Front of house facing water.
Location: Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada (45 minutes to Halifax, 1 hour to International Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Vacation Home
Originally an inn and one of Chester's oldest heritage homes, this 250 year old house has been lovingly maintained as a family summer property. Many original features still present...beams, fire places etc.
Situated steps from picturesque Chester village,the Yacht Cluband the Tancook Ferry , this waterfront property boasts several spacious comfortable reception rooms, a large dining room and comfortable airy bedrooms with ocean views. Large garden ideal for outdoor activities.
Ground floor includes two reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. Second floor features master bedroom, three double guest bedrooms and bathroom with antique claw foot bath. Third floor features loft and shower. Front of house boasts charming porch.
Chester village hosts a variety of amenities from local theatre to boutiques and local crafts. Easy distance to other beaches, as well as charming coastal towns for antiquing, gallery visits and sight seeing.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (6)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony : comfortable Adirondack chairs available for watching life go by from the comforts of the porch
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Private beach/swimming area
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : A tiny one way road separates the house from the water to the private beach
- Water View : water view from front of house and 3 second floor bedrooms
- Communications
- Telephone : local calls only
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : No big dogs or ferrets
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- kayak , swim, collect sea glass or enjoy the views from a comfotable Adirondak chair on the private beach
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
May ..................... CDN $5000/month.
Jun ..................... CDN $6,900/month.
Jul ..................... CDN $8,200/month.
Sep 15-Sep 30 .. CDN $3250/two-weeks.
Minimum rental period two weeks.
Security deposit required, prices are firm.
More Photos Available Via Email Request.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
The owner and his siblings spent their summers as children in their grandmother's house where they have many special memories. Now their children enjoy the charm of Chester summers enjoying beach picnics,boat rides, sailing, croquet and BBQ's. We will remember the joy of Christmas dinner around the table at our house for 15 family members, hearts warmed by love and bodies warmed by the old fireplace...
Why the Owner Chose Chester
The house has been in the family for many years with the fourth generation now enjoying the beauty of Chester and surrounding areas.
The Unique Benefits of this House
the call of the seagulls and Loons
Property Photos
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- Front of house facing water. - Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada Vacation Rental
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- Fireplace reception room. - Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada Vacation Rental
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- Guest bedroom with ocean view. - Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada Vacation Rental
Traveler Reviews (2)
Guest: Fichter
(B?g? le Ch?tel France)
Date of Stay: 05/12/06
Review Submitted: 05/12/06
Very nice waterfront house with lots of history in it, quiet and what a view...on the ocean. Just cross the street and you're in the water. Close to lobsterland, boating, shopping in Chester and all of those nice things you do in the summer. Nice souvenir...That's what holidays are made of!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/02/06
Review Submitted: 05/02/06
A delighful peaceful location moments to the ocean. Lots of room in this old house to find your special nook to curl up with a book- fireplace, porch or under a tree. Ideal set up for leisurely meals with friends and family. Variety of activities ... island hopping, kayaking, Beautiful country roads to explore on bicycles.Explore neighbouring communities- Lunenburg heritage site, Home of the bluenose, Mahone Bay-amazing Deli! Great seafood chowder 5 minutes down the road We will be back.
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