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Skipper Tom's Summary

Vacation home in Twillingate with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV
TV
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Twillingate, Skipper Tom's offers a warm and inviting retreat with an open-concept kitchen, living room and wrap-around deck. Each bedroom boasts a queen bed, HDTV and en-suite bathroom with ocean views to soak up from every room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Skipper Tom's Summary

Summary:
Skipper Tom's is a 2-bedroom Saltbox style home located in the heart of Twillingate, steps from restaurants, amenities and attractions. From the home's wrap around deck, you'll soak up incredible ocean views. Each bedroom has a queen bed, HDTV, a private en suite and views of the ocean. With a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry facility large deck and yard, you'll have plenty of room to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The Space:
Completely renovated in 2013, the main floor includes an open-concept kitchen/dining area, a large living room, a full bathroom and laundry facility. Upstairs, you'll find two large bedroom suites both with queen beds and en-suite bathrooms, each with its own shower and soaker tub. Each bedroom is equipped with its own TV (with cable) and has beautiful views of the water.

The home sits on a large piece of land overlooking Robin's Cove. The views can be enjoyed from all rooms in the home, as well as from the large wrap around deck.

The property was built by the owner's Grandfather Tom in 1914. He was a Skipper on schooners fishing off the Labrador coast. Hence the name "Skipper Tom's".

On the property, you'll find a working root cellar and a shed that was built in the mid 1800s.

Located in the heart of Twillingate, this property provides guests with the very best Twillingate has to offer - stunning views and proximity to local attractions.

Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire home.

Other Things to Note:
This property has been operated as successful vacation home for years, consistently receiving 5-star reviews. Starting in the fall of 2022, the owners have hired Outport Realty to manage the property for them. As such, we are re-listing the property. The owners, who are local to Twillingate, take great pride in this home and look forward to hosting guests for many years to come.

Interaction with Guests:
Managed locally, I'm only a text, message or call away.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

The following house rules apply to this property: No pets. No parties and events. The number of guests must not exceed the number on the reservatio...

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Twillingate, NL

What's nearby

  • Twillingate Gallery - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Auk Island Winery - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Twilingate Astronomical Observatory - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Seabreeze Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Long Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gander, NL (YQX-Gander Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Split Rock Brewing Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cozy Tea Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doyle W. Sansome & Sons Super Lobster Pool - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn Hotel - Georgie's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Harbour Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Skipper Tom's Summary 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 Skipper Tom's Summary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skipper Tom's Summary?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skipper Tom's Summary located?

Situated in Twillingate, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Twillingate Gallery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Auk Island Winery and Twilingate Astronomical Observatory. Crow Head Town Hall is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Reviews

Skipper Tom's Summary Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with awesome ocean views

Very clean, nicely decorated, love the big bathtub, hard to imagine a better location with regards to town and the ocean. Kitchen was very well stocked. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We loved this home. Great location and was greeted by a little iceberg in the bay in front of our home. The homemade muffins were a nice touch. Highly recommend as well recommend ocean quest tours. Suggest you take a morning tour.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAXINE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Skipper times vacation home was absolutely amazing! From the easy check-in to the clean and well stock kitchen, from the awesome views to the thoughtful special touches, such as lots of books to read, a TV and each bedroom, the soaker tub! I can't say enough about it! They even had a landline which could be a selling feature for this home! Cell phone service is very limited. However, having the landline made communication much better! This place comes highly recommended!
Greeted with fresh muffins on the table!
Wrap around deck with Windows all around!
Gorgeous sunset!
Awesome views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iceberg views

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Property was perfect. Great Location- beautiful view of the ocean - property was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skipper Toms

Clean, cozy, well equipped home. Great location and beautiful view.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot in Twillingate

We were 2 couples who spent 2 nights at Skipper Tom’s. Great location. Perfect spot in town with a beautiful view, right across from the water, walking distance to shops and restaurants. The house was as described. Comfortable beds, porch to enjoy the view, a lovely spot in Twillingate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Twillingate

The property was absolutely outstanding although a little hard to find! We drove right by it the first time. It was well worth the time looking for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Skipper Tom's was a breath of fresh air! I loved sitting on the veranda and watching the boats go by and the ocean waves crashing against the shore line. the scenery is beautiful ! the house - immaculate, serene and inviting a nice surprise ... fresh baked bread waited for us !!!! also .. there was coffee, tea and other thoughtful items. highly recommend Skipper Tom's
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location!

The biggest problem was that we only could enjoy the property for one night. Simply not long enough to get comfortable and settle in to take in all that Twillingate offers. Hopefully we can return for a longer visit. It's a beautiful old property well looked after and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Beth and Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream cottage by the sea!

We had a wonderful experience in Twillingate. This beautiful cottage lived fully up to our expectations. The view from the veranda was picture perfect and the feline visitor made us feel right at home. Walk to all that Twillingate had to offer. We had a slight issue with the appliances but were able to work it through. All in all, a perfect visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation of Skipper Tom’s is as described, and delightful - and right up until our check out morning - our stay was entirely pleasant (be aware of doors however, when a visiting cat drops by, apparently it likes to visit!).Skipper Tom’s location is recommended as a base to explore Twillingate. The house is well-appointed with all you would need (with the exception of kitchen scissors!), the rooms are spacious and comfortable and pretty. The 2 ensuites are a true plus. On check out day - the 10am check out time was a bit of an affront to start with, but respecting that was the limit, we planned the morning to be sure we were out on time. And to that end, did all our packing and fridge cleaning and garbage collection so that at 9:30, we could have our morning coffee on the porch taking in the lovely view of the ocean before we parted. Instead, when we walked out to deposit the garage at 9:30 - we found the cleaner sitting in the parking spot waiting for us to leave.Some might have ignored that, but we good not now, sit and relax with our while being in the sight line of someone in a car. It was a very disappointing end to an otherwise lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Skipper Tom’s. The house was very clean and comfortable. The freshly baked muffins that were there when we arrived were a nice treat! We also appreciated having coffee provided for the week as well. No complaints whatsoever. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone vacationing in Twillingate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, fresh, and comfortable. The homemade muffins were a nice touch too. Marie was very quick to help when google maps took us to the wrong house. It was also nice to be so close to the dinner theatre. Thanks Marie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy & Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

A beautiful home that is bigger than the pictures show. A great location with beautiful viewsGreat communication I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with all the amenities.

Absolutely loved this property. It is in a great location with a beautiful view of the water. Each of the 2 large bedrooms has an ensuite which was great. The wrap around deck was nice and a lively place to enjoy your breakfast on a Sunday morning. I wish we were there for more than just 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excitement and fun in Twillingate.

Large quiet property with a well equipped kitchen. Two large bedrooms with en-suite baths and excellent hot showers. We had two really good nights sleeping on a fantastic mattress. We appreciated the washer /dryer and laundry soap after a week of travel. We walked to the dinner theatre and drove to the Anchor Inn pub to get screeched in. Great fun on a zodiac to see an iceberg calve and turn over!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental ever!

Not much needs to be said about Skipper Tom’s because it was just so fantastic. The house is gorgeous and we especially liked the lovely and very comfortable living room. The kitchen was perfectly equipped and well laid out, and the large bedrooms were excellent in all regards, including the spacious ensuites. The wrap-around patio was a bonus feature that you never see. And the location was amazing, right on the water and walking distance to the dinner theatre, restaurants and pubs. This was the first true out of ten that we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with everything we needed and a very clean and comfortable place to return to. The location was wonderful! Walking distance to restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judithmichele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay - had a great time and would stay here again. Also would recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!! Very clean and comfortable, gorgeous views, everything we needed plus muffins sitting on the table when we came in. Close to activities yet quiet and restful. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Skipper Tom’s. It was a great location, was extremely clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Marie, the host, was wonderful. She was extremely helpful and responded to all my questions very quickly. I highly recommend staying at Skipper Tom’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and well looked after really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was warm and welcoming. Looked forward to our cozy home every time we finished our excursions!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The ocean views from wrap around porch and in all rooms of the home are the best you can ask for. What a way to enjoy your cup of coffe in the morning and a glass of wine at night. Wow! Loved every second there!! Walking proximity to all shops is a major plus! Thank you Marie for giving people the opportunity to experience this tranquility in such a Devine place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024