Iconic Battery Cottage Signal Hill Sea&City Views

Saint John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
$355 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Professionally managed by We Host Canada
This city cottage is located in one of the most photographed areas of St. John’s, the Battery! Stay in a postcard next to all the attractions of downtown. Excellent views of St. John's Harbour!

• The foot of Signal Hill
• World class hiking
• Harbour & City Views
• Spiral staircase
• Walk to restos & nitelife
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Coffee
• Full Bath
• Wash/dry in unit
• Fast Wifi
• Free street parking
• Patio
• Pro-cleaned
*Pet friendly w/ clean fee

We Host is a professional property management company based in Newfoundland! We typically answer messages between 10:30AM and 9:30PM Newfoundland time. However, we are available 24/7 by phone/text (9:30pm-10:30am urgent calls only, please)! You may find yourself speaking with any of our team members. You can contact us via your booking channel as well as replying to the welcome messages you received upon confirmation.


The Battery sits on the entrance to the harbour, on the slopes of Signal Hill. It is sometimes described as an outport within the city of St. John's and is noted for its steep slopes, and colourful houses. The Battery has been the site, over the centuries, for gun emplacements (batteries), such as Fort Waldegrave, for the defence of St. John's Harbour, including during both World Wars. It is home to Chain Rock, a land outcropping to which a large chain was attached connecting to Fort Amherst, since as early as 1770, to prevent the entry of enemy ships into St John's harbour. Chain Rock is one of two rocks located on opposite sides of the Narrows, the aptly named entrance to the harbour; Pancake Rock is on the opposite shore. The space between the two rocks is 174 metres. A defensive chain was stretched between the rocks by means of a capstan at nightfall. During World War I and II the chain was replaced with anti-submarine nets.

There is free street parking and there is a parking space directly across the street, first come first serve basis, there is no dedicated parking stall for the house.

Access with a smart lock code, you will be sent your unique access code prior to check-in
The entire cottage unit is yours to live in and enjoy! We provide fresh linens, towels, coffee, tea, and basic essentials upon your arrival.

For stays of 30 nights or more, snow clearing during the stay is the guest’s responsibility unless snow service is arranged for a fee

Step into the front entrance to be welcomed by an open concept main level, offering hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen and wood fire stove.
Take the spiral staircase to the second level where you'll find the main queen bedroom with extraordinary views of passing boats in the St. John's harbour, the second bedroom with an extra queen bed and writing desk, and finally the four piece main bath with cast iron soaker-tub and stand-up shower.
The basement is the laundry room with ample storage if required.
Have your morning coffee and breakfast on the front patio while watching passing hikers and passing ships in the harbour. Ask any local in St. John's and they would agree, this property offers the authentic Newfoundland outport experience within the city.

>Bus: St. John's Metrobus operates several routes in the area.

>Taxi: available for convenient point-to-point transportation including the airport. Call or download the app to reserve.

>Walking: If the spots you're visiting are within walking distance, walking might be the most convenient option.

>Driving: While not required to explore the city, having a vehicle can be advantageous for visiting the outport communities surrounding St. John's.

We provide fresh linens and towels, toiletries, condiments, coffee and tea, and basic essentials upon your arrival.

There is a indoor fireplace but we do not supply firewood, please remember to bring your own.

IMPORTANT: Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet, our plumbing is sensitive. Thank you.
ALSO: The hatch door to access the laundry in the basement is a little heavy, and the stairs are narrow - please use carefully. As you open the hatch door, please also be mindful of the painting on the wall!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 16146 Sq Ft (1500 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Silvia

    Submitted Dec 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    We had a great experience at the Battery Cottage. The cottage was cute, cozy and clean. The rooms were spacious and lots of clean linen available. Beautiful view of the harbour and walking distance to Signal hill, The Battery Café, and downtown restaurants and shops. The host (David) was fantastic and checked in periodically and provided detailed check-in/check out instructions.

  • Michael

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Beautiful location and property. Close to lots of activities and easy to walk to most of the highlights in st johns. Overall an excellent experience and I would stay again.

  • Kim B.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    This is a wonderful property overlooking the harbour. David was a magnificent host. We were overwhelmed by snow but the house was cozy.

  • TerryN

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    Absolutely terrible place to stay if its cold outside. The cold air of the wind leaked in through the basement and up through the access hatch in the floor as well as all the front windows of the house. The heaters were unable to keep up to the cold of the wind. There is a fire place there for heat but there was no wood provided when I checked in. I had an awful night there, nearly froze to death.

  • Marc D.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Great location. Lots of room. Clean and prompt responses to our communication. Thank you !

  • Keith F.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    When spending over $400 US per night one expects a bit more than this place. Broken faucets, a bathroom sink that doesn't drain, broken shades (making it hard to enjoy the view), broken shower fixture, a toilet that runs. The place felt generally unloved. More suitable for college students than grownups. And the photos online are designed to make it look twice the size. It's actually a bit claustrophobic. Online it tells you average price is $196 per night. When booking it turns into over $400. Think twice! You'll also find the all night ship engines and lights less than relaxing.

  • patty a.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Overall very nice place to stay, stairs are a little different for older people. Attention to a few things 1 living room blind don’t work 2 plug in for vacuum doesn’t work

  • Kenneth N.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    We loved staying at the battery cottage. It was exactly as described. So close to do the signal hill hike every day, and walkable to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Julie T.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2024

    Stayed Apr 4, 2024

    Our hosts were extremely helpful and timely with communication. We loved being in the heart of downtown st. John’s. Would stay here again!

  • Kristopher N.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2024

    Stayed Feb 14, 2024

    I got exactly what I was expecting from this property, something that had a scenic view that was within walking distance of downtown. What I had not expected was the noise associated with the working docks and I was awoken by 7 am by all the noise every morning. The south-facing blinds were useless in the main bedroom and the living room. This meant that there was nothing to create some privacy or to block the early light - and more importantly - the flood lights from the ships docked 24 hours a day. My sleep was very disrupted by the light and the noise. My trip was delayed by two days due to a major snowstorm (as happens in St. John's in February) and there was no flexibility to push back my reservation or cancel those two days. So, I ended up paying for two days I couldn't use. I was disappointed by that, even though it respected the letter of our reservation. Although the view and the house were exactly what I wanted, the sound and light pollution from the harbour and the lack of flexibility by the host mean that I am unsure if I would rent here again.

  • Aaron C.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    Stayed here for a relaxing few nights. Loved the cute cottage asthetic and views of the harbour. The free-standing bathtub was a highlight.

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