Location: Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada (50 min. from Halifax Airport; between Chester & Mahone Bay)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)
Enjoy Blissfully Days and Nights at Folly House
Watch for sail boats, osprey, eagles, pheasants, shore birds, and changes in the tide as you lounge on the spacious decks that ring this seaside house overlooking fabled Oak Island. At night, the Milky Way and constellations seem close enough to touch in the quiet stillness of this country retreat. The shore offers wading and the exploration of tide pools and marsh grasses; or paddle the canoe in the sheltered cove. Toast marshmallows and tell stories around the fire ring, and enjoy the delights of the outdoors with all the comforts of home right at hand.
This recently renovated home offers an open first floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas. Two sets of French doors and windows all around bring light and the sense of being at one with the outside environment. A half bath and a laundry room complete the downstairs. Upstairs four bedrooms and a full bath offer privacy and quiet rest. Two of the bedrooms have queen sized beds, another has a day bed that can make up into two single beds or a double bed, and the fourth bedroom has a set of bunk beds. A crib is also available.
Folly is designed and equipped for the comfort and ease of family and friends. The kitchen is fully equipped for even an adventurous cook. Basic staples are provided.
Board games and puzzles, fiction and non fiction adult and children's books and reference books on Nova Scotia flora and fauna stock the shelves, a telescope and astronomy reference materials, and outdoor game equipment await your use. Four bicycles and helmets are tucked in the shed at the back of the property and the Chester Connection Rails to Trails is just a short walk from the house. Cable TV, VCR and DVD players are available. Local phone calls are included.
The picnic and patio tables, Adirondack and director's chairs on the deck invite al fresco dining, star gazing, and good conversation. You have your choice of a gas grill or a charcoal Weber grill on which to prepare your meals. Local grocery stores, an ice cream shop, and a fresh fish store are minutes away. Should you wish to dine out, the Oak Island Inn and Spa is within walking distance, and other highly rated restaurants are close by in Chester Basin, Chester, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg.
Located midway between postcard pretty Chester and the artisans' village of Mahone Bay, Folly is only 20 minutes from Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and less than an hour drive from fabulous Bayswater, Risser's, Hirtle's, Crescent, and Cherry Hill Provincial Park Beaches. Golf is available in Chester and Bridgewater. The Chester Playhouse has professional theatre, and old fashioned band concerts are offered in Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg during the summer months. Historic Ross Farm is a short drive away and welcomes you to life on an 1820's farm. In less than an hour you can be at the airport or in Halifax taking in the Busker's Festival, Neptune Theatre, or the excitement of the city.
Folly is the perfect place for you and yours to savor the delights of a Nova Scotia vacation. Its amenities provide you with the comforts you need to feel at ease and its location surrounds you with beauty and a central point from which to take in the best the South Shore has to offer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed: Queen Hide-a-Bed
- Crib: Wooden Folding Crib and Bedding
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 45"
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Canoe, 4 Bicycles
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Additional deposit required per pet
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Down the road from Oak Island Resort and Spa, Close to Chester Connection Bike Trail
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Jun, Sep, & Oct .. $1300/week .. $4000/month.
Jul, Aug ......... $1600/week .. $5000/month.
Deposit required to hold reservation
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Fabled Oak Island from the front deck - Chester, Nova Scotia Vacation House Rental
- Lovely, open great room with views of Oak Island and the Sea - Chester, Nova Scotia Vacation House Rental
- A view of Folly's expansive decks and lawn from the shore - Chester, Nova Scotia Vacation House Rental
- Master bedroom with cherry furniture and heirloom quilt
- The Sunny dining room
- Oak Island view from the front deck
- Bunk room with a Nautical Theme
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