The Keeper's Kitchen B&B

Our stay here was the highlight of our 13 day NL tour. Michelle and Reidar’s gourmet cooking and hospitality was like no other. The stories, the singing and guitar playing, the wellness conversations and the company of others was magic. We made new friends.

We had an exceptional stay in this very rural and quiet setting. Our room was extremely clean and very comfortable. The included breakfast was delicious with homemade bread, jams, yogurt and granola served with the plate of fruit, eggs, bacon and sausages. A homemade Danish was the finale. If you choose, you can opt for the hosts incredible evening meal, a memorable food experience prepared with care and creativity.

All was exceptional.

The house has been completely renovated.This couple offer an outstanding culinary experience. This stay will live in my memory for a very long time.

Just breakfast and dinner were unbeatable. Very well presented and served by both Michelle and Reidar. The hotel's location is at the beginning of the village of Saint Shott's. It's very convenient. I really liked it. An easy starting point for hiking and also for visiting other locations in the southern of Avalon Peninsula.

Maybe champu for the bath.

Absolutely THE BEST B&B Ever!! A MUST is the dinner, it is an experience! If they offer a wine tasting do it!! The food is better than any professional chef. Presentation was beautiful. Michelle makes everything fresh. I cannot sing their praises enough. And the room and bed were comfy and roomy. Highly recommended

I liked the warm of the owner and their kindness. Everything was tidy and the bathroom was shared with few people. The breakfast was wonderfull. Great cooking. I did not understood that people will share the same table, like a big family.

The food was wonderful. Great conversation. Picturesque

Bellissima esperienza. Michelle e Reidar ospiti eccezionali. Struttura nuova e accogliente. E poi le cene stellate con gli altri ospiti con i quali si pissono condividere esperienze di viaggio e culture diverse. Il nostro viaggio a Newfoundland è stato bellissimo e questa è stata la perla finale. Insomma tutto perfetto.

Such a memorable NFLD experience! Loved the quiet location and the friendly hosts. The evening meal was the best one we had during our entire holiday. It is a real treat to stay at this gorgeous, quiet and remote location with a local host Michelle and her husband. Breakfast the next day was exceptional as well!! What a pair of foodies!

The place is amazing. I was looking for a place to stay for one night, near Mistaken Point. I got so much more at the Keeper’s Kitchen B&B! It was a very special local experience, with a fireplace chat with all the guests after the dinner, learning about the local history and traditions and getting to know the other quests and our amazing hosts, Michelle and Reidar, sharing stories, and having a good laugh or two. The breakfast next day was amazing! Home made sour dough bread and divine danish made from scratch, combined with Michelle’s jams (made of local foraged berries) made my day! :) I still be coming back!

Everything was amazing and greatly exceeded my expectations. That place is so full of LOVE that I did not want to leave! :)

We had a wonderful time here! The breakfasts were scrumptious and the dinner was spectacular! Best of all was the common table where the conversation flowed in between the small group of people from various countries, places and backgrounds. We found this life giving! The hosts and chefs were very adept at including people and shared in the conversation as well. Our host was a great storyteller and musician and the whole experience was a joy! Thank you so much for the experience!

We had the best time here. Incredible food wonderful people! We lucked out and got to experience a fantastic concert! Michelle and Reider are great hosts and make amazing food! Highly recommend

The hosts were absolutely marvellous. You feel right at home as soon as you walk in the door! Everything is clean and tidy. The breakfasts are wonderful with a very unique style to the meals with some home made additions to make it delicious. If you choose the dinner options the servings are perfect and there is an explanation for all the different ingredients that are added. The wine pairing option is a great addition and well worth the add charge. The wines are explained for origin and the reasoning for the pairing.

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It is remote but that is what I liked about it.

They are terrific hosts and the food was superb !

This was a very unique experience to meet and converse with a very inspiring authour, musician song writer and artist. I highly recommend not leaving without purchasing her book Stepping Stones from self doubt to self belief: Finding meaning and purpose for your life.. Our stay was great and breakfast was very unique, delicious, memorable and with some special Norwegian touches.

We had a beautiful stay and would highly recommend.

Everything was excellent.

Our second stay to visit St Vincent’s beach. Came back because of the amazing atmosphere provided by the hosts. The meals they offer are superb and as they are served at one seating the conversation with other guests is always lively. Really enjoyed hearing other people’s travel stories and sharing ours. We stayed three nights during two visits and each evening is a wonderful memory. Would definitely recommend.

It was all great

The overall experience at The Keeper's Kitchen was exceptional. A warm greeting from Michelle when we arrived to check-in, an exceptional dinner with Reidar's wine pairing and breakfast with the other guests was fantastic.

The Keepers Inn was a remarkable find! The place is beautiful and quiet. What makes the experience so special is the couple who runs the B&B, Michelle and Reidar! A dinamic duo who complement each other harmoniously. If you are considering to stay at The Keeper’s Inn we highly recommend booking the package with the dinner! It’s so worth it. The meals are absolutely delicious and the storytelling is informative and entertaining! We absolutely loved it and hope to return soon! Thank you again Michelle and Reidar! Stay well!

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Everything surpassed my expectations: the rooms, the unique location, the hosts and most certainly the food!

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This has been an absolutely wonderful experience. Great to connect with the owners and other guests. The optional gourmet meal is a must do! Highly recommend!

The hosts, the amazing location, the food they prepared for us. They are great ambassadors for NF. Anyone who loves birds or nature or caribou will enjoy this unique spot.

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Michelle and Reidar are fabulous human beings. We felt so comfortable and had so many laughs, it was more like being with friends or family than being on holiday somewhere far away. Their food is outstanding, the wine as well. I guess, you read this before and it’s true! But their presence and the overall experience is even better (if that’s possible). Saint Shotts is unique, and maybe not for everyone, as it’s really remote, but once you set foot into the Keepers Kitchen it just feels right. Thank you so much!

That we only stayed for two nights.

The host. Delicious breakfast and dinner

I would have preferred an ensuite bathroom.

Wonderful family to stay with.wish we had booked the dinner too. Close to the gannet colony and lighthouse

Very personal attention, excellent food made me feel very welcome. The optional evening meal was superb with home-cooked food made to order and I chose a wine flight which complimented the food perfectly.

Nothing to dislike at all

Hospitality, welcome, food, wine pairing, breakfast, accommodation, toiletries - I can’t think of one thing I would have differently. What an amazing team Michelle and Radair are. If only I could stay permanently, I would. What more can I say!

Wow, what a great B&B, we included the Dinner option and are so glad we did. Absolutely superb! Everything was delicious and breakfast was excellent as well from homemade jams to apple danishes. One of our best Newfoundland experiences.

The hospitality and especially the excellent cuisine are what make this BnB a highlight of anyone’s trip to Newfoundland. Michelle and Reidar love their food, and love to discover new tastes that draw on their lifetime of travel and sensitivity to terroir. The breakfasts and dinners around their large family table delighted all our senses. The area around St. Shotts is extremely remote, but stunning.

Our room was pretty small, but it was quiet, and the bed was very comfortable.

Felt like an oasis of home and friendship. 3 course meal became an extravagant 5 course. Very down home Newfoundland feel. Not to be missed!

I love it all. The view from the B&B is amazing and quiet.

Meals were incredible. Hospitality outstanding.

The hosts are amazing. Buy the gourmet dinner she cooks. Husband the excellent pastry chef. Conversations a treat: travel, love story, lessons about foods: wild, local, healthy, gourmet. After breakfast, a lesson on how to culture foods included sampling her delicious kefirs and kombuchas. Even gave away starter cultures. She'd also painted the lovely pictures on the walls, authored the book on the nightstand, and played guitar and sang with her sister and some of the other guests. We were lucky that musician friends were staying there that night: we experienced a Newfoundland kitchen party.

It is isolated.

Great hosts, amazing breakfast, loved the welcome gift and easy to get to room had ramp and walk out basement made it getting suitcases in and out a breeze. Only negative is they very hard water that looks yellow and is 10km from the main road on a pot hole filled road. Still very worth the drive.

Lots of well placed benches outside and a beautiful beach to walk to. They were all so helpful and friendly, offering suggestions and including us in their plans. The food was beyond incredible. They even entertained with music! It seemed they thought of everything ♥️

Driving through the fog to reach this out-of the way place was an adventure, but once we were here, Michelle and Reidar made us feel right at home. We had an excellent room with all the comforts and were treated to a gourmet dinner and breakfast as part of our stay. it was well worth the detour!

Location is one of the best kept secrets in the area. The hosts are fantastic chefs who entertain you with stories and local folklore. Uniquely relaxing and welcoming

This place is worth the drive! The hosts are so welcoming and they have such a lovely place! So relaxing, with an amazing view. The room was really nice, comfortable and clean, same for the bed! We had a meal prepared by them and it was the best food We had on this whole trip. Great company and many stories shared by the owners. What a treat to have a glimpse of what life in rural Newfoundland was/is. Perfect stop to stay overnight when driving the Irish loop!

This is a B&B. The hostess and her husband were very friendly and served a five course dinner with a different wine for three of the corses. All of the food was hand prepared with some local ingredients. It was delicious, as was the big breakfast that included a dessert of a homemade multi crust pastry. I highly recommend staying here to anyone who likes fine food and hospitality.

Our hosts were amazing and the food was fantastic. The wines paired perfectly with each course of our dinner, and we were even treated to some entertainment after our meal. The perfect ending to our Newfoundland vacation.

It had a beautiful view, nice and quiet to sleep

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Worth the stay

The hosts are second to none. Wonderfully prepared breakfast. A host that can sing and play guitar! The location is off the beat and path for sure but the stories are great! We are not normally communal travellers but they were great and welcoming

The most amazing hosts and delicious food. Just a magical place. So lucky we found it.

The hosts are both excellent cooks and also explained everything about where the berries came from and why they made certain dishes etc. First rate!

Everything was wonderful - no complaints. Very interesting terrain in that area.

This B&B located on the southern tip of Newfoundland was wonderful.. The dinner option is a must. Fine dining at its best. Michelle and Reidar were wonderful hosts. The rooms were very clean, well appointed and comfortable. They were very open about sharing their home and made us feel very welcome.

The dinner option is not to be missed.

Our stay here with Michelle and Reider was pretty special. Welcomed into their lovely home, fed on the most wonderful food, and made to feel so at home from the moment we walked in. We hope to return some day.

The host and hostess were very friendly. The breakfast was excellent!!

The setting. Beautiful View. Very quiet. The hosts were personable with a great amount of knowledge of the area and more than willing to suggest other places to see. They are phenomenal cooks. Did not have the dinner but heard it was exceptional! Did have the breakfast. Everything was home made. Quiche, pan fried potatoes, fruit bowl, homemade yogurt, and jams , apple danishes! Wonderful. Learned a lot about the area from the hosts.

It was a bit out of the way…. But still well worth the drive to experience the hospitality and meals.

So nice to find such a jewel of a stay in a remote community. Michelle and Reidar were excellent hosts. Their evening dinner ($$$) was amazimg! Breakfast was another delicious event! What a start to our holiday!!

Great place

The hosts are absolutely wonderful. I opted to pay for the additional dinner offered and it was a wonderful way to connect with the host and others staying there.

Propreté impeccable. Hospitalité remarquable Repas inoubliable. Hôtes formidables.

We booked dinner with our stay, and it was a creative and delicious meal. Wonderful wine pairings, as well! Breakfast was likewise excellent, and we especially appreciated the care Michelle and Reidar took in accommodating my husband's need for gluten-free meals. And we loved joining in the spontaneous kitchen party that followed dinner. This was the most memorable stay of our whole trip!

Honestly, no complaints! The B&B is beautifully redone, Michelle and Reidar are warm and hospitable hosts... we had a marvelous stay.

Michelle and Reidar have created an amazing experience that should not be missed. First, there is the dinner, which was the best meal we had in Newfoundland!!! Second, there is the atmosphere, which is personable and unique. Finally, there are lots of great stories and laughter.

There is nothing to dislike.

Michelle & Reidar were amazing host, we felt very comfortable and welcomed in their home. The breakfast was incredibly delicious especially the homemade danish pastry. The landscape to St. Schotts was incredibly unique, so glad that we chose the Keepers Kitchen. Would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to stay again.

The road was a little rough but it would not deter me from coming again

OMG the food is amazing. Not only was the food masterfully prepared but we also learned something of the history or prep of the dishes - bonus! Our dinner was beautifully wine paired and followed by a quiet interlude of music and song. In addition, there were storied connections made with the other guests. This is a Newfoundland stay to remember.

This couple will only get better as they continue to explore and implement their joint creativity.

Very nice hosts, truest unique experience

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Stunning landscapes with phenomenal service. Michelle and Raidar are spectacular hosts. The food was beyond amazing, and I would highly recommended this stay as well as stay again myself.

At the bottom of the Irish loop, stark landscape, good location for visiting mistaken point.

It was spotless and comfortable. The communal meal hosted by Michelle and Reider was very good and a lot of fun!

This is a wonderful experience! The owner is a 5 generation lighthouse keeper family. Her family home has been totally renovated and is in a tiny community 15 minutes from the best whale watching we have ever experienced! The hosts have created an incredible culinary feast both for dinner and breakfast filled with local and home made treats. The wine pairings were delicious and thoughtfully chosen and the company around the table brought to life the real Newfoundland welcome a camaraderie. We are so glad we went.

The only thing I would change would be to provide a pitcher of water in the rooms. Their local water can be discoloured at times. It is safe but off putting to brush your teeth with. Having a couple of glasses and a clear water source in the rooms at those times would fix that conveniently for guests.

Had a fantastic stay at this bnb. The owners were both incredibly friendly and accommodating to whatever was needed. The home was very inviting & comfortable!! The dining experience was second to none. The presentation was beautifully done & the explanation of each dish upon serving was delightful & so unique. The owners knowledge of the area & surrounding areas was quiet helpful in exploring the neighboring communities & the storytelling of both their lives were quiet interesting. Such a great experience in a short period of time. I highly reccomend!!

the hosts were lovely - friendly and with lots of info, the room was clean, the food was delicious!

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The room was very clean and spacious. There was no cell service there, but the wifi worked great. Michelle was very accommodating when trying to prepare meals for 2 people with food sensitivities. We were happy to see they have a liquor license so we could have wine with our supper. We saw 2 wild caribou grazing on our drive to the B&B.

The weather could have been better, but we don't blame our hosts. :)

This B&B is in an extremely remote location with unique geographical features (know locally as "the barrens") different from the rest of Newfoundland. If you want to see what the entire island has to offer this area is a must see. The host also prepares a unique gourmet dinner with a wine paring using local ingredients that is outstanding and most convenient since the B&B is located in what I would describe as essentially a wilderness area with no commercial facilities.

Great food, warm and friendly atmosphere

What a great location to see the unique natural beauty of this part of Newfoundland. Plus there are so many points of interest in the area. Michelle is a true gem. She immediately made me feel at home, is super helpful, is an amazing chef and has a incredible list of talents and interests. Very kind and thoughtful. I would love to spend more time at Keepers Kitchen.

Lucky are those that find this gem of a place, run by the loveliest, most interesting couple. The dinner and breakfast they made us was, without exaggeration, worthy of a Michelin star. Our room was cozy, comfortable and clean, and all details are very thoughtful. Reidar was kind enough to guide us to a hiking path on the coast, which was one of our favourite of the trip. We highly recommend Keeper’s Kitchen, especially as a half way stop for those doing the Irish Loop.

The breakfast was amazing. The people were absolutely wonderful friendly and very hospitable. Location was absolutely beautiful. Very clean welcoming place.

Everything was amazing.

Michelle and Reidar are fabulous hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed their company including their global and local stories. They made us feel very much at home from the moment we arrived. Their home is very comfortable, everything was spotless. We would love to return someday.

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