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Couple's Retreat, Beautiful Boathouse on the Water.

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If you like kayaking this is the place to be.
Welcome to Serendipity … sit back, relax and enjoy!
Property grounds
This is just one of the beautiful evenings you can enjoy at Serendipity.
There’s a fire pit in the front near the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Whitbourne, NL
  • Place, South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, The Wilds at Salmonier River
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Dildo Harbour
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Couple's Retreat, Beautiful Boathouse on the Water.

Welcome to Serendipity! A couple's retreat. Whether you and your partner just want to relax for a weekend or stay a week, this boathouse has it all. It's just 50 mins away from St. John's, 20 minutes away from Dildo or the Irish Loop. Nestled in the most sought after cottage areas on the Avalon Peninsula, Ocean Pond- you can bring your quad, bikes, kayaks, paddle boards or snowmobile and go on an adventure on the trail way which is only minutes away. There's tons of places to hike and snowshoe too. The boathouse contains all kinds of entertainment: pool table, hockey game, karaoke, board games. At the front of the boathouse there are Adirondack chairs and a fire pit if you just want to unwind with a glass of wine and watch the fire or the water or you can sit at the fire table on the patio. In the morning you can chose from a coffee or an espresso and enjoy watching the water form the patio. If you do have to attend to work for a few minutes there is also a desk to attend to work matters. If you just want to relax and need some play time Serendipity is the place for you.

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Amenities

Parking available
Water view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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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

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Whitbourne, NL

What's nearby

  • South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
  • The Wilds at Salmonier River - 26 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Dildo Area Interpretation Centre - 31 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Dildo Harbour - 33 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site - 34 min drive - 35.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Monty's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Greco Pizza - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couple's Retreat, Beautiful Boathouse on the Water. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couple's Retreat, Beautiful Boathouse on the Water.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couple's Retreat, Beautiful Boathouse on the Water.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couple's Retreat, Beautiful Boathouse on the Water. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hodgewater Gullies, Goddens Pond and Mill Pond. Island Cove Pond and Jones Pond are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Very quiet, clean and comfortable. Hosts were incredibly kind and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming property on the water with many amenities to enjoy. Rod & Brenda were very easy to communicate with & helpful. We would not hesitate to stay at this property again. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

Wedding weekend

The property is beautiful, Host was very accommodating. It was a lovely weekend. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Amazing Sunrise, wonderful stay.

I travel quiet a bit for both work and pleasure, and I have to say our stay at the cabin was one of my most memorable. The hosts went above and beyond to cater to all of our request, and check in/out was a breeze. The view of the sunrise in the morning from the deck is stunning, perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee! I will certainly return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Between all the options of activities (pool, card/board games, many movies to pick from, etc.) We loved every minute of this peaceful area! The deck had a lovely view over the pond for a peaceful morning sit with your coffee. We can’t wait to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Great spot for a Getaway!

Sweet property with very friendly and helpful hosts! Rod and Brenda treated us like family! The boathouse has a beautiful view of the lake. The inside is very well decorated and has all the amenities and fun stuff from pool table, to hockey game, karaoke machine, big screen tv and more. Outdoor activities were also available like kayaking and a paddle boat. There was also a bbq and fire pit. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

marjorie D.

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

Paridise

Where do we start. This boathouse has everything you would ever need or what. The water view was breath taking. Brenda decorated the place so nice. Just beautiful.Rod and Brenda who own the boathouse were so friendly and helpful. You don't want to miss this place to stay. We were honoured to be able to stay here.Thanks for the memories Rod and Brenda. Friends for life.xo
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rod and Brenda were so Accommodating and communicative. The space and surroundings were so peaceful, exactly what I needed. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Beautiful, quiet hideaway

We saw the pictures and description online and immediately knew this is where we wanted to spend a few days. I contacted the hosts and they were nothing but friendly and helpful from the beginning. They provided excellent directions and were quick to respond to any questions we had. The location is ideal - not far from the city, far enough off the highway you can't hear traffic with a great view. The house is clean and is equipped with everything you might need (even a bottle of wine upon arrival) - just bring some food and you are all set. There are kayaks available to you which are great for such a calm pond. If it happens to rain there is plenty to do inside - pool table, karaoke, TV with a DVD player, popcorn machine etc. Whether rain or shine you'll have something to do and won't get bored. If you need a few quiet days away from town we would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Amazing

Me and my boyfriend went to stay at this cabin for the weekend over all experience was Amazing! It was such a beautiful place to stay, lots of things to do and if you just want to relax you can, you will never get board, the owners were the sweetest and it was really easy to get a hold to them, they gave us great directions to the cabin. There was even a bottle of wine and a note from the owners welcoming us to there cabin when we got there! I would highly recommend staying here!!!! We will definitely be back to this cabin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Weekend Getaway

I had such an amazing stay at this boathouse! The location is absolutely beautiful and there are so many things to do. I was able to go kayaking, have a fire, sing karaoke, play pool, enjoy the peaceful water on the deck, enjoy a warm bath, and so much more. The bed is so comfy, I had the best nights of sleep. The boathouse was very clean and decorated beautifully. This is a wonderful place to go to recharge, relax, and have fun. The owners are extremely kind, were very helpful, easy to contact, and available any time of the day. I highly highly recommend going here :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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Hosted by Brenda Barry

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