Tranquility Bay, Dildo, NL - A complete escape close to home - Dildo

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Dildo, NL

Dildo Harbour3 min walk
Dildo Area Interpretation Centre10 min walk
South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum9 min drive
St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Tranquility Bay, Dildo, NL - A complete escape close to home

You won't find Tranquility Bay on a map of Newfoundland, so its best you not dedicate too much time to that effort at the moment. We'll get to that in a moment....

Described by a local business man as "the nicest piece of property in Trinity Bay", our "cottage" at Tranquility Bay, is just one hour from St. John's. Nestled on a quiet corner overlooking Trinity Bay, this property features complete privacy, a private beach, a Hydropool Self-Cleaning Hot Tub and a newly renovated property all throughout.

Understanding that the location of this property simply can not be beat, the actual home consisted of an orginal cottage built circa 1974, and an extension built circa 2000. The orginal cottage has been extensively renovated in 2016 with a nautical theme and a Cape Cod beach house in mind. New everything except for some old hardwood flooring to maintain a hint of the old. "New" meaning we took the entire roof structure out and went back to the beginning - wiring, heating, air conditioning, kitchen, bathroom, fireplace and furniture. All is new as of 2016. The original cottage is what we had envisioned it to be and it is beautiful.

The extension has been partially renovated and now features a sitting room with a view to behold. This part of the home offers up the 3 extra bedrooms on the 2nd floor - two with bay windows that provide the best panoramic view you can imagine. There is also a gain of 2 1/2 bathrooms in this area.

Outside, the property is situated on 2 acres with plenty of grass and green space to play bocce ball, throw a football or baseball or to simply walk around. In places the rocky cliffs are quite steep and care should be taken when sitting for your morning coffee. To the left while facing the ocean there is a short scramble to "Treasure beach" (as named by our 7-year old son) which is nestled beneath much higher cliffs. Directly in front is a private beach where we spend most of our time with our children.

Getting back to the location, "Tranquilty Bay is found on the edge of the little hamlet of Dildo, NL. That is about as gentle as we can say it with a name that garners reactions from a blush and giggle to down right offending people. This town is a great place to take a stroll, meet the local artisans, fisherman and gift store folk. In season, the Dildo Dory is a great little restaurant to enjoy fresh chowder and a sandwich. Visitors to the cottage from May to October find themselves watching seals, whales, tuna, eagles and at one point hundreds and hundreds of butterflies! Overall, the scenery is exceptional, the pace is perfect and the convenience of being just one hour from the airport makes it truly a complete escape close to home.

Property manager

Greg Butler

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Fireplace

The rear of the house and its backyard on a cold, sunny day in winter

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Dangerous cliffs on property

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Dildo

Located in Dildo, this holiday home is near the bay. Dildo Harbour and Pitchers Pond Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dildo Area Interpretation Centre and South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum. SS Kyle Shipwreck and Gordon G. Pike Railway Heritage Museum and Park are also worth visiting.

Dildo, NL

What's nearby

Dildo Harbour - 3 min walk
Dildo Area Interpretation Centre - 10 min walk
South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum - 9 min drive
Green Point Lighthouse - 39 min drive
The Wilds at Salmonier River - 39 min drive

Getting around

St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

The Barn Cafe - 8 min drive
Gina Marie's - 11 min walk
Smith Snack Services Ltd - 38 min drive
Every Day Cafe - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquility Bay, Dildo, NL - A complete escape close to home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquility Bay, Dildo, NL - A complete escape close to home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquility Bay, Dildo, NL - A complete escape close to home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquility Bay, Dildo, NL - A complete escape close to home located?

Situated near the bay, this holiday home is steps away from Avalon Peninsula and Dildo Harbour. Trinity Bay and Dildo Area Interpretation Centre are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2023

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

Lovely spot

The views from this house are amazing, with spectacular sunsets and we saw whales in the bay from the house. The kids loved the private beach and we all enjoyed the hot tub. There is loads of space - enough to entertain our Newfoundland family. We were concerned about the lack of curtains when we arrived, but actually we all slept fine.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat B.

25 Jul 2023

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

Jack and Jill Party

We had a wonderful time. It was a great place to have our wedding party for our Jack and Jill. It would have been nice to have some fans in the rooms since it got really hot upstairs due to the lack of blinds. But overall, we had an amazing time. Thanks so much for everything! Katrina and Curtis

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Najma B.

22 Jul 2023

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

Ten days of glorious weather, serenity, and a welcoming town

We recently spent 10 days at this cottage for a 60th birthday for my partner. To start, the location was idyllic and the beauty of the water from our deck was always enough for us to pause and admire it for hours on end. The town and its people were always warm and welcoming and some of us spent our mornings at the pier or the dock watching fishermen catch and prepare their fish. Indeed many of them gave us some of their catch for free! The food at the Barn Cafe and the Brewery was delicious, and the weather never failed to be beautiful and warm. My group of 8 adults spent many days or evenings enjoying each others company, eating loster dinners, playing games, reading books on the deck, or enjoying the warm soaks in the incredibly clean hot tub. We even had the pleasure of meeting the housecleaner and her family. She had come by to mow the grass, and as we sat on the deck watching her work so hard, we decided to welcome her and her family afterwards to join us for a short while afterwards. They were delightful! Unfortunately, I am giving this place a 2-3 star rating however. And these are the reasons: 1. The grounds are very unkempt. I would venture to say that there has been no attempt to renovate outside. 2. The welcome book with instructions is very outdated. They refer to chickens on the property. I would venture to say they havent been around for years. 3. The instructions acknowledge some of the things that need fixing, but again, no attempt to fix over the years.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

19 Jul 2023

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

Dildo property

Great view, great house with lots of room.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Ottawa / Canada

16 Jun 2023

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

A beautiful home and a great location.

We enjoyed our stay despite the weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg Butler

We own and operate a small business in Mount Pearl, NL, and the nature of our business keeps us busy 6-7 days a week in the summer months. To that end, we are not able to use the cottage much in the summer months and felt it would be a shame to let it just sit there. We get out there at almost every opportunity, and it seems that every time we go, we return feeling like we've been on vacation for a week.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique. We named it after Ensenada Honda in Culebra, Puerto Rico. The lady who was with us at the time claimed it meant "Tranquility Bay". The truth we discovered is that it actually means "Deep Cove" which leaves us wondering what other inaccuracies she told us! Either way, we liked the feeling of Tranquility Bay, and stuck to it.
This property is UNIQUE! The location, with the private beach and proximity to St. John's can not be beat. The views, the privacy and the comfort can not be beat. It is truly a gem.

What makes this property unique

The convenience of this property being less than 1hr drive from St. John's is a great asset. Although not far away, it could be a thousand miles away. When you get there, you have all of the conveniences of home nestled on 2 acres with stunning panoramic views of Trinity bay, complete privacy and a private beach. Based on double occupancy, this home now sleeps 14 comfortably with 2 more single beds for children (one being a top bunk!). For travelling families, you won't find better. For small groups, you won't find better.

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