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Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church

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Marina
South Bedroom (Double Bed , ensuite bathroom with shower)
Building from front
Studio & Living area
Kitchen & Dining Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
Sleeps 12•6 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Division No. 1, Subd. G, NL
  • Place, Salmon Cove Town Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Cove Sands
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Shades of the Past Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bell Tower

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Choir Room

1 Double Bed

Ground

2 Single Beds

North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

South Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Sun Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bell Tower Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

North Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

South Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church

Ochre House Retreat is a unique vacation and retreat facility with 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, spacious studio, gourmet kitchen, generous living area and full rec room. An exceptional getaway for work or play.

We are not a B&B. You get the whole building!

This former church has been thoughtfully renovated to include all modern amenities while respecting the elegance and clean lines of the original architecture. 17 ft ceiling, 6 beautifully appointed bedrooms. 5 unique bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, spacious studio, generous living area and casual Rec Room on the ground floor. An exceptional getaway experience for work or play. Perfect for extended family holidays or yoga, painting or writing retreats. 4 minutes drive to popular Northern Bay Sands. Large property, BBQ, fire pit. Hiking. Walk to local beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 # 7353615
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, a first aid kit 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

Ochre Pit Cove

Located in Ochre Pit Cove, this holiday home is near the beach. Shades of the Past Museum and Carbonear Railway Station Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Spirit of Harbour Grace and SS Kyle Shipwreck.
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Division No. 1, Subd. G, NL

What's nearby

  • Salmon Cove Town Hall - 18 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Salmon Cove Sands - 20 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Shades of the Past Museum - 23 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Conception Bay Museum - 33 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Spirit of Harbour Grace - 36 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 114 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ochre House Retreat - a stunning converted church located?

This family-friendly Ochre Pit Cove holiday home is located near the beach, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Conception Bay, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Salmon Cove Sands and Shades of the Past Museum. Carbonear Railway Station Museum and SS Kyle Shipwreck are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional building, thoughtfully renovated, fantastic space for families, groups, varied bedroom configurations, an incredible place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Had an amazing stay. Great set up for a group of adults.

Overall awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2021
We're so glad you had a great stay! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would highly recommend this property, lots of space for our large family. Pictures don’t do it justice as it’s absolutely stunning…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Amazing unique stay!

This is such an amazing place to stay with a group for a getaway. Really well stocked, clean, great space. Beautiful area so find trails, beaches, and see whales. Beautiful decks, and loved the bonfire pit. Would definitely stay here again, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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

Excellent accommodation

Recently stayed with a group in this property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is very well cared for and had all the amenities you could need to make your stay enjoyable. Would 100% rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Beautiful!! So well equipped! Attention to detail is amazing!

Wonderful and relaxing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

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

Heavenly Abode

Loved it all including stain glass, large rooms, soft sheets and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Uriel K.

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

Great stay, clean & well equipped. .Would recommend another AC Unit in bedroom & mini splits in main

Great experience and lovely stay. It was a humid weekend so would recommend another AC unit in the other main downstairs bedroom and a couple of mini splits in the main area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2021
Hi Uriel, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay. As our summers continue to get hotter we are upgrading our air conditioning. We now have two window units as a temporary solution, but will be replacing our whole hvac system over the winter to be in place for the next season.

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Porter

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Lisa and Paul are native Newfoundlanders who live in St. John's. They both work in the film and television industry as well as in live arts.

Why they chose this property

In 2008 we were looking for a little biscuit box summer house, but when this United Church came on our radar, we couldn't resist. Since then we have spent every winter restoring and renovating the building into a modern residence and retreat space, while retaining the charm of the original design. We've often been told "you'll never get it back", but this is simply not true. We get so much enjoyment from seeing the space thrive and flourish, from being here ourselves, and from knowing that guests are making many special memories every summer. We get it back in spades.

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