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

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Bakeapple Cottage
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St John's, NL
  • Port of St. John's
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Rooms
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • George Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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

Property manager

Rochelle Spracklin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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. Signal Hill National Historic Site and Commissariat House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Atlantic Place and Avalon Mall. George Street and Johnson Geo Centre 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

  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman Brewing Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bellissimo Bistro & Espresso Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Battery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Venice Pizzeria - ‬12 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. Christ Church and Alexis Templeton Studio 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. 72 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Dc in Bakeapple

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, made so much better by our time in Bakeapple. Ideal location for visiting in the area and beautiful views of the harbour. The property was immaculate. Thank you St John’s and Bakeapple
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

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

Perfect spot

This little cottage is perfect for two or four people.The view of St. John's Harbour is breathtaking. If the weather is nice you can sit on the balcony and watch the ships. The path to signal hill is close by and downtown is waliking distance.The cottage is clean, comfortable and has all the amenities of home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

Boats, Birds, and The Battery

Bakeapple Cottage was perfect for our weeklong stay in St. John's. Close to downtown for eating and shopping, and near the highways to explore the island. The property was clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Bakeapple Bliss

Wonderful place! Host was super with support. Location was spectacular.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 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

Doug M.

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

Great location

We had a great stay in the St John's harbour. Great view of the city and the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrence A., Montreal

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

Great Place

We have stayed here many times. Great location. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ken G.

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

Boat watching adventure

Nice
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jann M.

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

Perfect

What a wonderful little house! The location was perfect and the view was fantastic. We had one extremely stormy day and stayed in. Being able to watch the harbor all day while relaxing in the living area was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

Ray W.

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

Great View

Overall the property was very peaceful and serene. My son and his wife did not enjoy the mattress in the second bedroom. They said it was much too hard. For those that still iron you might want to purchase a new ironing board cover.One last thing. Bar soap in the bathroom would have been nice to have. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Pennsylvania

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

excellent location for St Johns adventures

This hillside, harbourview cottage was so conveniently located, we never used our car during our stay. We walked to downtown restaurants and shops, and the Signal Hill trailhead was right down the street. We had a bit of a blip upon check in, but we were able to reach the property manangement company via phone to solve the issue. Very quiet neighborhood, with nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Wonderful harbour view from this exceptional cottage

Everything was as promised. Clean, very well appointed with comfortable beds and cosy bedding. Fantastic unobstructed view of the harbour. Quiet area in the evenings. Thank you very much for sharing this lovely rental with us. I hope to return. One of our party was a 91 year old - easy access into the unit and within the unit. We toured the area- thanks for the maps and tourist guide books. We ordered from the grocery/catering spot - Belbin's, and were thrilled with the service and delicious food. I will recommend this rental to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

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.

Languages:

English
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