Lovingly restored 4 Star Canada Select ocean view, four bedroom Heritage House on O'Keefe Property in the Valley, Ferryland, The Irish loop, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Property (built in 1898) includes the Valley House, root cellar, and lands. It has a traditional Newfoundland kitchen, old time stove and daybed. Enjoy the stunning ocean view, prepare food in the well equipped kitchen, or relax on the beautiful deck. Spacious living room, full bath, laundry Experience living history here! This home is situated in a traditional, aesthetically pleasing setting in a beautiful area known locally as the Valley. It is close to Lord Baltimore's Colony of Avalon Archeological Site (known to locals as the Dig) and within walking distance of The East Coast Trail. Its quiet, peaceful setting is in clear view of the famous fishing grounds of Ferryland where, often , huge icebergs and humpback whales visit. The Valley House is easily viewed as well from the main road Baltimore Drive. Look for the yellow bike near the Root cellar. The open space in front of the house has a commanding view of the Downs, the islands off Ferryland, and looks directly out over the Eastern Horizon. Valentine O'Keefe, obtained the property in the Valley, was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, born 1792, and came here as a young man in early 1800's. He was an exceptional shipwright. His son Thomas built the house and also built coffins as well as furniture for local residents. Many Irish traditions were passed on in this house. Music, songs, stories, and dance were important in the Valley house. The O'Keefe family were well known for humor, storytelling, kindness, fun, singing, music, and their ability to entertain. Thomas was an excellent fiddle and accordion player and a jewel for storytelling. These gifts have been passed on to his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The home was also a focal point for running moonshine for recreational and many a good time was had. Several weddings including my parents Jimmy and Dollie O'Keefe took place in the house. People lived and loved in this special house. The last four brothers to live in the house were my uncles and legends in the community. Valentine fondly known as Tine served in the Forestry Unit in the 2nd World War and was affectionately known for his kindness and storytelling. Albert was a quiet, witty man who served his county in the Royal Navy and was injured. He was patient, kind, and lived a long life and was the last man to occupy the house. Leo was strong and special and had a unique personality. He loved reading and poetry. Harold was funny, an exceptional singer and had a wonderful memory for songs and stories. Some pics of these folks are on display in this home. Very special people lived here, and restoring this house was a labor of Love and a dream for me and my family. It was restored by Charlie Dunne and Joe Arsenault. We are very grateful for all their wonderful restoration work. We are very thankful to anyone and everyone who helped and were part of the restoration. The property is a physical reminder of the traditional family based economy that existed for centuries in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. A fishing crew led by the family patriarch was at the core of the economy. All sons fished and farmed the land and had houses built close together. The cellar on the property remains a testament to this lifestyle and was used up until a few years ago. Our hope is to restore the gardens and use the cellar once again for our guests to access. The original rhubarb crop is still productive to this day. The O'Keefe property is easily identified by community residents and is a rarity on the community's landscape as it is one of the few intact residences remaining not only in Ferryland but in the greater region of the Southern Shore. It has been occupied by the O'Keefe family for 5 generations and is of great cultural and historical value to the community of Ferryland, the Southern Shore and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and has been awarded municipal heritage status. You will know you are staying somewhere very special when you decide to stay here. As a 5th generation O'Keefe, I will be delighted to share our home, our history, our stories and songs with you and make you feel very welcome. Ask me about Rhonda's Rambling Tours and if available we can customize a community tour for you and your group. Looking forward to seeing you in the Valley in Ferryland and showing you our community through the eyes of a local. You will have access to the whole house when you rent it as a full vacation home including 4 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, living room, private top load high efficiency washer and dryer, High Def TV with satellite, Wifi, an assortment of books, full deck and garden space. My husband and I live only 5 minutes away, and we are well versed in local culture, history, food, and music. We would be delighted to help you plan your stay on the Irish Loop and give you our suggestions. We can arrange customized tours of the town and region upon request. Ask us about our customized Rambling Tours and adventures. As a local resident who grew up in Ferryland along with my husband Joe ( originally from Prince Edward Island) we will welcome you to our town and area and do our best to make your visit unforgettable and memorable. We have both spent many years working and volunteering in tourism, culture, economic, and community development. We have traveled to many places, and we enjoy meeting new people and sharing our beautiful community and region with you. Ferryland is a gorgeous, historic town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada with many attractions and experiences, lovely scenery and wonderful, creative, talented people. The community of Ferryland is part of a cluster of coastal communities along The Irish Loop on the Avalon Peninsula. The world class East Coast Trail runs through this community, and the Colony of Avalon Archeological Site. Lighthouse Picnics are also nearby. We have a beautiful Historic gothic style stone church build in 1853 called Holy Trinity and a local community museum that was once a courthouse and bank. Ferryland Historic Museum and church are both open daily in the summer season, and you will learn so much about our people and our way of life by visiting them. The first English speaking Catholic mass in North America was celebrated in Ferryland and every Sunday mass is still held at 11:00 am. Both are worth exploring and in walking distance from the Valley House. Local artisans work can be found many places in this creative region such as the Colony of Avalon gift shop and Merry Meeting shop in Renews. Whale , iceberg, puffin, kayak, and eco tours are available close by. Most brochures of local operators are available at the Valley House. Witless Bay just 35 minutes away is home to the largest Atlantic Puffin colony in North America and many other seabirds. We have over 22 species of whales, including humpback and minkie whales, and most years many magnificent icebergs drift and are grounded all along our coastlines and bays. The Irish Loop is a spectacular place to watch the whales feed on capelin, krill, and squid along our coast or to go iceberg chasing. Fresh berries are everywhere, and wild flowers are in abundance all along our trails and lanes. We also have a UNESCO world heritage site just 45 minutes away called Mistaken Point, where you will discover the oldest multi cellular life on the planet called Ediacaran fossils. Close by is The Cape Race Lighthouse ( where the first distress signal was received from The HMS Titanic at The Myrick Interpretation Center. Cape St. Mary's ecological reserve is 2 hours away and home to one of the largest seabird colonies in North America. Every community along our coastlines has a charm and a story to tell. You will love the stories and the people you will meet. Our Artisans work is beautiful and the creativity of our people is evident in their creations. The Valley House is proud to display their work and at times throughout the year we sometimes sell local art, crafts Jams and so much more. We provide a performance space in off season and sometimes present house concerts and workshops. So much to experience you will want to stay longer. We look forward to your visit. Come to Ferryland and discover this beautiful place.❤ You can walk to most places around our town. The grocery store and most attractions are also in walking distance. We have the World class East Coast Trail in our backyard and lots of other local trails nearby. A rent a car is available in St. Johns the capital city and is just one hour away. We would recommend a car to get to see all our beautiful communities along the Irish Loop. If you need transportation from St.Johns, please let us know and we can arrange a service for you. Customized local community/photography/nature tours are available upon request. Please ask us, and we will do our best to offer you a full, memorable, top quality experience. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Along with teas and coffee we provide some breakfast items like oatmeal. The kitchen has great cooking utensils and supplies like olive oil, spices, salt and pepper, sugar. Our local grocery /liquor store, Foodland is minutes away. Open from 9 - 6, and some nights Mon -Sat. Sundays 1 -5 . Try our local beers, wines and food. Be sure to try our fabulous local restaurants nearby. Food is absolutely awesome.