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Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.

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Mayo Cottage
Living room, looking onto the Bay
Dining Area, looks onto the Bay
Sunroom, looking north onto Southern Bay
Deck, looking north

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Princeton, NL
  • Place, Trinity Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Rising Tide Theatre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinity Marina
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.

This spacious home offers modern comforts and conveniences, privacy and beautiful views. An ideal place to relax, unwind and take in the natural coastal surroundings. Explore the many natural, historic and cultural features of this popular tourist area. Located in the quiet and beautiful town of Southern Bay, it is 26 kilometers from historic Trinity and 70 Kilometers from historic Bonavista. Spend the day hiking, sightseeing, visiting a puffin colony (in season), watch for whales, take a boat tour, shop the specialty shops, eat at an outstanding restaurant, go golfing or to the theatre.
Property is located on Route 235, approximately 2.6 kilometers from the intersection at Route 230.
While we do not have a cable or satellite television subscription we do have high speed internet and a television monitor. We have a Netflix subscription. We also have a good selection of reading materials, available including, the Newfoundland Quarterly, the New Yorker, many poetry books, art books and other publications with a NL focus.
This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
No deep fat frying.

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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
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Princeton

Located in Princeton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Green Family Forge and Trinity Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lester Garland House and King's Cove Head Lighthouse. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Princeton, NL

What's nearby

  • Green Family Forge - 20 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Trinity Museum - 21 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Rising Tide Theatre - 21 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Trinity Marina - 21 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Lester Garland House - 21 min drive - 32.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula. on 6 May 2026 start from NZ$313, 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 Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Bonavista Bay and within 20 miles (32 km) of Green Family Forge and Trinity Museum. Trinity Visitor Centre and Lester Garland House are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and cottage was beautiful and clean and the owner was excellent to communicate with i will recommended to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and quiet place with a fantastic view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had no complaints and enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable view, location close to too many sites and attractions to list, and very relaxing. Betty was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions. We would definitely want to stay in the Mayo Cottage again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, tranquil setting which was a great start to our NL vacation...a great way to unwind before touring other places. If you're lucky, you'll also get a pod of dolphins swimming in the Bay. We recommend a visit to Trinity...beautifully preserved fishing village now dependent solely on tourism. Bring some peanuts for the red squirrels...they drop by every morning and evening to say "hi"!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mayo Cottage is situated in a beautiful location overlooking a bay. It is comfortable, clean and cozy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to family and friends. The only negative is that the oven was not working (but our host Betty was careful to let us know in advance.). I’m sure that problem will be remedied soon and we didn’t really need it anyway. We would choose to stay there again for sure. Beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald ^.

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

Great Cottage

Clean and quiet cottage with a amazing view. Well equipped and nice surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Great spot for exploring the Bonavista Peninsula

We really enjoyed this well equipped and maintained home on the quiet side of the Bonavista Peninsula. It’s a great base to explore up to Bonavista as well as across to the Trinity side. Views and location are great. We also appreciated the interesting artwork.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Bob

Beautiful location and accommodation
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy U.

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

Beautiful stay on the bay

We enjoyed our relaxing stay at this beautiful property. The view is amazing. We could have easily stayed longer than two days. The driveway is wicked steep at the top but we had no problem with access once we figured it out. Very nice place which we recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edna B.

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

Wonderful!

We four had an exceptional stay at this beautiful cottage on Southern Bay Arm! Great sunsets and beach access! The cottage had all the amenities, and more that one could wish for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mayo Cottage

A wonderful place that is very private with magnificent view! The decor is tastefully done and equipped with high end appliances and dishware.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

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

We love it!!

This property is absolutely beautiful and a great place to relax, recharge and enjoy! We’ll be back😁 Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

The house was perfect, location was fabulous and no complaints or issues.

My best so far. We have done around 12 or so.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

PRINCETON

EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT. CELL SERVICE WAS LIMIT AND HAD TROUBLE COMMUNICATING AT CHECKOUT
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

One of the best.

We had a lovely experience at Mayo Cottage. We loved every bit of our stay there. I also enjoyed reading about the history of the cottage and it's owners (I highly recommend reading it). The only issue we had was the cottage only had two beds. From what we understood, we were expected three beds, but the downstairs sofa was more than spacious and comfortable enough to have a great nights sleep on. Thank you again for a wonderful vacation, we look forward to staying with you again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

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

Perfect location

Mayo Cottage is a perfect location for getting to many other sites in the Bonavista Peninsula with the cottage waiting for you with beautiful views of Southern Bay at the end of the day. The driveway was steep for our front wheel drive rented car. AWD would have handled it easily. And so we parked at the top of the driveway just to make it easier on ourselves. Easy access to Trinity, Bonavista, Tickle Cove. Lots of tourist information available at the cottage. Don't miss the Historical Walking Tour in Trinity with Kevin.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Breath taking

This beautiful home was a treasure. The first day, looking out to the bay, was a special moment for me. 2 humpback whales swam by. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The home is situated in a beautiful side hill on the water. We saw eagles, whales , seagulls. I got to see snow. We live in Florida so it was exciting. The bath upstairs was beautiful and relaxing. We needed nothing. Everything was beautifully done in this home. Hopefully we will get a chance to return to this property soon. Thank you Betty.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Poor driveway ruined an otherwise beautiful holiday getaway

The cottage was beautiful and the views were stunning. However, we had a situation happen on the second day of our two day stay that really ruined the second day of our vacation there. I feel that this could have been prevented. Going into the mayo cottage, There is a very steep driveway that requires a sharp turn from the highway. We managed to enter the driveway OK although we were not advised that we should be cautious when doing do. I feel this could have been included in the welcome email with the important information. We had rain the first evening and rain the next morning. When we went to head out to Bonavista that second day, our car got stuck in the loose wet gravel on the top of the steep driveway. To make a long story short, we had to get our car towed which cost $200, which we paid ourselves. The money was not the only issue. It literally took me all day to find someone between Bonavista and Clarenville to come and help us. A gentleman from Oceanview towing company did, and he was very helpful. We appreciated him very much, although we were very sorry that we had to spend our second day of our vacation at the mayo cottage waiting for a tow. It was all very stressful, not what we hoped for our holiday. I was nervous on our departure having to exit this driveway. Thankfully, I made it out ,but feel this was an unnecessary amount of stress and expense. My recommendation would be until this driveway is paved at least advise future clientele of this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

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

Southern Bay

It was a wonderful location and property. Well equipped for self catering and nicely appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

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

What a place

Really enjoyed our stay in an amazing setting. So peaceful and delightful. Would have no problems in recommending this property to others. Pleas try and get your local Government to fill in the potholes on the local roads!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous place above expectations.

We absolutely loved the cottage. It exceeded our expectations on all levels. We will be back and for a longer period.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nehal A.

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

More than excellent

Love this place and it is our yearly local getaway. The host is looking after the smallest details that’s why it makes it a special place you always want to rent . Can’t wait for next time we will see you in 2023 for sure :).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

France C.

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

Nice spot

Great place and not far from Bonavista, Trinity, Elliston, etc. Easy to travel from/to different places around the peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Wow!

We loved the home, the beach, the hiking, the seafood and all the wonderful people we met. It was a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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