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Gros Morne National Park

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Verandah overlooking the wharf
Interior
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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24 main street south, Rocky Harbour, newfoundland, A0K 4N0
  • Gros Morne National Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gros Morne Wildlife Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gros Morne National Park

Welcone to The Jolly Moose!

NOTICE : Before submitting a booking request for the Summer of 2023, please make sure to secure your car rental, as availability of rental cars in Newfoundland may be limited.

In the middle of Gros-Morne National Park, designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, sits the quaint village of Rocky Harbour.

The village is an enclave within Gros Morne National Park, and thus residents and tourists alike are close to hiking trails with spectacular views, boat tours, heated indoor swimming pool with hot tub and cross-county ski trails in season.

Our house sits on the south shore of Rocky Harbour. It has its own beach and wharf. Rocky Harbour is a working fishing harbour so expect to see fishermen heading out towards the lighthouse in the early hours of morning and returning laden down with catches from mid-morning onwards. Our wharf and beach gather the flotsam and jetsam of a fishing port. Although care should be taken when playing in this area, great fun can be had exploring the beach fossicking treasures washed in by the sea.

The rental property is a modern and spacious (1400 sq. ft., or 130 sq. meters) house on the water front. The covered veranda/deck is an ideal spot to sit with an early morning cup of coffee or tea to read a book or just enjoy the solitude of the breaking day. During spring, summer and fall it is ideal for eating outdoors, watching the sun dip on the horizon.

Be it in winter (typically milder than on the continent due to maritime climate) or in summer (fresher, for the same reason), the area offers multiple opportunities for outdoor activities. Swimming is reserved for the strong-willed souls (water temperatures range from 12 to 16C degrees in summer and from 0 to 5C degrees in winter).

The main bedroom offers glimpses of Gros Morne from the bedroom window, which reveals the ever-changing colours and character of this impressive landform. The room is tastefully furnished with Queen-sized bed and bedside tables, quality bed linens and has its own walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom.

Keywords: House, Jolly Moose

Property manager

marcel gagnon

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
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

About the area

Rocky Harbour

Located in Rocky Harbour, this holiday home is by the ocean. Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and Jenniex House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gros Morne Wildlife Museum and Treasure Box. Bonne Bay Marine Station and Bonne Bay Marine Station are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Rocky Harbour, newfoundland

What's nearby

  • Gros Morne National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gros Morne Wildlife Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Treasure Box - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bonne Bay - 7 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Deer Lake, NL (YDF-Deer Lake Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gros Morne National Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Java Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Old Store Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gros Morne National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gros Morne National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gros Morne National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gros Morne National Park located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gros Morne National Park, Gros Morne Wildlife Museum and Treasure Box. Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Rocky Harbour

Great house to stay in Rocky Harbour. We explored Norris Point and surrounding areas. Close to many restaurants and hikes. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete H.

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

Rocky Harbour peace

This is a very good house and location. Useful utilities, comfortable beds, harbour views from bedrooms and dining room. Lots of outdoor seating choices. Direct view to harbour. Very giood
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip G.

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

Nice town

Not our best Vrbo experience. Could use some freshening up. The pictures really did not reflect the house too well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

kim m.

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

Stay in Rocky Harbour

The house was nice but not the most comfortable. We would have loved to have a coffee by the water or even on the back deck but there were no comfortable chairs to sit on. There were 4 folding little wood chairs and after a long hike you can’t possibly be comfortable on them. The earwig situation in the house made us very uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Outstanding

Great location, very clean, and very pleased overall. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Perfect place in a perfect location...

The house is perfect, in great shape, very clean, and perfectly located for enjoying Gros Morne National Park hiking trails that are both north and south of the house location. Best place for a "fresh breakfast" and at least one dinner is Java Jack's. Again, perfect place to stay with a back porch to enjoy the start and end of the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

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

Great house, Great location

My son and I recently visited New Foundland for his high school graduation. The house was perfect. It was very clean and perfectly located for our daily outings into Gros Morne National Park. The house had all of the amenities for our trip and allowed us to cook several meals at home and also visit some great local restaurants. Also the deck views of the water with my morning coffee were remarkable as I waited for the 18 yr old son to wake up. We often went from dense fog to complete sunshine or from sunshine to dense fog and mist while he was snoozing. I hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Lovely Home

Exactly as described, great proximity to amenities and park attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Belwood Ontario

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

Great family getaway

We had a great mini vacation and the property made it extremely enjoyable. Loved being on the water and watching the sun set and tides of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

François L.

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

Très spacieux. Point de chute idéal pour visiter Gros Morne

Nous sommes satisfaits de cette location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great NFLD trip

The house is accurately described. Beverley greeted us upon arrival with fresh fruit with crackers and cheese! Totally unexpected. We all enjoyed our stay. Great location on the water and within walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Herring Cove, Canada

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

Wonderful getaway

We were met at the property by the manager who showed us all of the amenities. That was extremely helpful as we didn't have
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan U., Toronto

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

Beverly was beyond helpful in getting us checked in and answering all our questions. Lovely home.

All went smoothly and hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Elora, ON

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

Great Central Location

The house was exactly as listed. Well stocked kitchen and linens. Great for accessing all of Gros Morne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Felt like coming home

Well appointed home that had almost everything that we needed. We had a problem with the WiFi but they were in the midst of resolving it and dealt with us quite fairly. We had lots of activities scheduled in and around Rocky Harbour and if felt like coming home at the end of each day. Lovely home and welcoming host. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucie B.

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

Maison agréable et spacieuse

Belle maison, bien située dans un environnement tranquille, comprenant toutes les commodités pour un séjour agréable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Terrific owner and property A++

Excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Leamington, Ontario

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

Great place to use as your base to explore Gros Morne

The house was easy to find, furnished beautifully and had plenty of room for the 4 of us. It was nice that each couple had their own bathrooms and each bathroom had a box of fancy soaps and lotion. The kitchen was well equipped and there was also an electric Bar-B-Q on the deck for our use. The backyard backed onto the bay and together with the small beach behind the house gave us an amazing view of the sunsets. There was lots of literature about the area as well as cds and dvds provided to us and Wi-Fi was excellent. The property manager, Beverly, met us promptly and was nothing but professional and friendly, patiently answering all of our questions. She even brought us bottled water the night before when the town was going to temporarily turned off the water for maintenance the next morning. Also the owner, Marcel, himself called to ensure that we were not put out by the temporary loss of electricity, also shut down by the town for maintenance at one point during our stay and to make sure we were happy with the accommodations. It showed us that he wasn’t just interested in running his rental as a business but as a home. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage

This is likely the cleanest, best equipped vacation rental we have ever had the pleasure to visit. Located in the charming village of Rocky Harbour, it is ideally situated from which to explore Gros Morne National Park. We loved being able to walk around the village to experience the culture and the food. Marcel and Ruth take great care in equipping their lovely cottage with books about local life, brochures and maps, games and pretty well anything a couple or family would want to add to their stay. In fine weather it is a pleasure sitting out on the verandah and gazing at the water and mountains. Walk down to the water at sunset and experience the beautiful colours playing on the water and the mountains. Gorgeous!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Beautiful Location and Home

We so enjoyed our stay in Newfoundland, Rockey Harbour and especially the Jolly Moose. The owners have made this home so comfortable to stay in we felt like we were living in our own home! Well located for day trips around the area. Thanks so much for making our vacation a memorable one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Location in Gros Morne National Park

Just wanted to say thanks again for our stay at the Jolly Moose. We all enjoyed our stay there very much. It is a great house in an amazing location. It was more than we expected. The house was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. As you told us there are many great walks in Gros Morne National Park and the scenery is wonderful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Just wonderful!

My husband and I and our two teenage sons stayed at the Jolly Moose and had a great time. The house is remarkably clean, nicely decorated and well- outfitted; certainly the most tidy and comfortable of all of our rental experiences. The location is perfect: lovely view of Rocky Harbor, quick drives to great hikes and awesome restaurants and a quick walk into town. The kitchen is small but so well laid out that cooking was a joy. We feel so lucky to have stayed at the Jolly Moose!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Perfect home base for exploring Gros Morne National Park

Great location (walking distance to town, quiet, on water), all the conveniences of home (washer and dryer is great to have), owners and caretakers are pleasant and easy to deal with. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Excellent family vacation location.

We stayed at the Jolly Moose very recently for four nights. During our tour of the northern peninsula we had stayed in nice hotels but were grateful to have the space, cooking/laundry facilities and dvd collection at our disposal. Its a great location to stay and see the park. Tom and Edna were very accommodating and we didn't want for anything. The residence was perfect for our family of four. Other than the Dinner Theatre, we ate all of our meals at the house overlooking the water, including our own catches, the local Fish Market and take-out from Earles and Jackies restaurants. The Cow Head Dinner Theatre and numerous hiking and fishing opportunities are a must. One tip..if going to the Ocean View to see the local music, please go early and make appropriate inquiries, we couldn't get in at 8:30 at night as it was already full. Thanks Marcel for making our dream trip to Newfoundland so memorable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pier Carlo T.

Location & comfort

My friend and I stayed at the Jolly Moose for a week and couldn't have been happier. First of all, Rocky Harbour couldn't be a more convenient base for all of one's Gros Morne forays. And the house itself is comfortable, with a lovely porch looking out over the bay. The perfect place to catch gorgeous sunsets. The owner is quick to respond to any questions. Word of advice: Although we loved our visit and saw quite a lot, we went a little too early in the season. The famed boat trip in the fjord was not yet operating and a few of the hikes were still impassable due to snow. So I'd suggest early June through September (a local told me that September is an ideal time to visit; it's post tourist season but everything is still accessible).

About the host

Hosted by marcel gagnon

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Once upon a time, a New Zealand woman met a Quebec man at the water's edge. They fell in love.

For a few years, they traveled a lot between New Zealand and Quebec to be together. One day, the New Zealander made Quebec her adopted home. She liked it there, but she missed the sea, so one spring she asked her Quebecer: "Take me to the sea". Wanting the best for her, the Quebecer took her to Newfoundland. They fell in love again, with Newfoundland.

For a few months, they traveled extensively between Newfoundland and Quebec to spend time together on the Rock (Newfoundland is often referred to as "the Rock" because the place is ... rocky, to say the least). It wasn't long before they wanted a pied-à-terre in their adopted land and bought a house on the waterfront. A loop had just been completed.

They'd like to settle there someday, so they could follow moose tracks in the snow in the winter, whales on the sea in the summer and Newfoundlanders at the pub the rest of the time. On that day, the New Zealander turned New Canadian will be a New Newfoundlander, and the Quebecer will be, well, a Quebecer.

In the meantime, they are happy to offer their home to people who share their interest in travel and adventure and who are not afraid to fall in love.

Languages:

English, French, Italian