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Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!

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The Light Keepers Houses (Photo courtesy of Dave Greening)
View from Signal Hill National Historic Site
Assistant Light Keeper's House, Fort Amherst, St. John's, NL
Living room - kitchen
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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St John's, NL
  • Place, Fort Amherst Lighthouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Amherst
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪14 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

Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

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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

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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. Port of St. John's and Pippy Park Golf Course Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterford River Walk 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 mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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St John's, NL

What's nearby

  • Fort Amherst Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Amherst - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of St. John's - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • George Street - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Rooms - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bannerman Brewing Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Battery Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cojones - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's! on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$262, 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 Most Unique Vacation Home in St. John's!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Fort Amherst Lighthouse and Fort Amherst. Railway Coastal Museum and Waterford River Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the location.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with spectacular views of city and Signal Hill. We even saw whales!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location. Beautiful spacious home for the 5 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Best Place to Stay

We loved staying here. It was convenient and unique. The beds were comfy and the views spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on earth.Feels like home.
Cozy
Sunset
Sunrise
Morning coffee with a view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tekla K.

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

Amazing location and stay

Wish we had weeks instead of a night so amazing to stay there, home was lovely and warm, though it was foggy we loved the lighthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an excellent stay. Totally great property in an extremely unique and historic location. Kitchen well stocked, comfy living area, comfy beds and the best views ever. Good internet, nice deck area, and it was so fun talking to people coming to check out the lighthouse who were amazed that you could rent the place. We booked 14 months in advance when the listing was already 1/3 booked for the summer, get it early folks!
From Signal Hill
Great morning coffee spot
Nighttime lights
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Family holiday

Sitting on the deck in the early morning and evening was better than any retreat you could ever attend. Serenity and total relaxation comes to mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Beautiful views

Location and views were amazing. Enjoyed watching ships go by. We were very appreciative for early check in. Hosts were prompt and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Amazing place!

Wonderful place with incredible views. We even watched whales for an entire evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denica H.

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

Destination wedding accommodations

Home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Best View Ever!!!

Beautiful century home with updates for comfort that do not take away from it's historic charm. Best view of the St. John's harbour and Signal Hill. Love watching the boats come and go. What a fantastic start to our vacation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is spot on. Absolutely nothing can be said in the negative of staying here. The hosts. The location. The whole experience of being on this property to view the history of the this lighthouse. The beam at night. The ocean activity in day. A dream. 100% book it. Your experience at St John’s will be forever remembered. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Wonderful

What a wonderful, cozy cottage with an amazing view. You're able to watch boats go in and out of the harbor as well as the expansive ocean and coastline to the south.Easy to get to and close to many restaurants and shops.The cottage itself Has nice, large windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gino R.

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

Awesome location and place

Property managers were a great help & very responsive. The location and accommodations are second to none! We'll definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver W.

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

Authentic place

Tastefully furnished, very well equipped. We spent 4 wonderful days in the house on the cliffs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Extraordinary Unique Experience

The Light Keeper’s Cottage was an extraordinary unique experience in places to stay. The home is comfortably furnished, updated, clean, and the hosts were extremely responsive from pre-booking to check out. The beautiful view is a one of a kind experience too. Additionally, the entire area of St.John’s was a traveler’s delight with cordial, helpful locals, great food, and many things to do and see.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beryl M.

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

Wonderful location, cosy and comfortable!

The view directly of the lighthouse and entrance to St. John’s harbour made this home the best place in St John’s! The king size bed was SO comfortable, and all the facilities perfect for our needs. We stayed 3 nights, had the full range of weather from rain, fog (complete with foghorn!), snow (in mid-April!) and then beautiful sunshine, but we enjoyed it all. If we come back to St John’s, we will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Can’t beat the view!

A great view from the home! The drive up was a little
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Stunning!

Beautiful property and location. Exceptionally appointed! If we return to NL, will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

A little slice of heaven.

A room with a view! Spectacular! Enjoying nature at its best. Meeting people from around the world. Seeing the envy on people’s faces when they learn, “you’re staying here”. Wow. Seeing whales and eagles in our own backyard. Even the fog horn was super cool. Ahhhh, this is the life! Can’t believe how lucky we were to find this place. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Elevate the St John’s experience by 100%!

The view, the sounds, the house, the birds, the ships… you won’t be disappointed
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Light Keepers Cottage❣️

Just what we had hoped for 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

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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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