On a hillside overlooking the city, these converted 1858 mansions offer a variety of tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites, some with a hot tub or water view. The view of the city is delightful from this hilltop location. They offer several spacious parlor areas where you can relax and enjoy the harbor view. The guest rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished in period antiques. They have some very spacious suites with a separate sitting room. The bathrooms are individually decorated and vary in size and style, some are equipped with a whirlpool bath and some with a claw-foot soaker tub.
Smoke free premises. 10 units, some efficiencies. 2 stories (no elevator), interior corridors.
wireless Internet. Some: no A/C, refrigerators, microwaves.
Guest Services
valet laundry.
Terms
4 day cancellation notice-fee imposed, pets accepted.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Wonderful
Based on Ratings from 27 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 22
9.6
John
Exceptional
mature couple
09-22-2016
Pros: The owners were lovely and made us feel really welcome. The house is wonderful, full of history and beautifully presented. The room was large, had fine period features and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Cons: Nothing
5.8
Me'nher
Okay
mature couple
09-02-2016
Pros: The views from this place are amazing! The decor is amazing as well -we kind of felt like we were inside a museum after it had shut for the night. The owner's dog was very friendly, more so than the lady who served us breakfast.
Cons: This was, without a doubt, the worst bed I have ever paid money to sleep in: no support, saggy in the middle, just a terrible night's sleep. In the morning, we were ignored by the owner and served a decent but not exceptional breakfast by the least engaging person we met while in Canada,
10.0
Donald
Exceptional
young couple
08-30-2016
Pros: Kitchen staff very friendly and helpful
Cons: Did not plan a longer stay
10.0
Janis
Exceptional
mature couple
08-29-2016
Pros: Large, beautiful room. Very comfy. Ralph and Karen were super friendly and accommodating.
Cons:
7.5
Richard
Good
mature couple
08-28-2016
Pros: The room was spacious and well-decorated, and the hosts were pleasant and helpful.
Cons:
10.0
Cassandra
Exceptional
young couple
08-18-2016
Pros: Everything was just perfect: the place, the people, the city, etc. Thanks again for everything!
Cons:
10.0
Ceo1
Exceptional
mature couple
07-29-2016
Pros: The history of the place is very interesting and the facilities have been maintained to extend a good feeling for what the times were like in the mid 1800's. More comfortable today (obviously) but exciting to be there.
Cons: If you have lots of luggage, the stairs can be a challenge. Worth it, but challenging for seniors.
8.8
Kate
Excellent
review category group of friends
07-04-2016
Pros: Nice place, quaint and charming. Kind hosts, pretty rooms.
Cons: Breakfast served early and only for an hour (8-9 am). Dogs allowed in the place but are not allowed to be alone in the room (even during breakfast)
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
mature couple
06-18-2016
Pros: Our hosts were very friendly and informative. The room was well equipped and the bed & pillows were very comfortable. It was great to be able to make a last minute booking in a convenient location.
Cons:
8.3
Tom
Very Good
mature couple
06-17-2016
Pros: lovely couple needs some maintaince
Cons: breakfast times limited, not everyone wants to eat between 8:and 8:30
10.0
Homeport
Exceptional
mature couple
06-08-2016
Pros: The B&B was superb. The inn keepers and staff did everything to make our stay comfortable and welcoming.
The best sheets I ever slept in.
The breakfast was wonderful and filling. The view of the city and the Bay was an extra pleasing surprise.
This is a must stay if you are in the Area or need a place to stay before heading out on the ferry to Nova Scotia.
Cons:
10.0
Donnna
Exceptional
mature couple
05-27-2016
Pros: The house is beautiful and decorated to stay true to its historical roots. Ralph and Karen are both really friendly and knowledgeable about the general area. Breakfast was wonderful. And to top it off was their beautiful dog, Nova.
Cons:
7.5
Anonymous
Good
family with young children
05-19-2016
Pros: Historic location, though odd that owners connected two old building with something modern.
Friendly owners
Cons: The building was hardly booked and we were put inot one of the worst suites, I'm guessing because we had a baby with us.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
young couple
05-07-2016
Pros: The historic features of the place were beautiful and very interesting, we loved the claw foot tub.
Cons: The door to the bathroom would stay closed, but that didn't matter as there was a large gap at the top of the door that gave zero privacy. For how much we paid for the stay, I expected nicer quality of towels and linens, and the breakfast was very simple. I hoped for more options in that regard.
9.6
Christopher
Exceptional
mature couple
09-27-2015
Pros: Fantastic views across St John harbour. Nice half hour walk along harbourside footpaths into town centre. Personal service from very friendly owners. A lovely place to stay for 2 or 3 days.
Cons:
7.1
Aime
Good
mature couple
09-12-2015
Pros: Tv room separate from bedroom.
Cons: Owners not friendly. Did not meet the Mrs. No different in that respect from a hotel. Hotel has more amenities for the moneyl
10.0
Roland
Exceptional
mature couple
09-01-2015
Pros: Lovely Inn. Large public spaces. Our top floor Crows Nest was a suite - large sitting room with kitchenette, huge spa-tub bathroom (with shower too), and comfortable bed in room with fireplace. The widows walk room on top of the roof is an amazingly sunny and quite spot to sit and read - or dream. Breakfast was delicious!! and the talented owner/chef prepared each dish to order in a kitchen area at one end of the dining room. We also truly enjoyed our dinner at Britt's Pub! (Note - add the word "Avenue" when entering the street address for this place, as GPS will default to "Street" and direct you to a dead end street several blocks away.)
Cons: We'd certainly stay here again if we returned to St John.
9.6
James
Exceptional
mature couple
08-11-2015
Pros: The hosts, the cook, the room, the view, the location, pretty much everything
Cons:
9.2
Sharon
Wonderful
mature couple
08-09-2015
Pros: Loved the building, the history behind it and the host, who was helpful, warm and delightful. Location was excellent - great views and right off the highway and close to shops and restaurants and the ferry. We left too early to enjoy breakfast but were offered coffee and "to go" containers with lovely fruit salad and bagels, etc. very accommodating!
Cons: No bad experience but a couple of notes: wifi in the room didn't work, the sofa in the sitting room was not really comfortable and the Inn is accessed by stairs to the main floor and guest rooms so not suitable for those with disabilities.
10.0
Judy
Exceptional
mature couple
08-07-2015
Pros: Large, comfy room. Ralph and Karen were great! Delicious breakfast and friendly guests.
Cons: All good....
10.0
Sandra
Exceptional
mature couple
11-07-2014
Pros: Not our first stay and certainly not our last. The comfort, the elegance, the history, the modern conveniences, the wonderful staff, the scrumptious breakfast, and the deep soaker tub delighted all the senses. I love everything about this B & B. It is one of my favourites in Canada. It is as much a must see as the Hopewell Rocks or the Reversing Falls. This is a travel destination in itself.
Cons: Not a thing.
9.6
Bengt
Exceptional
mature couple
10-16-2014
Pros: Excellent breakfast served by the host.
Nice room and bathroom.
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