Vacation Rentals by Owner
Private Oceanfront Estate for Those Who Want the Best! [#11951] | View Property
Halifax
Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
$1450-$2950/wk
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Traveler Reviews (18)
Perfect House from which to explore a Beautiful Area
Guest: Mary Anne
(Houston, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Our group of 5 adults, one of whom is wheelchair-bound, just returned from our stay at this delightful house. It is quite large, but very accessible; private areas abound, and there is plenty of room for communal activities such as dining and game-playing. It is suitable for adult groups such as ours, but would also work well for groups with children, as one bedroom has a queen bed, bunk beds, and a sofa-bed all in the same room. The beautiful swimming pool and outdoor sauna would also be enjoyed by groups with children. The pictures on the web site show an accurate depiction of the house, which was quite clean and well-maintained. The furnishings are very nice but also very comfortable. Our favorite aspect of the house is its fabulous view--especially delightful if you get up early enough to enjoy the sunrise--and there are 3+ decks from which to enjoy it! We loved sitting out, having a glass of wine in the evening, and watching the boats and seabirds come in. The owner provides guests with an extensive list of restaurants and activities in the area, and excellent directions to the house, which is located "off the beaten path". We used the house as a "jumping off" point for our Nova Scotia explorations, as it is easy to access Halifax, the South Shore communities, the Annapolis Valley, and other areas from Hubbards. Hubbards and the nearby communities of Chester, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg have many opportunities for both fine and casual dining, as well as for outdoor activities. We were very sorry to leave our "Nova Scotia home" and come back to reality! Everyone in our party agreed that we would definitely recommend this house to any visitors to the area. Thank you for allowing us access to your fantastic rental!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Family Re Union
Guest: Salty Dog
(Toronto Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/12
We had our first of many annual family reunions there were 11 of us all told and each and everyone of us truly enjoyed staying at the Cottage plenty of space for us all to enjoy each other or to share those quieter moments when required Sitting watching the Ocean , swimming in the Pool , skimming stones over the Ocean followed by a wonderful Lobster Dinner at the Shore Club or a scenic drive along the coast to Halifax to one of the many wonderful restaurants inc The Bycycle Thief , Mauritzio's, Five Fishermen the list goes on...... Drive down the Light House route to Mahone Bay , Lunenberg , Summerville Beach all wonderful places to visit punctuated with the small restaurants for replenishments We are returning again for our third visit rain or shine its a beautiful place to be............... GuyC
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Cottage for Many Purposes
Guest: reelkrazy
(woodstock, ontario)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 09/12/10
Our stay at this beautiful cottage WAS fabulous. It is exceptionally cleaning and bright. The extra bathrooms are beneficial for accomodating more than one family. Easy to find and lots to do in the area. The pool is exceptionally great. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a beautiful scenery and private escape. The owner of the cottage is very helpful and attentive. Would love to return one day. Thanks!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Beautiful
Guest: From away
(Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09
Review Submitted: 07/30/09
Our family had a wonderful holiday, the accomodations were lovely and the pool was great fun for the kids. Lots of room for everyone. The view was sensational. Thank you so much, we hope to return again one day.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Hubbards House
Guest: C & K & others
(England and Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09
Review Submitted: 07/08/09
The property lived up to expectation and was very comfortable with a marvellous view. The space and games were ideal for small children and made it easy to keep them amused.
Recommended for:Families with young children, pet owners.
Guest: terry perri
(ontario )
Date of Stay: 06/08/09
Review Submitted: 06/08/09
We had a wonderful time at your vacation home. The home its self was in emaculate condition and very well cared for. Jack was an excellent host and we have and will recommend this vacation home to all our friends
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Guest: M. Oberman
Date of Stay: 05/23/08
Review Submitted: 05/22/08
Larry and I are back in California, and wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay in your home in Hubbards. It was peaceful and lovely, and we were very pleased with our visit. I'll never forget the view from the living room. I watched the sea for hours. Thanks for making it possible.
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Guest: Emily Smith
Date of Stay: 10/12/06
Review Submitted: 10/11/06
Just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed your house in Hubbards. It couldn't have been more perfect for us. The view was spectacular. Many hours were spent either on the side porch or at the windows facing the water. It was a great spot for our two friends, husband and wife, who have both been recuperating from chemotherapy treatment. We loved the harbor in Hubbards and thought it was one of the prettiest that we saw. We loved the unspoiled beauty of the lighthouse route and took many beautiful photographs (I don't think you can take a bad one.). We have to say that we loved the coastal areas unaffected by tourists the best - I know, we were tourists too, but didn't feel like it. Peggy's Cove was a zoo. It was pretty, but too many people. We loved the Shore Club Restaurant. The lobster was delicious and we loved the whole atmosphere there. We also enjoyed the Dauphinee Inn where we had a great dinner. We liked Magnolia's in Lunenburg also. The soups there were especially wonderful. The scarecrow festival in Mahone Bay was a real treat to see. They were very ingenious with some of their designs. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful house with us. This will always be a special memory for us. Emily Smith
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Guest: C. Dale
Date of Stay: 06/28/06
Review Submitted: 06/27/06
We're back safely and just wanted to drop you a note to thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your lovely home. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it was just what we had in mind for our honeymoon. The view truly is fantastic and one you could never tire of and the house is very relaxing and peaceful. I'm missing it already!
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Guest: The Kelly family
Date of Stay: 09/17/05
Review Submitted: 09/16/05
We enjoyed every day to its fullest. The view is second to none. Sunrise and sunset on the porch was marvelous. Thank you for providing this wonderful home for us.
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Guest: The Cryan family
Date of Stay: 07/23/05
Review Submitted: 07/22/05
We all had such a wonderful week in beautiful Nova Scotia. The house was super! Thank you for well-stocked essentials! It was so appreciated! We hope our kids and grandkids will all remember this vacation with pleasure,
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Guest: R. Granzow
Date of Stay: 09/12/03
Review Submitted: 09/11/03
Our sincere thanks for the great house in NS and all of your help and advice. We had fantastic weather, great lobster, saw important landmarks and history, enjoyed the peace of Hubbards Cove and were really impressed with the Nova Scotia.Your home is charming and well stocked, thank you for your hospitality.
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