Location: Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada (24 Queen Street in the Village of Chester, Nova Scotia.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: House, cottage
Renovated and updated 200+ year old cottage, with a large yard located in Village of Chester 1/2 block from Pleasant Street, Restaurants, shops, convenience store, and a french bakery. 1 block from front harbor and 3 blocks from Chester Yacht Club. Yard is completely fenced in, has a sand box, and is child friendly.
* The house has new furnishings including beds and linens.
* The Village has a public seawater lido pool with life guards, Freda's Beach - a public beach, and a parade grounds with a gazebo where bands play on Sunday nights.
* Lordly Park offers a new state of the art playground and outside skating rink.
* The Chester Golf Club is a public 18 hole golf course located in town that has spectacular views of the bay.
* The house comes with a pack-n-play, a crib, 4 bicycles, a Burley bike trailer, a jogging stroller, wet suits, a toy chest, and a hammock in the yard.
* The fireplace works and provides a nice ambiance on chilly summer evenings.
* Ski Martock is located approximately 30 minutes away and offers 7 Alpine trails and 14 Cross-Country trails.
There are also many farms with-in a 1 hour drive of the Village that offer U-Pick berry picking.
The Tancook Ferry is located 2 blocks away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : All towels and linens are provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed (2) : Brand new bed and pillow top mattress.
- Twin/Single Bed : Brand new mattress.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : The cottage is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The newly renovated kitchen includes a new refrigerator, stove/oven, all silverware and plates, coffee maker, old fashioned ice cream maker, water cooler, and other kitchen utensils.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View : Views of the harbor and the Tancook Ferry from the back deck, master bedroom, and kitchen.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Without written approval of the owner.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In Canadian)
Nov-April .. $700/Week
May ......$850/Week
Jun ...... $1200/Week
Jul-Sep .. $1600/Week
Race Week .. $1800/Week
October ..$850/Week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
200+ Year Old Cottage in Village of Chester
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Chester
The Village of Chester is a great place for a simple family vacation.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Quiet, great restaurants, beautiful scenery, temperate weather, and really nice residents.
Owner's Map of Chester
We love Chester because of the size of the Village, the pleasant nature of the local residents, the beautiful scenery, the sailing, and the peaceful quiet evenings. If your goal is to have a vacation to decompress from the stresses of the real world, this is the place to go.
Property Photos
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- View of the cottage - Chester House - Enjoy Golfing
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- View of the deck and patio - Chester House - Enjoy Golfing
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- Living Room with a working fireplace - Chester House - Enjoy Golfing
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- Master bedroom
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- Dining Room that seats 8
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- Kitchen
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- Living Room
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- View at end of Queen Street
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- Village Center - Gazebo hosts bands on Sundays
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- Freda's Beach in Chester
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- Fenced in yard and sandbox
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- The Playhouse offers "live" performances and is 2 blocks away
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- The Ropeloft Restaurant offers harbourside dining
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- The "Focsle" is one of the oldest taverns in N.S. and is walking distance
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- Julian's has fresh baked goods, cheeses, and famous lobster sandwiches
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- The "Kiwi" Cafe has great sandwiches, soups, and pastries
Traveler Reviews (5)
Perfect family vacation!
Guest: Marshall
(Wellington, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
We stayed in July for a week and were very impressed with the property! We are a family of four, with two younger children who loved the sandbox and proximity to the Chester lido pool. The cottage is well appointed and a treasure in the heart of Chester!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.
A RESTFUL HAVEN
Guest: Nana
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10
Review Submitted: 11/11/10
Our cottage experience was wonderful! The location couldn't have been better for us. We did day trips and would return to the cottage to rest, relax, regenerate and plan for the next day. We spent a day driving down to Peggy's Cove, two days in Halifax, one day seeing Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and the Stonehurst area, one day in the Hall's Harbour area and a day going down to see the Oven and spending time in some of the villages on the way. Chester is a great place to stay. It is very charming and the cottage is close to the village center and the waterfront. We enjoyed eating at both the Fo'c'sle Tavern and the Rope Loft Restaurant. We also bought items from the bakery (great!). The pictures that are available on this site show the cottage in an honest and accurate way. The owner was easy to work with and very prompt in his replies. This is a very quaint cottage and I believe that anyone would enjoy it as much as we did. We had a great time!
Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Repeat customers!
Guest: Topher
(Victoria, BC. Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 08/29/10
We have been lucky enough to stay in this charming cottage a number of times and we plan to return. The property is exactly as advertised, with a perfect location for beach and village access. This cottage is an ideal starting point to get to know the village of Chester as well as the beautiful and charming surrounding south shore. The property and home are extremely well maintained, as are the many extra pieces of equipment that come with the rental -- bikes and strollers, etc. We have stayed in vacation rentals in both Canada and Great Britain; this one has been the best by far. The owner has is very accessible by email and phone and has always made the entire rental process simple and hassle free. I have recommended it to family members and friends without hesitation. You will not be disappointed!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
A perfect vacation !
Guest: Armin
(Dusseldorf, Germany)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/10
I spent 2 weeks in this cottage and I can hardly find words to describe how beautiful and peaceful everything was! The cottage is so lovingly furnished and well equipped, everything is very clean and beautiful. It is very well maintained and the property manager was very helpful and friendly. The listing description is accurate and the photos absolutely reflect the rental's appearance. The owner was always helpful in answering my questions and everything about the rent was smoothly. Chester is a very nice, friendly and wealthy seaside-community and the people are gorgeous. I traveled far but I never found such friendliness like in Chester and in Nova Scotia. I will return next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Perfect Honeymoon
Guest: TroyK
(Sarasota, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10
Review Submitted: 06/09/10
The house was peaceful, clean and beautiful. The property manager was accessible and helpful. The house had any and all necessary amenities, including boxes full of toys, bikes, and sports equipment for kids and adults. The house had the quaintness and beauty of it's 200 year heritage and the cleanliness and comfort of a quality hotel. The town was equally incredible. Everything; shops, restaurants (fine dining and pubs), cafes, convenience stores, and the ocean itself...were within 10-15 steps of the house and yet without the noise and bustle of a downtown area. The people were both kind and helpful. And, Chester is conveniently located right next to one of the main highways. We were easily able to navigate our way about the province. Everything about Chester and about the house was far better than we could have expected. It was a restful and fun place to call home for a week.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
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