Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great place to stay!

Guest: Lillian (Halifax)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

I just wanted to say that my stay at this house was excellent! My family came from out of town to attend my wedding this summer and rented this home for the week around my wedding. The house gave them a wonderful place relax during the hectic schedule of the week, and also allowed them to feel at home while they were away from their home. The rooms were lovely, everyone had their own space. The kitchen allowed us to save money on food throughout the week, and had everything we needed. And the outside patio gave everyone a chance to relax outside during family meals. Thanks again for the house!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

great home for family, nice to walk various places...

Guest: JF (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/03/11

We had a wonderful family vacation in Halifax and this home worked out great for us! Travelling with an 18 month old and 4 adults - we had more than enough space and could spread out and enjoy the home. It was clean, organized, and easy to use. We really appreciated how close it was to walk for groceries or restaurants (literally out the back door!) and only a 15-25 minute walk to get anywhere downtown - we didn't use a car at all! Our experience staying at this home was great - nice and clean, and the house was just as described. We'd go back there again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Very Comfortable and a Great Location

Guest: Howard & Tina (Vernon, British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

Our group was looking for a house with a great location and we certainly found it with this property. We were in Halifax for the Canada Winter Games 2011 and found the location within easy walking distance to a number of venues including the Metro Centre, skating oval and downtown festivities. We had rented a car which was needed for some venues but spent a great deal of time walking. The house is MINUTES to many many restaurants, grocery store, liquor store, drug store and centrally located for a quick exit to out-of-town sightseeing. The house, with the recent addition of the basement bedroom and ensuite, was perfect for our needs and very comfotable. The kitchen was well equipped with enough plates, bowls, cutlery and of course, wine glasses. We would love to return to Halifax in the summer and would not hesitate to stay in this house again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Home Away fro Home!

Guest: Liz (St. John's, NL)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

Suited our needs perfectly. We were in Haifax for a family wedding and this property was in a great location and easily accommodated ourselves and our daughter and her family. We found it had a great kitchen facility, a large dining table, and a comforable living room area. It also had off street parking which we appreciated. The patio with the bar-b-que was also enjoyed by all. The location provided for a nearby grocery store, liquor store, coffee shops, and a variety of restuarants, as well as, a number of other shops. Not far from down town and the waterfront but far enough to be quiet and peaceful in the evenings. It was both very clean and very comfortable and we quickly felt we were returning "home" as the close of each busy day. We would recommend the home and the owner in only a positive way and without hesitation.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great House and Location

Guest: Regina Traveller (Regina)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

There were 5 adults staying in the house and we had lots of room. The house is within walking distance of downtown, the Citadel and The Commons. We would definitely stay again if we returned to Halifax.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Excellent Accommodations

Guest: PK (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

My wife and I recently stayed for one week at property #53283 (early June, 2010). The house met our needs perfectly. The master bedroom was furnished with a comfortable king-sized bed. The availability of two additional bedrooms plus a convertible bed would easily allow for a a larger family or multiple couples. The kitchen was well equipped and all of the appliances were modern and full-sized (this includes the washer & dryer). The living area was nicely furnished and the dining room could easily seat eight. The house itself was clean. In regards to location, the house was perfectly situated in Halifax. The Citadel National Historic site, Public Gardens and downtown area (including Pier 21) were within easy walking distance. Shopping for groceries and other necessities was convenient. Access to highways for day trips out of Halifax was also convenient. Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg were easily accessed and travel west to the Bay of Fundy was also easy. In summary, my wife and I enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend the property to anyone interested in a Halifax vacation house rental.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Jill41 (-)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

Our family of 6 stayed at the house for a week while in town for a wedding. The house is well-eqipped and has a lovely deck with patio table and chairs which were well used. It is an excellent location on a quiet street with lots of amenities within 2 minutes walk. A large mall within 5 mins drive. A 20 minute walk to downtown. The street is easy to find if driving into Halifax. The owner is very obliging and I would definitely rent this house again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/04/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

Our small dictionary opinesThat a limerick’s a verse of five linesOf nonsensical bentWith humorous intentWith triplet and couplet end-rhymes.This limerick’s about that house merryWith limerick books in its libraryAnd on the next shelf‘Midst the literary wealthA fine old rhyming dictionary.The house is quite well situatedNear an avenue where are locatedDining places galoreAnd a grocery storeWhere food needs can mostly be sated.On a day when the weather is clearYou can walk all the way to the pierAnd have lunch watersideViewing harbor and tideAnd taste local micro-brewed beer.In a region renown for its doriesOr have dinner at Bear or at StoriesOr hear pipe music playedAnd see flowers displayedIn gardens decked out in spring glories.But all things must come to an endAnd back toward our home we must wendWe’ve had a great timeIn this city sublimeAnd we hope we can come back again.Tom & Nancy

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Guest: Veronique1 (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/01/09

The house was lovely - spacious and clean, on a quiet leafy street, but also right around the corner from lots of shops and restaurants. The barbecue and table on the large back deck was well used, and all the amenities (laundry, dishwasher, TV, internet) were in good working order. Overall, as a home base to explore Halifax and the surrounding areas, it was perfect.

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Guest: Catherine George (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/27/09 Review Submitted: 05/27/09

There were five of us who enjoyed a week in this house in the summer of 2006. There was everything we needed as a base for seeing the city and resting up. With only one car to share and disparate interests, it was easy for us to catch a nearby bus or walk to many attractions. The house is located on a very long block with a Tim Horton's at one end and a good bakery at the other. In spite of the fact that the next street behind us is very busy with a Canadian Tire Store, a large grocery store, and many restaurants, the house was quiet with no feeling of being in a commercial district. We had the impression that the owner was very concerned with providing us any assistance we required, but on the whole we were left alone and did not have our privacy intruded upon. If I ever have the opportunity to travel again to Halifax with family and friends, I will start my travel plans by booking a stay at this house.

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Guest: Moira & Craig Ogden (Ottawa, ON)
Date of Stay: 03/30/09 Review Submitted: 03/30/09

We rented this property last summer for our out of town friends and family attending our wedding in Halifax. The house comfortably accomodated our seven guests and the location is very central to many Halifax tourist attractions. It was the perfect option for us as it provided our guests a welcoming, flexible, extremely affordable solution for their accomodation needs. Having this house available during the week of our wedding assisted us greatly in having a central meeting point around wedding activities and just simply a place to steal five minutes of peace and quiet! I would highly recommend this property as our experience from the booking process to the follow up was excellent. Thank you!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/21/09 Review Submitted: 03/20/09

I am the property owner, and am adding this comment just to get us started. I have rented my properties in London and Canada through vrbo for several years, and while I began a guest book for the London flat in April 2006, I have never had a guest book for my Canadian property. I now realize that this is important, and so thought I would begin one for the upcoming season's bookings. Spring is upon us, and with the warm weather just around the corner, many of you will be heading to Canada's Ocean Playground within the next few months. Halifax has been called the 'city of trees' and musically, it is known as 'the Seattle of the east'. I feel I should not comment on the house itself, and it does not seem quite right to enter others' words form the house guestbook here. And so for now, we will leave it at this.

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