10/10 Excellent
Keith F.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Peaceful and Cozy
Keith F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whitbourne, NL
- South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum16 min drive
- Dildo Area Interpretation Centre24 min drive
- Dildo Harbour25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy cottage, private 1-acre lot, lakefront, less than 1 hour from St. John's.
Welcome to Dragonfly Cottage on Reids Pond! This cozy, 2-bedroom cottage is nestled on a private 1-acre lot, is accessible by an easy drive along the TCH, and is less than an hour from the St. John's airport. Far enough to feel like you've gotten away from it all, but close enough to everything to make easy day-trips to all that Eastern Newfoundland has to offer. Perfect for families, a couple of friends, or a romantic getaway. Watch the sunsets from the front deck, enjoy a fire (indoors or out), hike nearby trails, relax by the water, or check out the nearby golf courses, breweries, or quaint Newfoundland out-ports and towns. Only 5-10 minutes from many amenities including restaurants and grocery stores, with many, many more attractions within a half an hour drive.
Distances to nearby amenities and attractions:
- Gas stations/convenience stores, EV charger, liquor store, and fast food restaurants (A&W, Subway, Tim Horton's, Mary Brown's, Greco Pizza) in the Moorlands area: 7 km (5-7 minute drive)
- Supermarket (Foodland): 9 km (8-10 minute drive)
- Bank (ScotiaBank): 10 km (10-11 minute drive)
Beer & Wine:
- Frozen in Time Winery: 14 km (15 minute drive)
- Dildo Brewing Co.: 23 km (20 minute drive)
- Bellevue Beach: 25 km (20 minute drive)
- Chance Cove hiking trail: 30 km (25 minute drive)
Golf:
- Pitcher's Pond Golf Course: 40 km (35 minute drive)
- The Willows Golf Course: 50 km (30 minute drive)
- The Wilds Golf Course: 58 km (40 minute drive)
- Brookside Golf Course: 91 km (60 minute drive)
- Castle Hill National Historic Site: 49 km (40 minute drive)
- Downtown St. John's: 92 km (55 minute drive)
- St. John's International Airport (YYT): 96 km (60 minute drive)
- Marine Atlantic Argentia Ferry Terminal: 52 km (40 minute drive)
- White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville: 100 km (about an hour drive)
A little further away and just over an hour's drive:
- Terra Nova Golf Resort: 130 km (1 hour and 20 minute drive)
- Twin Rivers Golf Course: 133 km (1 hour and 20 minute drive)
- Terra Nova National Park: 131 km (1 hour 20 minutes, plus additional time to specific park locations)
- Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve & Bird Sanctuary: 110 km (about 1.5 hour drive)
Distances to nearby amenities and attractions:
- Gas stations/convenience stores, EV charger, liquor store, and fast food restaurants (A&W, Subway, Tim Horton's, Mary Brown's, Greco Pizza) in the Moorlands area: 7 km (5-7 minute drive)
- Supermarket (Foodland): 9 km (8-10 minute drive)
- Bank (ScotiaBank): 10 km (10-11 minute drive)
Beer & Wine:
- Frozen in Time Winery: 14 km (15 minute drive)
- Dildo Brewing Co.: 23 km (20 minute drive)
- Bellevue Beach: 25 km (20 minute drive)
- Chance Cove hiking trail: 30 km (25 minute drive)
Golf:
- Pitcher's Pond Golf Course: 40 km (35 minute drive)
- The Willows Golf Course: 50 km (30 minute drive)
- The Wilds Golf Course: 58 km (40 minute drive)
- Brookside Golf Course: 91 km (60 minute drive)
- Castle Hill National Historic Site: 49 km (40 minute drive)
- Downtown St. John's: 92 km (55 minute drive)
- St. John's International Airport (YYT): 96 km (60 minute drive)
- Marine Atlantic Argentia Ferry Terminal: 52 km (40 minute drive)
- White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville: 100 km (about an hour drive)
A little further away and just over an hour's drive:
- Terra Nova Golf Resort: 130 km (1 hour and 20 minute drive)
- Twin Rivers Golf Course: 133 km (1 hour and 20 minute drive)
- Terra Nova National Park: 131 km (1 hour 20 minutes, plus additional time to specific park locations)
- Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve & Bird Sanctuary: 110 km (about 1.5 hour drive)
Property manager
Chris
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
Property Registration Number 11331
About the area
North America
Whitbourne, NL
What's nearby
- Rodrigues Winery - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
- South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
- Dildo Area Interpretation Centre - 24 min drive - 22.9 km
- Dildo Harbour - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
- The Wilds at Salmonier River - 32 min drive - 41.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
- The Barn Cafe - 18 min drive
- Monty's Place - 9 min drive
- Mary Brown's Fried Chicken - 8 min drive
- Subway - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elaine A.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Elaine A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim G.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent property
Kim G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Chris
Originally from the St. John's area, I moved to Ottawa after university. Moved back to Newfoundland with a wife and 2 kids in the middle of a pandemic. (Because, why not?!) Whenever we travelled (and still do) we always like to rent houses instead of hotel rooms, and we've rented many times through VRBO, AirBnb and other whole-home vacation rental sites. Now that we own a property that we don't use 24/7/365, we are happy to offer it up to folks visiting Newfoundland (or just looking for a local getaway), that might be looking for the sames things we do in a vacation rental.
Why they chose this property
What we love most about our cabin is the distance from St. John's. At about an hour (give-or-take, depending on which part of the city you are driving from), it's just far enough to feel like a real getaway, but close enough to get there and back with ease. The spectacular scenery doesn't hurt, either!
What makes this property unique
For a small cabin (only 600 sq ft), it feel spacious. Probably because of the vaulted ceiling and open concept of the living room & kitchen. Can it host a large dinner party? No! But for a family of 4, or a small group of friends, there's a decent amount of space. And it's on an acre of land, with a nice sized lake, and lots of privacy.
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