Pumpkin House...a Museum Guest House

Looking for the unique Newfoundland experience? We offer you a quality Vacation Home located in Twillingate with a very cozy vintage vibe! The fully restored Pumpkin House, c.1872 has been lovingly outfitted with a curated collection of antiques and curiosities of yesteryear. With 3 comfy bedrooms (one with 2pc ensuite) and an old fashioned eat-in kitchen, come home this year to the Pumpkin House! #2022 Our home is yours to enjoy! Comfort and coziness abounds here. All bedrooms are upstairs, one with a 2pc ensuite and the main bathroom is located downstairs. On the main floor, the living room has comfy seating, ideal for a group of 4. Put your feet up, check some of the vintage books or binge watch your favourite Netflix shows. The fancy victorian style dining room is perfect for a game night or a serving up a supper you whipped up in the kitchen. We stock the kitchen with the essentials for cooking and baking. Don't feel like cooking? Not to worry, the local restaurants offer take-away which you can bring home and eat in the comfort of your own space. Outside, the wrap-around patio allows you to chase the sunshine all day long. With wooden benches and ample seating it's perfect for bird watching or just kicking back and letting the worries of the world melt away. Be sure to catch some of the most beautiful sunsets that take to the skies and have given Twillingate a reputation for it's incredible sunsets. The Pumpkin House is complete with: •One queen bedroom w/ensuite washroom •Two double bedrooms • Living room • Reading room • Eat-in kitchen • Dining room • 4 piece Bathroom • Laundry room w/washing machine • Outdoor & indoor clotheslines • Outdoor wrap around deck with beautiful views • Fenced in yard • Private parking and two root cellars We love Airbnb and hosting people! We are here for you during your stay, but our level of guest interaction is entirely up to you. You may see us cutting the grass or watering the flowers. We’re only a phone call or text message away. If you need anything at all, we do live close by and are always available for you during your stay. Upon your arrival, one of us will be there to greet you. We'll give you a tour of the home and the property help you to get you bearings, then we will leave you with keys in hand so that you can settle in and enjoy your vacation to the fullest! The house sits on a fenced lined property on the southern island of Twillingate called Durrell. The neighbours are lovely and one of them is a shipyard where you can watch the boats come and go. Twillingate is one of the most picturesque outports in central Newfoundland. Famous for its reputation of being the 'Iceberg Capital of the World'. As early as May-June, these massive ice sculptures literally drift in and around the island. Watch them dodging around the arm from the bedrooms or yard when they are around! Twillingate has an incredible coastal hiking trail system known as the Rockcut Trails. They feature 25kms of connected coastal trails which are well groomed and mapped out for you to explore. Up harbour, several amazing chartered boat tours offer you different types of sailing experiences. From a small intimate boat tour out jiggin cod to a large scale Zodiac boat, there's a tour for everyone in town. If a sunset kayak tour is something that interests you, we've got that as well! Literally up the street is the Auk Island Winery, which produces award winning Newfoundland berry & iceberg wines...not too mention it has a great family restaurant and gift shop. Most restaurants operate from May to September, with an offering of fine dining to good old fish and chips, there’s a menu for every tastebud. Be sure to visit the Fish Market, the Artisan market, with picnic lunches and bike rentals available. Several cafés are all within a short drive from the Pumpkin House for that morning caffeine fix! A few pubs & a dynamite brewery called the Split Rock, serve a variety of local craft beers from around the island. If you were looking for something fun to do with the gang, our local dinner theatres serves up a darn good meal and some good laughs. There are also several museums and the Long Point Lighthouse to visit. Learn more about the history of the wooden boat builders of Newfoundland and their craft. Twillingate is about an hour and a half drive to the Fogo Island ferry...making it an enjoyable day trip. If a day at the beach is something you enjoy, we highly recommend checking out our beaches of Twillingate or take a short road trip to breathtaking, sandy beaches of Lumsden! A car is a must when visiting Newfoundland! Please be sure that you have secured a car rental first as a priority. We are hearing about a current rental car shortage. This is due to the rental companies selling their fleets during the pandemic and now having a difficult time to replace their vehicles. Car rentals are available in the major cities and at their airports. Twillingate is actually made up of two islands connected by a “tickle” bridge on what’s known as iceberg alley. The Pumpkin House is located on the South Island in the outport of Durrell. We are... --- 1.5hrs north of Gander --- 5.5hrs west of St. John's --- 7 hrs east of Gros Morne ideally located in Central Newfoundland! For our guests taller than 6 feet...just a heads-up! As the Pumpkin House is a historical building and retains most of its 19th century architecture, it may not be suitable for all accessibility needs. Ceiling heights are a minimum of 6'7". The scale of the Pumpkin House is quite cozy- check out our reviews!