December 2, 2025 | Whale House Guest House, Mobile, NL
Let's be brutally real. Life with jobs, kids, or just endless scrolling has turned "date night" into a chore. You book a "romantic getaway" and end up in a city hotel with thin walls and a $15 minibar wine.
Not here. This 48 hour itinerary is for couples who want to hit the kind of reset button that makes you remember why you said "yes" in the first place. No kid menus, no group tours, no forced small talk at a crowded bar.
It's built around Whale House in Mobile, 30 minutes from St. John's, yet worlds away with private hot tubs, forest sauna plunges, and whales that show up uninvited.
Friday: Arrival + Unwind (The Slow Burn)
4 PM: Check in to your suite (self-check-in, no awkward lobby chat). Drop bags. Immediately into the private hot tub that's always bubbling at 104°. Zero light pollution. Just you, your person, and the sound of waves.
This isn't just a quick dip. This is the first moment you've had alone in months. Sip wine or that bottle you smuggled. Talk about nothing. Or everything. Guests say it's the soak that starts the magic.
6 PM: 5-minute walk to Fork Restaurant or check out other great restaurants next to whale house
8 PM: Back to the suite. Second hot tub soak, this time stargazing (or auroras if you're lucky).
10 PM: Fall asleep in the dark. The silence here is the kind that lets you actually sleep.
Saturday: Deep Reset (The Heart of It)
9 AM: Sleep in (no alarm). Coffee. Breakfast.
10 AM: Visit the forest bathing sauna + cold plunge. Walk 10 steps into the trees. Sit in the forest bathing sauna (dry Scandinavian heat). Sweat out the stress. Step out to the cold plunge. 15 min heat, 2 min plunge, repeat. Recent guests describe it as "therapy on steroids", the kind that forces real conversation because your brain can't think about work.
It's true. The forest bathing sauna + cold plunge releases endorphins, boosts immune function, and makes you feel amazing. One couple told us it was the first time they'd talked about their future in years. (Read more on the whale house sauna experience).
Noon: Light lunch in the suite or a quick drive down the lane to Captain's Table for their world-famous fish & chips (award-winning, gluten-free, ocean-fresh).
1 PM: Drive to the local book store in Tors Cove, Running the Goat, and check out some of their wears. This spot is right next to Cribbies Meadows, and the 5 min drive to Tors Cove has killer scenery. This quick adventure next to whale house is an experience you'll want to share
3 PM: Back to the suite for hot tub round three or a short East Coast Trail hike (Tinker's Point Path and Beaches Path that starts at door of your suite.
6 PM: Dinner choice: stay lStone Ducky in Bay Bulls or check out Arbour for chic vibes (full eats guide).
9 PM: Hot tub finale. This is where the magic happens — the soak that turns "good weekend" into "life-changing."
Sunday: Gentle Goodbye (The Afterglow)
10 AM: No rush checkout. One last sauna cycle or hot tub linger. Pack slow. Leave at noon feeling like new people.
Pro tip: Text us LATE for a 1 PM checkout (free if available). We want you to squeeze every drop.
Why This Itinerary Works (The Science Behind the Magic)
It's not random. It's designed around what couples tell us they need:
- Uninterrupted time: No front desk, no kids, no notifications. The hot tub enforces it, you can't scroll in bubbles.
- Physical reset: The sauna + plunge releases endorphins and oxytocin (the "love hormone"). Studies show it boosts intimacy 40% more than a fancy dinner.
- Nature therapy: Forest bathing saunas, whales, and the East Coast Trail. It's why guests say "we talked more here than in therapy."
- Balance: 30 minutes from St. Johns, zero light pollution, totally private.
Check suite availability and book your St. John's romance reset today