Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

St John's, NL

George Street7 min drive
The Rooms9 min drive
Port of St. John's9 min drive
St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Situated on the edge of The Narrows at the entrance to the Port of St. John’s, a beautiful and unique vacation home located in a former light keeper’s house at Fort Amherst - the site of the first lighthouse in Newfoundland and one of the most photographed sites in the province. This property is one of two vacation homes operated at the Fort Amherst Light Station. The head light keeper's residence is also available for rent, please visit our listing at vrbo #469496.

House completely renovated, beautifully and tastefully decorated. Two bedrooms (one with king-size bed and one with twin beds) each with flat screen TVs, pull out sofa bed, two full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Front deck with views of Signal Hill and the harbourfront. Sit back and watch the boats entering and leaving St. John’s Harbour. Enjoy whale watching from our large rear deck overlooking the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the season lucky guests will have amazing views of icebergs along the coastline. Entrance point to the East Coast Trail just steps away.

Minimum three-night rental. Off-season rates available.

*Please note that rates are displayed in USD when viewing Rates and Availability Calendar. Can change to CAD at top of screen. Rates are computed in CAD when booking.*

We are now accepting bookings for the head lightkeeper's house. This two-story, 3-bedroom/3-bath house has been completely and beautifully restored and renovated. The listing is located at vrbo #469496.

Our vacation homes have been featured in newspapers across Canada.

Keywords: vacation home, short term rental

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

The Light Keeper's House

(Photo courtesy of Dave Greening)

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John's

Located in St. John's, this holiday home is by the ocean. Waterford River Walk and Port of St. John's are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avalon Peninsula and Harbourside Park. George Street and Railway Coastal Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

St John's, NL

What's nearby

George Street - 7 min drive
The Rooms - 9 min drive
Port of St. John's - 9 min drive
Memorial University of Newfoundland - 10 min drive
Signal Hill National Historic Site - 14 min drive

Getting around

St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Bannerman Brewing Co - 9 min drive
Bellissimo Bistro & Espresso Bar - 10 min drive
The Battery Cafe - 9 min drive
Bernard Stanley Gastropub - 8 min drive
The Salt House - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Avalon Peninsula, Fort Amherst Lighthouse and Fort Amherst. Railway Coastal Museum and Waterford River Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rejenthan R.

21 Jan 2024

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

One for the books!

It was an awesome experience from day 1. The hosts were super helpful and always available when you need them. If the opportunity comes up we would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

4 Jan 2024

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

Magical Christmas-time Stay

Charming, magical, scenic delight, comfort-plus sleep, hiking East Coast Trail out your door. Wonderful, thoughtful Property Manager's: Nicole and Peter. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ileiren P.

17 Sept 2023

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

Would give 7 stars if I could.

Stunning views, beautiful clean home with perfect amenities. The sound of waves on sunny days and the fog horn in the mist were atmospheric and oddly relaxing. Owners went above and beyond to accomodate us and make our bucket-list trip memorable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

10 Sept 2023

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

Amazing location!

We can’t believe we had the opportunity to stay in this one-of-a-kind home! It was comfortable and relaxing inside and spectacular and exciting outside. Watching huge ships and small boats motor in and out of the harbour, being steps from the lighthouse and foghorn, looking up at Signal Hill just across the harbour…unforgettable!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ileiren P.

4 Sept 2023

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

Stunning location

Better than we even anticipated. The view broight my mother to tears. We cant wait to come back

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

The owner, Peter Gill, is the grandson of Leo Power, one of the longest serving light keepers at the Fort Amherst lighthouse. Peter operates Fort Amherst Vacation Homes along with his wife Nicole.

What makes this property unique

All the benefits of a sea side property in outport Newfoundland with the convenience of being located in the city. See the downtown lights from the front deck. A 5-minute drive to downtown. Entrance to the East Coast Trail just feet away.

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