in a short time, I do take pleasure in providing information to help make all achievable. We have a couple of photo albums with personal pics of the area, its nature and wildlife, and some attractions in the city (25 min away). So glad you found our discussions of benefit. I also thank you for your kind words about my photography and love of birds. The photography is something that I will continue to develop; the birds, they are absolutely delightful to watch and to listen to as their precious voices fill the country air. The feeder is now well established and we are seldom without a feathered friend or tow (often many more) sitting on the patio ledges enjoying a feed. We really enjoyed having you both at our house and would welcome your return in the future should you find your way back to our area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great view and hospitality

Enjoyed the Murray house immensely! Sandra and Phil were very welcoming and gave us a tour of the house. Instructions for everything (tv,dishwasher,etc...) were posted for us. Cupboards and fridge were stocked with food and supplies. Beautiful view of the ocean. Patio was fenced off for our dog to wander. All kinds of bathroom amenities. Sandra and Phil thought of everything! Definitely worth a visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks so much for taking time to submit a review for your stay. We really go out of our way to ensure that everything at the vacation house is beyond what is expected so that every person has a stress free visit and the best experience possible. I do see that we fell short of this goal with your star rating and really want to see how we could improve the vacation home so that the experience at our home is even better for future guests. We openly accept feedback as it is through such that we can improve and grow. Thanks ! Sandra and Phil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stop browsing other listings and book this one now!

Outstanding hospitality! In a class of its own. We were a party of 5 (2 adults and 3 teenage children). This is more than just a holiday house, it was our home away from home with every modern convenience! Hosts are gracious and anticipated every little detail of what we might need. Advice to future guests who plan to use the kitchen: check the well stocked pantry BEFORE your trip to the grocery store. You might not need to buy a single thing. We home cooked about half of our meals and sometimes dined out. We enjoyed movies on the many big screens in the evening, and day trips to Signal Hill, Cape Spear, beautiful Brigus (starfish in the sea at the monument, near the Tunnel), Petty Harbour (there is a mini hands-on aquarium), and Bay Bulls (bout tour to the Puffin colony at Witless). There is a Wed/Sat farmers market in nearby St John's with locally grown produce. You will probably have a rental car anyway, so why not stay on the coast while you are here? The property is situated is such a way that you have spectacular views of the coast including sunrise and sunset. In addition to the two bedrooms, the living room has a reclining sofa and a futon that folds flat. The Murray home is attached to the home where Phil and Sandra live and they responded to the few questions that we had in minutes (if not seconds). Felt like home. Was home. Could not have been better. We love you guys.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

First class accommodation

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Murray House and would not hesitate to stay there again. I have already recommended it to a friend. From the house which is fully stocked with anything you might need and the beautiful deck to relax on and great view of cove.Also you couldn't find nicer hosts like Sandra and Phil who are there to help with anything you may need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place!!

This place was perfect for our vacation!! Really close to the city and it's a nice drive! Amazing view from the deck and cliff! We were there with our 10 month old baby and it was stress free, the house had everything we needed and more! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely VRBO Rental

We are so happy that we chose to spend a lot of our time at The Murray House in Pouch Cove. What a scenic spot! Sandra and Phil are wonderful hosts and go above and beyond in looking after their guests. I couldn't believe the amount of foodstuffs, towels, blankets etc that were provided. All the rooms are very comfy and cosy. There is a beautiful washer and dryer with everything you need to do laundry which is very helpful when you're trying to travel light. The deck overlooks the cove and we got some pretty views from there. I would not hesitate to recommend this VRBO to anyone looking to spend time in NL. It's only about 30 minutes from St. John's. Thanks again to Sandra & Phil!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you ! It was a pleasure to have you guys stay at our vacation home. Naturally, we would welcome you back again if you are ever back in NL in the future !
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