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We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's

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A two-story house with a red exterior and grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a large body of water.
Two blue Adirondack chairs facing a grassy area with a view of trees and the ocean.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.
A fireplace with a fire, a mantel shelf, and a stack of firewood.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a skylight, a large window with a view of mountains, a built-in bathtub, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Torbay, NL
  • Place, Middle Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room #1

2 Single Beds

Guest room #2

1 Double Bed

Guest room #3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

In Room Soaker Tub

Bathtub

Master ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's

Welcome! The Big Red House is perfect for everything from a romantic weekend get-away, or an extended family visit to a long term stay over several weeks. We will do our best to accommodate your travel needs.

This modern rendering of a traditional Newfoundland Salt Box House sits on over an acre of property with amazing ocean views!

You can hike the East Coast trail out the front door and watch whales, icebergs and migratory seabirds (in season) from almost every window. Enjoy the private yard with spacious deck & hammock, or relax in the open concept living area with 11' ceilings and exposed fir beams.

The house is located in historic Torbay, with easy access to downtown St. John's and the airport and only minutes to popular Middle Cove Beach where you can watch the capelin roll and enjoy an evening campfire.

This one of a kind property is the perfect location to experience the rich culture of Newfoundland and for the outdoor enthusiast to discover the Avalon Peninsula's many offerings. For those wanting to continue exploring Newfoundland, this house is about a 2.5 hour drive to Terra Nova National Park and a little over 3 hours to Gander.

The house has 4 bedrooms. The master has a king bed and ensuite, second and third bedrooms have double beds, fourth bedroom has single beds.

Longer term rentals are available during off-peak times.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5902
Property # 1064176vb
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

Torbay

Located in Torbay, this holiday home is near a water park and by the ocean. Commissariat House and St. Thomas' Anglican Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include George Street and The Fluvarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at King George V Park or St. Patrick's Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Torbay, NL

What's nearby

  • Middle Cove - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Port of St. John's - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • The Rooms - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • George Street - 19 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Torbakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's on 1 Sept 2027 start from AU$2,504, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is We are Canadian! Modern Salt Box with Amazing Ocean Views 10mins from St. John's located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Middle Cove and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Withrod Pond. Goose Pond and Virginia River Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, large and comfortable. Well appointed with a very responsive host. Beautiful view from primary suite!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brie is a fantastic host. Quickly answering questions. The property is in a great locations for hikers. Very beautiful, a little more isolated than other properties -which was great-it gave a true vacation feel to it. It was great o have laundry on site as we hiked everyday and used it often. There were 7 of us and we each had our own bed which was also great. Overall would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was prepared and ready, and exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was not as clean as we had hoped it would be, and the bathtub leaked. Otherwise the facility was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Hello Sandy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that the house was not up to your standards. We will review our early check in policy as our small, local cleaning team needs to have adequate time to make sure the house is ready for the next guest's arrival and this may not have been the case in your situation. We will also look to limit the number of guests checking in as large groups make for additional cleaning. We are sorry to hear that the bathtub leaked and we promptly sent our caretaker over to the house to have a look. We have not had issues in the past and will do a thorough investigation of the tub and caulking and the plumbing to get to the bottom of the issue. Thank you for again bringing these issues to our attention. We hope that you were able to enjoy your stay. Thank you, brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Location, view, fantastic fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. All the best for 2024! thank you brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

The location of this property is amazing! It is perfectly located to overlook the water and feel surrounded by forest and nature while being close to everything. My family had a great stay while exploring and visiting family in town. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Sarah! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay! Brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had an absolutely outstanding stay at this property and couldn’t recommend it more highly.From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel genuinely welcome. The property was exceptionally clean, beautifully maintained, and offered everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The attention to detail throughout was evident, and it was clear that the hosts take great pride in providing an exceptional guest experience.The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the surrounding area while still enjoying a peaceful and comfortable retreat. Every aspect of my stay exceeded my expectations, from the quality of the accommodations to the thoughtful amenities that were provided.Most importantly, the hospitality was second to none. The hosts were responsive, professional, and genuinely caring, ensuring that everything was perfect throughout my visit.I would not hesitate to stay here again and would wholeheartedly recommend this property to anyone looking for an exceptional place to stay. Thank you for making my visit such an enjoyable and memorable experience!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Red House

We really enjoyed our stay ar the Big Red House. It was a great location, private and yet close to everything we wanted to see on our vacation. It is a large house, which was great for our large family to spread out, and relax.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you, Brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We came back!

This was our second stay at the Big Red House - it’s home when we visit Newfoundland. Brie is so accommodating, and it was a great spot to bring my three adult daughters. Thank you, thank you !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Dear Terry and family, We are so happy you returned to the BRH for another visit and are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again. Take care and thanks again, Brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

oceanside beauty

beautiful location overlooking the ocean & very private. Every need is meet & beyond from books to a guitar. an ideal location for a large family or work group.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We’re so happy that you had a good stay. Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

The BRH is great. Loads of space. Very well equipped. Clean and ideal for family gatherings. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much and we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we can say is WOW!! This house met all our needs during our stay! Clean, big and had all the amenities we needed plus more! And then there is the view from the master bedroom - nothing can beat it. Location was perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of St Johns. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a rental.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Red House was AMAZING

The Big Red House vacation was one of the best vacations we have ever had. Its close proximity to the city and the East Coast Trail was a huge bonus. The BRH was everything it is advertised as and more. I would highly recommend this property and we plan on coming back next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very special

The red house is in a great location. Access to an amazing hiking trail and it has an awesome view of the ocean. Kitchen is easy to work in and there's lots of space! Would definitely recommend for a vacation stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you! brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay in such a special spot!

My family stayed here for nearly two weeks. 2 adults and 5 kids ranging from 4-15. Everyone loved this house. It had everything we needed to feel right at home and is in the most beautiful location! Close to all the things you’d want - downtown St. John’s, hikes, and other day trips. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the Big Red House and we would love to see you again. Thank you so much! brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can not say enough good things about this house. Truly a special place. Kitchen is fully equipped for passionate cooks. The views are unbeatable. Watching the dog roll in over the water from so high up was so special. This was a friend trip for us but we kept commenting that we’d love to have our kids there. Will definitely stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BRH

Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home-away-from home for family visiting Newfoundland

This was the perfect spot for a group with kids: spacious, tons of windows, large property with tons of space for kiddos to play. Surrounded by trees and lulled to sleep by the sounds of the ocean - you could easily forget you're only 15 minutes from everything (downtown, Signal Hill, the Rooms, Bannerman Park, Avalon Mall, etc.) and minutes to beautiful Middle Cove Beach. Also: great accoustics for music/sing-a-longs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
We are so thrilled that you had a great stay! Thank you, brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Big Red House was a 10/10

The BRH is set on a beautiful property with amazing views. Centrally located to beaches, swimming holes, restaurants, St. John’s, Signal Hill and much more. The house is easy to navigate with any direction you might need clearly displayed. The BRH has everything you could need; the hosts thought of it all! Would recommend this property to anyone looking to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much and we are happy you enjoyed your stay! brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The big red house

The house was great, especially for the girls. They loved the play area, as well as the tunnels between the bunkbeds upstairs. I know there were a couple of questions when we had arrived, and the host was very responsive. We very much enjoyed the house and would like to stay there again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything You Could Want

What a great house and tremdous host. I went there with family as my Grandparents had grown up in the area. Brie wrote us ahead of time with suggested restaurants and the house was spotless and perfect ...what a super home and we were priviledged to be their guests. My family had an awesome experience and Brie and the Big Red House made it even better. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you so much Terry! We are thrilled you had a great stay! Take care and we look forward to your return. Brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Red House a winner

We travelled to St. John’s for the first time and needed a large enough place to accommodate 8 adults. This place delivered! It is beautiful and spacious and has everything you would ever need. The location in Torbay did not prove to be a challenge to get into St. John’s for most of our activities and in fact showed us another beautiful part of Newfoundland. It is the perfect retreat after a full day of sightseeing and I highly recommend a rest in the hammock!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
We are so glad you had a nice stay. Thank you, brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Red DREAM House!

We had such a wonderful stay!! Plenty of space to relax and play. Great facilities and well stocked with day-to-day needs. We had everything we needed -- turnkey ready. Location is fantastic -- oh, the views! Great privacy and so close to so many amenities. A superb 'base-camp' for local and farther afield excursions. Only about 15min. drive to downtown St. John's! We highly recommend the Big Red House nestled in historic and scenic Torbay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you! We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again. Brie & the BRH team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+++ for Big Red House

Wow! What an incredible stay at the Red Big House! From the moment we walked through the door, we felt right at home. The space was beautifully designed, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The attention to detail was exceptional, from the welcome package to the amenities provided. The host was amazing, always available and willing to assist with anything we needed. The location was perfect, too, with stunning views and easy access to nearby attractions. Thank you for making our stay memorable and unforgettable. We will definitely be recommending the Big Red House to all of our friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
We are just thrilled that you had a good stay. Thank you, brie & the BRH team

About the host

Hosted by Brie Tupper

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We have lived all across Canada and the United States and fell in love with Newfoundland's rugged beauty and wonderful people. We hope you enjoy our home and this amazing province as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

It is completely unique.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful architecture and stunning ocean views.

Languages:

English, French
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