Oceanfront Coastal Heritage Home at Elliston, Bonavista Peninsula Newfoundland

My husband and I stayed here with our two kids and my parents. The house was very well taken care of and was big enough for all of us. Space wise we would have been better off if the weather had been good enough to use the terrace, as this is a big space in itself.

The house was well equipped, but has no supplies on the food front at all (which was a small surprise being used to airbnb where there's usually some tea and a bottle of olive oil etc).. We were surprised that we weren't allowed to drink the water (first we'd heard about when we got there) and that during the time of our visit the oven was not working.

We enjoyed the decor of the house, which has been done to reflect how it used to be years ago, and from this and the museums locally, got a very good feel for what life used to be in this part of the world. The location of the house was great - not only with it's amazing views of the bay, and it's resident icebergs at the time we were staying- but for all that you can access from this location. We visited Trinity on our way up to the house, took trips to Bonavista, Spillars cove, and Newmans Cove (for the infamous Bonavista Social club restaurant) and walked from the cottage to see the puffin colony. We also thoroughly enjoyed walking from the cottage around the bay, walking to Coles Gulch, and even more local bays to play in, throwing rocks into the water and floating driftwood down the streams. There's a good convenience store and a restaurant and museum in town too.

Ken provided the information we needed to access the house, but it was minimal communication compared to what I am used to. No mention of the water and the oven issue for example ahead of time, or any information on what to do from the area.

We have stayed here two years in a row, taking visiting family from the West to the Blue Anchor House. Love the location, the set up (everything you need is included). Absolutely love no TV and internet, just a quiet family time together in a beautiful setting, in a great home. We will certainly be back next year (for a third straight year).

This home was the perfect get away from the city. There were icebergs in view and the sun shines on the ocean view deck all day long. We cuddled up on the deck with a bottle of red and took in the fresh salt air, the view, and the quiet. I recommend to non NL folk to come during tourist season when restaurants and attractions are open for the summer season!

The house itself is a real taste of Newfoundland. The decor inside and out makes you feel you are a world away, and in a lot of ways you are!

The Anchor House in Elliston is a beautiful spot - quiet, cosy and colourful. The house was spacious for a family of five and the view from the deck was spectacular. Proximity to Bonavista and Trinity made it ideal. Lots of great hikes, places to eat, and scenic beauty. The root cellars and puffin colony in Elliston are must dos.

Loved that fact that was no tv in the house - thank you.

From the location to the linens and kitchen amenities, Anchor House is superb.