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Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits!

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A grassy area with a paved path, a bench, and a large tree.
A two-story building with a balcony and a sign that reads "SEAFOOD RESTAURANT".
A two-story white house with a stone retaining wall in the foreground.
A two-story white house with a grey roof, located at a coastal road with a view of the sea.
A white two-story building with a sign reading "Dolphins Rest" and the number 4170.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Halls Hrbour, NS
  • Place, Halls Harbour Sea Cave
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles MacDonald Concrete House Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Crest Golf Course
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hall's Harbour

Located in Hall's Harbour, this holiday home is on the beach. Charles MacDonald Concrete House Museum and Black Rock Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coldbrook Provincial Park and Scots Bay Provincial Park. CentreStage Theatre and Kentville Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Halls Hrbour, NS

What's nearby

  • Halls Harbour Sea Cave - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Charles MacDonald Concrete House Museum - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Eagle Crest Golf Course - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Kentville Bird Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Acadia University - 28 min drive - 35.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hall's Harbour Lobster Pound - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits! located?

This Hall's Harbour holiday home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Halls Harbour Sea Cave, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Caroline Beach and Eagle Crest Golf Course. The Lookoff and Kentville Bird Sanctuary are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Kevin was great to communicate with, took great care of our home and is welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is amazing. House has everything you need and a lot of exploring can be done from this spot. Seafood restaurant within walking distance. So interesting to watch the tides go in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
WE are glad that you enjoyed your time at our historic oceanfront home, Shelley. You are more than welcome to come back anytime. Have a truly blessed day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was one I will soon not forget. Located on the Bay of Findy just watching the tides is an incredible experience. With the restaurant lobster Pound located right across the dock It provided a great place to eat and not drive. We went and visited wineries, located in Wolfville and Canning, stopped at the local markets, and probably could’ve used two more days! Beautiful property, nice outdoor area would definitely recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great place to watch the tides. Spacious house for large group. Handy to great lobster place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Curtis was great to communicate with, took great care of our home, and is welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a beautiful setting. We truly enjoyed our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ladies trip

Beautifull spot, cozy home, great restaurant. Spent a lot of time touring the area, was nice to come back and end the day on the deck watching sun sets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Very clean.Great view.Accommodations were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was charming, welcoming and comfortable, not fancy. View was lovely. Only one restaurant (no breakfast- wonderful lunch/dinners) and one gift shop - unique). Both venues are within a very short walk. Must pick up any groceries somewhere else. Host gave helpful suggestions. . Host checked in with us through Expedia/Vrbo text everyday to see if we needed anything. 😃 A very peaceful, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old character home in a beautiful scenic setting with lots of space for a family or group of friends. The home is right on the ocean and next to a wharf, seafood restaurant, gift shops and a lobster pound. We chose this home as we were attending a family wedding being held in a nearby community. Dolphin’s Rest was the perfect place for our family of seven.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, restful, great location.

This is a lovely old house, nicely restored and very comfortable. There is a great sitting room with a view of the sea. The location is amazing, sitting right at the edge of the sea with direct access to a rocky beach. We ate most of our breakfasts on the patio overlooking the beach. It's a small, peaceful town. Overall, it was a very relaxing vacation and we loved the feel of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely ocean views, especially the sunsets. Refurbished classic house with some original flooring. Everything needed for a family vacation. One request for darker curtains in upstairs corner bedroom, but wonderful view of water from that room. No shops within walking distance but good shopping 10 minute drive away. Restaurant and gift shop a five minute walk away. Host provided detailed information and was very attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbour front large house.

Was so great to have enough bedrooms for our large family. Loved being on the harbour and experiencing those amazing tides and being able to just walk over to the Lobster Pound restaurant. Great memories.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2024
Diane and I are glad you your experience at Dolphin's Rest and area. It is indeed a special place in so many ways.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin’s Rest is perfectly situated on the Bay of Fundy in Halls Harbour. We only spent one night but it was a much needed oasis for a family of five after 3 nights in hotel rooms in Halifax. Three of the bedrooms had water views. We wandered the low tide beach, spread out and relaxed. Perfect view. Perfect house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine group getaway

Lovely property with a spectacular view. Your home was even nicer in person. All 5 of us found our beds very comfortable. With windows open you could hear the waves when falling asleep. Great to have 5 bedrooms, one each of us in our group. We will return next summer to stay longer. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Good Evening, Deborah. Diane and I are glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin's Rest. We think it is pretty special as well. You are more than welcome to return to our historic oceanfront in the future. have a truly blessed weekend and upcoming week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best spot to relax

We loved our stay at Dolphins Rest!! Such a cute house, right on the water. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us in the house. Hubby had the best naps on the lawn listening to the waves! Watching the tides come in & out was amazing and we loved exploring the beach at low tides. Fires at night on the beach were relaxing. The hosts are very nice & offered lots of suggestions for places to visit & shop. We would highly recommend this house and hope to come back up in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2024
HI Roberta. Diane and I are glad that your family enjoyed your stay. The whole area is special for sure. You are more than welcome to stay with us again.
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