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Spencer Salt-Side Cottage (Twillingate)

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Sit on this ocean-front deck and observe the locals coming and going in the harbour, while gazing out to sea where you might just spot a breaching humpback or a passing iceberg.
Situated on the edge of Twillingate's historic harbour, Spencer Salt-Side Cottage is the perfect place to enjoy the calm and serenity of outport Newfoundland.
Exterior
Relax in the traditional yet cozy living area. Wherever you choose to sit, your eyes will be drawn to the water.
A mix of vintage and traditional furnishings coupled with the ever-changing ocean landscape, makes for a wonderful retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Twillingate, NL
  • Twillingate Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Auk Island Winery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Twilingate Astronomical Observatory
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Spencer Salt-Side Cottage (Twillingate)

Summary:
This beautifully remodelled salt box-style home sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking Twillingate's scenic harbour. Lovingly designed, guests will feel immersed in the beauty of coastal Newfoundland from every corner of the home. Whether enjoying a bath, reading on the day bed, cooking in the kitchen, lounging on the deck, or making a fire on the beach, guests will revel in the serenity of Twillingate.

The Space:
Spencer Salt-Side Cottage sits right on the ocean's edge in the heart of Twillingate.

You'll enter the home through the great room, an open-concept living/kitchen/dining area with three large windows providing panoramic views of Twillingate's harbour.

The kitchen is fully equipped for those who wish to cook and includes a coffee/bar nook for prepping your favourite beverages. The dining area and living space are filled with a mix of traditional and vintage furnishings, perfectly suited to the surroundings.

The home has two private bedrooms with queen beds, and an open loft area on the 2nd floor with a queen bed and a twin bed.

The 1st private bedroom is on the main floor, with a lovely ocean view. Also, on the main floor, is a 3-piece bathroom with a shower. As you head upstairs, you'll be once again immersed in the beautiful landscape surrounding the home. You'll enter a loft with lots of space to lounge, including a twin bed and a queen bed, where you can comfortably soak up the relaxing vibes. Also on the 2nd floor, there is a 4-piece bathroom including a shower and a 66" soaker tup situated perfectly to enjoy the views. The second private bedroom sits just off the loft area and includes a queen bed and sitting area with views of the harbour and the surrounding hills.

Guest Access:
Spencer Salt-Side Cottage is located on Twillingate's south island, just off of Main Street. When you enter Twillingate on Route 340, you'll reach a T in the road, where you'll take a right. You'll drive for approximately 1 km, when you'll notice a small lane heading to a bright orange cottage sitting on the water's edge. If you head up a hill and pass the Gospel Church, you've gone too far. The cottage sits down from the road, so keep your eyes peeled for the bright orange. There are at least three parking spots on the property.

The Neighborhood:
The cottage is nestled on the waterfront on Twillingate's south island.

Getting Around:
Driving is the most typical way that visitors explore Twillingate and area. That said, it is a walker/hikers dream. Whether you prefer the road or the trails, there is so much to explore. Just steps from Spencer Salt-Side Cottage, you can walk beautiful beaches, enjoy your own beach fire and maybe even spot icebergs out in Twillingate Harbour.

Other Things to Note:
Spencer Salt-Side Cottage is in the Town of Twillingate, overlooking the harbour. The cottage is within walking distance of some of Twillingate's south island restaurants and attractions. All that Twillingate has to offer is only a short drive away; including the Rockcut Twillingate Trails, a local craft brewery, a winery producing wine from local berries, museums, live entertainment, coffee shops, galleries, restaurants, boat and kayak tours.
Please note only registered guests are permitted in this property, and as much we love furry friends, no pets are allowed.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled prior to 30 days before your check in. No refund if cancelled with 30 days or less until your check in date.

Interaction with Guests:
Locally managed, we're here if you need us.

Property manager

Marie Magnin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
The following house rules apply to this property: No sports equipment (i.e. hockey bags, sticks, etc.) permitted in the cottage. No pets. No gather...

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
This property accepts cash
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 first aid kit

About the area

Twillingate

Twillingate is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dildo Run Provincial Park and Seabreeze Park, while Twillingate Gallery and Prime Berth Fishing Museum are cultural highlights.
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Twillingate, NL

What's nearby

  • Twillingate Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Auk Island Winery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Twilingate Astronomical Observatory - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Durrell Museum - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Gander, NL (YQX-Gander Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Split Rock Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Harbour Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Tea Room & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Auk Island Winery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Café - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spencer Salt-Side Cottage (Twillingate) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spencer Salt-Side Cottage (Twillingate)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spencer Salt-Side Cottage (Twillingate)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spencer Salt-Side Cottage (Twillingate) located?

Situated in Twillingate, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Twillingate Gallery and Auk Island Winery. Twilingate Astronomical Observatory and Crow Head Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Loved our stay !

Beautiful property lots nice touches . Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Good vacation

Nice home, beautiful view, well stocked with needed items, responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan L.

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

Excellent Location

Everything was provided for, and there were no negative surprises. Very quiet and well located.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Friends Exploring Twillingate

We loved the views of the bay from the deck as well as from inside of the house! House was so well equipped with everything you would possibly need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Excellent

Cottage was excellent, quiet, great view everything that was needed was there. Owner's put a lot if thought into this place and it was very much appreciated. Thank you and hope to come back again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

Cozy Cottage

This was the cutest cottage on the ocean. Had everything we needed to relax for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodger and Lorraine J., Ottawa, Canada

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

Fabulous vacation home in Twillingate

The house is located on the waterfront, very private. Beautifully decorated. Spent most of the week enjoying the property itself.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Apurva M., Colleyville, TX

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

Beautiful water front property

Had a great time in Twillingate. The property is right on the water and is very well maintained. During our stay an iceberg was right in front of the home Really enjoyed our stay there and will highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Excellant

My husband and I have been on a road trip for over a month and have been staying in alot of vrbosl This vrbo is by far our favorite. .This city is absolutely beautiful. The house was fantastic. It had everything we needed and then some. The view was unbelievably beautiful. The amenities were awesome. We really enjoyed Twillingate. It was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little Orange House

Very well appointed! Cozy, and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

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

Twillingate

Excellent location. Everything looked after. I wouldn’t hesitate it’s perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was as close to a perfect stay as we’ve experienced in 25 or more such rentals. Even though weather can be hit or miss in May the rental more than made up for this. Amazing water views from both the deck and all the rooms with large picture windows throughout. Two floors, lots of beds and home feels solidly built and is very quiet. Beautifully decorated. Great bathrooms too and very fair pricing. Also not super cheap with the supplies as some places are. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P., Chicago, United States of America

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

Expensive, but Worth It!

The location of this adorable orange cottage is just perfect - perched on the water with views from every window! The cottage also had modern amenities (climate control in each room, washer, drier, dishwasher, stocked kitchen, nicer flatscreen televisions, fast WIFI). We did not have favorable weather in Twillingate, so the comfort of the home became very important to us and we would definitely return to this cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui and Andy W.

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

Gem on the edge of the water

This is an adorable little cottage. Perched on the edge of Twillingate Harbour, it has a magnificent view of the surrounding town and landscape. The interior is very well decorated, giving it a very cozy feel. There is even a guitar and ukulele that my daughters picked up and started to learn some songs. This is definitely one of those properties that stand out from the rest. It is definitely worth booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karl H., Kelseyville, California

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

"Come Home": Wish this was it!

Spencer Salt-side is outstanding in all respects. Since it sits mere meters from ocean's edge, and has huge picture windows, the view is amazing, enhanced by large icebergs and growlers. Despite foggy, rainy weather this place is warm, cheerful (due to wild use of color) and comfortable. It is thoroughly stocked with kitchen stuff, bedding stuff, laundry stuff (needed that), and game stuff (didn't need these!). The location is convenient to the whole region with its countless good restaurants. We highly recommend it; just give yourselves plenty of time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viola N., Aurora, Ontario, Canada

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

10 stars if I could

Our home away from home! We, 2 couples in our 60s, planned a 10-day vacation in Newfoundland and this was our first stop, 2 nights in Twillingate at the Spencer Salt-side Cottage. We all agree that we will return to Twillingate, and more specifically at the Spencer Salt-Side Cottage. A perfectly situated cottage with a gorgeous view of the Twillingate harbour and icebergs right in front of our windows !! (end of June) We felt at home the second we stepped in this beautiful, bright and fully equipped cottage. The decor is absolutely charming. None of us wanted to leave. Thank you Marie, we loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Absolutely Stunning!

This home offers a spectacular view and beautiful decor! The attention to detail is incredible! We would highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Wrightsville Beach, NC , USA

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

Nicely Renovated Waterfront Cottage

Nicely renovated "salt box" cottage. Great view of Twillingate Harbor via large windows & nice outdoor deck. Stairs down to a rocky beach with firepit. Comfortable bed & furniture. Nicely decorated with authentic "salt box" décor. Relatively quiet location on short dead end lane just off the main road (neighbor on one side, scenic hillside on the other). Appliances (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer/dryer) all worked well but are rather small (not a problem for us...but could be an issue for a large group). Cottage does have A/C which was appreciated during unusually hot Newfoundland weather. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex M., Vegreville, Alberta, Canada

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

Paradise awaits

This place was absolutely beautiful. The inside was very well laid out. It had very nice furnishings and everything you needed. The ocean views were amazing from inside and outside. We loved this place. It truly was a paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria R.

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

Like paradise

As soon as we opened the door, we felt we were in a Home & Garden showroom in paradise. Beautifully decorated nautical theme, the bright exterior colour that we have come to expect in NL, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay for spectacular sunsets, stairs to the beach and comfortable walks in the area. Quiet location yet walking distance to downtown. Full complement of amenities in excellent condition, easy access to wifi and communication with host. We really wanted to stay longer but alas we had to move to our next stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

Girl’s Getaway

Loved the location of the property right on the water and the house itself very bright and welcoming.Inside was spacious and bright, very tastefully decorated with all the amenities,with the exception of a regular coffee perk, which we knew in advance ,and left for our next trip! Wonderful weekend ….can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marie Magnin

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