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Spectacular Home in Downtown Saint Andrews - 4 night min

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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ST ANDREWS, NB
  • Water Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Andrews Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Algonquin Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Blue Room 2 (3rd floor)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Pink Room (3rd floor)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Yellow Room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath (private)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Rear Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spectacular Home in Downtown Saint Andrews - 4 night min

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Town of Saint Andrews charges a mandatory 3.5% tourism levy that will be added to the Room+Cleaning rates listed here via an additional payment request not reflected in the rates shown here.

Description:

Windrose is a beautifully renovated home, built in 1830, packed with character while offering all of the modern conveniences you’d love to have in a home. The main house sleeps 12 in 6 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The Master suite has a 4-piece en suite bath. The living room, study, charming sun room and expansive patio and yard allow plenty of spaces for families to gather while also allowing for some quiet time. The beautiful dining room seats 12 with extra seating at the nearby kitchen island. The gorgeous five burner gas range along with double sinks and two available refrigerators make the frenzy of large-group cooking almost a fun experience.

The grounds are surrounded by 6 foot hedges and mature trees giving you unusually secluded privacy for the location. The large brick patio is well furnished with a grill just steps away from the beautiful yard and boxwood rose garden.

The location is spectacular. Saint Andrews offers plenty of beautiful rental options, but none come close to providing this spacious, private property in the heart of downtown. Instead of driving three or four miles into town and looking for parking on busy summer days, you simply walk out the front door and stroll an easy block to the nearest restaurants, wharf, shopping, pub, whale watch tours, museums and Kingsbrae Garden.

Winter rates reflect the fact that there is some winterization that is required on this big old house including window film, insulation and no access to the (cold) sun-room.

NOTE: There is a separate in-law suite in this building this is generally rented to a different party. Please inquire if it is available if you need more space.

Property manager

Tom O'Connor

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 00038

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Andrews

St. Andrews is home to this holiday home. Ross Memorial Museum and Sheriff Andrew House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Saint Andrews Community Adventure Playground and Huntsman Marine Science Centre. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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ST ANDREWS, NB

What's nearby

  • Water Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Market Wharf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrews Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Algonquin Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Minister's Island - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Saint John, NB (YSJ) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Red Herring Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St. Andrews Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Char and Chowder - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Home in Downtown Saint Andrews - 4 night min pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Home in Downtown Saint Andrews - 4 night min?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Home in Downtown Saint Andrews - 4 night min?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Home in Downtown Saint Andrews - 4 night min located?

Situated in St. Andrews, this holiday home is steps away from Ross Memorial Museum and Sheriff Andrew House. Charlotte County Archives and Water Street are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liza B.

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

Perfect place

A large, well-equipped house which easily accommodated our group of six adults and three children. We loved the outdoor patio and garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Memorial for family member

Came to St Andrews to a memorial service for a family member. Home was welcoming and comforting with a fully stocked kitchen to help celebrate Thanksgiving. Weather was good. Tom was helpful and accommodating to our circumstance.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great spot!

Great Spot in St. Andrews! Host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. The town is lovely and the golf course is amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Reunion visit

We loved the house, it was perfect location, great for a large group to cook, chat, relax. Would not hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Beautiful home in downtown St Andrews

We had a wonderful week at Tom’s beautiful home and would definitely love to return! We were a mix of adults and teenagers - family and friends. The layout worked really well with the teens on the top floor and the adults in the 4 bedrooms on the middle floor. The ground floor is structured so that it can feel open and spacious whilst also having the option to tuck away in the library/snug and the sunroom was so pleasant with secluded garden views ~we would forget that we were in the middle of town! The kitchen is top notch (love the gas stove) with anything you need to cook ~ no excuses anyway :) We loved how the house was decorated too, lots of interesting paintings and a nautical theme too. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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

Great place to stay and St Andrews is a great place to visit!

We rented this home for our annual family vacation - me, my husband, adult kids and spouses and grandchildren - it was FABULOUS! Plenty of space for everyone. Great deck with outdoor dining space and comfortable seating area. The dining room table seats up to twelve people. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you would need to make meals. The beds were all comfortable and there was plenty of towels for the week. The owner, Tom was great to work with - answering questions quickly while we were deciding where to stay and after we booked. He connected us with someone who can come in to cook or deliver meals to the house - which is a nice treat with a large group. We weren't able to take advantage of this because I didn't plan early enough - but the menus were delightful and all locally sourced. If you want a really great meal out you do have to get reservations well in advance, We went to the Chandler Room and the meal was spectacular. A great thing about St Andrews is its size - almost any place you visit there is within walking distance of the house. The only place we drove to was the golf course and Minister's Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location Best For Summer

House was huge. Beautiful kitchen and dining area. There were no welcome instructions to cover how to light gas stove, where things are located, how to connect to wifi and how the heating works. This was in December and this is an old house with what looks like original windows, its cold. The heat you have to turn on and leave on to slowly hit the temperature where you don't need a sweater and scarf inside. The host was helpful and checked in via text frequently. Any issues were dealt with quickly. Definitely ideal for warmer weather months.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful, historic, very well preserved and restored house in St Andrews. Everything was perfect. There were 9 of us - all adults - and lots of room for all. The kitchen and dining room are large and bright. The kitchen is well equipped with more than enough dishes, pans, etc. The beds are extremely comfortable. The backyard is large and welcoming with deers visiting now and then. The location is perfect - so close to the main street and the pier. The host Tom is extremely helpful and nice. He went out of his way to accommodate us which was very much appreciated. He made a wonderful experience even better. I highly recommend this property - I would go back anytime. One of my best numerous VRBO experiences. Thank you Tom!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roty Anne W., Greenwich, CT

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

Welcoming Windrose

Dear Tom, I cannot think of one other aspect of our stay that could be improved upon! Built in 1825 your lovely home embraced us like a warm hug. Our family of thirteen fit in with room to spare. The beautiful bones of this historic house were untouched, with the modern upgrades ( kitchen, bathrooms, internet) blended in with grace and thoughtful planning. All the necessities for cooking, family meals, television/cable availability were amply supplied. The large garden with rose maze entertained the children, along with the puzzles and games provided in the library. The generous stone terrace with plentiful cushioned seating invited conversation during the soft evenings. The deer with their fawns provided entertainment as they grazed on the overhanging branches. We felt honored to have spent such happy hours within Windrose’s embrace. Thank you Tom for allowing us this very special sojourn in the center of St. Andrews. We can only hope to be lucky enough to do it again. Many Thanks, The Welstead Family August 2023
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Amazing property for a group

The property was exactly as advertised. Exceptionally comfortable bedrooms. Plenty of space for a large family, and the owners were great to deal with. The kitchen has been updated with high-end appliances, and the dining room is large and very comfortable. Great location with a very short walk to the waterfront and all main attractions. The grounds are also very nicely maintained. You can tell that the owners take great pride in this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Magnificent house in St. Andrews N.B.

We can’t say enough about how we loved our stay in this magnificent home. Our two families – 4 parents and 5 adult children – spent four days at this wonderful property in August 2022, and enjoyed every aspect of it. The house is enormous, offering six bedrooms adjoining 4 full bathrooms, with a 5th bathroom on the main floor. A large, fully-stocked kitchen opens onto an enormous dining room, which affords great space for morning visiting and happy hour gathering. The living room, den, sunroom and outdoor patio all provide comfortable sitting space options to suit any weather conditions. Every space has been decorated tastefully, carefully and beautifully to suit the style of this historic residence, but without uncomfortable opulence. Everything we needed was provided – laundry facilities, window air conditioning, towels and linens, high-end kitchen appliances, great lighting, ample parking – and the friendly owner, Tom, was attentive and responsive to our needs. Situated just two short blocks from the main intersection of St. Andrews, we were able to walk up and back from the wharf and shopping district in minutes. We highly recommend this property to all St. Andrews visitors. A real gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

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

We had the most special weekend in this home - absolutely perfect

Excellent overall
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Clean, centrally located, great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Terrific!!

This house, with all of it's character, was a perfect place to have a long weekend with special friends and kids, we loved it! St Andrews is a gem, this house for a gathering makes it even more special!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thys T.

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

Another outstanding stay

Hard to describe in words how memorable our stay was and how much fun we had. Our 2nd stay in 3 years (on either side of lockdown) and it was worth the wait....! Perfect spot for 2 families, with teenagers in tow, to settle in for 2 weeks. Enough space in this historic house to never be in each other's way, plenty of backyard and patio space for quiet times when required and dinner (and after-dinner) times together. Frequent visits to the backyard from the local deer community was a real treat. Wonderfully kitted kitchen allowed for a range of meals, including fresh seafood bought from the market in St John, to be prepared together, enjoyed around the huge dining room table, music in the study, board games in the sunroom and the occasional TV watching in the lounge. Space and facilities to cater for every taste - and we hardly even made it to the "ship room". The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and very spacious and with the number of bathrooms, the teenagers never had to wait around. The town is treasure...! So many wonderful waterside restaurants, little shops to browse around and all the basics within easy walking distance of the house. We ventured around a bit with day trips to the local towns, visits to the local museums, music concerts on Minister's Island and in Kingsbrae Gardens, a memorable whale watching trip, almost daily swimming at Katie's Cove and an "embarrassing" amount of golf on what must be one of the most scenic coastal lay-outs in the country. All up, an absolutely outstanding property in the most wonderful place. Tom is a pleasure to deal with, happy to help with any info or recommendations and always there when you may need him. A true gem...for the love of NB, go....!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique R.

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

Very relaxing!

Our group of four couples thoroughly enjoyed all the space this wonderful home had to offer. Beautiful large kitchen, comfy beds, great solarium and lovely yard where the deer visited made for a great getaway. It’s close proximity to the downtown area is definitely a plus. Tom , the owner was more helpful answering any question we had. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maryann U.

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

Comfort and Beautiful

A most wonderful restful well appointed home for family and friends to gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thys T.

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

Absolutely stunning...!

Stunning property in the heart of once of the best and quaintest seaside towns we've ever been to...! The house is beautiful and huge - plenty of space for everybody to chill out, read, listen to music and hang out on the patio watching the wildlife in the backyard. Lovely sunroom, well kitted kitchen. Tom was a perfect host and dealt efficiently with a couple of hick-ups at the outset, mostly caused by our group...! He was very attentive and provided outstanding restaurant suggestions ...and good advice for how to play the Algonquin golf course - an absolute gem on the end of the water...! We had an awesome time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Absolutely amazing! Our entire family gives this house 5 stars!

This is one of the most beautiful and fantastic homes we have ever visited or stayed in! We booked this for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding weekend. It brought together two large families and all of members of the wedding party under one roof. We have many special memories of our time in this awesome house! There was tons of space, beautiful decor, an amazing sun room, outdoor patio and huge yard. There is so much character and history in every single room and space in this house. Somehow the owners have taking the historic aspects of the house and blended them with a stunning modern kitchen and amenities that make this house magical. We highly recommend this rental home and we are all plotting a way to go back and spend more time enjoying and exploring this historic and modernly updated house! The owner Tom was fantastic to work with. He was very attentive, helpful and made our wedding weekend very special! He even had amenities for the grandkids to enjoy. We were very lucky to have the opportunity to also rent the attached apartment which made getting ready for the big wedding day at Ticklebelly Hill that much smoother and spacious. Thanks to the wonderful tenants for sharing with us!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Gorgeous home for a family stay

We rented this property for my family to stay while I got married in st Andrew's. The owner, Tom, and caretaker, Dave, were incredibly friendly, helpful, communicative and made my family feel very welcome. The property comfortably slept 8 adults, 2 tweens, and a couple tiny kiddies for four nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn M.

This historical property has charmed us all.

This property is absolutely gorgeous. We rented out Windrose with our bridal party, and anytime someone would stop in to say hello it would quickly be followed up with a demand for a tour of the house. The owners have somehow managed to provide the most beautiful updates without sacrificing any of its historical charm. Location: ~1 minute walk to Water St or 5 to Kingsbrae Garden Cleanliness: Spotless Host: Prompt and ready with recommendations for areas around town Grounds: Huge. Easy to get lost inside the house when first entering. The exterior has a large garden off of the brick patio. Everyday we'd be greeted by a doe and her fawns, it was magical. Windrose is far and away the best property any of us have stayed in. After the first night we were already making plans to try and come back for a reunion trip. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Stunning Home Away from Home!

This property had it all! First and foremost I would like to mention how beautifully this property has been updated but still paying tribute to the age of the home. The fireplaces in every room, the claw footed tubs, the lighting, windows and trim...beautiful! (I could go on!) We were 8 Adults, 3 Teenagers, and 4 little ones and we had more than enough room to be all together or find a quiet spot to ourselves if we so desired. They had several items on hand for the little ones that made it so much easier for the parents to keep them entertained. The only slight negative was the fact that there was no air conditioning on the 1st and 2nd floor so at times it was a little warm. That being said, it has been unseasonably hot and humid which is not the norm. As per the owner's suggestion we would shut everything down in the day and opened everything up at night and used the supplied fans and the house stayed relatively cool. The most heat was in the kitchen when cooking on the gas stove! The owner, Tom, was wonderful to deal with, very accommodating, attentive and had many suggestions to make our stay one to remember. We had a wonderful family vacation! Thanks again Tom!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Dream House in St Andrews

If you get a chance to book this home then I highly recommend you do! We had the most incredible stay over our wedding weekend. The kitchen is absolutely stunning and we had a couple wonderful large dinners with family and friends in the beautiful dining room. Everyone was blown away by the space and we had plenty of room for all of our guests in the spacious bedrooms and several bathrooms. The outdoor space was also incredible for entertaining and the entire home felt very private while still being very close to all necessary amenities. The owner was very easy to contact and checked in multiple times throughout our stay to make sure everything was going well. Check in and check out was also as simple as could be. We had the most perfect stay and I would rent this home again in a heartbeat, we are already missing it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maurice P., London, Canada

Spectacular Accommodation

Windrose is a beautiful colonial home located within walking distance of the St. Andrew's beautiful and historic main street, the harbour, and the Algonquin Resort where we were attending a wedding. We heard from one of the neighbors that the house had undergone a 2 to 3 year renovation, and it shows. Although the house has been completely renovated, with a beautiful top-of-the-line kitchen and modern bathrooms, it still maintains its historical features. We had four couples staying at the home, and there was room to spare. Not only were there plenty of bedrooms, with en suites, but there were multiple living areas so that each of us could have as much privacy as we wanted to read, relax, etc. We had beautiful weather during our stay and spent a considerable amount of time on the outdoor patio and in the gardens. We had deer visiting each evening. Tom, the owner, was very responsive to any questions or inquiries and was very accommodating, even leaving behind some beer and wine if we became desperate late at night. He recommended a local lady who catered a dinner for us on the first night which was great after traveling to New Brunswick that day. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the property to anyone who is traveling to the St. Andrews area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenna N.

Excellent home for a gathering

Clean, well-maintained beautiful home in downtown Saint Andrews, NB. It has all the essentials and more for a long weekend with friends or family. Highly recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tom O'Connor

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This wonderful house has been in our family since the mid 1980's. We visit St Andrews frequently and miss it when we're not there. We love to renovate and with the help of some great local contractors managed to put a shine on this place. There's always more work to do in a nearly 200 year old house, but we're taking a breather for a while and are happy to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

St Andrews is a pretty unique place with some special homes. We love ours because it's spacious, bright and in the middle of everything. Architectural character throughout, mixed with modern touches to make for an easy, comfortable trip. There's something great about hitting the grocery store at the beginning of the trip and just setting up camp for a week in this house.

It's all on foot after the first couple hours. For us, that emphasizes that we're away from our normal routines. No cars, no trains, no planes. Just some good cooking in the beautiful kitchen, kicking back on the patio or taking in the town. It's hard to leave, really. The drive home is just an opportunity to plan the next trip.

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