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The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
View from property

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea

Welcome to the Tickle Inn! This beautiful 200 year old salt box is located Oceanside in the hamlet of Champney’s West in beautiful Trinity Bay, where you can still find real adventure and total escape. Newly renovated to look how the home would have, crooked floors and all, but with all the conveniences of today.

Offering 1550 square feet of comfort, our three bedroom family cottage is beautifully decorated and includes a fully equipped kitchen, open concept living/dining area with decorative old fashioned wood burning cook stove, ensuite washer/dryer and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom has queen size bed, queen size bed in the second bedroom, and a twin over double bunk in the third bedroom. All bedrooms curated with local pieces which give the home a truly “Newfoundland” feel combined with spacious living room and dining room make this the perfect size cottage for a large family or group of seven. The bedroom quilts were made for me personally by my wonderful extremely talented Aunt Margaret!

Located within steps of the wharf, aquarium, playground, and hall. There’s a local craft shop and also on the Fox Island Trail. A few minutes drive to Port Rexton Brewery, as well as legendary Skerwink Trail.

Fox Island Trail 0km
Trailside Crafts and Things craft shop .5km
Champney's Aquarium 1km
Heritage House 1km
Port Rexton 4km
Port Rexton Brewery 5km
Skerwink Trail 6.2km
Rising Tide Theatre 4.5km
Trinity Museum 4.5km
Lester Garland House 4.5km
Trinity Visitor Centre 4.5km
Green Family Forge 5km
Lockston Path Provincial Park 6.5km
King's Cove Head Lighthouse 22km
Ye Matthew Legacy 32km
Mockbeggar Plantation 32km
Ryan Premises National Historic Site 32km
Dungeon Provincial Park 34km
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse 39km
St Johns International Airport 275km

Guest access:
The entire space plus building amenities are included in this rental, so please make yourself at home!

Other things to note:
Must be at least 25 years old to reserve and accept the terms in our standard booking policies at time of check-in. Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 11 am.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1550 sq ft (144 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 4725

About the neighborhood

Map
Champneys West, NL

What's nearby

  • Trinity Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Trinity Marina - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Trinity Museum - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lester Garland House - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Rising Tide Theatre - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Rexton Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Whales Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dock Marina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Twine Loft - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Skipper Bob's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

perry s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots to do nearby.
Great hikes close to house. Fox Island trail actually goes by house. Skewing Trail is close as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G., Oshawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Champneys West Gem
We had a fantastic stay in Champneys West at Christina's home. It's a great place to use for a central point for your visit to Trinity, Trinity East, Port Rexton, Elliston, and Bonavista. Cozy and well equipped, this home away from home was delightful. Christina is a great and responsive host, who was easy to communicate with, and provided an amazingly quick response to each inquiry both prior to, and during our stay. Comfy beds, excellent BBQ, outstanding kitchen, and the bonus of 2 full bathrooms. We can't say enough about this great spot, We hope to return on a future trip to Newfoundland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Francois

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is a very rustic cottage across the road from the waterfront of an inlet. The place is absolutely loaded with charm and great contrasts of modern (the shower stall tiles come to mind) and old (wood slats walls, crooked floors). It was amongst the cleanest VRBOs we have staid at (thank you!). One should know that soundproofing is minimal and the floors are very creaky, but the bedding was very comfortable. No laundry detergent was provided and there was not enough coffee pods for the duration of our stay, but we made do. I didn't reach out to the owner but the stove appears to be defective (turns off on its own after being on for just a few minutes). The stovetop and the BBQ worked perfectly. We'd happily stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We traveled to Christina's vacation home with a toddler (23 mo) two parents and two grandparents. It was very well appointed and met all our needs and expectations. Christina was quick to respond and very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Champneys west
Great stay in this rustic fisherman’s cottage located right on the bay in champneys west. Convenient to trinity and bonavista. Would have loved to have stayed for more than 4 nights, but the remainder of the island was calling! Simply charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very unique in location, appearance, decor and view of surrounding area, while having all the modern conveniences. Centrally located for exploring the Bonavista area. We loved our stay there, especially hearing the Trinity lighthouse fog horn located about 4 km away on foggy nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Despite the wetter-than-average weather, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We've always loved hiking the Fox Island trail, and it was wonderful being able to do it right from our doorstep! The property was charming and on the few nice days we had during our one week stay, took advantage of the deck. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trinity
great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn B., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Lovely salt box on the water in Champney’s West. Great trails nearby, peaceful, with lots of whales past English Harbour. The house was exactly as described, and the owner was quick to respond to our very few glitches. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Lovely and beautiful! The property was exactly as advertised. Check in was super easy. The entire house was very clean. Wi-Fi was excellent. Loved the deck overlooking the ocean. Appliances were new and worked great. We would highly recommend this house for anyone looking to stay in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Very clean and nicely renovated property! Beautiful view and a great place for a family to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newfoundland bound
Loved the quiet of your little house and area. House was so cute and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023