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Baccalieu Cottage, A True Newfoundland Gem
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Three Bedroom Fishing Village Saltbox
This charming little traditional Newfoundland Saltbox home was built around 1850 and is one of the oldest homes in the region. It has been lovingly restored and now offers all the modern conveniences you will need to make your vacation stay both comfortable and memorable.
It was featured on the cover and a seven page article in the 'HOME & CABIN' magazine. You can see this article and view the fantastic slideshow if you visit homeandcabin.ca and type 'Baccalieu cottage' in the search area.
It sits proudly in a meadow in the fishing village of Ochre Pit Cove along the scenic Baccalieu Trail in Conception Bay North, approx. 140 km. from the capital city of St. John's.
This comfortable home is a cozy place to unwind after a long day of hiking and sightseeing. Take a two minute walk to the fishermens wharf and see what todays catch will bring. There is also a whale watching area close to the wharf where you can see the whales breach as they feed on the schools of caplin in the bay.
The cottage has three bedrooms, two on the second floor, and one on the first floor. The master has a queen bed, wing back chair, armchair and desk with chair. The second has a 3/4 (48') bed which can sleep an adult or two children. The third bedroom is located on the first floor has a single bed and would be suitable for a person with limited mobility. Also on the first floor are the fully equipped kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room which seats six and a comfortable living room with an electric fireplace , wing back chairs and a loveseat. There is also a desk and chair if you need to set up your computer. There is a full bathroom with shower on the first floor and half bath with sink and toilet on the second floor.
The cottage has been furnished throughout with country antiques and local art as well as unusual quirky re-purposed decorator items. There is a large deck which wraps around the back and side to sit back and enjoy the ocean breezes. Baccalieu (codfish in Portuguese) Cottage will certainly offer you something more than the usual vacation cottage.
The Baccalieu Trail offers lots to do, you can hike, sightsee, or take a day trip to nearby Trinity Bay where you will discover charming little towns with names like 'Hearts Content, 'Hearts Desire, and 'Hearts Delight'. Photographic opportunities are everywhere. Northern Bay Sands Park is just a few minutes away where you can enjoy a large sandy beach and freshwater swimming hole. If you are brave enough, you can take a dip in the cold Atlantic ocean. Take a day trip to visit the historic towns of Cupids and Brigus where you can take in a live show or sample the tasty goodies offered at the annual Blueberry Festival.
For your entertainment when you just want to sit at home we have wireless internet, cable tv. telephone, stereo, reading material and family board games.
Please note that this region has some of the most beautiful scenery you will find anywhere but it also has a rugged coastline with cliffs. When you are exploring and enjoying the area please use caution and supervise any children in your care.
About Catherine Whalen
I am a retired medical professional who has spent most weekends and all my summers in this area of the Baccalieu Trail for the past number of years. When this property became available in 2001 my husband and I along with a family friend decided to buy it and restore it to its original glory and this year we decided to allow visitors to rent it and enjoy the same newfoundland experience we have been enjoying in this area for many years.
Catherine Whalen purchased this cottage in 2001
Why Catherine Whalen chose Newfoundland
This little gem is probably the oldest traditional saltbox home along the Baccalieu Trail and when the opportunity became available to purchase it, we didn't hesitate and it has been a labor of love bringing it back to life. Now it sits proudly in this great little fishing village.
What makes this cottage unique
We have a large wrap around patio which give great ocean views and the interior is furnished with antiques and vintage, quirky re-purposed furniture.
Amenities
Ochre Pit Cove Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 5
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Ocean View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom,
- 1 Half Bath
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
toilet, shower, sink
Bathroom 2 - toilet , 2nd floor bthrm has toilet, sink
- first floor bthrm has shower, sink, toilet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
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Bedroom 2 -
1 double
,
3/4 size (48')bed suitable for 1 adult or 2 child
Bedroom 3 - 1 twin/ single , first floor single bed wheelchair friendly
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , master has queen
- master bedroom has a queen bed
- Books ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Toys
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible ...
- churches
- festivals
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- winery tours
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- fishing
- golf
- swimming
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(17 traveler reviews)
Perfect
After 2 weeks of touring NL our stay at this cottage has been the highlight of our vacation. The cottage is just beautiful; the owners certainly did an amazing job in restoring and decorating it. We loved it. Thank you Kitty for your kind attentions and your warm welcome.
Fantastic Newfoundland Cottage!
We were lucky enough to spend three days in this wonderful Ochre Pit Cove home. We would highly recommend you stay here when visiting Newfoundland. A "stickler" for cleanliness I can tell you the cottage was spotless. Everything and more that was needed for meal preparation was there. The beds were comfortable and quality linens were fresh, just lovely. We came to spend time with our daughter who has recently moved to St. John's and were not disappointed. We spent the days hiking the many trails with breathtaking views in the area. How lovely it was to come back to Baccalieu Cottage in the afternoon and relax on the deck to plan our next day adventure. Thank you Kitty and Tom for all your help and allowing us to make our happy Newfoundland memories. We would love to come back and spend more time at this amazing cottage.
Janice & Rick Forster Alison Forster
Midland/ Georgian Bay, Ontario St. John's NL
Comfort and privacy in a relaxing space
Travel with three children under 10 can be daunting, but our stay at Baccalieu cottage helped up to truly relax. Our hosts thought of everything from small beach toys for the kids to a lovely selection of teas for the adults. We really enjoyed the beautiful deck view each morning and evening and all the comforts of the cottage.
For us, the location was superb - close enough to do laundry and groceries in Carbinear and daytrip up to Bay de Verde for hiking. Our hosts accommodated our every request and made sure we were well taken care of. We'd love to return one day!
Little bit of Luxury on Baccalieu Trail
Baccalieu Cottage was absolutley beautiful. This fully restored Saltbox is so homey and comfortable. The view is gorgeous and Ochre Pit is a charming, quiet spot. Catherine's attention to detail was great - the decor was lovely, the linens high quality, and the wine and cod a lovely, welcoming surprise. We felt so at home here. I highly recommend this spot - by far my favourite of our trip!
Perfect get away for family
The house is beautiful and very functional. Exceptionally well equipped with every you would want, sharp knives, beautiful china, enough glasses, a water jug, wine glasses and all the condiments!! (butter, jam, ketchup, mustard, mayo, lots of herbs, oil, vinegar) All you need to bring is a relaxing attitude and some wine :)
Also great for kids, some sand toys were there and enough room for them to play inside and outside.
The owner is very accommodating!! Hope we can come back some time!
Beautiful and Welcoming Baccalieu Cottage
Our stay in the Baccalieu Cottage was simply a joy. This was the first stop in a two week journey in Newfoundland. The owner, Kitty, was there to warmly welcome us to her lovely home. The cottage itself is beautifully and skillfully decorated and maintained-we particularly loved the stained glass window at the top of the stairs and the artwork. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, and then some! Each morning we had our coffee on the deck and enjoyed the view of the ocean. We would have to say the highlight of staying at the Baccalieu Cottage was Kitty's warmth, her careful consideration of our every need, and her helpful suggestions and kindness which made our time here even that much more enjoyable. If you are planning a stay in this area of Newfoundland, we doubt that you will find a more welcoming and beautiful home.
Map
Baccalieu Cottage is located in a small fishing village on the north shore of Conception Bay, Nl. The home is a refurbished mid nineteenth century fishermans home with all the modern conveniences. The area offers fantastic views along both Trinity and Conception Bays. There are icebergs in the spring and whale-watching is a favourite activity of guests at the cottage. There are also lots of opportunities to explore the rugged coastline and photographic opportunities are everywhere. Trinity Bay is just a short drive away and you can visit little coastal communities with names like 'Hearts Content, 'Hearts Desire' and 'Hearts Delight' to name a few. Northern Bay Sands Park is just a few minutes drive away where you can spend the day just relaxing on the beach or if you are brave enough, you can take a dip in the cold Atlantic ocean. Hiking trails are close to the cottage and the village of Grates Cove offers a great place to spend the day exploring. The nearby active fishing town of Bay D' Verde has a museum which will give you an idea of the way of life experienced by Newfoundlanders in days gone by. Just two minutes walk from the cottage you can watch the activity of the friendly local fishermen as they return from the fishing grounds with their catch. Carbonear is a larger town just 20 minutes drive away where you will find supermarkets, shopping and boat tours of the coastline.
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Rates & Availability
Ochre Pit Cove Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- CAD
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$143
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$999
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Additional information about rental rates
deposit refunded if you cancel 30 days before confirmed dates
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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