The Rendell Shea Manor

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Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Historic Setting: The Rendell Shea Manor in St. John's offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a convenient location with Government House just a few steps away and Bannerman Park a 4-minute walk. Comfortable Amenities: The property features free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a private bathroom with a shower and bath. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and wardrobe. Local Attractions: St. John's International Airport is 6 km away. Nearby attractions include the Basilica of St John the Baptist (700 metres), The Rooms (less than 1 km), and Signal Hill (2.4 km). An ice-skating rink is also in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, history, and culture, the guest house provides excellent sightseeing opportunities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in St. John's, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Canada Canada
    “Restored home in downtown St. John’s. Location is beautiful. The owners had snacks, coffee and water available in dining area. I didn’t see anyone When I was getting this which I enjoyed since I’m not a morning person!”
  • Barbara
    Canada Canada
    “Staff was amazing Breakfast was delightful and homemade”
  • Dave
    Canada Canada
    “The location is perfect for downtown exploring. Right across from Government house park and around the corner from coffee shops and Bannerman brewpub. Rooms are spacious, and the continental breakfast always had great options.”
  • William
    Argentina Argentina
    “Fantastic home. Very clean. Exceptionally helpful staff. I had a serious communication problem with my bank and they solved the problem for me.”
  • Marylou
    Canada Canada
    “Wonderful service at this lovely historic home. Hostess did everything possible to ensure our comfort.”
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    “Authentic period home with modern conveniences. In a perfect location.”
  • Alice
    Canada Canada
    “Very convenient location to walk to George St, as well as main attractions such as The Rooms museum, walking to Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi. The host has great communications and our room was clean and ready when we checked in early at 11am.”
  • Elana
    Canada Canada
    “Perfect location.Loved the house & its old world charm.Very cozy & comfortable. Would stay again :)”
  • Rosemarie
    Canada Canada
    “Jennifer was wonderful. She took our baggage to our rooms because we’re seniors & needed help. She was great explaining the amenities & giving us directions to a local eatery. I wish her & her siblings every success.”
  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    “We really enjoyed our stay here. We love old B&B's and learning about the history behind them. The location is excellent being only a few blocks away from George Street and the waterfront. We met a couple of people that were staying there, if we...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rendell Shea Manor

Company review score: 9.2Based on 186 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family run business operated by a brother and sister from Newfoundland and their respective mainlander partners (Toronto & Saskatoon). We all love St. John's, Newfoundland and of course our historic home - The Rendell Shea Manor. We feel privileged to be the stewards of this magnificent property and look forward to sharing it with you while you explore our city.

Property information

St. John’s is dripping in history, and so is the Rendell Shea Manor. It was the home of the prominent business people, politicians, and pioneering women. On the corner of Cochrane Street and Military Road in the historic east end of downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland: a magnificent three-storey manor painted in vibrant teal. It is now the home of a magnificent, family-run guesthouse. We are artists, business people, economists, life coaches, editors, writers, and publishers. Across Military Road: Government House and Bannerman Park. Down the hill of Cochrane Street: St. John’s harbour front. Inside the house: charm, friendliness, history, stories.

Neighbourhood information

Cochrane street is located in historic downtown St. John's. Walking distance to the North Head Trail, The Battery, Water Street, Harbour Drive, Bannerman Park, The Rooms and many other tourist destinations. We are surrounded by coffee shops, craft beer, foodtrucks and award winning restaurants.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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From 14:00
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Available 24 hours
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests will receive specific check-in details including a security code 5 days prior to arrival. Please contact the property if this information is not received.