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

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A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a wooden table, and curtains.
Anchor Cottage
Anchor Cottage
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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
    Near The Rooms
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • 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 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

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 "Anchor 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 Kitchen With Dishwasher, Microwave, New Appliances, Laundry, 3 Piece Bathroom 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 IS AT 4:00 AM 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 # 741911vb
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 by the ocean, this cottage is in The Battery, a neighbourhood in St. John's. The Rooms and Johnson Geo Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Atlantic Place and Avalon Mall. George Street and Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.
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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.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bannerman Brewing Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Battery Cafe - ‬3 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 a 10-minute walk of Port of St. John's and Signal Hill National Historic Site. George Street and The Rooms are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen and spectacular view from the balcony
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Amazing stay

Great place and location. Will certainly come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Unfortunately we heard nothing from the host to check how we were doing. In saying that, we loved the location, the cottage was perfect for us and everything we required was there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good. Really enjoyed watching the harbour activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xmaine 5.

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

Excellent choice in St. John's

Great view and great location. Well-equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Just a super place to stay! Would definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was super clean and what a great location. Walking distance to signal hill and downtown St. John’s made sightseeing easy! The view of the harbour and downtown was beautiful. Watching the ships come and go from the deck with my morning coffee, and then later on enjoying the lights of downtown…beautiful! The appliances looked near new, and the cookware was good quality. The host was very accommodating and super easy to get ahold of. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff U.

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

Anchor Cottage Away!

What a great place! Clean, comfortable and perfect view of St. John's Harbour. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Anchor Cottage at 8 Top Battery Road surpassed our expectations which were high to start. The cottage is nestled in a wonderful traditional neighbourhood, perched on the cliff looking out over St John’s harbour. The facility was clean updated and located close to both downtown and the scenic hike to Signal Hill. The deck view was simply spectacular. I highly recommend this cottage for anyone looking for either an active holiday exploring St.John’s and environs, for for a relaxing restful break. It’s terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Birds Eye view

Great property in a fantastic location. Within easy walking distance of everything you need in St John’s.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Anhors Getaway

Great clean cottage with wonderful deck to take in the beautiful views of St. Johns Harbour.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and comfortable apartment. Good location with a very cool balcony with the view of the Harbour. Loved watching the ships going in and out of it. The only negative thing was that the WiFi was unsecured. The cellular network worked fine. Still giving five stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Excellent location and space

The property is as listed. It's a great space located in a wonderful location that is walking distance to downtown and signal hill. We enjoyed the view. It has all the amenities we needed. The owner was quick to resolve a check in issue where I didn't receive the entry information when I called them. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Harbour view

Excellent harbour view. Everything you would need. Great response from owner and property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Incredible location!!

We walked almost everywhere we needed or wanted to go. And we so enjoyed overlooking the harbor. The home was more than adequate. We were very comfortable and the place very well maintained. Highly recommend. Thanks to Rochelle for making these 2 Texans happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

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

Lovely convenient cottage with excellent views

My friend and I had a wonderful week staying here in mid-May. The weather was chilly (it even snowed) but the heating worked well. I've stayed in many rental properties over the years, but never one as well equipped and nicely furnished as this. It's in the best part of town, and the parking space is a luxury.The entryway was a little bit awkward for someone with balance issues - a step up, and a step down to get in - but that was the only possible criticism.I would heartily recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Great home in a perfect location.

We loved our visit. We walked to everything in the downtown area. And up to signal hill. The home had everything you could want, was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The washer and dryer we so helpful. Checking in was a breeze. The view was great. I loved watching the boats. We loved our stay. Hope we can visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for the kind words.Please come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

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

Great view of the harbour.

Cottage/Villa was terrific. Perfect location, few minutes walk to Signal Hill and downtown. Very clean. Stocked with the necessities and more. Including coffee, tea, sugar, salt, pepper and some spices. Had everything we needed to make meals in the villa. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Just came back from 8 days in St John's. The Anchor cottage was just great. The location is super. It was nice to set out on the balcony and watch the ships come in and out and just enjoy the harbor. The walk downtown was easy, even though the way back has so up hill parts. There is a nice trail up to Signal Hill right by the house. Everything you need is provided. We did some nice day trips so the location is good for that. Enjoy your stay, Rochelle was quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

albert b.

THE Battery St. John's

A wonderful place to spend a few days while visiting St. John's. Perfect location with a view of the harbour. Easy walk to downtown restaurants and shops. Perfect begining for hike to Battery and viewpoints. Directions to cottage and for entering property were clear and concise. Unit was clean and provided all the amenities for longer stay. Pictures provided on site accurately depicted the unit.Well worth the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure having you stay. Please come back anytime! Rochelle
Archival

8/10 Good

Cathy D.

Hidden Treasure

Spent a week here and loved every minute of it. The views are amazing from every window. It was hard to leave for the day with all the activity going on in the harbour and at night the lights of St. John's were spectacular. We had a hard time finding the house, it is really tricky to navigate the small narrow streets on Battery Road but once you get there it is easy in and easy out. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you would need. Very quiet area, except for the fog horns, which I loved. Great hiking right out the front door. Would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend it for the best view of St. John's!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for your kind review....Part of the "Charm" of the Battery area is narrow roads to be shore. I will create a better set of directions for future guests. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back any time. Best regards, Rochelle
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Convenient

Great location, clean and comfortable. Washer/dryer with soap was appreciated. Walking distance to everything. If you turn left on Battery Rd., you head to the city, turn right and you head to the trail that eventually leads up to Signal Hill and continues on to Quidi Vidi Village. 15 minutes from the airport. Enjoyed watching the freighters in the port right from our very own balcony. We enjoyed hiking to Signal Hill where we saw plenty of whales and an iceberg. Quidi Vidi Brewery is not a pub but has beer tastings which was very informative not only about the beer, but fun Newfoundland facts. Really enjoyed YellowBelly Brewery on Water St. with great food and beer. Would highly recommend Cap'n Wayne's out of Bay Bulls about 25 mins. away for a boat tour seeing puffins, whales, birds, etc. The boat only holds 8 customers so it felt very personal and he's full of great information.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Hi there, Thanks so much for the great review...we really try to make our guests comfortable and have ll the little things that we can. I am thrilled that you loved the cottage and our beautiful city and surroundings. Please come back anytime. Rochelle
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Battery Bluff Cottage A -- Water Front View!

We really enjoyed our week at Battery Bluff Cottage A. This one level cottage has 2 bedrooms, washer and dryer, full size kitchen with appliances (pots, pans, coffee maker and filters, microwave, toaster, dishes, glasses, eating cooking and serving utensils, etc) living room, and one full bathroom. There is a small deck overlooking the docks with full view of the harbor. The owner has made a special effort in reducing the stress of her guests. She provides laundry detergent! as well as all paper products, plenty of linens, throws for lounging on the couch, COFFEE, and a variety of other small items! There is an ironing board available, laundry hamper, brochures, and did i say coffee?? Yes, Tim Horton's coffee! There is a designated parking place for this unit, which is especially nice because parking is limited in the area. Cottage "A" is located within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Keep in mind some of the roads are steep, but traffic is very pedestrian friendly. We can highly recommend this owner and Cottage "A"!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for the lovely review..we really enjoyed meeting you both. It's always so nice to have feedback on our cottages. We try very hard to make them comfortable, convenient and perfect for our guests. Please come back another time. Best regards, Rochelle and Ian
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Adorable home in a fantastic location

Wow. We just got home from spending a week at this adorable home situated in a fantastic location. Every morning we watched the ships come in and out of the harbor while enjoying our coffee on the balcony. While we rented a car as we wanted to see a lot of the surrounding area you could truly do without if you don’t mind walking and steep hills. We walked in to town on many occasions for shopping, meals, sightseeing etc. We also walked to the Johnson Geo Center, to the top of Signal Hill (great hiking steps from the front door), the Rooms etc. The house came with everything you need. There were plenty of towels, dishes, appliances etc. There was even coffee and sugar so we did not need to go out the first morning we were there which was great since we arrived late the night before. Beds were comfortable and the Wi-Fi and Cable worked great. Rochelle was awesome to work with and answered my many questions. Management was also easy to work with and very responsive. Since it was late and we were very tired when we got there we had a hard time with the lock box and called management at 10pm. Just as we had retrieved the key from the lock box Shelley had arrived to help us. Now driving over at 10pm to help your renters is definitely going above and beyond excellent customer service. Our son is going to MUN so we will be making many trips from the US back to St. John’s and plan to rent this house from Rochelle each and every time.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks so very much Melissa....as our first guests, it is very exciting to read how much you enjoyed your stay at Battery Bluff Cottage and the city of St.John's. We would be delighted to have you back again anytime! Best regards, Rochelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny T.

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

St. John's Dream!

I knew I would like the location of this little place but it surpassed my expectations. The cottage sits right on the harbour and has a small balcony and a clear view of Signal Hill and the Narrows, through to the west end of town. It was enjoyable to watch ships, tugs and cruise vessels come and go at all hours. Sunsets over St John's were followed by pretty harbour lights. 2 good-sized bedrooms with nice decor and very comfortable queen beds! Part of the East Coast trail was right outside the door, and you can hike to Quidi Vidi or walk into downtown (1km). It was picturesque, peaceful, accessible, clean, stocked with tea and coffee, and a 1 min walk to the Battery Cafe, and 3 min walk to Zachary's! 20 min drive to Petty Harbour, 30 min to Obrien's Boat trips. I would stay for a month if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

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

It was amazing-the view of the harbor incredible!

All great except no hair dryer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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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