Gros Morne National Park

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft

Check out the area

Rocky Harbour, newfoundland

Gros Morne National Park17 min walk
Gros Morne Wildlife Museum2 min drive
Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse5 min drive
Deer Lake, NL (YDF-Deer Lake Regional)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcone to The Jolly Moose!

NOTICE : Before submitting a booking request for the Summer of 2023, please make sure to secure your car rental, as availability of rental cars in Newfoundland may be limited.

In the middle of Gros-Morne National Park, designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, sits the quaint village of Rocky Harbour.

The village is an enclave within Gros Morne National Park, and thus residents and tourists alike are close to hiking trails with spectacular views, boat tours, heated indoor swimming pool with hot tub and cross-county ski trails in season.

Our house sits on the south shore of Rocky Harbour. It has its own beach and wharf. Rocky Harbour is a working fishing harbour so expect to see fishermen heading out towards the lighthouse in the early hours of morning and returning laden down with catches from mid-morning onwards. Our wharf and beach gather the flotsam and jetsam of a fishing port. Although care should be taken when playing in this area, great fun can be had exploring the beach fossicking treasures washed in by the sea.

The rental property is a modern and spacious (1400 sq. ft., or 130 sq. meters) house on the water front. The covered veranda/deck is an ideal spot to sit with an early morning cup of coffee or tea to read a book or just enjoy the solitude of the breaking day. During spring, summer and fall it is ideal for eating outdoors, watching the sun dip on the horizon.

Be it in winter (typically milder than on the continent due to maritime climate) or in summer (fresher, for the same reason), the area offers multiple opportunities for outdoor activities. Swimming is reserved for the strong-willed souls (water temperatures range from 12 to 16C degrees in summer and from 0 to 5C degrees in winter).

The main bedroom offers glimpses of Gros Morne from the bedroom window, which reveals the ever-changing colours and character of this impressive landform. The room is tastefully furnished with Queen-sized bed and bedside tables, quality bed linens and has its own walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom.

Keywords: House, Jolly Moose

Property manager

marcel gagnon

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Anchors at Uncle John's Channel on the beach by The Blackfin

Ocean view

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Rocky Harbour

Located in Rocky Harbour, this vacation home is by the ocean. Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse and Jenniex House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gros Morne Wildlife Museum and Treasure Box. Bonne Bay Marine Station and Bonne Bay Marine Station are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Rocky Harbour, newfoundland

What's nearby

Gros Morne National Park - 17 min walk
Gros Morne Wildlife Museum - 2 min drive
Treasure Box - 2 min drive
Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive
Bonne Bay - 7 min drive

Getting around

Deer Lake, NL (YDF-Deer Lake Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Gros Morne National Park - 2 min drive
The Cat Stop - 12 min drive
Sunset Restaurant - 2 min drive
Java Jack's - 2 min drive
The Old Store Cafe - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gros Morne National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gros Morne National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gros Morne National Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gros Morne National Park located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gros Morne National Park, Gros Morne Wildlife Museum, and Treasure Box. Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Leamington, Ontario

Jun 19, 2019

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

Great place to use as your base to explore Gros Morne

The house was easy to find, furnished beautifully and had plenty of room for the 4 of us. It was nice that each couple had their own bathrooms and each bathroom had a box of fancy soaps and lotion. The kitchen was well equipped and there was also an electric Bar-B-Q on the deck for our use. The backyard backed onto the bay and together with the small beach behind the house gave us an amazing view of the sunsets. There was lots of literature about the area as well as cds and dvds provided to us and Wi-Fi was excellent. The property manager, Beverly, met us promptly and was nothing but professional and friendly, patiently answering all of our questions. She even brought us bottled water the night before when the town was going to temporarily turned off the water for maintenance the next morning. Also the owner, Marcel, himself called to ensure that we were not put out by the temporary loss of electricity, also shut down by the town for maintenance at one point during our stay and to make sure we were happy with the accommodations. It showed us that he wasn’t just interested in running his rental as a business but as a home. We would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sep 30, 2016

Beautiful cottage

This is likely the cleanest, best equipped vacation rental we have ever had the pleasure to visit. Located in the charming village of Rocky Harbour, it is ideally situated from which to explore Gros Morne National Park. We loved being able to walk around the village to experience the culture and the food. Marcel and Ruth take great care in equipping their lovely cottage with books about local life, brochures and maps, games and pretty well anything a couple or family would want to add to their stay. In fine weather it is a pleasure sitting out on the verandah and gazing at the water and mountains. Walk down to the water at sunset and experience the beautiful colours playing on the water and the mountains. Gorgeous!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Sep 13, 2016

Beautiful Location and Home

We so enjoyed our stay in Newfoundland, Rockey Harbour and especially the Jolly Moose. The owners have made this home so comfortable to stay in we felt like we were living in our own home! Well located for day trips around the area. Thanks so much for making our vacation a memorable one.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aug 4, 2016

Amazing Location in Gros Morne National Park

Just wanted to say thanks again for our stay at the Jolly Moose. We all enjoyed our stay there very much. It is a great house in an amazing location. It was more than we expected. The house was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. As you told us there are many great walks in Gros Morne National Park and the scenery is wonderful.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jun 25, 2015

Just wonderful!

My husband and I and our two teenage sons stayed at the Jolly Moose and had a great time. The house is remarkably clean, nicely decorated and well- outfitted; certainly the most tidy and comfortable of all of our rental experiences. The location is perfect: lovely view of Rocky Harbor, quick drives to great hikes and awesome restaurants and a quick walk into town. The kitchen is small but so well laid out that cooking was a joy. We feel so lucky to have stayed at the Jolly Moose!

About the host

Hosted by marcel gagnon

Once upon a time, a New Zealand woman met a Quebec man at the water's edge. They fell in love.

For a few years, they traveled a lot between New Zealand and Quebec to be together. One day, the New Zealander made Quebec her adopted home. She liked it there, but she missed the sea, so one spring she asked her Quebecer: "Take me to the sea". Wanting the best for her, the Quebecer took her to Newfoundland. They fell in love again, with Newfoundland.

For a few months, they traveled extensively between Newfoundland and Quebec to spend time together on the Rock (Newfoundland is often referred to as "the Rock" because the place is ... rocky, to say the least). It wasn't long before they wanted a pied-à-terre in their adopted land and bought a house on the waterfront. A loop had just been completed.

They'd like to settle there someday, so they could follow moose tracks in the snow in the winter, whales on the sea in the summer and Newfoundlanders at the pub the rest of the time. On that day, the New Zealander turned New Canadian will be a New Newfoundlander, and the Quebecer will be, well, a Quebecer.

In the meantime, they are happy to offer their home to people who share their interest in travel and adventure and who are not afraid to fall in love.

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