Upon your arrival, you will pass under the large covered front deck to the entrance. Use your unique access code on the smart lock and you will enter a large porch area with a spacious side mudroom. As you venture further into the home, you enter the bright, fresh, open-concept living space with an incredible vaulted ceiling and 13 large windows for taking in the breathtaking ocean view. Be on the look-out! Guests regularly see whales, dolphins, tuna, and eagles. In this space you'll be treated to a full kitchen with high-end appliances, including gas range/oven, Nespresso machine and drip coffee machine. There is also a large kitchen island with seating for 4. On the back of the kitchen is the dining space, which includes a large live-edge wooden table with seating for at least 6. The living room is stunning with a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace, large L-shaped couch, and a 75" Smart TV.
Next to the living space is a door leading up the stairs to a spacious and secluded open-concept loft area with bedroom space, living room space, and desk setup. This room has a queen bed, couch, coffee table, and desk for a laptop-friendly workspace, as well as a 50" TV with a Roku streaming stick.
To the left of the large fireplace in the living room is the hallway that takes you to the bedroom area. You will first discover the master bedroom with a king bed, full bathroom ensuite, large walk-in closet, 58" Smart TV, amazing ocean views, and access to the hot tub deck! Further down the hallway you'll find 3 more spacious bedrooms - 2 of the bedrooms have queen beds and the last bedroom has a double-over-double bunk bed. These 3 bedrooms also have small secret passageway doors between them that all kids love! In this main hallway you'll also find another full bathroom and a large laundry room (look here for board games and puzzles!).
To the right of the large fireplace is a porch where you can access the back deck. On the back deck, not only will you find a gorgeous, panoramic ocean view but there's also the private and relaxing hot tub and BBQ!
From the back deck, you can take the deck stairs down to the large back yard. You can also access the back yard from the paved driveway. Here you'll find a swing set with 2 saucer swings for kids and kids-at-heart! There is also a look-out perch for a better and more fun search for whales. You will also discover the large fire pit for your enjoyment and a groomed pathway down to the ocean front. Children should be supervised at all times in these areas. You'll love picking blueberries and raspberries in the grassy hill next to the house, just a quick hop across the stream! Lots of trails to explore, as well!
The guests have access to the full upper level of the house, exclusive use of the front yard, front patio, back deck, hot tub, back yard, upper driveway and pathway to the water.
We will be available throughout your entire stay and we want to ensure you have an amazing time. Guests can reach us 24/7 through direct messaging, which will be monitored regularly.
In the Neighborhood:
Beautiful ocean views
Quiet friendly neighborhood
Large trail next to house for walking, jogging, biking, and more
Children's playground just a 5-minute walk away
Marina and beach just a 5-minute drive away
Getting Around:
First off, for all the city-goers, this is just a 35-minute drive to the sights and sounds of the historic and captivating Downtown St. John's.
Just a few minutes down the main Holyrood road is the Holyrood Beach and boardwalk, Willow's Golf Course, phenomenal hiking mountains and trails, and so much more.
Just across the road from the house, you’ll find a large groomed trail (the Newfoundland T'railway) that stretches for hundreds of kilometres. This trail is used for scenic walking, hiking, jogging, and biking. The T'railway section in Holyrood also allows respectful all terrain vehicles, so pack up your side-by-sides in the warm months and your sleds in the winter and hit the trails! Safety and low speed are important to all nearby residents.
There is an amazing playground for the kids located just a few minutes' walk away! This playground has swings, spring riders, slides, climbing walls, an obstacle course, and so much more! Great for all ages. A good romp at this playground is almost always followed by a good night's sleep! This park is located in the scenic Marina Shores Development on Eagle Drive.
SAFETY DETAILS:
- The double-over-double bunk bed has the following weight rating: upper bed = 300 lbs and lower bed = 450 lbs. Please ensure this weight limit is followed especially for the upper bed. Also, there is a small railing along the edge of the top bunk but please ensure children are old enough to safely and responsibly use the top bunk.
- If you do plan to use the gravel walkway in the backyard going down to the ocean's edge, please note: there are no rails, fences, or boundaries along walkway and in wooded area going to the ocean's edge. There is approximately a 7 ft drop from edge of woods down to ocean area. ACCESS AT OWN RISK. CHILDREN NOT TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
- The back edge of the backyard has a steep hill of large rocks that goes down to the lower pathway. There is no fence along the back edge of the yard. BE CAREFUL NEAR THE EDGE OF THE BACKYARD. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
- The swing set and lookout perch in the backyard are for you to enjoy, but please only use as intended be safe and mindful of risks. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- The home does have actively recording security cameras around the exterior of the home and they all follow privacy guidelines. The cameras record video, but not audio. The cameras are in the following locations: 1 x front door, 1 x main driveway, 1 x lower driveway, 2 x lower back deck, 1 x upper back deck, 1 x side of house (woods side).
Other Details:
IMPORTANT: There are very respectful and very friendly long term tenants in the separate downstairs suite. The couple use a private separate entrance, the lower driveway, and the detached shed. Please note: the couple has no issues at all with noise, late nights, outdoor activities, etc. and are happy to have a chat and answer any questions about the property, area, things to do, where to get groceries, etc. They want you to have the best vacation!
Dogs are welcome with the assumption that owners hold the furry family members to the same house rules as their humans and ensure to clean up after them so the home is found by housekeeping staff in the same condition that guests found it. On the left side of the house there is an area with crushed stone for your pups to do their business! Doggie bags can be found in the mudroom off the front porch.
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