This city cottage is located in one of the most photographed areas of St. John’s, the Battery! Stay in a postcard next to all the attractions of downtown. Excellent views of St. John's Harbour!
• The foot of Signal Hill
• World class hiking
• Harbour & City Views
• Spiral staircase
• Walk to restaurants & nightlife
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Coffee
• Full Bath
• Washer/dryer in unit
• Fast Wifi
• Free street parking
• Patio
• Professionally cleaned
*Pet friendly with clean fee, see house rules
We Host is a professional property management company based in Newfoundland! We typically answer messages between 10:30AM and 9:30PM Newfoundland time. However, we are available 24/7 by phone/text (9:30pm-10:30am urgent calls only, please)! You may find yourself speaking with any of our team members. You can contact us via your booking channel as well as replying to the welcome messages you received upon confirmation.
The Battery sits on the entrance to the harbour, on the slopes of Signal Hill. It is sometimes described as an outport within the city of St. John's and is noted for its steep slopes, and colourful houses. The Battery has been the site, over the centuries, for gun emplacements (batteries), such as Fort Waldegrave, for the defence of St. John's Harbour, including during both World Wars. It is home to Chain Rock, a land outcropping to which a large chain was attached connecting to Fort Amherst, since as early as 1770, to prevent the entry of enemy ships into St John's harbour. Chain Rock is one of two rocks located on opposite sides of the Narrows, the aptly named entrance to the harbour; Pancake Rock is on the opposite shore. The space between the two rocks is 174 metres. A defensive chain was stretched between the rocks by means of a capstan at nightfall. During World War I and II the chain was replaced with anti-submarine nets.
There is free street parking and there is a parking space directly across the street without fail for 30 years according to the previous owner.
Access with a smart lock code, you will be sent your unique access code prior to check-in
The entire cottage unit is yours to live in and enjoy! We provide fresh linens, towels, coffee, tea, and basic essentials upon your arrival.
Step into the front entrance to be welcomed by an open concept main level, offering hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen and wood fire stove.
Take the spiral staircase to the second level where you'll find the main queen bedroom with extraordinary views of passing boats in the St. John's harbour, the second bedroom with an extra queen bed and writing desk, and finally the four piece main bath with cast iron soaker-tub and stand-up shower.
The basement is the laundry room with ample storage if required.
Have your morning coffee and breakfast on the front patio while watching passing hikers and passing ships in the harbour. Ask any local in St. John's and they would agree, this property offers the authentic Newfoundland outport experience within the city.
>Bus: St. John's Metrobus operates several routes in the area.
>Taxi: available for convenient point-to-point transportation including the airport. Call or download the app to reserve.
>Walking: If the spots you're visiting are within walking distance, walking might be the most convenient option.
>Driving: While not required to explore the city, having a vehicle can be advantageous for visiting the outport communities surrounding St. John's.
We provide fresh linens and towels, toiletries, condiments, coffee and tea, and basic essentials upon your arrival.
There is a indoor fireplace but we do not supply firewood, please remember to bring your own.
IMPORTANT: Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet, our plumbing is sensitive. Thank you.
ALSO: The hatch door to access the laundry in the basement is a little heavy, and the stairs are narrow - please use carefully. As you open the hatch door, please also be mindful of the painting on the wall!
