Elizabeth J. Cottages
Bonavista Newfoundland
I invite you to stay at my 4 1/2 star, famous luxury replica cottages for rent in Bonavista, Newfoundland & Labrador, where you will discover secluded warmth in a retreat "off the beaten path" ...a place you truly belong.
You can find privacy and comfort in a relaxing environment, just a few feet from the Atlantic Ocean in our self catered Newfoundland Cottages including;
- The "Salt Box Cottage"
- The "Steep Gable Roof Cottage"
When you book with Elizabeth J. Cottages you get an entire 2-bedroom oceanfront Canada vacation home; your "home away from home". The cottages have been professionally decorated by Elizabeth J. with your serenity and comfort in mind. Our Cottage Amenities include a full kitchen plus Persian rugs, hardwood floors, a fireplace, Jacuzzi bath…and much more!
Notable Newfoundland Attractions
From every cottage window and deck you can see unobstructed jaw-dropping views of Bonavista/ Trinity Bay including Newfoundland Icebergs, Newfoundland Whales and Atlantic Puffins, Newfoundland's bird! Other notable Newfoundland attractions include;
Newfoundland Hiking Trails – come explore some of the world’s most beautiful hiking trails near Bonavista; part of the world Famous Newfoundland Discovery Trail!
Newfoundland Lighthouses - including the original, 1843 built Bonavista Lighthouse located only a few hundred feet from an Atlantic Puffin habitat.
Dungeon Sea Cave – visit the huge 820 foot wide Newfoundland Sea Cave that includes a viewing platform.
The Cape - miles of picturesque Atlantic sea cliffs backed by grasslands and pastures populated with friendly horses and local farm animals.
Visit our Newfoundland Attractions page for a listing of more things to do in our Bonavista area of Newfoundland such as Mockbegger Plantation and Ryan Premises National Historic Site, as well as;
John Cabot's Ship - the Matthew is an exact replica of John Cabot's historic boat, which is open for guided tours and includes an interpretation centre.
Skerwink Trail – rated one of the world's top 30 Walking Trails. Bonavista Peninsula's Skerwink Trail features 3.29 miles of Atlantic Ocean front hiking trails.
Guest Comments
Read our Client Testimonials and discover what others say about our unique luxury Newfoundland Cottages. These are ideal Canada vacation homes if you want to get away from the cities and get back to Mother Nature or if you are seeking that special luxurious place that allows you to nurture your soul. Our unique guest house accommodations are a wonderful place to celebrate your honeymoon, anniversary or birthday.
Visit our gallery page to see more Newfoundland Cottage Pictures.
Book Self-Catered Newfoundland Cottages
Call Toll Free 1-866-468-5035 anytime or Email Newfoundland Cottages to book one of the world's most unique vacation homes, located in Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. We look forward to hearing from you!
"The view was to say the least, was a "knock out".
Such a lovely place to rest your mind and renew your soul.
The cottage was decorated out of "Architectural Digest".
So warm, quaint and peaceful.
I can only hope to return next year! Thank you."
(From St. Louis, Missouri July 2009)
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Newfoundland's Elizabeth J. Cottages are in each one of these famous travel books and magazines written by visiting anonymous travel writers.
- The Globe & Mail rates Elizabeth J. Cottages as "1 of the Top 11 Destinations…in the World"
- Frommer's 2nd, 3rd and 4th Editions continually rates Elizabeth J. Cottages as the "most luxurious and the finest in all of Newfoundland and Labrador"
- Rough Guide rates Elizabeth J. Cottages as the "Best Accommodation in Bonavista Newfoundland and Labrador"
- Moon Handbooks Atlantic Canada rates Elizabeth J. Cottages; "No expense has been spared to create the most luxurious environment in which to soak up the sweeping ocean views."
- Canada Select, a top rating system in Canada, states that Elizabeth J. Cottages are the "finest luxury cottages in all of Newfoundland and Labrador" and awarded these Canada vacation homes a "4 1/2 star" rating!
- Blue-Line Magazine Publisher rates Elizabeth J. Cottages "Unbelievable cottages & setting. You have certainly set a High Standard for others to follow (but they won't)."
Read the “Blueline Magazine” article found on our About US page about Glenn Zemdegs, husband of Elizabeth J. and co-owner of Elizabeth J. Cottages. Glenn worked as a VIP RCMP Officer for Princess Di and the boys, William and Harry. Glenn has also worked with many Heads of State around the world including Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister Trudeau, President Ronald Regan as well as the Queen and Queen Mother. For more information see our EJ Cottages Press Releases section.
The Nod
The Nod – Newfoundland’s Greeting
Aside from the Newfoundland accent, one of the most enduring parts of Newfoundland’s culture is the “Nod.”
When we first arrived here in Bonavista Newfoundland to build our Newfoundland Cottages, we passed a local on the road walking. We said hi. Nothing was said.
Then a split second later came this wonderful movement of the man’s head with a twinkle in the eye, wink or without wink and you know that you just got greeted in the most affectionate way ever.
After asking around where this special nod…this Newfoundland greeting, came from – the response was “I don’t know – it has always been done as long as the person has been alive.” Where it came from, who started it – the English, the Irish, the French? Unknown.
However, Bonavista is a Newfoundland fishing village. How can fishers’ greet each other as their boats pass by with hands full of fish guts? Ah, all that is left to move is the head. This may seem like a simple bit of movement – in reality, this traditional Newfoundland greeting takes a bit of learning to get it right.
This is Harvey Templeman owner of Walkhams’ Gate Pub. Harvey was gracious enough to get over his shyness to do The Nod for us.
These are the boys from the seaside shed here in Bonavista. They are kindly showing me how to do the “Newfoundland Nod”.
I love receiving the “Nod” and automatically return it.
When I am in Toronto there are times when I do the “Nod” without realizing what I am doing. The reaction varies from a smile, a laugh or an odd look especially if the individual is not as open to new ways of being greeted that is more friendly and personal.
No added words are needed. The “Nod” says it all and one is left with the feeling that someone has just acknowledged that you are alive, that you are seen and have just been welcomed by another human being.
The “Nod”…a true Newfoundland greeting and only made in Newfoundland!
Newfoundland Fences
The beauty of Fences here in Bonavista Newfoundland only came to my attention on a rainy day while walking our 3 dogs. I suddenly saw these historic fences in a completely different way because they were wet giving them all a deep brown color against the snow allowing me to see them as they really are versus the pale silvery color that makes them mostly invisible and unseen. To see them for the first time as a whole entity gave the fences a dance rhythm almost human in its formation alive in its own harmony.
