Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's.

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Dryer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Whitbourne, NL

Dildo Harbour
South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum
Dildo Area Interpretation Centre

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Dragonfly Cottage on Reids Pond! This cozy, 2-bedroom cottage is nestled on a private 1-acre lot, is accessible by an easy drive along the TCH, and is less than an hour from the St. John's airport. Far enough to feel like you've gotten away from it all, but close enough to everything to make easy day-trips to all that Eastern Newfoundland has to offer. Perfect for families, a couple of friends, or a romantic getaway. Watch the sunsets from the front deck, enjoy a fire (indoors or out), hike nearby trails, relax by the water, or check out the nearby golf courses, breweries, or quaint Newfoundland out-ports and towns. Only 5-10 minutes from many amenities including restaurants and grocery stores, with many, many more attractions within a half an hour drive.

Distances to nearby amenities and attractions:

- Gas stations/convenience stores, EV charger, liquor store, and fast food restaurants (A&W, Subway, Tim Horton's, Mary Brown's, Greco Pizza) in the Moorlands area: 7 km (5-7 minute drive)

- Supermarket (Foodland): 9 km (8-10 minute drive)

- Bank (ScotiaBank): 10 km (10-11 minute drive)

Beer & Wine:
- Frozen in Time Winery: 14 km (15 minute drive)
- Dildo Brewing Co.: 23 km (20 minute drive)

- Bellevue Beach: 25 km (20 minute drive)
- Chance Cove hiking trail: 30 km (25 minute drive)

Golf:
- Pitcher's Pond Golf Course: 40 km (35 minute drive)
- The Willows Golf Course: 50 km (30 minute drive)
- The Wilds Golf Course: 58 km (40 minute drive)
- Brookside Golf Course: 91 km (60 minute drive)

- Castle Hill National Historic Site: 49 km (40 minute drive)

- Downtown St. John's: 92 km (55 minute drive)
- St. John's International Airport (YYT): 96 km (60 minute drive)
- Marine Atlantic Argentia Ferry Terminal: 52 km (40 minute drive)

- White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville: 100 km (about an hour drive)

A little further away and just over an hour's drive:
- Terra Nova Golf Resort: 130 km (1 hour and 20 minute drive)
- Twin Rivers Golf Course: 133 km (1 hour and 20 minute drive)
- Terra Nova National Park: 131 km (1 hour 20 minutes, plus additional time to specific park locations)
- Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve & Bird Sanctuary: 110 km (about 1.5 hour drive)

Property manager

Chris

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please make sure all windows are closed.

Please place used towels in the tub.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Property Registration Number 11331

About the area

North America

Whitbourne, NL

Getting around

St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
‪The Barn Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Monty's Place - ‬9 min drive
‪Mary Brown's Fried Chicken - ‬8 min drive
‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mill Pond, Cat Gut Pond and Goose Pond. Trinity Bay and Whitbourne Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lexi B.

16 June 2025

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

This was my first solo trip and booking with Vrbo. Not only was the cabin beautifully decorated, but the hosts also provided some Newfoundland snacks to try and were responsive to all my questions. I had a wonderful stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

2 May 2025

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

Cozy cabin

Loved the cute cozy cabin, it felt like home

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

polinadoll

5 May 2025

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

Perfect close to the city get away!

Wonderful property with amazing hosts! They were incredibly responsive and provided clear, detailed instructions for everything. The cabin is fully equipped with everything you could need for a short or extended stay. We especially loved the two fire pits—one near the cabin and another by the pond. The boathouse was a bonus, stocked with camping chairs, kayaks, life vests, and more! Even the dirt road leading to the cabin was in good shape, if you’re not driving a truck or SUV. This place is now my top choice for future stays!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

2 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful and Cozy

A comfortable, relaxing and well-appointed place. The hosts were super-accomadating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

5 July 2024

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

Relaxing

Beautiful cottage. Lots of amenities. Son enjoyed the kyacking on the lake. Very very clean and hosts were keeping in touch with us. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

21 August 2024

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

excellent property

This was an awesome choice for a three night stay in the area surrounding St. Johns. We were welcomed with little considerate touches which included a welcome note and some toiletries, which was not expected. It was super comfortable and super quiet...not a soul in sight, which was perfect for us. Chris replied to every message i sent and was a super host. thanks!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lexi B.

16 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We were very disappointed that the pool area looks NOTHING like the pics online. The trees and bushes are fully grown and encroach on the already minimal pool deck area. In addition, a large grill takes up half of one of the usable sides. It’s difficult to have more than a handful of people playing in the pool or hanging out. The mosquitos are horrible by the pool probably because of the overgrown plants and debris in the growing areas. Lastly, one of the trees was constantly dropping its pollen pods in the water. We had to skim it every time we even used the pool….which wasn’t often. Wear and tear on the house is evident and maintenance/safety issues need to be addressed. Most of the exterior doors do not close properly and pop open on their own unless dead bolted. There were smaller issues as well. We did not reach out to Leslie about the problems. We were trying not to dwell on the negatives and make the most of our vacation, relax and spend time with family. The view of the marsh was pretty but not being able to use the pool area like we normally would have certainly makes the property not worth the cost. Had we seen the current state of the pool area prior to booking we would not have chosen this property. The other small things were: no extra blankets, no kitchen towels, no mixing bowls, not enough utensils or bowls, missing or broken lamps, broken/non-functioning sink handles. All could have been addressed in real time but we made do with what was available.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis D.

20 April 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chris

Originally from the St. John's area, I moved to Ottawa after university. Moved back to Newfoundland with a wife and 2 kids in the middle of a pandemic. (Because, why not?!) Whenever we travelled (and still do) we always like to rent houses instead of hotel rooms, and we've rented many times through VRBO, AirBnb and other whole-home vacation rental sites. Now that we own a property that we don't use 24/7/365, we are happy to offer it up to folks visiting Newfoundland (or just looking for a local getaway), that might be looking for the sames things we do in a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

What we love most about our cabin is the distance from St. John's. At about an hour (give-or-take, depending on which part of the city you are driving from), it's just far enough to feel like a real getaway, but close enough to get there and back with ease. The spectacular scenery doesn't hurt, either!

What makes this property unique

For a small cabin (only 600 sq ft), it feel spacious. Probably because of the vaulted ceiling and open concept of the living room & kitchen. Can it host a large dinner party? No! But for a family of 4, or a small group of friends, there's a decent amount of space. And it's on an acre of land, with a nice sized lake, and lots of privacy.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property