Unique Rural Oceanfront 2 Bedrooms each with Private Ensuite, Dog Friendly

Nestled in a rural coastal Nova Scotia community, The Red Door Barn is a cozy oceanfront, all-season escape for 4 guests. With 2 bedrooms and private ensuites, a bright kitchen with stunning views, cozy wood-burning fireplace, screened-in porch, outdoor fire pit, large upper deck for relaxing and star-gazing, A/C, and BBQ, it’s perfect for couples, friends, or a girls’ getaway. Walk to the beach, savor fresh lobsters all year, and bring your dog to enjoy the South Shore’s coastal adventures.
The Red Door Barn offers a rural coastal Nova Scotia oceanfront experience and getaway.

Located in a quiet rural coastal community, this modern farmhouse-style cottage features stunning views and direct water access. Stroll along the rocky shore to reach a beautiful secluded sandy crescent beach just minutes away. Inside, you will feel instantly at home — cozy, relaxing, and fully equipped with modern amenities such as stainless steel appliances and a Keurig coffee machine with frother. Inside, you will find entertainment options including a Roku Smart TV and a Bluetooth speaker for your enjoyment. It is the perfect spot to unwind, explore, and make lasting memories by the ocean.

This handcrafted, two-story home is thoughtfully designed with bedrooms on the lower level and the main living space upstairs. The open second floor is filled with natural light, thanks to a wall of windows that frame the ocean and open onto an oversized deck with full southern exposure—perfect for morning coffee as you watch the fishing boats come and go from the nearby wharf or star gazing at night. On the lower level, a spacious screened-in porch with a cozy propane fire table offers the ideal spot to unwind, day or night.

The Red Door Barn is the perfect home base for discovering the beauty of Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Nearby, you will find:

- 15 min to Lockeport & iconic Crescent Beach, Food Market, Liquor Store
- 25 min to historic Shelburne, Grocery Store, Restaurants, Liquor Store
- 5 min to Louis Head Beach, a 3 km stretch of white sand
- 5 min to Hemeon’s Head trails & birdwatching
- 35 min to Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
- 35 min to Carter's Beach
- 11 min to Lock Stock & Barrel General Store & Gas Station

If you rather stay close to home, take advantage of the two kayaks and two paddle boards included with your stay. Enjoy a peaceful paddle around the sheltered cove, perfect for beginners. Keep an eye out - you may even spot a curious seal or two.

At the end of the day, return home to the cottage and complete your day with a delicious lobster cookout. Lobster pot and burner provided.

We are conveniently located:
- 1.5 hours from Yarmouth and the ferry from and to Maine
- 2.5 hours from the Digby ferry
- 2.5 hours from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport

We are excited to welcome you to The Red Door Barn! We can’t wait to be part of the special memories you will make here. Stay with us and live like a local on the coast—soak up the charm, the views, and the easygoing coastal lifestyle.

Have questions? Send us a message we are happy to help.