Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's! | House in St John's

10.0 (121 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Terra Nova House | Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!

2 Bedroom House in Terra Nova, St John's

Situated on the edge of The Narrows at the entrance to the Port of St. John’s, a beautiful and unique vacation home located in a former light keeper’s house at Fort Amherst - the site of the first lighthouse in Newfoundland and one of the most photographed sites in the province. This property is one of two vacation homes operated at the Fort Amherst Light Station. The head light keeper's residence is also available for rent, please visit our listing at vrbo #469496.
House completely renovated, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Two bedrooms (one with king-size bed and one with twin beds) each with flat screen TVs, pull out sofa bed, two full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Front deck with views of Signal Hill and the harbourfront. Sit back and watch the boats entering and leaving St. John’s Harbour. Enjoy whale watching from our large rear deck overlooking the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the season lucky guests will have amazing views of icebergs along the coastline. Entrance point to the East Coast Trail just steps away.
Minimum three-night rental. Off-season rates available.
*Please note that rates are displayed in USD when viewing Rates and Availability Calendar. Can change to CAD at top of screen. Rates are computed in CAD when booking.*
We are now accepting bookings for the head lightkeeper's house. This two-story, 3-bedroom/3-bath house has been completely and beautifully restored and renovated. The listing is located at vrbo #469496.
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Most Unique Vacation Home in St John's! is located in Terra Nova. Most Unique Vacation Home in St John's! provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Most Unique Vacation Home in St John's! has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Terra Nova has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Terra Nova, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Pamela H.
Jun 17, 2025 03:38:11 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Beautiful century home with updates for comfort that do not take away from it's historic charm. Best view of the St. John's harbour and Signal Hill. Love watching the boats come and go. What a fantastic start to our vacation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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