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Beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Interior

Overview of Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House

Reviews
5.6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

Map
Elliston, NL
  • Popular LocationRyan Premises National Historic Site8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDungeon Provincial Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Bonavista Lighthouse12 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
33 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub

Room options

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About the area

Elliston

Heart of Elliston.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Ye Matthew Legacy and Dungeon Provincial Park. Ryan Premises National Historic Site and Mockbeggar Plantation are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ye Matthew Legacy - 8 min drive
  • Ryan Premises National Historic Site - 8 min drive
  • Dungeon Provincial Park - 8 min drive
  • Mockbeggar Plantation - 8 min drive
  • Cape Bonavista Lighthouse - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Gander, NL (YQX-Gander Intl.) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skipper's Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Subway - 7 min drive
  • Robin's - 9 min drive
  • The Quintal Cafe - 8 min drive
  • The Boreal Diner - 8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House

This traditional Salt Box house has been renovated and is equipped with everything you’ll need. Antique traditional Salt Box homes were built with lower ceilings for heat efficiency and average height. I left the original height for the up stairs which is about 5' - 11' high, tradition and heritage is kept in this modest home. This home sleeps 4 people comfortably with two bedrooms, small living room with pull out sofa, a large kitchen, bathroom. I learned that the laundry machines are not working but will have them repaired when there are no guests expected. There is limited ocean view from the kitchen and master bedroom windows. Puffins can be seen up close from the nearby coastal cliffs.
Elliston is a friendly, small, out-port village that offers sea side hiking, deep sea fishing, whale watching, a fine traditional Newfoundland restaurant, an informative Visitors Center, and more. The main town of Bonavista, is about five kilometers away and boasts plentiful shopping, museums, pubs and a major harbor. The peninsula reaches out to the 'Cape' which has a spectacular view of high cliffs and endless ocean seascape. Bonavista is the historic site where John Cabot landed in the early 1300's.
In summary, The Catalina Road house is a modest rustic residence - you don't need to worry about bringing anything except your groceries! I hope you will enjoy a traditional Newfoundland experience!

Property manager

David Clendining

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 350 sq ft (33 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House Elliston
Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland Elliston
Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House Elliston
Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland Elliston
Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland
Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House
Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House Elliston

Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 22 reviews" "

4.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Micaela D.

Thanks David!
Thanks for letting me and my friends stay here we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura Lee K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This house should be condemned
The claims made by the owner for this property are almost all fraudulent. Most of the appliances listed in this ad do not work. This property was listed as “renovated” however, there were no recent interior renovations noted. The property is uncared for, dirty and dangerous. The ad features a washer and dryer. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a note advising that the washer and dryer do not work. The washer is completely rusted inside and hasn’t worked in years. The fridge and freezer did not stay cold enough. This ruined all the groceries we brought with us as well as the cod I had caught! The main floor would be almost liveable but for the dirt and peeling paint. Upstairs was just gross. He described it to me as “rustic”. The rugs were at least 50 years old and filthy . Peeling wallpaper, pest traps full of bugs, broken furniture, no bannister on the stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Arlene C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
First time in Newfoundland
We enjoyed our stay at this little salt box home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Irene J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
We were terribly disappointed with the property. The entire structure was beyond tiny, I get that it’s a “salt box” style home but it was not at all what we expected. There is absolutely no parking at the house, we tried to get is a far as we could from the road, ppl were tooting their horns at us because we were still partially on the road, we ran upon rocks with our vehicle trying to get off the road. The host sent me a code to enter the home, but when we got there the door to the house was rusted and decrepit. The key was under a rock next to a bucket filled with water and cigarettes butts and the door was secured with a huge rusted padlock. We struggle to get it opened, it looked like it hasn’t been opened for some time. Up on entering the house the smell of mould and dampness took my breath away. We walked through the house and the entire house was uninhabitable in my opinion. We didn’t even unpack, we move to a hotel. The worst of it is I’m out over $400 dollars. I wish the owner would visit his property and update it, make it livable and safe. I will never recommend this listing to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Glyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traditional Salt Box
As Advertized
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolutely the worst place I have ever booked
This house was uninhabitable in my opinion. The online ad is completely inaccurate. There is no parking, laundry, wifi, working tv or even a bbq. It is not 90% renovated, that is just false. The bedspreads were thread bare with holes. I don’t mind old/vintage but that is not at all what this place is. It’s just run down and dirty. The final straw was finding the mouse feces all through the cupboards and linens. We didn’t even unpack. The locals in Elliston were absolutely lovely and tried to help us find another place to stay. They were beyond embarrassed that this place was for rent in their community. So far I have been given a partial refund, waiting on the rest. I have reported the condition on this property to VRBO and I sincerely hope that it is removed as a listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kaleigh T.

Great views
This place is in a great location. Excellent views, and Elliston is so beautiful. The salt box was cute but there was some odd things - a tv that couldn’t reach the plug in, some not so comfy beds. It could have been cleaner. And there was no wifi, or cell service. That being said, we did enjoy our stay and are so so glad we had a place in Elliston. The people were so kind and the puffins were amazing. Oh, and the cottage has an excellent ocean view right from the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Shannon G.

Perfect for a few days off the grid, charming, private, and very quiet.
This property was exactly as advertised, which was precisely what we were looking for. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, and the whole house was also spotlessly clean. Plenty of extra blankets, and we would have used the wood stove but it didn't get cold enough. It is perfect for people who want to unwind and unplug. The house was conveniently located and had a nice view as well. We enjoyed it very much. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017