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Reviews of The Heart of Historic Downtown St. John's

The Heart of Historic Downtown St. John's
St. John's, NL

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
There was everything we needed, and the location was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
This apartment was all that it said it would be. It was within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the harbour. It was clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were easy to get a hold of. Check in instructions were great. I would also like to thank the hosts very much for accommodating our schedule.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor V.

Liked: Cleanliness
PRESCOTT STAY
Convenient location, bakery across the street, clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ting P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location was great. House has character. However, the backyard was not taken care off.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberely S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Loved being on such a great location. The suite had everything we needed. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Michele P.

Low Overall Rating Due To Musty/Mold Odor Throughout Apartment
On arrival, the first thing we noticed was that the entire apartment was consumed by an overwhelming musty/moldy smell. It seemed that this was coming from the basement/bathroom area. The backyard of unit also had the very same odor. We wondered if it is due to dampness. We hoped by airing the unit out, this would help, but didn’t feel safe leaving windows open when we weren’t there, or while sleeping. We stayed Friday evening and Saturday. Airing when we could, did not help. The smell was horrible, the entire time we were there. It really negatively impacted our time and actually triggered an allergic reaction for me that I am still dealing with, days later. The unit itself is in an excellent location to downtown, and has lots of potential; yet isn’t as it could be. On one hand, the kitchen has a gleaming new marble floor and all updated appliances, but the furnishings like the couch, bed, bedding, and towels– are old, and worn. The floors were sticky and the area rugs are very dirty. It was noisy at night and difficult to sleep due to people passing by on the street, the bedroom right at the sidewalk, as well as we could hear the people upstairs walking about and up and down there stairs, into the early morning hours. The property owner in all communications prior to this, was prompt, helpful, and very friendly. Unfortunately when I contacted him after our stay with my concern about the air quality in the unit, he didn’t respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful. So close to everything !!
We totally enjoyed our stay here. Loved our morning coffee on the deck. Very clean and had everything that was stated in the website ❤️😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to stay!
Everything went smoothly with our stay, great location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ione H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun visit in St. John's
Cozy and comfortable place to stay. Within walking distance to lots of great restaurants with live music.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
*
The location was excellent. The suite was as described but we found the bed terribly uncomfortable. A new mattress and box spring would likely remedy this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mary, Portage la prairie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, great to walk and see St.John’s. Loved the soaker tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was great , we didn’t have the code to get in sent to us the link wouldn’t work so I contacted the owners and didn’t get a response right away but I contacted vrbo and they were fantastic , we were in by no time , then the owner contacted us . It was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jellybean Row
Nice location, clean, well kept. Gave a true St. John's experience. Good exercise walking up and down the hill. Had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iconic historic row house.
We enjoyed this stay very much. Location is ideal . Note that the bathroom is downstairs and low head room. I was fine. However my husband had a more difficult time at 6’8”. Also no air and it was very hot in St. John’s during our stay. But overall this was an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blanche B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice “jelly bean house”
Nice clean place, great location. Wasn’t prepared for many stairs down to the only washroom! Lol. But really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jon, Burnaby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This location for exploring downtown St.Johns is excellent. Within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in the heart of St. John’s. Steps from the divine Terre Restaurant in the Alt hotel. Easy walk to George St. Pubs and live music. Excellent Korean Subs from 3 Sisters also walking distance. As this was 6 days into our trip, I greatly appreciated the convenient main floor laundry. I worried about street noise keeping me awake but it was very quiet between 10pm and 7 am. Delightful, historic property. Weather did not permit enjoyment of backyard, which would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb property close to downtown
Everything went great - hosts were very friendly and let me stay two extra days when a travel problem happened. Easy walk to restaurants, across the street from a cute local bakery - I'll definitely stay there again. ONE THING -if you're over six feet tall, the bathroom ceiling will be a bit tight :) (but ceilings are normal height in the rest of the place). Definitely worth the slight inconvenience, though!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a good month.
We spent a month in this property, which was clean and cute. In a great location, with easy access to all the downtown activities and restaurants. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to enjoy downtown St. John's in comfort.
Stayed 34 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable
We loved how central it is, easy walk downtown. Even Signal Hill is walkable though that's uphill. Beware of low ceilings downstairs, especially bathroom if you're tall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little spot
Good spot, nice to have washer and dryer. Also full bathtub was a nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character apartment close to harbour
Nice apartment a short walk to restaurants and harbour. Great communication with owner who attended to issues as they arose. The only slight drawback is the bathroom is located downstairs but otherwise a nice comfy apartment.

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Blue
We really liked our accommodation. We gave a sigh of relief the moment we walked in. The presence of some of the interior's original charm was endearing. There were hardwood floors and two fireplaces (probably non-functional at this point, I'm assuming). Nice molding and two large pocket doors with antique hardware were very nice. The kitchen was modern: halogen stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer. The downstairs bathroom with bathtub and shower was nice. The location was excellent. It was in easy walking distance of the town's attractions and nightlife, yet far enough away not to contend with late night revelers. Our last night, we relaxed and watched some television for the only time during our week long stay in Newfoundland. My wife thought the bed to be a bit hard. It didn't bother me at all. I slept well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quaint apartment
Great communication through process with owner. No hickups. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nicola G.

Perfect Apartment Location
Spacious ground floor and basement apartment for two adults with all amenities provided. Clean throughout and the downstairs bathroom with a bath as well as a shower unit was a great bonus. Centrally placed so you can walk to most of the must sees in St John’s and restaurants/pubs. We even got to enjoy the walk uphill! Hosts Nick and Katie always available but unobtrusive during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Ehud E A.

Some Pros and some Cons
Pros: A good location. A nice apartment at first glance. There is a washing machine. Well equipped kitchen. Cons: The bathroom is in the basement. Musky smell in the basement. The bedroom is on the ground level, BR's window towards the street (not everybody likes that). A nice dining table, but only one can sit by it, as there is a hight gap with the other side of the table.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Cochrane, Alberta

Great location
Loved all the space. Backyard space could use a bit of tending but sitting outside was a treat. Kitchen was well equipped. Location was downtown. Easy to walk to restaurants. Easy to get onto major roads. Internet was reliable. Hosts were quick to respond to inquiries.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Highly recommend this beautiful little row house for your stay in St. John’s. Close to everything.
10 minute walk downhill to George Street and all the entertainment. Very comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen and washer and dryer to use. Very quiet neighbourhood with parking on the street. Having a fan above the bed for those hot muggy nights would be nice. We enjoyed our four day stay here and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Felt like home.
Excellent location, very well stocked, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Julie J.

clean cozy conveniently located property
This was a great place to stay the location was perfect for a downtown conference in St. Johns. Very easy to walk to all the restaurants etc. so no need to rent a car. The kitchen was great although we didn't end up cooking very much. The only input I might have is that if you are older and can't do stairs the bathroom is in the lower level. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks for the feedback Julie! We will make sure we make it clear that the bathroom is down a flight of stairs on our listing as we have had this feedback a couple times now. :)

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Comfortable, convenient, lovely space, good location
We very much enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is well-equipped, the bed was good, the location is close to downtown St. John's, and the furniture and layout are comfortable and accommodating. Yes, the bathroom is down a flight of stairs but that was a minor inconvenience, especially given the other amenities, such as a washer and dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

Close to everything
Apartment was well situated in the best part of town. We could walk to most events and restaurants. We could hear upstairs tenants walking around above us when trying to sleep. The bathroom is in the basement with almost Funhouse stairs (irregular and sloped).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Everything you could ask for
I had a lovely warm welcome from Katie and her young family. The apartment is very large, well furnished and warm. The kitchen has everything you need and the huge washing machine very useful if you are travelling. The location is very central and within walking distance of the waterfront and the fantastic Rooms and Eco Museum. I loved my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely and convenient
This is a lovely, well-equipped apartment on a beautiful street. We could walk everywhere we wanted to go, and the owners were great. We really enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We much enjoyed hosting you. All the best! We hope you enjoyed the city.

10/10 Excellent

Randall S., Encinitas, CA

Cosy downtown apartment
My wife and I spent a week in St. John's chasing icebergs and eating seafood. This apartment was perfect for us. It had a well outfitted kitchen with a functional espresso machine, excellent wifi, a comfortable bed and nice shower downstairs. The owner handed us a street side parking permit when we arrived as well. We couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brendan A.

Great place
Great location to downtown attractions. Apartment was clean as well decorated. Would definateley stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Close to Downtown
The property is all that the pictures show and more. The attention to detail in the furnishing was very much appreciated by us as. The location is excellent for accessing downtown and other points of interest in the area. Walking around the neighbourhood was very safe.If we were to revisit St.John's, or if family/friends were to visit,we would definitely rent, or recommend to rent, this property again and enjoy all that it has to offer. Nick continued success to you. Dwayne and Diane.

8/10 Good

Elaine M.

Perfect !!
Apt is great. Clean and central and owners were great and helpful!

8/10 Good

Glen H.

Very comfortable 3night stay
The unit was very comfortable and cozy. The well equipped apartment is in a hundred year old building which retainers many of the architectural features of that period. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs and the washer and drier were a bonus. The bed was very comfortable and the sitting area was as well. The apartment is just a few minutes walk to the harbour, shopping, restaurants and Geprge St. A very pleasant stay in a cozy and clean apartment. Would recommend staying here. Be sure to take in the Rooms museum. Impressive tribute to the Royal Bewfound Regiment. 15 min. Walk from the apt.

8/10 Good

Cathy R.

Nice place to stay
Enjoyed our stay in a more traditional looking St. John's home. Close to most thing for walking and the parking pass to park on the street right in front of the house was a nice touch! Although there is room to sleep three, it is better suited for two people. Also, the bathroom ceiling is quite low, so if you are much taller than 5'8" it might be a bit tight :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks Cathy, Yes the apartment is advertised for 2 people. There is room for a third in emergency or tight situations with a small room downstairs. Ideally this property as we stated is best suited for two! The bathroom ceiling are a little low but quite passable :) All the Best!

8/10 Good

Sara W.

Great location, good condition, lovely hosts
Nick and Katy's apartment is one of the charming houses in a fantastic location for exploring downtown St. John's on foot. It is has everything you need, is clean and well maintained, and Nick and Katy welcomed us warmly with good local information provided. We would definitely stay there again. If you are tall, just be aware that the bathroom in the basement has very low ceilings and you will need to duck -- could be a consideration on a longer stay.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Spacious, clean, and comfortable. Friendly and helpful owners. Great location!
Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Michael Bruce H.

Great location
It was clean place , had everything we needed. It's location was perfect for all the things to see.