This B&B, just like St. John's in general, has a great deal of charm because of the warmth of the people. We have stayed here twice, once for ten days and another for 2 weeks, and wouldn't consider anywhere else. The rooms are clean, location is great. It's an easy walk downtown and all the busses stop right in front to go anywhere else. Patsy dishes up a great breakfast, served with a good deal of Irish whit. Gillian and Karen are the other two very personable people running this establishment. The breakfast room has a beautiful view of the harbor. This B&B is an experience we won't forget.

It's a quirky little B&B in a lovely old town. Our two bed suite was in the property next door to the main building. It was reasonable value and the layout was just right for my partner and teenage daughter, but the bathroom was in a need of a major overhaul and did not have a totally clean feel. Don't expect fancy gadgets as this is a B&B and not an hotel. We joined a local video shop and used my laptop for watching DVDs after we had eaten downtown each night which is a very pleasant 10 minute walk to some great restaurants (The Peppermill was worth two visits). You are also not allowed to cook fish in the kitchenette which is odd bearing in mind St John's location and history. Breakfast is an experience not to be missed but be prepared to remove your shoes before entering! All in all this was a more than adequate base for a very enjoyable 4 day stay during our Maritimes tour. Do get up Signal Hill and take the cliff walk back if the weather is good.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a few nights in August while in Newfoundland for a friend's wedding and our first vacation together. We basically chose the Roses for its price, location and "homey-feel". I was a bit worried at the start because when we arrived we were told that our room was not there at the main location but in one of their other properties down the street. I thought that they could have communicated that detail by email prior to our arrival --but I am a pretty tolerant person and it was my first day of vacation so I decided to let it go and see what happened. The staff gave us cab fare and called one for us, since we couldn't walk with all our luggage and our cab from the airport had already left! This was the only glitch or issue with the whole experience though. The room we had was a 5 minute walk from the main location, in a converted typical St. John's rowhouse. The main level had a full kitchen, great if you were staying for a while (maybe you could rent the whole place out?). There were only 2 rooms in this building, ours was on the second level and another on the third. The room: a decent size (the whole floor of the building), furnished with old (read squeaky) furniture and very cosy/traditional overall without being cutesy. The bedroom was separated from the living area by sliding doors, a nice touch for those who may like to stay up & watch tv without disturbing anyone. Without really seeing what the rooms in the main location were like, I would certainly ask for this one again because it did give a certain amount of privacy & freedom. As for breakfast: I would say it's not the best I've ever had but the entertainment is certainly worthwhile. The eating area is on the top floor of the main location, with a great view of the harbour and the city. The food was fine--nothing fancy, not the full or buffet breakfast some may expect. We had berry pancakes one day and eggs, bacon & toast the next, enough to get us up Signal Hill! However the atmosphere was the best part: everyone sitting around a big table, chatting and telling stories while being served by someone who should be considered one of St. John's gems (Patsy?). She will put a smile on your face to start the day in typical Newfoundland fashion: she's friendly, joking, self-deprecating, teasing, helpful and I'm sure a force to be reckoned with. I pity the poor soul who stole her purse if she ever gets her hands on them.

Our first experience of the wonderful people and hospitality of Newfoundland.
Clean, lovely house with great food.
Thanks Dorothy and Patrick!