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Saltbox cottage

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A two-story yellow house with green trim and a red door.
A wooden deck with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by a wooden fence.
Outdoor dining
A view of a forested area with a house in the background, a wooden deck in the foreground, and a clear sky.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Clarke's Beach, NL
  • Place, Beaver Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Duck Pond
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay Roberts Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Washroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Saltbox cottage

an eye to retaining its original character and warmth while making it functional with some more contemporary features.

The kitchen has a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, and a toaster.

There is also a smart speaker to answer your questions, update you with the news, or serenade you with music.

The first bedroom has a queen-sized futon that can be folded up to make it into a sitting room.

There are TVs in the living room and one of the bedrooms. Although there is no live TV, they do access Netflix, and Roku channels.

The washroom (toilet, sink, and shower) is on the ground floor by the back porch. There are two rooms upstairs: a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom/den with a queen size futon that sleeps two.

The large back deck overlooks Clarke's Mountain and is accented with a gazebo. In the deck box you will find folding chairs. There is also a fire pit on the side garden.

If you go left on railbed at the back of the property, it will take you to Clarke's Beach Information Centre (museum) in the old station. A little farther down there is a children's playground and paddling beach at the community park.

This is perfect for a place to relax, or a use as a base camp for day trips from which to explore a beautiful and historic part of our province.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1928652vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Clarke's Beach

Located in Clarke's Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Conception Bay and Rocky Pond reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SS Kyle Shipwreck and Gordon G. Pike Railway Heritage Museum and Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Clarke's Beach, NL

What's nearby

  • Rocky Pond - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Beaver Plaza - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Black Duck Pond - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bay Roberts Mall - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bay Roberts Shoreline Heritage Walk - 6 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltbox cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Saltbox cottage?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saltbox cottage on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$949, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Saltbox cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Saltbox cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saltbox cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Saltbox cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Conception Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rocky Pond and Beaver Plaza. Bay Roberts Mall and Black Duck Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was like a home away for home very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh S.

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

Cozy Cottage !

Loved the cozy cottage, with all amenities to cook, hang out and spend quality time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thanks for the review Rajesh. We hope you had a wonderful time. You're welcome back anytime. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sourav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice cozy place in a quaint little town near Bay Roberts. Very communicative and friendly host. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weston H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely, early 1900s saltbox house that has just the right balance of modern convenience and rough around the edges. Clean, well maintained, and a perfect base for us to explore Conception Bay North and Trinity Bay. Check in and communication with the owner was very smooth and we’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Susan vw

We had an excellent time, close to our family which we had seen for a long time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A salt box home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

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

Quaint Salt Box Home Does the Trick

This home was in an ideal location to venture out to various sites. Everything you need for your stay was there. Although the stairway going upstairs was narrow, we were aware from other reviews about it. I am over 6’ tall so the double beds weren’t ideal but we still slept well. I was already aware of the double beds before we arrived. We only had our breakfasts there so we didn’t use the kitchen for our other meals. The owner, Jeff responded quickly to a question we had. We enjoyed our stay in Clarke’s Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice place to stay but no good places to eat in Bay Robert’s just fast food!Steps going upstairs to the bedrooms were very steep and narrow. Not great for seniors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Slavko M.

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

Excellent Stay

Excellent. We had problems navigating the steep stairs. This should be mentioned in the property description.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Clarke’s beech

Excellent hosts, very attentive, conscientious and accommodating. Property had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alonzo P.

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

A blast from the past. Unique old fashioned house with modern appliances, comfortable beds

Comfortable well maintained house of the past.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve W.

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

Great place for a couple or small family

Immaculately clean house with all the amenities needed. Lovely sun room, back deck and gazebo with views to the hillside. Great community to stay as a base for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2020
We're glad the weather held and that you were able to enjoy the deck and the hibachi.

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Smith

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We are social workers living in St. John's who have been working on restoring and modernising this 110 year-old modified salt-box. It has been a labour of love and we would like to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

Situated 90Km. from St. John's and 5Km. from Bay Roberts, this house is close to all the necessities, yet set off in an a quiet and beautiful town of Clarke's Beach. There are several historic communities to explore from here, as well as scenic walking trails taking you to breathtaking vistas. Alternatively, you can relax at the house and take in the view from the deck while grilling dinner on the barbecue.

What makes this property unique

The house is a ten-minute walk from Clarke's Beach Family Park which includes a beach on a freshwater pond.
As it is on the T-Railway, it is the perfect spot for hikers, off-road motoring, and snowmobiling.

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