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Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a bowl, a lamp, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a brown leather couch, a wall-mounted picture of a goat, and a dining area visible through an open doorway.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small wooden shed, and a dock extending into a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Rooms
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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St John's, NL
  • Place, Port of St. John's
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Signal Hill National Historic Site
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Quidi Vidi Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour

Battery Bluff , "Bakeapple Cottage".VRBO . Lower unit, above ground 2 bedroom cottage. Overlooking the Harbour, Steps from Downtown and All That St. John's and the East Coast Have to Offer. Queen Beds in Each Bedroom,full Kitchens With Dishwasher, Microwave, New Appliances, Laundry, 3 Piece Bathrooms, Parking, Wifi and Television. Ocean, Cliff Side and City Views from Many of the Rooms. Beautiful Place to Stay While Exploring the City, Surrounding Outports, Coves, Cliffs. Hiking Trails and Sea Adventures Or As a Base to Stretch Out and See the Island. PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECK IN AT 4:00 PM AND CHECK OUT IS AT 10:00 AM. THANKS
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Property # 743458vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. John's

Located in The Battery, a neighbourhood in St. John's, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. Signal Hill National Historic Site and Commissariat House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Atlantic Place and Avalon Mall. George Street and Johnson Geo Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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St John's, NL

What's nearby

  • Port of St. John's - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Signal Hill National Historic Site - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quidi Vidi Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Rooms - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • George Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bannerman Brewing Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Battery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Sparo - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Cottage, Built Into the Cliffside, Overlooking St. John's Harbour located?

Located in The Battery, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Port of St. John's, George Street and The Rooms. Alexis Templeton Studio and Signal Hill National Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and location. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ute S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot right in the heart of The Battery and within walking distance to downtown. The view of the harbour was awesome. Great beds and everything you need for a short or longer stay. We did the BIG hike from the far end of The Battery to Signal Hill and the views there were spectacular. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable homely cottage with fabulous harbour views - a great place to watch the ships come and go. An easy short walk into town and easy access to the coastal walking trails and Signal Hill.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well equipped, cosy apartment with a spectacular view of the harbor. And lovely balcony. Close to coffee shop and good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the suite. It was well equipped with lots of tableware and cookware and basic seasoning. The view is amazing and the location can’t be beat. For us Cabot Towed, Qidi Vidi, and George Street were all within a nice walking distance. We would highly recommend this suite!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and view . Host was very accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will know you are in Newfoundland when you stay here. It’s a perfect location overlooking the harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great view of the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great, well equipped, clean, good location. Close to the start of the Signal Hill trail which was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard J.

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

Great Stay

Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Beautiful location on the Harbour

Beautiful spot for our stay in St Johns. Loved the harbour location. It was so unique. Would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and comfortable cottage! It was very well appointed. The view of the harbour was stunning and the location was wonderful. Rochelle was very friendly and her responses to our questions were always most timely.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was my second staying on this property. It's clean, week appointed, and watching the water/boats will never got old.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! We loved the deck over the harbour. Everything you need was there. Close to downtown and east coast trail. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was more than we expected. It was a nice walk to downtown, we felt safe. The patio view was amazing in the day as well as at night. The ships had a hummm, but if you like to sleep with a fan on its perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

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

Great Cottage

Great location. Easy to walk downtown. Very nice cottage which was well stocked with everything we needed. Enjoyed our time sitting on the balcony overlooking the water. Recommend this cottage to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Such a great place to stay in St. John’s, was perfect for the four of us

Was a wonderful view from the balcony ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at the Battery in St. John's. The house was lovely and gave us a beautiful view over the city's beautiful working harbour. A 20 minute walk pretty much got you anywhere in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Lovely stay in the Battery

We really enjoyed this property especially the access to the trail and the from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best place I have ever stayed. The view of the harbour was fantastic. It’s the most peaceful time I’ve had. Love the home we were in. Beautiful decorations. Convenient to down town. House was fully loaded. We will stay there next year. Great people to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Great location

We had a great stay in the St John's harbour. Great view of the city and the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

G & T M.

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

Great place for a stay

Located close to St John's everything. Clean. Good view of the harbor.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Rochelle’s Bakeapple Cottage. It has everything you need for a quiet, comfortable stay. An exciting view of an active, ever changing Harbour. And Rochelle responded very quickly to the one question we had. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrence A.

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

Great Place

We have stayed here many times. Great location. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

Outstanding!!

Perfect location! Very comfortable, well equipped and clean. Loved our stay there:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks Janis. We are very happy that you enjoyed our home...please come back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Rochelle Spracklin

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I am a born and bred Newfoundlander. I was born on the west coast, lived in Labrador for many years and even longer in St. John's. I have always dreamed of owning a property on the Battery....one of the truly spectacular, unique areas in the world. This cottage will allow me to share this special place with old and new friends. So if you want to visit home, take that dream trip, explore an amazing place, Battery Bluff Cottage is for you.

What makes this property unique

Outport Living in the City. Walk everywhere, sit on the deck and watch the boats come and go, walk the East Coast Trail from your doorstep, walk to downtown, eat, shop, tour and be merry.

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