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Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Explore the area
St John's, NL
- Port of St. John's4 min drive
- George Street5 min drive
- The Rooms5 min drive
- St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!
Situated on the edge of The Narrows at the entrance to the Port of St. John’s, a beautiful and unique vacation home located in a former light keeper’s house at Fort Amherst - the site of the first lighthouse in Newfoundland and one of the most photographed sites in the province. This property is one of two vacation homes operated at the Fort Amherst Light Station. The head light keeper's residence is also available for rent, please visit our listing at vrbo #469496.
House completely renovated, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Two bedrooms (one with king-size bed and one with twin beds) each with flat screen TVs, pull out sofa bed, two full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Front deck with views of Signal Hill and the harbourfront. Sit back and watch the boats entering and leaving St. John’s Harbour. Enjoy whale watching from our large rear deck overlooking the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the season lucky guests will have amazing views of icebergs along the coastline. Entrance point to the East Coast Trail just steps away.
Minimum three-night rental. Off-season rates available.
*Please note that rates are displayed in USD when viewing Rates and Availability Calendar. Can change to CAD at top of screen. Rates are computed in CAD when booking.*
We are now accepting bookings for the head lightkeeper's house. This two-story, 3-bedroom/3-bath house has been completely and beautifully restored and renovated. The listing is located at vrbo #469496.
Our vacation homes have been featured in newspapers across Canada.
Keywords: vacation home, short term rental
House completely renovated, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Two bedrooms (one with king-size bed and one with twin beds) each with flat screen TVs, pull out sofa bed, two full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Front deck with views of Signal Hill and the harbourfront. Sit back and watch the boats entering and leaving St. John’s Harbour. Enjoy whale watching from our large rear deck overlooking the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the season lucky guests will have amazing views of icebergs along the coastline. Entrance point to the East Coast Trail just steps away.
Minimum three-night rental. Off-season rates available.
*Please note that rates are displayed in USD when viewing Rates and Availability Calendar. Can change to CAD at top of screen. Rates are computed in CAD when booking.*
We are now accepting bookings for the head lightkeeper's house. This two-story, 3-bedroom/3-bath house has been completely and beautifully restored and renovated. The listing is located at vrbo #469496.
Our vacation homes have been featured in newspapers across Canada.
Keywords: vacation home, short term rental
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John's
Located in St. John's, this holiday home is by the ocean. Port of St. John's and Pippy Park Golf Course Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterford River Walk and Harbourside Park. George Street and Railway Coastal Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
St John's, NL
What's nearby
- Fort Amherst - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- George Street - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- The Rooms - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Signal Hill National Historic Site - 10 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bannerman Brewing Co - 9 min drive
- Terre Cafe - 8 min drive
- The Battery Cafe - 9 min drive
- Bagel Cafe - 8 min drive
- Olivers Restaurant - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Owner/Manager
The owner, Peter Gill, is the grandson of Leo Power, one of the longest serving light keepers at the Fort Amherst lighthouse. Peter operates Fort Amherst Vacation Homes along with his wife Nicole.
What makes this property unique
All the benefits of a sea side property in outport Newfoundland with the convenience of being located in the city. See the downtown lights from the front deck. A 5-minute drive to downtown. Entrance to the East Coast Trail just feet away.
Languages:
English
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