Captain Jack's Hideaway 150yds from the Harbour and Ocean and 20 min to Halifax

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Apartment

New public wharf and view of the harbour/boat launch

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3975 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ketch Harbour, NS

Dalhousie University
‪29 min drive‬
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
‪29 min drive‬
Halifax Convention Centre
‪29 min drive‬
Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Captains Quarters is a modern self-contained 1 bedroom accommodation set on main the main level, with its own private entrance. enjoy the sunrises across the harbour from any of the rooms or from the large wrap around deck to the front with stunning Harbour and Ocean views.
The accomodation is set in a quiet community close to Halifax and the highly acclaimed Crystal Crescent beach and local trails.
The accommodation is ideal for couples but can easily accommodate a 3rd person if required by using the Delux self inflating air mattress or comfortable couch.

The accommodation is a short walk to the wharf and local beach where guests can enjoy the beauty of the sea and views of the harbour any time of year. It is a great location for swimmers, Water sports such a s Kyacks and sailing and popular for fishing. In the summer we have Ice cream at the Wharf and in the Autumn we offer Hot Chocolate and cookies.

The accommodation benefits from a walk in shower, full kitchen with dishwasher and open concept kitchen, lounge and dining room with a breakfast bar and wine cooler/ It offers ocean views from every room, Heat pumps and Air conditioning make the accommodation cozy or cool depending on the seasons requirements and guests can enjoy a Woodburning stove for a cozy night in whilst relaxing. watching the views or TV

Ketch Harbour has been a very popular destination choice for guests due to it's quiet location yet set in a location that enables guests to explore Nova Scotia tourist attractions such as Peggy's cove, Lunenburg, Halifax waterfront and the bay of Funday to name just a few. Crystal crescent beach is only a short drive away and has been voted one of the best beaches Nova Scotia offers with Crystal clear waters and many hikes around the area

It has its own private entrance and Free off road parking. High Speed internet is complimentary so you can browse or work from home.
We also offer a gas BBQ, a fire pit and have 2 Kyacks available for guests (subject to availability and T&Cs)

We do have outside security cameras mainly for wildlife (we have Bears, Deers, Racoons etc and other animals visit on the odd occasion)

Property manager

Dom and Rachael

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Additional accommodation available. Please Inquire

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Quiet, well behaved pets only. Ask if more than 1

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Quiet time is strict and between 10.00 pm-8.00am

No parties/events/gatherings unless agreed in adv

Extra guests not on the reservation will be charge

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6

Note from host: additional accommodation available. Please Inquire

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR2425B3267, RYA-2023-24-20305124012132557-614

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ketch Harbour

Located in Ketch Harbour, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Duncans Cove Nature Reserve and Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Museum of Natural History and Emera Oval. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scotiabank Centre or Dartmouth Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ketch Harbour, NS

What's nearby

Dalhousie University - 29 min drive - 23.1 km
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 27.3 km
Halifax Citadel - 29 min drive - 27.3 km
Halifax Convention Centre - 29 min drive - 27.7 km
Scotiabank Centre - 29 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

Halifax Station - 44 min drive
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pavia Gallery Espresso Bar and Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Now We're Cookin - ‬11 min drive
‪Sambro Fisheries Ltd - ‬6 min drive
‪Singapore Suite - ‬9 min drive
‪Jollimore Seafoods - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Jack's Hideaway 150yds from the Harbour and Ocean and 20 min to Halifax pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Captain Jack's Hideaway 150yds from the Harbour and Ocean and 20 min to Halifax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain Jack's Hideaway 150yds from the Harbour and Ocean and 20 min to Halifax?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captain Jack's Hideaway 150yds from the Harbour and Ocean and 20 min to Halifax located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Duncans Cove Nature Reserve and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Chebucto Head Lighthouse. Sambro Harbour Lighthouse and Pennant Harbour Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James M.

16 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay at Ketch Harbour

We loved every aspect of our stay. Great hosts who are friendly and gave excellent advice on local sites and offered extra thoughtful suggestions that met our needs. Property is worth checking out and has amazing views. Building is modern and is comfortable in every way.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

16 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

very well kept . I enjoyed all the new upgrades. Very easy to relax and enjoy our stay .

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

4 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely and quite. Just what we were looking for. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

20 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay!

Dom ans Rachel were excelent hosts and took very good care of us from the word "GO"! Also it was in a charming area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

4 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super!!

A great location; Dom & Rachael were helpful and welcoming. The apartment is simple ( perfect!) , inviting and delightful. Everything we needed, and super comfortable beds. Sitting out on the deck looking at the Harbour— what a great vacation. We really enjoyed our stay. THANK YOU!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley M.

27 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lovely Seaside Retreat

Ketch Harbor is quiet, scenic and smells great! Our unit was well equiped and comfortable. Nicely spacious for the 2 of us, and our furry family. Dom and Rachel were delightful and very accommodating. Will definitely reach out to them again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

21 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ketch Harbour

Excellent owners, just the right amount of communication...very private surroundings, excellent views, very close to Halifax and anything one would need - Beaches exactly as advertised, one of the best experience we've had in renting likewise units - kindest Terry and family

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham L.

18 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic location

Beautiful location, easy access to all places of interest, amazing views of the harbour from the private deck. The hosts will bend over backwards to accommodate you. Highly recommended, five stars.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

29 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay for nearly a week. Its a good location for touring some popular sites. Dom and Rachael were lovely and helpful, and the house was very clean and well stocked.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

26 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing!

My husband and I wanted a comfortable and quiet place to land evenings after busy days in Halifax. This was the just the right spot! Ketch Harbor is an easy drive away from the city and this location is close enough to the cove in Ketch Harbor that you feel like you are part of a harbor village setting. Just the way to get away from the hub-bub of the city and relax - Mornings we would take walks around the waterfront and enjoy the peace. Domenic and Rachael were lovely hosts and were sure to let us know their favorite places all around the area for food, drink, hiking, and more. A very personable couple! The space is very clean and fresh, with everything we needed. Although their home is attached to the cottage/apartment you wouldn't know it; it is very quiet between the two spaces. A great location for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimang

19 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It's a wonderful stay, Rachael and Dom are very nice people, the view is good and the area is very quiet, highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W., North Vancouver

4 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moving daughter to Dalhousie

Our family of five needed a three bedroom place fairly close to Halifax. Unit was clean, well equipped and nice decorating/linens. Only issue was no washing machine. A beautiful dock was just steps away. Close to a very nice beach. Owners were very helpful and knowledgeable of area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paran Umar

28 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

I like the surrounding, cleanliness and host of the property. I didn't like the beds. They should be changed to queen size

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George Elliott C.

27 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps to Cove, Short Drive to Beach

My companion and I needed a 5-night stay in/near Halifax (NS) in early August. City hotel prices were ridiculously inflated, and so we thought we should try a seaside property for less cost and much greater ambiance. This Ketch Harbour residence is essentially a completely equipped 3-bedroom, independent unit of a house with a direct frontal view of the cove. All essential amenities were clean, attractive, and perfectly functioning; and it was easy to walk down to the immediate water and enjoy the vista of fishing boats and few small pleasure craft, the occasional fog which almost always evaporated as the sun rose, the sunsets and moonlight, etc. For a white-sand beach almost directly on the Atlantic, Crystal Crescent Beach is only a 10 min drive away and nearby is an old-school General Store with a delicious (fast-food) seafood operation, everything you could want for supplies, and even a boutique liquor store stocked with Nova Scotian-produced beverages as well as the offshore regulars. Our hosts were affable, knowledgeable about the local flora, fauna, and history, and were keen to make my companion and I feel genuinely welcome and spared neither expense nor their own comforts and leisure to make us feel very much at home. The only additions that they should contemplate would be cupboard space in the kitchen and perhaps a washer-dryer in the residence itself (though we could have used theirs). Dom and Rachael were superb conversationalists and absolutely gracious. We recommend Captain Jacks so, so highly. A great place to become acquainted with coastal Nova Scotia.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

8 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, cozy home by the sea

Our stay was incredible, the house was lovely, clean, and well-maintained with a lot of personal touches. Hosts were beyond lovely and very helpful and responsive. The location was beautiful and very close to Halifax and beautiful beaches for day trips. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

22 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea-side

Peaceful in a very beautiful place. Access to the city is only 20 to 30 minutes depending on time of day; but the traffic tends to disappear the last kilometers replaced by trees and the Atlantic.

Stayed 16 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

2 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Was a nice quiet spot!

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dom and Rachael

Hi We are Rachael and Dominic. We love to travel, meet new people and gain experiences. We have found that by hosting we have met many fantastic people from different countries. We enjoy hiking, cycling, photography.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property due to its location and amazing sea/harbour views. it is close to the water and also only a short drive to the renowned Crystal Crescent Beach and trails. There are many trails to explore and set in a very quiet neighbour hood, yet close to shops (Spryfield) and also Halifax and the Airport

What makes this property unique

The Property was originally the community school until early 1970's. It has been modernised throughout and is only a few yards away from the Wharf and beach. It is a quiet community but offers several benefits besides the amazing Harbour and Ocean views. The property is set on 1 acre of land so not close to the neighbours and plenty of garden to relax in or enjoy a fire pit in the evenings.