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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Place, Trinity Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rising Tide Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Commander's Suite, MBR

1 Queen Bed

Nautical Suite

2 Single Beds

Seaside Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️

www.commanderskeep.com
From every room of this newly constructed salt box house on its lofty seaside bluff, a variety of panoramic vistas of the Town, Skerwink Cliffs, Admiral’s Lighthouse on Fort Point with the ocean beyond are enjoyed at Commander’s Keep Vacation Home. Luxury and location make this an unforgettable vacation destination.
Commander’s Keep Vacation Home is a piece of paradise, showcasing the most spectacular scenery and breathtaking views of the ocean and rugged coastline that Newfoundland has to offer!
Though this gorgeous three bedroom home was built in 2009, it maintains the feel of a traditional Newfoundland home. The south-facing side of the house has French doors opening onto a huge wraparound deck overlooking the ocean. Downstairs, three sides of the house have full length windows, giving the feeling of being enveloped by the coastal grandeur. Our ocean front location affords particularly panoramic views where you can witness spectacular sunsets & unforgettable magenta sunrises.


With a 4 1/2 star rating, Commander’s Keep Vacation Home is a piece of paradise, showcasing the most spectacular scenery and breathtaking views of the ocean and rugged coastline that Newfoundland has to offer! Tranquillity and peace rejuvenate you as you breathe in the fresh sea air and listen to the lulling sound of the waves rolling onto the rocks and private pebble beach below.
Though this gorgeous three bedroom home was built in 2009, it maintains the feel of a traditional Newfoundland home. The south-facing side of the house has French doors opening onto a huge wrap-around deck overlooking the ocean. The sea side of the house consists of full length windows, giving the feeling of being enveloped by the coastal grandeur. Our ocean front location affords particularly panoramic views where you can witness spectacular sunsets and unforgettable magenta sunrises.
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED AND NO SMOKING ON THE PREMISES.

* 4 ½ Star Rating by Canada Select
* NO PETS ALLOWED
* NO SMOKING on the PROPERTY
* Free local phone.
* Wireless Internet.
* Digital cable plus TV.
* 32” HD TV with surround sound home theatre system.
* Extensive DVD, book, and games collections for our guests.
* Electric heat.
* Free laundry
The well appointed living room has CD player and iPod port connected with high-end stereo system and a second set of speakers the dining room to play your own CD’s.
The ‘great room / inglenook’ features a two-sided wood-burning fireplace, situated between is room and the living room , overlooking the harbour, with the ocean beyond. A ceiling fan, two storeys above, circulates the fresh sea air breezes.
The gourmet kitchen is the hub of the downstairs, with a large island centrally located for all to gather round. It has a gas stove and oven for cooking and baking. Supplies include every culinary gadget and utensil one could wish for, and basic spices, tea and coffee are supplied.

Exploring this quaint historic town, you will appreciate that it maintains the ambience of days gone by. Within easy walking distance of Commander’s Keep there are daily walking tours, biking, kayaking, boat tours, theatre and 5 star dining at Twine Loft.
Whales, dolphins, and sea otters play in our waters; bald headed eagles soar above our cliffs. Trinity and area boasts iris and lupines, daisies, bluebells and buttercups growing wild...a photographer's dream!

The ultimate hiking experience awaits you on the trail which follows the heights of the famous Skerwink Cliffs, just across the Bay...an easy ten minute drive away.
In spring and early summer, gigantic icebergs drift along the ocean shoreline. these can be seen from land or from a whale watching boat tour.

Treat yourself to a vacation at Commander’s Keep and take time to truly savour the natural beauty found at this majestic rocky shore!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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
Children need supervision; over 8yr old preferred.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 7116314

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trinity

Located in Trinity, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lockston Path Provincial Park and Loop Pond, while Green Family Forge and Trinity Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, ecotours and hiking.
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Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador

What's nearby

  • Trinity Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trinity Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rising Tide Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lester Garland House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Green Family Forge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Whales Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Port Rexton Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brightside Bistro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peace Cove Inn & Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️ on 30 Oct 2024 start from AU$518, 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 COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COMMANDER'S KEEP VACATION HOME - 4 1/2 ⭐️ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Trinity Museum, Trinity Marina and Green Family Forge. Rising Tide Theatre and Lester Garland House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Phenomenal

The pictures of this house do not do it justice. It was purely spectacular, clean, comfortable and in great working order. The views off the deck are not to be replicated anywhere in Trinity. We felt so lucky to have stayed here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Newfoundland Experience

My wife and I spent five wonderful days at “the Keep” in Trinity. The setting is unbelievable, out on the end of a cliff with water views in three directions and a working lighthouse directly across Trinity Bay. Trinity is a charming and historic town well located to day trip the Bonavista Peninsula in search of icebergs or visit the beautiful Terra Nova National Park. In Trinity, don’t miss the historical pageant/tour and the dinner theater at the Rising Tide. We found Commander’s Keep to be immaculately clean and well equipped and provisioned, with an abundance of dishes, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, spices, condiments, and an abundance of sheets, towels, paper products and cleaners. All appliances were in good working order, and the instructions for the TV and high speed internet were clear. Catherine could not have been easier to work with, responding to all of our inquiries promptly and courteously. We would gladly return to this one of a kind rental property.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

The Commanders Keep is heaven on earth!! Inside and out! Also a great location!

Everything about this place is amazing! It is beautiful inside and out! The layout of the interior, the decor, the kitchen, the bedrooms... everything is perfect! It is clean,cozy, warm and inviting, you will never want to leave. Everything you could possibly want or need is there. Catherine has got every single detail covered! There are even binoculars in every room! And then there is that view! It is intoxicating!!!! Perched on the cliffs right on the ocean, it doesn’t get much better!! We sat on the deck every day! The view is amazing from every room inside the house as well, windows everywhere!! Location also perfect. Private but walking distance to everything in Trinity! Trinity is lovely ( just be aware there is no where to get groceries there, but places very short car ride away) make sure you do the Skerwink Trail and go whale watching with Kriss from Sea of Whales which is just down the road! Catherine is very kind and easy to communicate with! Quick to answer any questions and give suggestions / info on the area! The Commanders Keep is beautiful! We could not of asked for a better place to stay! I will be dreaming of the day we get to return! Thank you for sharing your place with us!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Yvon & Cathy C.

Absolutely fantastic accomodation, perfect for three couples.

Spectacular views from every window and deck in a bustling community with lots to see and do. Hiked all the marvellous, scenic local trails (Skerwink, Fox, Horsechops, Gun Hill, Taverner's Point, and Kersley Cove) and came home to gourmet meals in well-equipped kitchen. Feasted on hand-picked berries which were still in season in late September. Easy day trips to Bonavista, the 5 coves of Route 235, and Random Passage site in New Bonaventure. Took in a play at Rising Tide Theatre and were generally inspired by the hard-working, but always happy local folk we met. It is worth a day just to amble about Trinity itself with its quaint museums, awesome restaurants (the Café for lunch and the dockside place for fish and chips). Also worth a drive around to Fort Point and the lighthouse which you can see from the deck. Overall, all six of us were delighted with our one week stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Bonnie A.

Stunning setting!

A beautiful home in a stunning setting. All the comforts of home were greatly appreciated. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne & David S.

Beautiful home in fabulous location well equipped and highly recommended

We loved the area and the friendly people. The house is within walking distance of all the local heritage homes, theatre (do go) and craft shops. House has elegant decor and very comfortable in wonderful condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Dream home for a dream vacation.

The Bonavista Peninsula kept us busy for seven days with daily hikes, boat excursions and great restaurants. For people from the 40th parallel, the exotic and wild experiences of the 48th parallel --from icebergs to moose-- were nonstop. Just when we thought nothing could top a hike, around the point we would find new and completely different wildlife or geology or social history experiences. Having Commander's Keep to go back to each night provided us with an awesome place to kick back and decompress after one busy day after the other. The house is gorgeous, propped on a bluff over Trinity Bay, with all facets of domestic life--kitchen, living room, bedrooms--well-equiped. Catherine Carpenter is a great hostess/owner who, although we never met her in person, treated us warmly in all of our correspondence. Catherine's property managers, Alma and Alf Bellows, were there for us at a moment's notice with anything that we needed, and are wonderfully cheerful, decent, and interesting people. We will never forget Newfoundland!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

John F.

A magical and memorable stay!!

Even better than we had imagined. The warmth and comfort of a truly magnificent home, set high on the picturesque banks of one of Newfoundland's most historic and beautiful harbour communities. We have been touched by our time here; we will treasure the memories; and we hope to one day return.
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

More lovely that it looks on the website

We had a wonderful, rejuvenating time at Commander's Keep. It was everything promised by the description and pictures, and MORE. The town of Trinity is lovely. The location feels like staying at the peaceful edge of the earth. Puffins are close by as are wonderful hikes. The property had all the touches of home. Thanks!
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8/10 Good

Johni G.

Fantastic views. Lovely property. Four Star

Overall we would rate the property with a four star. The property location views were fantastic and better than expected. The property was very clean and stocked with all the necessary supplies such as sugar, flour, coffee, cookware including wine glasses, bath towels, bath soap and laundry washing liquid. The homeowner left helpful notes throughout the house regarding house maintenance. A greeting notebook was provided to the property guest; it was filled with informative events which occurred during our stay in Trinity. Local attractions were included in the notebook that guided us to other nearby areas to visit. This is a lovely property with very comfortable accommodations to just kick back to enjoy the views and the sounds of the water splashing against the rocks. At night, we enjoyed the light house light and sounds of the fog horn. The people in Trinity were friendly; we enjoyed our chats. We were greeted by the local management team and enjoyed their follow-up visit mid-week. We recommend taking the local Trinity Walking Tour with Kevin Toope (he was a wealth of information about Trinity history). We are so blessed to have found this property and to have experienced Trinity. Our minds drift back to Trinity with the hope to visit this property again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sheilah M.

Superb property in a perfect location

This property is first rate. We spent 10 days there and the place was very clean, beautifully designed, completely comfortable and exceptionally well appointed- there was nothing we ever went to get that was not there. These are very thoughtful owners and it is a dream kitchen in terms of layout and supplies. Trinity itself is a marvel. You could spend all day on the porch looking out or go whale watching,. fishing, hiking, kayaking etc. There is much to do. Trinity has a theatre company also, many good restaurants, wonderful craft stores and the people are charming and welcoming and are proud of their history. This was one great holiday and our only regret was leaving. We were very well taken care of and hope to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Gorgeous home, incredibly views

What a beautiful home! My family and I were staying at Commander's Keep while in the Trinity area for a family reunion. We could not have been more impressed and comfortable. From the warm welcome of the Caretakers, Josephine and Hedley, to this gorgeous 5 star home and views from all the windows as well as the wrap around deck. Every little detail is met and surpassed in this perfectly designed and built but traditional looking Nfld. home. When visiting my home and family we will definitely stay again. This is one of the very few places that I have stayed that the pictures cannot do it justice. We literally gasped when we walked in, the home and the view of Trinity Bay and lighthouse is breathtaking. The house from top to bottom is incredibly clean, well maintained, extremely comfortable beds, well laid out for quite a few people to be very comfortable. The Dock Marina Restaurant as well as the Trinity Mercantile have great food, the entertainment at the Trinity Dinner Theatre was excellent. Thanks very much!
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10/10 Excellent

Benoit G.

Thoroughly Impressed, Again!

We first discovered Commander's Keep when friends gave the property and the town of Trinity a glowing review. On their recommendation, we spent a week at the house in late August 2012. After being thoroughly impressed the first time, we returned in early June 2014 for another memorable vacation. What a treat: perched on a hilltop, and with its waterfront vantage point, the house offers unobstructed views of the harbour, the ocean and the town. From the outside, the house fits perfectly in the town’s plan to protect its historic character, but inside, it offers modern, open concept main floor with living room, dining room, and fully appointed kitchen. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms allow you to retire in comfort. Finally, there are luxurious bathrooms for everyone. On sunny days, walk to the shops or restaurants in Trinity, take in a play at the Rising Tide Theatre, drive to the Dungeon Provincial Park, see the puffins and cellars in Elliston, visit the site where the Random Passage TV series was filmed and learn about the history of the region. Don’t forget the lighthouse in Bonavista, especially when the seascape is crowded with icebergs. On rainy or foggy days at the house, enjoy the books, games, DVDs or the excellent sound system. Don’t forget your camera: the vistas inspire every photographer. Finally, plan another visit: we did and are not regretting it.
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie & John W.

Fantastic stay!

What a lovely house & fantastic setting! Commanders Keep sits close to the beautiful little village of Trinity, but offers peace & privacy. The deck overlooks Trinity Harbor with the lighthouse in the distance. We had sunny, brilliant days & a few rainy, windy days, but it didn't matter- the house was so inviting it was hard to leave! My husband & I enjoy doing much of our own cooking, it was very easy to do in the well stocked kitchen. For a little variety there are several wonderful little restaurants in town. We had worried a bit that it might be too "touristy" in Trinity- but not at all. Just the right blend of things to do but kept its very personal, small village flavor.

About the host

Hosted by CATHERINE CARPENTER

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Why they chose this property

The Travel Reviewer, 'Escape Here', in naming the 10 Most Breathtaking Views to Visit in Canada, described 'The small village of Trinity [as] 'postcard perfect'! Exquisitely picturesque: 360 degree views from the top of Gun Hill high above Trinity, one can see not only Trinity but far away outports, the Harbour all 'round, rolling hills, ponds & lakes extending inland forever, and ocean as far as the eye can see! Commander's Keep, on its clifftop perch is afforded these panoramic views, of Town and Sea alike, from the huge private wraparound deck. This experience is unforgettable!

What makes this property unique

Though this home has only been on The Nuddick (defined as a 'bare hill') since 2010, the local residents tell us that we 'changed the skyline of Trinity'...only after having this salt box house design accepted and approved by the Trinity Historical Society. Everyone agrees that it looks as though it has been standing on this property for over 100 years; it fits with the existing historical buildings so well.
It affords the guests an incredible view of the Harbour and ocean beyond, and a unique view of the town from its vantage point of being one of the highest points along the Harbour!
From every window of the house, one has a picture perfect view of true Newfoundland scenery!

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