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View of the front of the house Propane fireplace in living room Inside of sauna Inside of sauna by the sea Inside of sauna looking out View from the front step North view looking out the window West view looking out the window. The brown building is the sauna. Children's play area

 

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Home by the Sea

House • Green's Harbour NL Canada

    4 Guests   
    2 Bedrooms   
    1 Bathroom   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  May 2024
Views  1997

General Overview

Our home is a cozy 2 bedroom house located right across the road from the ocean. There are walking trails in the woods behind our house and lots of nature to explore.

The Space

The whole top floor is one level and is accessed by a ramp or stairs in the backyard. The laundry is in the basement and there is a washer and dryer. There is also an additional bedroom in the basement as well as a seating area and another propane fireplace. We will be staying at our cottage next door (yes, our summer cottage is next door haha!) all this summer so the house availability is wide open all summer long for any type of exchange. Other than a few weekends here and there, we will be around the property all summer so we can guide you around or hang out if that interests you. We don't have laundry at our cottage so we come to the basement of the house occasionally to do laundry but we can coordinate times that work. The house is situated on 1 acre of land. We're set back from the road a bit and there is a backyard to enjoy as well. We're still slowly developing the property so we have the start of some small walking trails through the trees in our backyard. There are chickens a little on the land but far enough away that the rooster doesn't wake you up in the morning. You can enjoy them all you like but there is no requirement for you to care for them or anything. The ocean out front is really the main attraction of the property. It is always active with seabirds, fishermen, boats and if you're lucky - whales and tuna.

Notes

We also have 2 kayaks for use for those who are interested. We are located in a sheltered harbour and it's a beautiful way to see the ocean. You can kayak along the shore and look down at the sea life and view the town from an interesting vantage point. The ocean is also a great place to snorkel and swim. We have wet suits that can be borrowed if our sizes are similar. You can actually forage for mussels just of the wharf if that suits you. We also have a sauna which is located across the road right on the wharf so you can practice a thermal cycle using the ocean as your cold dip. The sauna is wood-fired so we could light it for you or you can light it yourself if you're comfortable with wood stoves.

Features


Fridge
Fridge
WiFi
WiFi
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Oven
Oven
Towels
Towels
Washer
Washer
Heating
Heating
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Microwave
Microwave
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Bathtub
BBQ
BBQ
First aid kit
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Balcony
Fireplace
Fireplace
Toys
Toys
Gym
Gym
Camping gear
Camping gear
Kayak
Kayak
Sauna
Sauna

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free
    Low allergen

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We are in a rural fishing village. So there is a convenience store that sells the very basics about 1 minute drive away. Other groceries can be bought about 20 minutes away in larger towns. Fishing villages are usually stretched out along the shore and thus there is no hub or downtown area. The closest eateries are about a 10 minute drive in either direction. There is a local butcher within a 5 minute drive though so with a little bit of planning, there are ways to eat very well here. If you're here in the summer, there are amply opportunities for fishing and berry picking. You can also have access to my garden and greenhouse for the basics. There is a beautiful waterfall near the butcher with a short hike. There are also lots of logging roads and unmarked trails for exploring. We are in a very rural and rustic area so you won't get the usual tourist bureaus or helpful signs. But luckily, the locals are friendly and chatty.

Getting to my home

You will need a vehicle to get here and to get around as there is no public transit. If you are driving to the island, you can take either the Argentia ferry from Nova Scotia which will land about 1 hour away from us. Or you can take the Port Aux Basque ferry which is about 8 hours away. Marine Atlantic is the company that runs both the ferries.

Nearest airport

The nearest airport is about 75 minutes away in the Capital city to St. John's

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We are a close family of 3 who are very flexible and easy-going. My husband (Malcolm) is a writer which allows us the flexibility and the freedom to travel and spend time with our beautiful son (Ulysses). We traveled extensively before the birth of our son and have now had many trips with our son as well who is quickly becoming a seasoned traveller.
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