4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes

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9.9Outstanding
(53 Ratings)
"Cozy, quiet, wonderful place!"
Sigrun G.
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Nova Scotia

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

This home is warm, inviting and very peaceful. Located on one acre it is in a dell surrounded by apple, pear, honeysuckle and spruce trees. It is a perfect back yard for croquet (which comes with the house!) an outdoor lobster fest on the picnic table and even a swing in the hammock. The house is 100 years old with many beautiful antiques and modern updates including the two bathrooms. The main bathroom downstairs features an air jet tub and the upstairs bathroom/laundry room leads onto a deck where a nighttime view of the rising moon is not to be missed. Lounge chairs are provided for that very purpose.

The house has 4 bedrooms: one with a queen size bed, two with double beds and one with two single beds - one of which is a Captains Bed built into the wall. Loads of fun for the kids to sleep and play in! (The other trundle bed is low to the ground and appropriate for a toddler. The living room is warm and inviting and off of it is a favorite space of many visitors: a small but beautiful "sun room" - formerly the old entrance to the house. It is great for a morning cup of tea and reading the paper. We also provide cards, backgammon and crokinole boards, scrabble and, for fun in the yard (along with the croquet) is a horseshoe set. Most recently, we have added a beautifully tuned piano!

The house is equipped with Fibre Op Wireless Internet (and Cable TV) and the kitchen contains everything you will need for big or small dinners. Dishes for at least twelve settings, glasses galore, a popcorn popper and all utensils you will need. Stove, fridge, microwave and dish washer are included as is a propane bbq and an outdoor fire pit complete with grate for charcoal bbq'ing.

Herring Cove is blessed with several lakes in the nearby vicinity - the closest for a morning dip is only a one minute walk down the lane and the stunning Look Off/Cliff Walk, so popular with Haligonians looking to get away from it all, is just a five minute stroll up the road. Also, only a ten minute walk away is the popular Pavia Cafe and Gallery. Only 20 minutes away is Halifax's most stunning beach - Crystal Crescent Provincial Beach & Park. The hikes around the Beach go on for miles with beautiful views. Aside from the fresh water swimming, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, cycling, kayaking, freshwater & deep sea fishing, whale watching, bird watching, sailing and even windsurfing in and around the Halifax area.

Herring Cove, only a 20 minute drive from downtown Halifax, is also just around the corner from the National Historic Fort of York Redoubt and is a perfect base for you to explore the South Shore, the Annapolis Valley and the Eastern Shore.

I know you will love the house, love the area, love Halifax and the Province. Come and enjoy!

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(53 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Cozy, quiet, wonderful place!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We checked out this morning and could happily spend the whole summer there. Quiet, peaceful, close to Halifax and other destinations. One night after dinner we were sitting in the living room, we had a small fire burning in the stove and a doe walked over and looked through the window. A few days later it came back accompanied by 4 yearlings. Every morning we were serenaded by song birds. A pheasant called every day but we didn't see it. We had a couple of blustery days and but the wood stove kept us cozy. The house was very convenient for day trips. One sunny day we drove up shore to see Hope for Wildlife. Another day we drove to Lunenburg And Peggy's Cove. The Bluenose had arrived and docked the day before. The crew was busy varnishing the woodwork. We hosted guests for dinner three times. The drive from Herring Cove to downtown Halifax is short if you want to visit museums, restaurants or relatives. The beds are quite comfortable and bedding is ample. We used the laundry a couple of times and the new washer and dryer are first rate. The house was the best equipped VRBO that we have stayed in, anywhere. Now for a few photos.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Amazing experience.
5 / 10·Aug 2019
Herring cove was a wonderful place. But Mary made that even better for me and my family! We had little issues. But it was dealt with right away. But nothing to stop my family and I from having a good time. The house was clean and the beds were completely comfortable. We loved everything about the house and the area! It was definitely worth us driving the 3000km!Thank you Mary for a wonderful stay! Hope to be back sometime in the future :)

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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