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Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Princeton, NL
  • Trinity Visitor Centre
    23 min drive
  • Lester Garland House
    23 min drive
  • Terra Nova National Park
    65 min drive

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About the area

Princeton

When you stay at this vacation home in Princeton, you'll be on the waterfront and 11 minutes by car from Bonavista Bay. .This vacation home is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Green Family Forge and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Trinity Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Trinity Visitor Centre - 23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Lester Garland House - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Trinity Museum - 23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • White Hills Resort - 50 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Terra Nova National Park - 65 min drive - 81.8 km

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula.

This spacious home offers modern comforts and conveniences, privacy and beautiful views. An ideal place to relax, unwind and take in the natural coastal surroundings. Explore the many natural, historic and cultural features of this popular tourist area. Located in the quiet and beautiful town of Southern Bay, it is 26 kilometers from historic Trinity and 70 Kilometers from historic Bonavista. Spend the day hiking, sightseeing, visiting a puffin colony (in season), watch for whales, take a boat tour, shop the specialty shops, eat at an outstanding restaurant, go golfing or to the theatre.
Property is located on Route 235, approximately 2.6 kilometers from the intersection at Route 230.
While we do not have a cable or satellite television subscription we do have high speed internet and a television monitor. We have a Netflix subscription. We also have a good selection of reading materials, available including, the Newfoundland Quarterly, the New Yorker, many poetry books, art books and other publications with a NL focus.
This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
No deep fat frying.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Betty

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite 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
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

Spacious oceanfront vacation home located on the Bonavista Peninsula. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Mayo Cottage is a perfect location for getting to many other sites in the Bonavista Peninsula with the cottage waiting for you with beautiful views of Southern Bay at the end of the day. The driveway was steep for our front wheel drive rented car. AWD would have handled it easily. And so we parked at the top of the driveway just to make it easier on ourselves. Easy access to Trinity, Bonavista, Tickle Cove. Lots of tourist information available at the cottage. Don't miss the Historical Walking Tour in Trinity with Kevin.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
PRINCETON
EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT. CELL SERVICE WAS LIMIT AND HAD TROUBLE COMMUNICATING AT CHECKOUT
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay on the bay
We enjoyed our relaxing stay at this beautiful property. The view is amazing. We could have easily stayed longer than two days. The driveway is wicked steep at the top but we had no problem with access once we figured it out. Very nice place which we recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking
This beautiful home was a treasure. The first day, looking out to the bay, was a special moment for me. 2 humpback whales swam by. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The home is situated in a beautiful side hill on the water. We saw eagles, whales , seagulls. I got to see snow. We live in Florida so it was exciting. The bath upstairs was beautiful and relaxing. We needed nothing. Everything was beautifully done in this home. Hopefully we will get a chance to return to this property soon. Thank you Betty.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for exploring the Bonavista Peninsula
We really enjoyed this well equipped and maintained home on the quiet side of the Bonavista Peninsula. It’s a great base to explore up to Bonavista as well as across to the Trinity side. Views and location are great. We also appreciated the interesting artwork.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Mayo Cottage
A wonderful place that is very private with magnificent view! The decor is tastefully done and equipped with high end appliances and dishware.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We four had an exceptional stay at this beautiful cottage on Southern Bay Arm! Great sunsets and beach access! The cottage had all the amenities, and more that one could wish for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best.
We had a lovely experience at Mayo Cottage. We loved every bit of our stay there. I also enjoyed reading about the history of the cottage and it's owners (I highly recommend reading it). The only issue we had was the cottage only had two beds. From what we understood, we were expected three beds, but the downstairs sofa was more than spacious and comfortable enough to have a great nights sleep on. Thank you again for a wonderful vacation, we look forward to staying with you again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bob
Beautiful location and accommodation
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor driveway ruined an otherwise beautiful holiday getaway
The cottage was beautiful and the views were stunning. However, we had a situation happen on the second day of our two day stay that really ruined the second day of our vacation there. I feel that this could have been prevented. Going into the mayo cottage, There is a very steep driveway that requires a sharp turn from the highway. We managed to enter the driveway OK although we were not advised that we should be cautious when doing do. I feel this could have been included in the welcome email with the important information. We had rain the first evening and rain the next morning. When we went to head out to Bonavista that second day, our car got stuck in the loose wet gravel on the top of the steep driveway. To make a long story short, we had to get our car towed which cost $200, which we paid ourselves. The money was not the only issue. It literally took me all day to find someone between Bonavista and Clarenville to come and help us. A gentleman from Oceanview towing company did, and he was very helpful. We appreciated him very much, although we were very sorry that we had to spend our second day of our vacation at the mayo cottage waiting for a tow. It was all very stressful, not what we hoped for our holiday. I was nervous on our departure having to exit this driveway. Thankfully, I made it out ,but feel this was an unnecessary amount of stress and expense. My recommendation would be until this driveway is paved at least advise future clientele of this issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Bay
It was a wonderful location and property. Well equipped for self catering and nicely appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin s., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
What a place
Really enjoyed our stay in an amazing setting. So peaceful and delightful. Would have no problems in recommending this property to others. Pleas try and get your local Government to fill in the potholes on the local roads!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous place above expectations.
We absolutely loved the cottage. It exceeded our expectations on all levels. We will be back and for a longer period.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect, location was fabulous and no complaints or issues.
My best so far. We have done around 12 or so.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nehal A.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than excellent
Love this place and it is our yearly local getaway. The host is looking after the smallest details that’s why it makes it a special place you always want to rent . Can’t wait for next time we will see you in 2023 for sure :).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
We love it!!
This property is absolutely beautiful and a great place to relax, recharge and enjoy! We’ll be back😁 Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

France C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot
Great place and not far from Bonavista, Trinity, Elliston, etc. Easy to travel from/to different places around the peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
We loved the home, the beach, the hiking, the seafood and all the wonderful people we met. It was a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nehal A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place and super clean we love it. This place is our yearly getaway
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nehal A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location 100% privacy. LOVE IT going back again sooooon.
100% recommended. The place is absolutely CLEAN and everything is provided. The location is perfect and complete privacy (no one around ya) Everything in this vocation house was great. It is going to be our getaway place. Just 3 hours from St.Johns so it is perfect place to rent for staycation. The manager/owner Communication is excellent. she gets back to you within10 minutes as maximum. I’m happy and satisfied with the beautiful experience. COMING BACK AGAIN MAYO COTAGE :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Stellar vacation rental
Picturesque, immaculate, beautifully appointed, excellent beds, very spacious with a very helpful and friendly owner. We had a memorable night watching the meteor shower from the deck. It is in a fairly remote area so bring groceries. We did not have food with us and had planned to eat out. Drove almost an hour and no restaurants or groceries available. Plan ahead!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald ^.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
Clean and quiet cottage with a amazing view. Well equipped and nice surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024