Dory Buff House is perfect for you if you’re looking for an authentic, non-touristy Newfoundland outport experience. Built in 1847 with its signature hipped roof, Dory Buff House was fully renovated in 2015, keeping much of the original woodwork intact including walls and floors. Note that the address in Booking dot com mistakenly auto set to Princeton NL. The address is 101 Harbour View Drive, Summerville, NL A0C 2N0

We live in Joshua Tree California in the winter, and Summerville Newfoundland in the summer/fall. We enjoy hiking, cruising traveling, and visiting France as often as possible :) We own and operate an international Radio and TV Ad Agency called Radio TV Agents LLC. Coco is an artist, working in paints, clay, and objets trouve (as you will see when you visit). We especially enjoy welcoming our wonderful guests and their furry friends each season! We live in The Quarters next door (99 Harbour View Dr). Dave works out of his shed at the back of the property, and is available to answer any questions you might have.

Summerville is a Special Place! Coco and Dave welcome you to historic Dory Buff House, uniquely situated on the sunny side of Bonavista peninsula, steps from the Atlantic ocean and a commercial stage, in the quaint working fishing harbour of Summerville. A 2.5 hour drive from St. John’s, 25 minutes from historic Trinity and scenic Port Rexton; 45 minutes from shopping in Clarenville, and 50 minutes from the Bonavista lighthouse. Enjoy a quiet afternoon picking blueberries out on the point or take a walk along any of Summerville’s beautiful coves and beaches where sea glass and other treasures abound. Depending on which part of the year you’re visiting, watch breaching humpback, fin, minke and killer whales from the comfort of the front bridge (Newfanese for ‘deck’). Walk down to the fishing stage to meet the local fishermen and see the same tools of the trade, and fish cleaning and salting techniques Newfoundland fishermen have been incorporating for 500 years. For bird lovers, you’ll be surrounded by blue jays, sparrows, crows, seagulls, osprey and bald eagles to name just a few. The fishing stage is a big draw for seabirds looking for a free feast following the filleting of cod caught daily in Summerville harbor. Stop by the stage and who knows, a kindly local fisherman may just gift you with a couple of filets of fresh caught north Atlantic cod! Dory Buff is next door to our other vacation rental North Sea Whale House. Dave offices out of his shed situated on the hill behind both properties. Dory Buff is perfect for you if you’re looking for an authentic, non-touristy Newfoundland outport experience. Summerville maintains the same unique traditional charm it has had for hundreds of years. Locals refer fondly to the area as being a "festival free zone” – meaning quiet / non-touristy. Our sincere desire is that your friendly, respectful, discreet interaction with the locals will keep it that way! Thank you! Coco and Dave