Exceptionally Well Equipped Rental Home with Superb Sea Views

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  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 06/26/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  We had a wonderful stay in the Yellow House in Tors Cove. Everything was as promised and the kitchen was well equipped. The owners generously supplied all the staples one could wish for in a rental. Our wonderful next door neighbours helped us buy freshly caught lobster and even purchased a new hairdryer for us. I would recommend the house for two friends(as we were), or two couples. It is spacious but cosy and immaculately maintained. It is a 45 minute drive into St. John's, but the roads are good and we found many attractions south of the city like The Irish Loop and Cape St. Mary's Bird Sanctuary. It was very relaxing and a stunning view out to the ocean from big yellow Muskoka chairs.I would go again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Hello Susan and Margaret... Thank you for your lovely comments - much appreciated - and so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. Kind regards, Jean

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• Excellent in every respect

  Excellent in every respect

  • Guest Somersetreporter
  • Date of stay 09/16/11
  • Review Submitted 10/24/11
  Lovely detached, fully equipped house with lots of nice touches - house is used occasionally by the owners so you feel that they are genuinely creating a home-from-home experience. Plus the delightful Mary lives opposite and provides helpful advice and a lovely welcome. We had amazing weather and views for our 3 night stay. But even if you were less lucky with the weather, this house is in a great location for trips to St John's or down around the peninsula or just to relax. If you are touring Nfld, we also recommend Seaside Suites at Woody Point, Elizabeth J Cottages at Bonavista, and River Tides B&B at Norris Arm.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Charming (but modernized) home - perfect place from which to explore the Irish Loop!

  Charming (but modernized) home - perfect place from which to explore the Irish Loop!

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 06/19/11
  • Review Submitted 06/26/11
  We absolutely loved our week in Newfoundland, in large part because of the Yellow House where we stayed the entire week. It's a lovely home with plenty of room for 5. It's modernized, with all the amenities of home (including wifi that worked wonderfully for us all week -- with 4 laptops going at the same time)! We loved the atmosphere of Tors Cove. Mary helped us feel right at home. She came by several times to make sure we were doing okay, and was a wealth of knowledge regarding the area. We really enjoyed getting to know her. Finding the house is a bit of a challenge at first. Our suggestion is that when you drive down 10 from St. Johns, look for the sign to the Five Island Art Gallery -- turn left onto the road pointing to the Gallery. You'll see the Gallery on the left as you drive down the hill (and is worth a stop at some point during your stay), keep going just a few hundred feet and you'll see the Yellow House on your left -- the first yellow house you come to. There's a 2-story Green house on the right immediately before you see the Yellow House. This is important because there are more than one yellow houses in Tors Cove. The views from the house are beautiful -- some of the most picturesque that we saw during our entire time on the Irish Loop. Definitely take the hike down the East Coast Trail (start up near the church on the hill -- go down the hill to the red/white house and keep on the gravel road until it comes to an actual dirt trail -- hike down the trail a kilometer or so, and you'll come to a gorgeous view of the coast. Absolutely breathtaking.) If we ever have the opportunity to return to the Avalon Coast, we will want to stay at the Yellow House again. It made our trip relaxing and fully enjoyable.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• A cozy spot steeped in history

  A cozy spot steeped in history

  • Guest Don and Janet
  • Date of stay 10/10/08
  • Review Submitted 10/27/10
  We had a wonderful time. Mary was a great greeter and we found the whole experience quite relaxing. It was exactly what we were looking for!! We have added the Yellow House to our list of places to recommend to others. We found that the loft-like upstairs and the unevenness of the floor gave the property added character and made you appreciate that under the surface this was a house that probably has thousands of stories to tell!!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Ontario family in love with Newfoundland

  Ontario family in love with Newfoundland

  • Guest Maggie
  • Date of stay 08/02/08
  • Review Submitted 10/26/10
  The house is lovely. Clean, charming, comfortable furniture, great rugs, an exceedingly well-equipped kitchen (every small appliance you could think of) and all with an amazing view of the sea and the islands. The cove itself surpasses all it's neighbours - hills on each side, but hills and valleys within the cove as well - houses perched on many different levels, and a white church towering over all. Grocery shopping is available on the highway from St. Johns, and there are great walking trails along the sea. This place is a winner.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Memories of Newfoundland

  Memories of Newfoundland

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 08/25/09
  • Review Submitted 10/25/10
  Our vacation was truly a memorable one, and the main focal point of the Newfoundland vacation experience was our stay at the Yellow House in Tors Cove. We found it to be cozy, homey, fully stocked and equipped, and very tastefully furnished and decorated. Please convey our sincerest regards to Mary O’Driscoll who welcomed us as family, and made our stay in the Yellow House very singular. She gave us a taste and flavor for the area, the people and culture as no tour guide ever could.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• The Yellow House

  The Yellow House

  • Guest Dan
  • Date of stay 08/04/10
  • Review Submitted 10/25/10
  We had an absolutely fabulous time in the Yellow House, and are already planning a return trip. My wife in particular liked the book selection, and the nearby East Coast Trail is fantastic, as was the Irish Loop. The property was spotless, and the web site does not do the property justice. The owner's agent was very helpful and cooperative.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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3 nights from June - Sept - $215 per night.
4-6 nights from June - Sept - $200 per night.
7 nights from June - Sept - $1,295 per week.
3 nights from Oct - May - $165 per night.
4-6 nights from Oct - May - $150 per night.
7 nights from Oct - May - $1,015
Minimum three nights year round.
Pay in Canadian dollars by cheque or bank transfer.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.