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Head Light Keeper's Residence at the mouth of St. John's Harbour!
Holiday home in St. John's with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Explore the area
St. John's, NL
- Place, Fort Amherst Lighthouse1 min walk
- Place, Fort Amherst2 min walk
- Place, George Street5 min drive
- Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Head Light Keeper's Residence at the mouth of St. John's Harbour!
This renovated former light keeper's residence is situated on the edge of The Narrows at the entrance to the port of St. John’s, a beautiful and unique vacation home located at Fort Amherst - the site of the first lighthouse in Newfoundland and one of the most photographed sites in the province. This property is one of two vacation homes operated at the Fort Amherst Light Station. The assistant light keeper's residence is also available for rent, please visit our listing at vrbo #371905.
House completely renovated, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Three bedrooms (two with queen beds and one with twin beds) each with flat screen TVs, three full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Front wrap around deck with views of the spectacular Atlantic ocean, Signal Hill, downtown St. John's and the harbourfront. Sit back and watch the boats entering and leaving St. John’s harbor. Depending on the season lucky guests will have amazing views of icebergs along the coastline. Entrance point to the east coast trail just steps away.
Minimum three-night rental. Off-season rates available.
*Please note that rates are displayed in USD when viewing Rates and Availability Calendar. Can change to CAD at top of screen. Rates are computed in CAD when booking.*
Our vacation homes have been featured in newspapers across Canada.
House completely renovated, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Three bedrooms (two with queen beds and one with twin beds) each with flat screen TVs, three full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Front wrap around deck with views of the spectacular Atlantic ocean, Signal Hill, downtown St. John's and the harbourfront. Sit back and watch the boats entering and leaving St. John’s harbor. Depending on the season lucky guests will have amazing views of icebergs along the coastline. Entrance point to the east coast trail just steps away.
Minimum three-night rental. Off-season rates available.
*Please note that rates are displayed in USD when viewing Rates and Availability Calendar. Can change to CAD at top of screen. Rates are computed in CAD when booking.*
Our vacation homes have been featured in newspapers across Canada.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. John's
Located in St. John's, this holiday home is by the ocean. Railway Coastal Museum and Newman Wine Vaults are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Atlantic Place and Village Shopping Centre. George Street and Mile One Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
St. John's, NL
What's nearby
- Fort Amherst Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Fort Amherst - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- George Street - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- The Rooms - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bagel Cafe - 8 min drive
- Terre Cafe - 8 min drive
- Bannerman Brewing Co - 9 min drive
- The Battery Cafe - 9 min drive
- Olivers Restaurant - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Owner/Manager
The owner, Peter Gill, is the grandson of Leo Power, one of the longest serving light keepers at the Fort Amherst lighthouse. Peter operates Fort Amherst Vacation Homes along with his wife Nicole.
Why they chose this property
No other vacation home is located at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean with unique vantage points of city and sea.
What makes this property unique
All the benefits of a sea side property in out port Newfoundland with the convenience of being located in the city. See the downtown lights from the front deck. A 5-minute drive to downtown. Entrance to the East Coast Trail just feet away.
Languages:
English
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