house-share available for grad students in portugal-cove-st-philips
House-Share Available for GRAD STUDENTS
20 Western Heights, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL
July, 31, 2025
added 10 days ago
Utilities not included
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| House1600 Sqft2 bathsAC Pet Friendly Month-to-month lease |
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| Other Features |
| Has Yard Has Balcony Has Laundry In Building Has Dishwasher Has Fridge |
| Description |
| OVERVIEW: Affordable house-share available in Portugal Cove for international grad students – situated in quiet, non-urban environment, but only 15min. drive to MUN campus. House occupied by MUN prof. with energetic (bird) dog… (NOTE: Owner chooses not to engage with ANY form of social media, but identity can be verified via MUN faculty profile: https://www.mun.ca/socialwork/about-us/our-people/faculty/dr-christopher-b-r-smith/ – or Google “Christopher Smith + Memorial University / MUN”) Willing to consider hosting one – or, potentially, two – housemates, possibly with a child. Strong preference will be given to international grad student(s) – ideally (but not necessarily) with a vehicle – interested in a different experience of Newfoundland. THE SPACE: 2 kitchens, 2 full bathrooms (one on each floor), & 3 bedrooms UPSTAIRS: kitchen, full bathroom, common area, turntables, office, & two bedrooms DOWNSTAIRS: two freezers, large wood-burning fireplace, washer & dryer, common area & third bedroom Brand new, highly efficient ‘mini-split’ heat pump system recently installed throughout House situated on large rural property that is VERY close to nature (i.e. wild berries, mushrooms, animals, etc., with flowers, vegetable garden, back deck, and spacious yard…) NOTE: See photos for additional details! FEATURES YOU WON’T FIND DOWNTOWN: Wild mushroom and berry-picking (blueberries, wild blackberries, raspberries, creeping snow berries, wild cranberries, chanterelles, etc.); Trails, parks, ponds/lakes/wetlands/forests; Café/restaurant and pharmacy/clinic within walking distance Community centre, post office, general store, Bell Island ferry terminal, and an excellent school for young kids, and yet… Only a 15min. drive to big box shopping, groceries & amenities!. COST: $750-$1050 (PLUS utilities – electricity & internet) to share an entire house (owner has car). Rent/bills, and transportation logistics are, however, negotiable and dependent on each individual’s means & situation. Owner happy to connect via videoconferencing to meet, discuss details and provide virtual tour of house and surroundings (serious inquiries only) |