We decided to take a trip to the Halifax area and thus looked for places to stay. Not realizing that the 150 year anniversary of Canada was ongoing, the selections were limited. We prefer two bathrooms thus it made it a little more difficult. We booked the location and found the owner to be responsive in returning messages. Please do not misread this review- the place was functional and worked out but these will hopefully help the owner and those who stay as to what to bring or do.

The home itself is located near Hackett’s Cove which is about 40 minutes from Halifax (with 20 minutes being the drive up to the highway). It is a nice drive and not difficult. It appears as if the home has undergone the attempt to modernize it although there is much to do specifically the kitchen. The kitchen is functional but very outdated and boxy with the fridge on the other side of the oven.

Due to character limitations, my review must be shortened to points below (sorry)

Issues/annoyances- no dishwasher, no Teflon pots & limited size pans, no spices only huge abundance of salt and pepper shakers, no glass bowls for salads/sauces, cereal bowls are poor & flat, old appliances (microwave, toaster, oven), poor audio/video setup (no instructions or channel guide, very old equipment circa 80's), recycling is not explained well as to when garbage day is, no dock sadly, furniture was old and dated but functional.

The bathrooms were fine. Upstairs had a Jacuzzi tub which was out of place in the home. Since you are on well water, you are unsure if you can fill it up and still have water for others. We managed to make it work. The light switches were strangely configured. Some outside the door, some inside. The lights were recessed which is modern but gave poor lighting. Again, functional but that is all.

Weber BBQ was a cheap one & was not used much so it was hard to clean. We used it only once. The yard had two abandoned cars full of rotting wood way in the back. Was unclear as to why these are on the property.

There are two stores 20 minutes away. Only one is mentioned in the initial instructions. Both were fine. Gas stations are around as well as a TD Bank for an ATM.

There are two restaurants we ate at- Rhubarb’s and the Finer Diner. Rhubarb’s was very nice where the Finer Diner was a diner- nice enough (good and funny server) but average food.

The suggestions inside this review are personal and not meant to be negative but constructive. Enjoy.