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Million Dollar View! Ocean Front, 3 Bedroom Cottage, 15 Min. from St. John's – Avis

Million Dollar View! Ocean Front, 3 Bedroom Cottage, 15 Min. from St. John's
Bauline, Newfoundland

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 30 avis sur 32." "
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 1 avis sur 32." "
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 0 avis sur 32." "
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 1 avis sur 32." "
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 32." "

10/10

Propreté

Avis

10/10 – Excellent

Brad H.

Points forts : Propreté
Great month in Bauline
The Saltbox was the perfect location for our Newfoundland vacation. Close to the East Coast Trail, minutes from the city and with the most incredible view and sunsets. Could not imagine anything better.
Séjour de 30 nuits en août 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 4 sept. 2023
Thank you Brad for the wonderful review! You had some exceptional weather during your month long stay this August and we hope you were able to create many wonderful memories. Thanks again for being our guests! Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

Laurie S.

Points forts : Propreté
Beautiful house and location
The saltbox is well maintained and super attractive. Everything is updated but the historical character of the house remains. The view is beautiful and exactly as depicted on the pictures. There are hiking opportunities within walking distance from the house which is awesome. The community members were kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this house and would be happy to stay here again. The four of us has a great vacation and the house contributed greatly to the experience.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 août 2023
Thank you Laurie for this wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we welcome you to come back anytime!

10/10 – Excellent

Bonnie C.

Points forts : Propreté
Great family cottage
This property was great for my family of six ( 4 teenagers). Lots of hilly hiking trails, fishing off the pier and close to St. John’s.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 13 juill. 2023
Bonnie thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are so happy you and your family were able to get away and enjoy some quality time together 😁 at the Saltbox Cottage. We hope you will return again in the future. Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

Jeff H., HAMILTON

Points forts : Propreté
What an amazing place
We had a pod of 20 humpbacks whales about 200 metres from the beautiful deck and amazing historic Saltbox house. Thats a bonus along with the Bald eagle who was checking the daily catch of fisherman down at the bay. The cottage is so well equiped with a large eat-in kitchen to prepare our meals. A huge dining room and family room to boot. The bedrooms were fantastic, washrooms as well. The bunkie was perfect. Not a complaint for anything. Francine has decorated this house with tons of Newfoundland charm. It's so close to St John so an easy drive to the sights but coming into Bauline you will realize that this is one of the best views ever. Wow!! Thanks to Francine for being attentive to our grandaughters needs and any questions. So easy to relax that it was very hard to leave.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 7 juill. 2023
Thank you so much Jeff for sharing your wonderful review. You certainly had great timing being able to enjoy the whales right in front of our cottage, it is a very unique and special opportunity 🐋. We also appreciate your comments about the decor, we have recently renovated the cottage to reflect a very modern, clean, bright space while keeping with East Coast charm. Thank you for acknowledging this as I’m sure many future guests will be looking for these special features in their East Coast vacation. We hope you will consider returning again in the future! Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

Susan N.

Points forts : Propreté
Amazing view!
The cottage was stunning and had all necessities needed for our stay. It was very clean and had comfortable furniture and beds. We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets and relaxing on the deck. It was a 30 min drive to St. John’s and 12 minute drive to Torbay. Torbay had the Traditional Coffee and Deli shop which is a must for delicious sandwiches, lasagna and baked goods. We unfortunately did not see any whales, as it was late in the season. Enjoyed watching the fishermen on the weekend. Met a lovely neighbour who provided us with a history of the town and stories. Visited the Botanical Garden, The Room, Cape Spear and St. John’s. All sites were approximately a half hour from the cottage. The cottage is in small harbour of 30 homes. Very peaceful and serene.
Séjour de 8 nuits en août 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 24 janv. 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for being such great guests! We hope to see you return soon. Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

John K.

Points forts : Propreté
Wow!!
The one problem with the Saltbox is that it is so perfect we were a touch unmotivated to sightsee. The view from the deck is hard to pull yourself away from (bonus, saw whales 3 of 7 the days we stayed). In all seriousness, we can't imagine a better base from which to explore the many sights, entertainment, history, nature and more that the area offers. The cottage and location are both 20/10... immaculate, private, comfortable, with many thoughtful touches and everything needed for an exceptionally enjoyable stay, including seemingly endless options for fun and adventure within an easy drive/hike. Thank you for the warm welcome and sharing your piece of paradise with 2 grateful visitors!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 24 janv. 2023
Thank you so much John for the wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return again in the near future!! Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

Pamela H., Victoria, BC

Points forts : Propreté
Two thumbs up!
Amazing views! Very clean and well appointed. If you’re looking for a true East Coast experience this is a place for you.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 25 juill. 2022
Thank you Pamela for being our guest. We are so happy you found our cottage so wonderful and we hope to see you return again in the near future! Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

Frank S.

Points forts : Propreté
A Slice of Heaven!
We loved our stay in this wonderful Saltbox! The house is so cute, very comfortable, and very clean. Fresh flowers was a great touch to welcome us! The Saltbox is in a quiet and peaceful fishing village and only a 10 minute ride away from city life in St. John's. We explored many coffee shops in the city as well as some in smaller communities on the Avalon Penninsula. The scenery is stunning! We had beautiful sunsets that we enjoyed watching from the deck. We were able to see a pod of dolphins and three minke whales from the deck. When up early enough in the mornings, we saw the fishermen leave in their boats from the wharf to go for lobster not far from the house. We met one of the fishermen named Desmond. What a wonderful guy! It was a pleasure meeting him and his son! We bought several fresh lobsters from him and what delicious lobsters they were. We also met several neighbours. They certainly lived up to the reputation that Newfoundanders are very friendly people. We also met a wonderful couple on our daily walks who invited us for coffee! We were able to walk several parts of the East Coast Trail. Francine, the owner, always responded very quickly with any questions we had. Can't say enough about this vacation! We hope to return one day. If we could we would rate this rental much higher than a 5 star. Frank and Louise Stevens, Barrie, Ontario
Séjour de 29 nuits en juin 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 31 juill. 2022
Dear Frank and Louise, thank you so much for being such wonderful guests. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you for the month. We hope you will return again in the near future. Sincerely, Francine

10/10 – Excellent

Lisa M.

Points forts : Propreté
Relaxing getaway!
We enjoyed our stay at the salt box cottage so much so that we will be back! Newfoundland was everything we thought it would be and more. The people are so friendly.. the cottage was adorable and the whale watching from the deck was the icing on the cake. There was no better place to ‘turn back time’ and relax and rejuvenate. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to return.

10/10 – Excellent

Chuck k.

Points forts : Propreté
Delightful
Felt like a true Newfoundland experience. Will look forward to a return visit to this property.
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2019
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Thank you Chuck. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back soon.

10/10 – Excellent

Karen M.

Points forts : Propreté
Cosy Salt Box cottage
After being on the road for a week. We thoroughly enjoyed being able to relax and the cosiness of the salt box cottage. The local books on the bookshelf were a treat to browse through. I even finished one book during our stay. All amenities were provided and we were completely comfortable during our stay. The view of the harbour from the back deck interesting and beautiful at all times of the day.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Maria J.

Very special place
Great beds and the most amazing view. Fabulous stay.
Séjour de 9 nuits en août 2018

10/10 – Excellent

John A.

Outstanding
Our week at the saltbox was everything we hoped for and more. The cottage has been lovingly restored and well appointed. Loved the decor. Location was perfect. Close to St. John's and within easy driving to many local attractions. Hard to put into words how much we enjoyed the setting. From early morning fog to some amazing sunsets. The wood burning stove was a welcome addition to take the chill off some very chilly mornings in early June. The only complaint we have is that the week went by much too quickly.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2018

8/10 – Bien

Theresa P.

Great Location, cute house
The Cottage is in the perfect location. Great sunset, peaceful but all the city live a short drive to St. John's (if you want it)
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2017

10/10 – Excellent

JOHN C.

Charming house!
We just spent an idyllic week at this sweet saltbox in Bauline, Newfoundland. The house was perfect as a base for exploring the Avalon Peninsula. St. John's was only about a 25 minute drive away, which made going out for dinner quite easy, though my husband was nervous about hitting a moose in the dark. (Never even saw one despite looking very hard!) But, on our first morning in the house, we did see a pair of whales swimming in the ocean right off our deck. They hung around most of the day. Magical! The house was clean and tidy, and very nicely decorated with many local nautical items. When we weren't exploring, we enjoyed beautiful sunsets and watching the activity in the small, local fishing harbor just below the house. On our last full day, we were lucky enough to be offered some fresh fish right off the boat to grill that night. Julia, the property manager, was extremely helpful in answering any questions we had. I would heartily recommend this lovely house to any couple coming to explore Eastern Newfoundland. Only caveat would be to know about the narrow, steep stairs to the second floor bedroom, not easy for us at age 72 and 87 to navigate. Otherwise, this cottage is pure heaven.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2017
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Hi John, Thank you very much for the wonderful review, we are so glad you and your wife had a great vacation, and we would love to have you come stay with us again! We have updated our description portion to inform future guests that although the staircase was left to reflect the 125 years of wear marks of generations past, they are in fact, a little steep. We are so sorry they were a little difficult. Regards, Julia

4/10 – Médiocre

Marianne L.

Wasted potential
This property has a magnificent view and the cottage has great character. The king bed was very comfortable and the home was clean. The linen supply was ample. The nearby walking trails were fun and seemed well maintained. Unfortunately we arrived at this cottage directly after another rental in Nova Scotia where we were treated as valued guests. The owners of the NS cottage made sure we had all the information we needed about the cottage, wood stove, appliances, area attractions, restaurants etc. Anything we needed to be comfortable was promptly and happily provided. By stark contrast, the Bauline Saltbox owner/property manager left us feeling unwelcome in the home. They declined to provide firewood, with the explanation that guests didn't use it in the summer even though firewood was listed in the general description of the property. Given that on our arrival, house was cold, it was barely above freezing outside and the pouring rain soaked us just going a few feet to get inside, the owner was asked but declined to provide any firewood. It kind of set the tone for our stay. There was a barbecue but no propane tank. The deck had incredible views but the furniture was too uncomfortable to entice us to spend much time there once the weather improved. Given that the payment for our 2 week stay was all made upfront along with a substantial damage deposit, we had no recourse. We wound up leaving after 5 nights. It really would have taken so little to make us feel comfortable, as though the owner cared about our happiness. We would never go back, nor would we recommend this cottage to anyone. In fact this experience has left us very reluctant to consider any future VRBO rentals.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2017
VrboOwner a répondu le 29 mars 2020
Dear Marianne, I am the owner of the Saltbox and appreciate your very detailed review. It has always been our goal to maintain our 5/5 ranking and we find it very disappointing that you did not enjoy your stay. We have maintained an excellent reputation over the past 10 years welcoming guests from all over the world. I will address each of your concerns as we take this very seriously. 1. The prior home owners from your last stay sent you an overview on amenities, appliances etc. Each guests is sent our 10 page welcome letter that clearly outlines all amenities, opening/ closing procedures, area description, FAQ's etc. We ask that all guests read this very carefully and to bring it with them to refer to throughout their stay and ensure they feel welcome in our cottage. 2. You had some difficulty in opening the door. Our welcome letter clearly outlines how to lock and unlock our door. We have never had any guest face issues with this door as it is only 1 year old. We promptly sent our property manager to assist. 3. You had mentioned to us that your feet had become wet while walking from your car to the house. The distance between the parking area to the front door is approx. 20 feet. We apologize if you did become wet. Due to the front of the house being grass, along with heavy rain, occasionally feet could become wet. 4. Cold house. As defined in our welcome letter, we have baseboard heaters in every room that can be manually controlled. In the future, we will make sure that our property manager turns up the heat so that it is comfortable. 5. No Firewood. On the day of arrival, our property manager was not available and so we suggested that a 5 minute drive up the road would produce firewood as all local stores sell firewood. Moving forward, we will ensure that there is always a small starter pack of firewood for your comfort. 6. BBQ with no propane tank. We truly apologize for this inconvenience as our procedure is to always make sure there is 1 propane tank with a full back up. This was our error and will never occur again in the future. 7. Uncomfortable furniture on deck. We immediately replaced everything with 4 new Adirondack/ Muskoka chairs, new patio table and chairs. I am confident that all future guests will continue to enjoy our incredible view. I truly apologize that you did not experience an enjoyable vacation. We take all reviews very seriously and hope that our responses have clearly addressed all of your concerns.

10/10 – Excellent

June S.

Amazing view. So clean and comfortable. I would love to return.
The perfect location for our home base. Was able to do daily trips along the coast with a wonderful place to relax and have dinner in the evenings. The view was spectacular!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2017