Tickle Inn, a charming 200-year-old saltbox in Trinity Bay, offers a comfortable retreat with its fully equipped kitchen and spacious living room. The cottage's beautifully decorated bedrooms feature local pieces that give the home a truly 'Newfoundland' feel.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7144 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
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
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Government issued photo ID required for all guests to be sent within 24 hours of booking for COVID contact tracing or subject to cancellation.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Is The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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.
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The Tickle Inn Saltbox by the Sea Reviews
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Cute and quirky place to stay! loved the decor! We enjoyed our stay here, were comfortable and it had everything we needed. Thanks
Sue C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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!
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.
Rob G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Francois
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Fabulous apartment in a quiet and tranquil location. Very close to very nice restaurants and the beach. Modern with everything you would want or need. Super pool too.
Small cottage, which has been restored with modern appliances and living space. The floors are somewhat uneven, and the rooms are small, yet it tightly held our family of 6. Guests need to bring their own soap and shampoos for the bathrooms. Easy access to hiking and has a wonderful view of the harbor.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Mark G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Nick M.
22 July 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
As I have been requested to adjust our review, I will simply state: This is the only property we have been disappointed in during our entire Newfoundland vacation.The only positive feedback I can give is that the Property manager response time was very good