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Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour

Cottage with kitchen, steps from Port of St. John's

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Bakeapple Cottage
Bakeapple COttage
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Port of St. John's
  • Place, The Rooms
  • Place, George Street
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour

Battery Bluff , "Bakeapple Cottage". can rented with the "Anchor Cottage" VRBO # 741911 for a discounted rate providing 4 bedrooms.Overlooking the Harbour, Steps from Downtown and All That St. John's and the East Coast Have to Offer. Queen Beds in Each Bedroom,full Kitchens With Dishwasher, Microwave, New Appliances, Laundry, 3 Piece Bathrooms, Parking, Wifi and Television. Ocean, Cliff Side and City Views from Many of the Rooms. Beautiful Place to Stay While Exploring the City, Surrounding Outports, Coves, Cliffs. Hiking Trails and Sea Adventures Or As a Base to Stretch Out and See the Island. PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECK IN AT 4:00 PM AND CHECK OUT IS AT 10:00 AM. THANKS

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John's

Located in The Battery, a neighbourhood in St. John's, this cottage is in a rural area and 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 looking for area attractions can visit George Street and Johnson Geo Centre. Mile One Centre and Railway Coastal Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St John's, NL

What's nearby

  • Port of St. John's - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Signal Hill National Historic Site - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Rooms - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • George Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Battery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman Brewing Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour located?

Located in The Battery, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Port of St. John's, George Street and The Rooms. Alexis Templeton Studio and Signal Hill National Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

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. 86 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 101 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great view of the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was my second staying on this property. It's clean, week appointed, and watching the water/boats will never got old.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Rochelle’s Bakeapple Cottage. It has everything you need for a quiet, comfortable stay. An exciting view of an active, ever changing Harbour. And Rochelle responded very quickly to the one question we had. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard J.

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

Great Stay

Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland P.

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

Excellent

The place was great awesome view for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Lovely stay in the Battery

We really enjoyed this property especially the access to the trail and the from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Wonderful

Great view of St. John’s harbour. Good amenities and close to downtown. Parking can be a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

Outstanding!!

Perfect location! Very comfortable, well equipped and clean. Loved our stay there:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Excellent view of a working harbor

This property was just perfect! The view of the working harbor and downtown St John’s was truly lovely. And it was just a few steps from the front door to some excellent hiking! It was a great spot to stay for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye E.

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

The Bakeapple Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bakeapple Cottage. Parking was a little tricky but doable. It was centrally located with a wonderful view of the harbour and was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

8 battery

The cottage,location and the view were first class. Cottage was very clean and spacious rooms. Location is just minutes walk to fort Amherst, water and George streets, and many other sites. And the few of the harbour is amazing where you can almost touch the ships going in and out. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

THeo B.

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

Cozy cottage with harbour views

The cottage was perfectly located to explore St Johns. We walked into St. John’s for dinner and shopping. The north head trail is right around the corner. It had a great view of the harbour and ships. It was cozy and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the battery and would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S., Hagersville, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Applebake cottage

Accommodations were as stated. Harbour view excellent. Walking distance to Battery. We stayed four nights and found it very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

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

Parking

Parking was challenging as there is not a lot of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jody K.

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

Come From Aways enjoying St John’s

We loved staying on Battery Rd with the view of the harbour. It was interesting to see the ships, tugs and passenger cruises coming and going. St Johns is a very walkable city and the location of our rental was perfect to walk downtown. We enjoyed the historic sites in and around St John’s and again Battery Road was the perfect location to navigate from. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick U.

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

Great stay

My husband and I along with my in laws had a wonderful stay at this lovely apartment with its exceptional view of the St. John's harbour and proximity to downtown. The space was attractive and comfortable and well equipped for our stay. Would recommend this apartment to anyone wishing to enjoy all aspects of St. John's from hiking Signal Hill to watching the ships travel the harbour, to visiting the Rooms museum and the excellent shops and restaurants downtown. A short walk to visit Bannerman brewery is a must!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl Ann O.

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

September in St John’s

We stayed at the Baked Apple Cottage for two weeks. The views were amazing and it was fun to watch the ships coming and going from the deck. We did not like the beds as they were both uncomfortable. The first week, there was construction right under our deck. We had to listen to hammering from the night we arrived and for the next 7 days. We just finished a 6 month renovation on our home and did not expect to be right over another construction zone. We loved St John’s.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Recharged Our Batteries

A perfect space for a couple with views over the entire St. John's Harbour. Well equipped with good beds, covers and pillows. One mar=tress is firmer than the other. Parking is a bit tricky but NO traffic (and a dead-end) so take your time and it's really no problem. We loved watching the harbour both morning and night. Sometimes from inside when it was cool and on the balcony when it was warmer. Close to everything downtown. Recommending to friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mark B.

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

FASCINATING LOCATION

Most people will love but a few will dislike. We got here after having rural waterfront views in 2 other spots. What a contrast! We had waterfront, but it was a scene of a busy harbour of a busy city. We watched and tracked the ships from the balcony and online as they entered and left and the activity was interesting to watch. But it's noisy. At night it was just a dull roar but during the day there were all the expected clanks and bangs... not overwhelming for us but definitely omnipresent. FOR THE 3 DAYS WE WERE THERE IT WAS DIFFERENT & GREAT. If you are searching for tranquility though? Nope. Parking and driving is again an individual rating. We had no problems once we figured out exactly where to park. But you have to be able to manoeuvre your vehicle in tighter spaces and not mind starting on a bit of a hill. Weekends the other tourists fill the narrow streets and are not above trying to take your spot at the cottage. Communication is good but very corporate in tone. We never figured out if there was a real person we were talking to or if it was a company. This was unlike the personal contact we had with our other stays. Again, whether you like this or not depends on your personality. The place was clean/neat but the kitchen had a number of undated items that people had left and the cleanliness of utensils/plates - and salt/pepper - required a wash. No dishwasher so this is expected. So close to trails and downtown!!! A good stay was had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great, well equipped, clean, good location. Close to the start of the Signal Hill trail which was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best place I have ever stayed. The view of the harbour was fantastic. It’s the most peaceful time I’ve had. Love the home we were in. Beautiful decorations. Convenient to down town. House was fully loaded. We will stay there next year. Great people to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was more than we expected. It was a nice walk to downtown, we felt safe. The patio view was amazing in the day as well as at night. The ships had a hummm, but if you like to sleep with a fan on its perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Beautiful location on the Harbour

Beautiful spot for our stay in St Johns. Loved the harbour location. It was so unique. Would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! We loved the deck over the harbour. Everything you need was there. Close to downtown and east coast trail. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at the Battery in St. John's. The house was lovely and gave us a beautiful view over the city's beautiful working harbour. A 20 minute walk pretty much got you anywhere in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rochelle Spracklin

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I am a born and bred Newfoundlander. I was born on the west coast, lived in Labrador for many years and even longer in St. John's. I have always dreamed of owning a property on the Battery....one of the truly spectacular, unique areas in the world. This cottage will allow me to share this special place with old and new friends. So if you want to visit home, take that dream trip, explore an amazing place, Battery Bluff Cottage is for you.

What makes this property unique

Outport Living in the City. Walk everywhere, sit on the deck and watch the boats come and go, walk the East Coast Trail from your doorstep, walk to downtown, eat, shop, tour and be merry.

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