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Nestled in the heart of Petty Harbour, Cottage Hill Vacation Rentals offers a rustic yet luxurious harbourside retreat. With ocean and panoramic harbour views, unwind on your private deck or by the wood burning fireplace while staying connected with free WiFi and Netflix.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour



  • *Self catered rustic, harbourside cottage, big on amenities in the heart of Petty Harbour.
    * Ocean, and Panoramic Harbour Views.
    * Pathway to Harbour and Wharf.
    * Cottage is situated directly on the famous EAST COAST TRAIL.
    * Zipline Centre adjacent to property.
    * 2 minute walk to Chafe's Landing Restaurant.
    * Petty Harbour Public House , Pub and eatery, adjacent to property.
    *2 minute walk to General Store, including beer, wine and liquor.
    * 25 minute drive from St. John's International Airport
    * 15 minute drive to downtown St. John's
    * 10 minute drive to Cape Spear National Park
    * 20 minutes drive from Trans Canada Highway
    What's Included:
    * Free Wifi and Free Netflix and Prime Video
    * All stainless appliances:
    * Fridge/Freezer
    * Stove/Oven
    * Double Dishwasher
    * Wine Fridge
    * Washer and Dryer
    * Flat Screen Televisions
    * BluRay DVD w/100's of titles.
    * Wood Burning Fireplace
    * Air Conditioning
    * Gas BBQ.
    * Large Private Deck
    * Full Kitchen Accessories,Coffee Maker, Keurig Machine, Nespresso, toaster, etc.
    *Full size cot available for 5th person.
    * Free Parking
    * Free Boat Slip ( Max: 35 feet)

    EXTRAS:
    * Deep Sea Fishing available within season.
    * Whale Watching and Bird Watching trips available.
    * Airport pick-up and drop-off service is available.
    * Shuttle service to downtown available.
    * Guided tours available.
    * 4 Golf Courses nearby.
    * NEW: We now have car seats, carriers, and strollers available to reduce airline baggage, and extra fees.


    Location :
    Cottage Hill Vacation Rentals
    Unit No.: 24A Skinners Hill, Petty Harbour
    IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RENTAL CARS: Every summer there is a shortage of rental cars in Newfoundland. When planning your trip to Newfoundland rental cars should be reserved well in advance. If you are a guest of CottageHill Petty Harbour, and having difficulty reserving a vehicle, please notify Robert for assistance.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in all outdoor spaces

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed
Small groups only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in all outdoor spaces

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
Note from host: Small groups only
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Rooms and Petty Harbour Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Spear National Historic Site and Cape Spear Lighthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider George Street, or check out an event or a game at Mary Brown's Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove travel guide
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Petty Harbour, NL

What's nearby

  • George Street
    George Street
    15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Petty Harbour - Maddox Cove Town Hall
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Petty Harbour Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cribbies Park & Community Garden
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Keith's Diner
    9 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    19 min drive
  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
    16 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    18 min drive
  • The Ship Pub
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour located?

This family-friendly Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Petty Harbour - Maddox Cove Town Hall, Cribbies Park & Community Garden and Petty Harbour Museum. Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

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LUXURY APPOINTED RUSTIC COTTAGE VACATION RENTAL in the heart of Petty Harbour Reviews

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Anne H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Comfortable cottage in scenic location

Very comfortable property with everything you need in a scenic location with nearby attractions, and an attentive and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful. The house was very well equipped and we didn’t want for anything. Robert was easy to contact and always so helpful. Our stay was first class!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn P.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

Loved this property. It was situated in a perfect location and the host was great. Corner store and great restaurant within a minute or two walk. Would stay here again the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Excellent

Everything was great, excellent host and beautiful part of the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

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

Perfect place close to St Johns

We enjoyed Robert's place very much. Petty Harbour is unique and has to be seen. Located close to many places that need to be visited while in that region of NL. Robert was very good to us helping with advices and eve booked us on a cod fishing excursion. Can't be better.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were met at the property by Bob the host and he spent a lot of time with us showing us around and explaining what was available locally. Very helpful and much appreciated. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils you could need. Also there were a lot of basic food items so check in before you shop! The village restaurant is very good and just a few minutes walk away. The nearest supermarket is aout a 10 min drive as is the fresh sea food store. The harbour is very scenic and a great area for a stroll. We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day stay. Many thanks Bob. Brenda and Robin, Ontario
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Newfoundland Get Away

Bob, your place was fantastic. The pictures on VRBO do not do it justice. It was well equipped beautifully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. Bob even reached out to us to see if we needed anything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Petty Harbour. It was 20 minutes to a half hour drive from all that we wanted to do. You must also check out the restaurant Chafe’s Landing. Great food and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

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

Petty Harbour

The cottage was all that was shown and more. Anything that you could think of that would be needed was provided. The host, Bob, was very helpful and provided helpful tips about the cottage and the area to make the most of our visit. A high quality experience staying here. I'd highly recommend it to anyone basing themselves out of the St. John's area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Robert has done an amazing job renovating the property, there is so much attention to detail and the design is very well thought out. At the time of writing the photos don't do it justice. The atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant to spend time in. There are some interesting things to look at in the living area too, including local interest books, musical instruments, games, pictures and a curio cabinet. The location is quiet and picturesque for those who prefer to be outside the city but is still a convenient drive from shops, attractions and St. John's. It's located right on the ECT, convenient for hiking. I visited for a solo photography getaway in winter. Keep in mind many businesses catering to tourists close for the season. However, if you like the great outdoors there's still much to see in the area within a 1 hour drive and you won't have to deal with crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot with a helpful and welcoming host. The cottage has everything you can thing of and then some we enjoyed our stay and loved the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome view of Bay, Host very friendly and helpful . Great place to stay !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Newfoundland

Great location very well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy little Nook

We had a great stay in Petty Harbour! Visited the near by restaurants..very tasty. Bob was a great host; popped in for a short visit. He told us so much about the area, made our experience even more enjoyable…thanks Bob!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Wonderful stay

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jalynn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Bob, was very helpful and friendly! The cottage itself was beautiful and the view with it was amazing! Everything in Petty Harbour was within walking distance from the cottage! WiFi was great and Bob had the kitchen already stocked with helpful items, such as tea and coffee. Check in and check out was very easy!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bob was a great host. We had a couple of minor questions (when to take out garbage for instance) and he was quick to respond. This little cottage is bigger than the photos suggest. Great spot for 4 or 5 people.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynsay F.

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

Home away from home

This little cottage has everything you can imagine. It has a very well stocked kitchen, wifi, and more. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Our vacatiln

Really enjoyed it host very accommodating.. all the suplies you could ask for, evan smoked salmon in the fridge
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough good things about this property and the host. Bob was so kind and helpful and full of great suggestions. Took us out fishing and caught us 5 fish! (we caught two!). Packaged them up for us and I am flying with them home. The cottage was clean and well stocked (even better than a hotel). Beds were really comfortable. We went ziplining which was literally at the bottom of the hill from the cottage. Had delicious ice cream at Tinkers ice cream shop, also at the bottom of the hill. Can't wait to come back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Corry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great spot

Overall a great staging spot to your the area. Comfortable cottage with all of the amenities needed. After a couple of initial glitches all went well except for some late night music from the very close neighbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage

Everything we could need was provided in this rental. Bob, our host, was very easy to communicate with, checked on us during our stay and made the effort to personally meet us. The fishing village of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is very picturesque although it is a bit of a distance from the city center. One would definitely need a car for this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We highly recommend this cottage. It’s got everything you need for a stay in Petty Harbor. There’s enough to do in Petty Harbor, relax, hike, fish or go on a boat tour to see whales and other wildlife. The locals are are accommodating and everyone we ran into was nice. The cottage has a modern feel with enough rustic charm to let you know you are someplace special. Generous kitchen, the deck has outstanding views of the harbor and some ocean too. There are so many little extras like the lighted drawers in the bedrooms and the charging plugs right by the beds that make this place so comfortable. And even though we didn’t turn the tv on once, there’s a great dvd collection for that rainy day you just want to chill inside. We really hope to return here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

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

Comfortable Cottage, Picturesque Location/View, and Wonderful Host

Wow! Bob's Cottage Hill was an outstanding experience for us. We loved being relatively close to St. John's (could drive there in ~20 minutes) while still enjoying the quiet, serenity, and gorgeous view of Petty Harbour. The Petty Harbour location is relatively close to St. John's (and to Witless Bay and really close to Cape Spear Lighthouse) and also to newer communities in the area for daily supplies (though Bob has provided most of anything one would need). Bob is a welcoming host who answered questions and provided us with ideas for things to see and do in the area. He has stocked his cottage with all types of things that a traveler might need. Having a large dedicated sparking space next to the cottage was also convenient. The cottage also has many electrical outlets and USB connections and really fast Wifi. We loved returning to this cottage after busy days in St. John's and on the Avalon Peninsula and were sorry we had to leave! We had planned much to do while in the area during the day because we'd rather be out and about seeing things than stuck in a hotel room, but this cottage made us wish we had left more time to enjoy its comfort, ambiance, and view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023