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Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour

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View from the back of the back yard
Kitchen
Back sun room with fan and cable tv.
Deck off back sun room The yard is filled with foliage in the summer.
View directly off back deck from patio doors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near George Street
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour

This is our home so we love it up much of the year. An old biscuit box - hence the name Urban Cottage - with an add-on to the back of the house that overlooks the harbour and southside hills. While the front street takes you directly downtown, to the back of the house is a two-tiered deck that is quiet and scenic. This is a good spot for a few nights' stay before heading out on island adventures, or for visitors looking to explore local trails during the day while seeking local foods and a good nights sleep in a comfortable king size bed. There are two other rooms but these are off limits to guests during their stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
We are a synthetic scent-free home so please do your best to keep those to a minimum.
We are lucky enough to have a beautiful shared backyard, so we do our best to stay within our yard space and to ourselves.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9773682
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

About the area

St. John's

Downtown St. John's, a neighbourhood in St. John's, is home to this holiday home. The Rooms and Masonic Temple are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Atlantic Place and Avalon Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mary Brown's Centre or The Glacier.
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St. John's, NL

What's nearby

  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spirit of Newfoundland - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Rooms - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peter Eastons - ‬4 min walk
  • The Duke of Duckworth
  • ‪Green Sleeves & The Well - ‬6 min walk
  • Yellowbelly Brewery and Public House

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Urban Cottage Downtown St. John's Overlooking Harbour located?

Located in Downtown St. John's, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Anglican Church of Canada, George Street and The Rooms. Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Masonic Temple are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, a charming house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic old newfoundland charm in this place! Clean and comfortable (bed was especially comfortable). Location was perfect for downtown sight-seeing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila B.

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

Great stay

Convenience to down town and walking distance to everything. Perfect accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Great spot!

Beautiful view in a lovely city. Felt like a home away from home. Would visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an older historical like building. It had nice views and was close to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan And Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Urban Cottage was comfortable, affordable, and conveniently located, giving us ready (but hilly!) access to downtown St. John's, The Rooms, Bannerman Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to downtown, charming place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barton S.

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

Exactly as advertised!

Excellent location and vey comfortable bed. Sheridan was and excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya C.

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

Great location

Very convenient for going shopping and going to Geoge Street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Good location

Downtown was very accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey C.

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

Urban Cottage in St. John’s

Anyone looking for a authentic and unique accommodation will appreciate this property like we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

margaret b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

All was great - clean - private - perfect location I got a 40 ticket parking on the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

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

Cozy downtown St John’s with fab view

Great location, a short walk to the downtown music scene and pedestrian mall. Fabulous views of the harbour. Very clean and comfortable space with artistic and homey decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy T.

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

Newfoundland charm

Beautiful little house with everything you need! Walking distance from George St.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Lovely & Convenient!

Looking forward to coming back in two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

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

Welcome

Sheridan and her family welcomed us and entrusted us with the whole of their lovely home. Great view, handy location and friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

On the hill

Cute and convenient to the down town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Perfect Spot in St. John’s

Sheridan is a wonderful host, friendly and communicates well. Listing is accurate so no surprises upon arrival. Excellent location. We walked each day to the Water Street area. Highly recommend this charming house in St. John’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rick and Alison M.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Alison and Rick

Very close to downtown. Remember there are hills. No patio chairs to sit outside on, not comfortable, disappointed in that.Sleeping and kitchen were good. Loved the ambiance of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney F.

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

Great little place to lay your head.

The house is a older style house with lots of character which I loved. I kinda wanted a outside pic of the place to see the area i was in but it wasent revealed until booked. Host was very friendly and overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately, we (the hosts), do not have any control over when the location is shown to the guest. This is a feature of VRBO, and common for many other vacation rental services.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

A little Piece of Paradise

Sheridan is an exceptional host, staying connected, met with us to ensure no surprises. This place is exactly as described and made you feel like it was your own. Could not ask for a better location. Got together on our last night and went out for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Home Away from Home

I had set a high bar for Newfoundland hospitality, it far exceed my expectations! Thank you Sheridan, what a host you and your family are. Thank you, Joanne
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Quick visit to St. John's.

The property is very much in keeping with the typical older St. John's neighborhoods. Hilly streets and sometime challenging walking. Close to restaurants and the water. Delightful host. Very helpful with any information we needed. We only had a three-night stay, but the host helped us enjoy every minute of the time in St. John's.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Just like home

My husband and I had a lovely stay at Sheridan and her family's home. It was cozy, had all the amenities we needed, and within walking distance of just about everything (we decided to drive to see Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi as we didn't want to spend a few hours walking there and back). Our daily walk up the block was a great work out ;). Thank you again for sharing your home with us, Sheridan!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrike S.

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

Perfect downtown location

We had a great stay at Sheridan's place. Check-in was super easy via a lock box. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet Sheridan because our flight had been cancelled and our check in time had changed. Communication was great and everything was exactly as described! We were surprised how quiet it was at night. I guess, we were just close enough to downtown to be able to walk to many restaurants yet far enough that we didn't hear too much nightly activity :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sheridan

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I am a proud single mom of two. I have spent the last 11-years in Newfoundland conducting outdoor experiential hiking tours with visitors, youth, and non-for-profit groups. Currently, I hold two positions at the Memorial University as Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator improving shared knowledge between the public and academics, as well as between various disciplinary units within academics such as natural sciences and social sciences. I am finishing up a PhD looking at local knowledge in Iceland in the context of how it improves the quality of adaption to hazards and disasters along coasts. I love being in Nature, and I love the North Atlantic as well as the islands that reside within its waters.

Why they chose this property

Our home is full of love. It was the second we set foot upon it. So we do love to share it with others. But it is an old house, so if you prefer pretty perfect, our home is not for you. It is central to everything, restaurants, groceries, liquor store, and trails. But if you just want to stay in cozy for the afternoon - you can take in the view from the back room and master bedroom.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location! And character. :)
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