Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church - Ochre Pit Cove

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12427 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Division No. 1, Subd. G, NL

Salmon Cove Sands35 min drive
George Street110 min drive
Memorial University of Newfoundland112 min drive
St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bell Tower

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Choir Room

1 Double Bed

Ground

2 Single Beds

North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

South Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Sun Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bell Tower Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

North Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

South Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church

Ochre House Retreat is a unique vacation and retreat facility with 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, spacious studio, gourmet kitchen, generous living area and full rec room. An exceptional getaway for work or play.

We are not a B&B. You get the whole building!

This former church has been thoughtfully renovated to include all modern amenities while respecting the elegance and clean lines of the original architecture. 17 ft ceiling, 6 beautifully appointed bedrooms. 5 unique bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, spacious studio, generous living area and casual Rec Room on the ground floor. An exceptional getaway experience for work or play. Perfect for extended family holidays or yoga, painting or writing retreats. 4 minutes drive to popular Northern Bay Sands. Large property, BBQ, fire pit. Hiking. Walk to local beach.

Property manager

Lisa Porter

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Ochre Pit Cove

Located in Ochre Pit Cove, this holiday home is near the beach. Shades of the Past Museum and Old Carbonear Post Office Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carbonear Railway Station Museum and Gordon G. Pike Railway Heritage Museum and Park.

Division No. 1, Subd. G, NL

What's nearby

Salmon Cove Sands - 35 min drive
George Street - 110 min drive
The Rooms - 111 min drive
Port of St. John's - 111 min drive
Memorial University of Newfoundland - 112 min drive

Getting around

St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

Hogan's Take-Out & Grocery - 5 min drive
Island View Takeout - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church located?

This family-friendly Ochre Pit Cove holiday home is located near the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Avalon Peninsula, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Salmon Cove Sands and Shades of the Past Museum. Carbonear Railway Station Museum and Old Carbonear Post Office Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

20 June 2022

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

Heavenly Abode

Loved it all including stain glass, large rooms, soft sheets and fire pit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Uriel K., Petty Harbour, Canada

9 August 2021

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

Great stay, clean & well equipped. .Would recommend another AC Unit in bedroom & mini splits in main

Great experience and lovely stay. It was a humid weekend so would recommend another AC unit in the other main downstairs bedroom and a couple of mini splits in the main area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

18 April 2021

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

Had an amazing stay. Great set up for a group of adults.

Overall awesome experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Porter

Lisa and Paul are native Newfoundlanders who live in St. John's. They both work in the film and television industry as well as in live arts.

Why they chose this property

In 2008 we were looking for a little biscuit box summer house, but when this United Church came on our radar, we couldn't resist. Since then we have spent every winter restoring and renovating the building into a modern residence and retreat space, while retaining the charm of the original design. We've often been told "you'll never get it back", but this is simply not true. We get so much enjoyment from seeing the space thrive and flourish, from being here ourselves, and from knowing that guests are making many special memories every summer. We get it back in spades.

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