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Exterior
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Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • George Street
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Avalon Mall
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

At Ocean's Edge - Beautiful Views and Modern Conveniences

Stunning oceanfront home overlooking the North Atlantic in scenic Portugal Cove, Newfoundland. Be inspired by breath-taking views from every window. Sit back and relax on the wrap-around deck which features adirondack chairs and a fire pit to enjoy the scenery and perhaps catch a glimpse of whales cruising by or an iceberg. Just a few steps from the house, feel free to cast off and try your luck at catching a few fish from the point when in season.
Inside, enjoy the luxuries of a full modern kitchen, living room with cable and wifi, a dining room table set for 8. There is also a telescope to view up close the beautiful Bell Island and an electric piano to create a masterpiece if you're feeling so inclined!

Steps from East Coast Trail - Piccos Ridge Path. Moments from the Bell Island Ferry. Short drive to local restaurants - Ferry Last Stop Cafe for a funky one of a kind experience (try the Shoo Fly Pie), Beachy Cove Cafe and By Da Beach for the best fish and chips. 10 km's to the airport and 16 km's drive to the heart of downtown St John's.

Monthly or longer term rentals would be considered as well - rates to be negotiated.

Property manager

Lesley Clarke

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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

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 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

Portugal Cove - St. Philips

Portugal Cove - St. Philips is home to this holiday home. Port of St. John's and Pippy Park Golf Course Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit George Street and Suncor Energy Fluvarium. Aquarena Fitness Centre and Johnson Geo Centre are also worth visiting.
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Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL

What's nearby

  • Port of St. John's - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • The Rooms - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • George Street - 20 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Avalon Mall - 21 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪By the Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Booster Juice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Horses Pub and Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Destinations Restaurant + Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mary Brown's Fried Chicken - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At Ocean's Edge - Beautiful Views and Modern Conveniences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is At Ocean's Edge - Beautiful Views and Modern Conveniences located?

Situated in Portugal Cove - St. Philips, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Windsor Lake, Funnell Pond and Whiteway Pond. Round Pond and Upper Three Corner Pond Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

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

We loved it!

Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

carl s.

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

Dramatic ocean edge in a lovely well appointed cottage

Outstanding experience . Unsurpassable views . Comfortable and so cozy ! Location , location , location ! Will be back !
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greta B.

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

Amazing, one of a kind experience

Fabulous place, stunning scenery, never seen such a spectacular sunset. Felt very spoiled with all the food/drink provisions; cannot say enough good things about this place. A grand experience and would love to come back. Thank you Lesley
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L., Cambridge, Canada

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

A real gem!

This beautiful home overlooks Belle Island with the best views and sunsets, bar none! Lesley was extremely communicative and accommodating! I cannot wait to stay here again and many whales and porpoises made it icing on the cake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Come home year 2022

Wonderful place to stay! Close to St. John’s and highway connections. Outstanding view and lovely breezes. Sea birds and lapping waves serenading at night. Helpful and friendly hosts. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross M., Kitchener, Canada

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

Amazing

Had a wonderful time at this getaway. Lesley has supplied all the necessary ingredients for a wonderful stay. The serenity of the area added to a relaxing, rejuvenating experience. We hope to return some day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We spent 4 nights at this home. It was comfortable, beautiful views! Saw whales 2 different days. The owner was great with communication, and the house has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Would highly recommend this property. Only 20-25 pretty drive to the St. John’s waterfront. Quiet, serene and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth M.

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

Comfy cottage with glorious views

The cottage was spotless and very cosy. The view out over to Bell Island is stunning and sitting out on the deck under blankets watching the sunset is a lovely way to end the day. The cottage was very generously provisioned when we arrived and fantastic fish is only a short walk away
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Susan S., London, Ontario, Canada

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

Want to go back!!

This is an outstanding property. It was difficult for us to leave. It is a good base for travels, including to St Johns. However, we also had time when we didn't go anywhere. We found it so relaxing to sit on the deck and watch the water and the Bell Island Ferry. If you enjoy hiking, a trail starts right at the end of the driveway. It is a challenging path. The house was super clean and Lesley has left no stone unturned when it comes to the details. We had one night when we did a supper pick up at the local restaurant. Other nights, we stayed at the house and made our own supper. One of the best vacation rentals we have had!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

A little slice of heaven

The rental process for this great property was smooth from beginning to end. Thanks Lesley! The cottage was well stocked and comfortable and of course the view was amazing. Close enough to downtown but seemingly worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city. How relaxing to sit out on the deck with a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine after a day of exploring. We were not lucky enough to see any whales ,but did enjoy watching the 2 bald eagles that flew by every day. We look forward to our next visit to beautiful Newfoundland.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lester N.

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

Best in Newfoundland

Great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

This is the BEST place!

You must stay here! The house is beautiful & beautifully appointed. And the views are better than the house. It’s a nothing drive into St John’s, and parking there is plentiful and cheap. So you get all the buzz of the biggest city in NL plus the spectacular Portugal Cove and this lovely home. All of Lesley’s recommendations for food & things to do were excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania M., Ottawa, Ontario Canada

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

Amazing

We stayed from July 15 to 22 and had a wonderful stay at this property. We truly believe we could not have gotten better based on the property itself, location and the abundance of whales we saw daily from the deck. On the weekend we would watch people fish which we quite enjoyed. The home has everything we needed and more. Check in was easy which was nice after a long day. We are planning a return trip and this property is the top of our list. Absolutely amazing! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Lovely Oceanside Retreat

The house was everything promised and more! Portugal Cove is a cozy retreat from the busyness of the St. John's area, and it offers easy access to both the larger city and surrounding costal communities. We enjoyed sunset views of Conception Bay and Bell Island. Everyone we met was super friendly and accommodating. Our host was great (!) and offered suggestions for hiking, bird / whale watching, and restaurants. We hiked several segments of the East Coast Trail with awesome views of scenery and wildlife. O'Brien's tours was a great way to see the ecological preserves. Merchant Tavern (St. John's) and By the Beach (Portugal Cove - best fish and chips for sure!!) were two of our favorite places to eat. The house was clean, kitchen well stocked, and bed very comfortable. In short - we had an amazing time in an amazing place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L., Burlington, ON

Breathtaking views from a house with all the amenities

We stayed for 3 nights at the start of our trip to Newfoundland this August. We had looked for a house that combined the comforts of home with beautiful ocean views, and we found it! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils and cooking supplies. There was a large living/dining area with comfortable couches, a brand new entertainment centre, and an audio system that let us play music throughout the house. In addition, there were several outdoor seating and/or eating areas, with great views of the water, the harbour, and the island in the bay. While the house was located in the quiet village of Portugal Cove, we could still get to a large shopping area with a full grocery and other retail in about 20 minutes. Downtown St. John's was a little over 30 minutes away. The house is located at the start of a local hiking trail that also serves as an access to local fishing spots, and we enjoyed seeing the slice of local life as people came to fish for dinner or go for a hike throughout the weekend. We also got to watch whales in the harbour right from the deck one morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Amazing

We were so lucky to have the sun shine on this beautiful home, the deck area is a fantastic place to sit and watch the ocean, the house had beautiful comfortable furnishings, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen or bathroom, if you forget anything they have it covered, we were pleased to find milk and orange juice in the fridge and plenty of coffee, it meant we didn’t have to go grocery shopping after a long flight. The TV and internet were great, the house was lovely, we sat on the deck as much as possible and watched the sun set every night. I remember reading some reviews complaining about people parking to go on the trail, this didn’t bother us one bit, we were happy to share such a stunning view and there were very few of them. There were plenty of towels, we didn’t cook but there was everything you could possibly need. If I was made to find a negative, it would be the guilty feeling if you wanted to watch TV, coming inside leaving that beautiful view. This is quite an expensive rental, as they saying goes “you get what you pay for” and you certainly do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nora G.

Beautiful Cottage with stunning views on the East Coast Trail

We loved our stay at this immaculate and well equipped modern cottage. The deck juts out at waters edge for beautiful vistas of Conception Bay and Bell's island. The cottage is very well equipped with all the modern conveniences and lots of unexpected frills including fixings for breakfast. We thoroughly enjoyed our easy access to the sights and restaurants of St. John's as well as the charms of the small community of Portugal Cove. The house fronts directly on the water and the front lawn ends at the start of the challenging Picco's Ridge segment of the East Coast Trail. This was an amazing property to stay in and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diane F.

Short Beach

We very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely little house at the end of a road not far from the ferry in Portugal Cove-St Phillips. Lesley and John, owners with whom we interacted, were warm, welcoming and responsive to our needs. They were generous about supplying kitchen and bathroom items. Beds and furniture were very comfortable and the kitchen very workable. The location has its pros and cons. Mostly pros. The setting is gorgeous, with a view of Conception Bay and Bell Island. Only yards from the front door of the house is a trail head for the Eastern Trail. We were there during cod fishing season so between hikers and people going fishing there was a steady flow of car and foot traffic from early in the morning until late at night. So much so that the road in front of the house was very much a parking lot and people congregated there, talking loudly and leaving trash behind. The place was so nice that we adapted to this unexpected dynamic but we might not have chosen this spot if we'd known. But we happened to be looking for quiet. Someone else might not mind. Also, I take it this traffic depends on the season so you may want to inquire about it before making your booking. All in all we were very pleased with our time at this property.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Walter Y.

Beautifully decorated, comfy and everything you need for your stay.

This place is a little slice of heaven.. The view is spectacular, and the locals are so friendly. Im sad to leave. I recommend this place to anyone! Oh on a side note, we had whales in abundance. On our last day, we had two whales put on a little show for us just as a little farwell gift.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

Unbelievable Views! Every amenity needed for a private rental.

This place is beyond expectations! Absolutely Amazing! I'm from this amazing town within walking distance to my family home, But ive always stopped by this house on the dead end road to walk the trail on most holidays from Ontario 2-3 times per year. Always wondered and dreamt to see inside, let alone stay there. Truly spectacular place! Highly recommended! Looking forward to staying next year same time, or earlier if so lucky! As would be expected with travelling tourists or clientele in a private rental like this, most common cooking ingredients and other misc condiment products needed for meals and such are left behind for future guests making it easy for entertaining family or guests. The outdoor deck and Bbq are a truly added bonus. Lesley was very informative and helpful in every email, phone conversation regarding the premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

Awesome.

ot was a beautiful property. Cannot imagine a better place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bliss

completely glorious experience. a jewel of a place beautifully cared for by kind and thoughtful hosts. I could sit on the rocking chair and watch the ferry cross the sea endlessly. Portugal Cove will not leave my heart soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Vacation Home

Just have to say what a beautiful property this was. We stayed for 5 nights and used it as our base for touring the St. John's area, sight-seeing and hiking. The owners have thought of everything here. Comfortable, clean & convenient - yes, but so well-designed and decorated! We spent the few dry evenings on the unique deck toasting to the sunset. It is located right at the East Coast Trail trailhead, so bit of traffic there with folks either parking or turning around. It's a short walk to the Bell Island ferry and an easy drive into the city of St. John's. Thank you for this wonderful memory!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W., Nanaimo

Location, view, amenities

Loved this location and the place had everything In we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Gorgeous home.Gorgeous view.

Thank you for sharing your home Lesley...it was a wonderful vacation. Saw whales and eagles everyday while sitting in the comfortable Adirondack chairs on that part of your deck which is literally above the waters. Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

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