Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism
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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #3371

Island Beach House ... Sea, Sand & Acres of Solitude!

Location: Pictou Island, Nova Scotia, Canada (2 hr commute from Halifax Int'l; Passenger Ferry Accessible)

Accommodations: House - 3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 6)

Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism
3BR Accommodation (New Private Shore-Front Home) on Pictou Island - Pictou Island, NS, Canada - Nova Scotia Vacation Rental - Between Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism

3BR Accommodation (New Private Shore-Front Home) on Pictou Island - Pictou Island, NS, Canada - Nova Scotia Vacation Rental - Between Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism

Set off the beaten path, this southern-style home on Pictou Island is available for weekly rentals, and is perfect for families seeking to re-connect with each other and nature. Situated on the shore of the Northumberland Strait, overlooking 540 ft. of some of the most beautiful water-front Nova Scotia has to offer, this beach house on Canada's east coast comes with acres of solitude and all you basically need for the island to feel like a home you'll want to keep coming back to ...

Pictou Island is 5 miles long, 1 1/2 miles wide, and is situated halfway between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It is home to eight families year round, and most households are sustained in part by the spring lobster fishery (in May & June).

As the island is only accessible by passenger ferry, owners of this property are happy to provide guests with access to a vehicle for getting around the island. More info about the island and how to get here available upon request. Or, for ferry schedule, click on below link.

The master bedroom is spacious, there's plenty of room for the queen-size bed and cozy reading area. There's a seated shower stall in the ensuite. There's a double in the other main guest, situated to make the most of this room's restful view of the water and adjacent wild-flower meadow. West of the property is one of the nicest beaches on the island . The third bedroom is ideal for kids with its twin bunks.

There's a built-in tub & shower surround unit in the main bathroom.

The kitchen is well-equipped, everything is within easy reach. As there is no corner store to run to on the island, expect to find for your convenience: salt & pepper (sea-salt and peppercorns with separate mills also provided), sugar, oil, vinegar, flour, and a few other essential ingredients, including a variety of herbs and spices, to help make all your meals in this home special. Having a kitchen that's open to the dining/living area, with everyone together, is also sure to add to your family's meal-time enjoyment.

Need some quiet time too? Well this home's large screened-in porch is an especially good place to sneak away to, with your book and a cool drink. And, remember, with the beach 'right there', you can always go for a swim ... 'shop' for seaside treasures. For others, simply viewing and heeding the water's soothing sounds will be enough.

Next to the screened-in porch, there's an open cedar-deck area too, especially good for out-door lounging, star-gazing at night, having a barbeque ANY time.

Best of all: a visit to Pictou Island means guests get to experience first-hand exactly how easy environmentally-friendly living can be, when the house is solar-powered to provide you with all the necessary amenities and conveniences. There's also an easy-to-use generator on-site to run this home's washer.

Chances are, here, weary consumers will be happy. With NO STORE of any description on the island, there's nothing commercial to detract from sandy beaches and the warmest water north of the Carolinas.

Pictou Island is also a perfect escape from the pressures of modern life in the cooler months. So why not come see for yourself why a lot of the locals actually prefer autumn in Nova Scotia. Its warm days, clear skies, and stiff breezes make it ideal for artists, sailors and all out-door enthusiasts alike.

Owners can be reached by phone or email.

Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism
Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism
Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism Just steps to the shore - Pictou Island, NS, Canada - Nova Scotia Vacation Rental - Between Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

Just steps to the shore - Pictou Island, NS, Canada - Nova Scotia Vacation Rental - Between Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism

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Vacation Rental Features
Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Wood Fireplace
Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (2): custom built in unit perfect children or young at heart
Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Music Library
Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
View/Location
  • Beachfront
Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet: internet is available at Pictou Island Community Centre's C@P site a five minute walk from the beach house
Other Amenities
  • Transport provided on island, TV (1 channel) & VCR (VHS), Public Internet Access available at Pictou Island Community Centre's C@P site which is a 5 minute walk from the beach house, CD/Radio Stereo, washing machine in home/dryer & clothes-line on premises, sheets & towels provided, household-cleaning agents provided, Melitta (manual-drip) coffee maker, gas BBQ, pantry stocked with basics (and groceries can also be ordered from mainland and delivered by ferry once a week - on Tuesdays - during visit), lobster/chowder pot, butter warmers with extra (tea) candles provided,binoculars, many CDs & books, cards & various board games (including scrabble, chess, and dominoes for the young ones), garbage pick-up and generator care also both handled by owner, *Dogs allowed if owners first notified as to breed & customary habits, No cats, please!
Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Kayaking
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Other Activities
  • Bicycles provided,Birdwatching, Fishing (for trout, in pond, off the island's main wharf), Snorkeling & Diving and (because water on this side of the island fairly well-protected) just about any water-sport you can think of (provided guests bring their own gear), take the ferry to town & spend the day picking up supplies, tripping around the Pictou/New Glasgow area, The historic town of Pictou, better known as the Birthplace of New Scotland, is home to a replica of the first ship "Hector" and the nearby interpretative centre is worth the visit, Sail-boat charters also available in and around Pictou Harbour, Note, in May and June, live lobster available, and fishing an 'activity' you might not want to miss

Rates (in Canadian Dollars ): Personal Currency Assistant
Rental Rates:
May - June 23 ... $ 900/week or $750/wk if booking for 2 or more wks.
June 25 - September 4 ... $1350/week or $1250/wk if booking for 2 or more wks.
September 5 - October 31 ... $ 900/week or $750/wk if booking for 2 or more wks.
June - September 4 ... $200/night if booking for less than 1 week.
September 5 - October 31 ... $150/night if booking for less than 1 week.

*PAYPAL accepted

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism
Cedar Sun Deck overlooking the Northumberland Strait in Nova Scotia - Pictou Island, NS, Canada - Nova Scotia Vacation Rental - Between Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism

Cedar Sun Deck overlooking the Northumberland Strait in Nova Scotia - Pictou Island, NS, Canada - Nova Scotia Vacation Rental - Between Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism

Dates available: May 1 through October 31
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Phone: (403) 609-2799
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Links to more information:

CLICK HERE - For Ferry Schedules

CLICK HERE - For More Information & Photos

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.
Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism



Dates available: May 1 through October 31
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.
Click calendar to check for your desired dates.
Phone: (403) 609-2799
Please say: "I saw your listing #3371 on VRBO"


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Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Canada Pictou Island Tourism

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