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The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime!

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A stone patio with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs overlooking a lake with a sailboat in the distance.
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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the sea.
An aerial view of a white church with a bell tower, surrounded by dense forest and a rocky shoreline.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, red bar stools, a red leather couch, and a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lunenburg, NS
  • Place, Bluenose II
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Lunenburg Waterfront
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Lunenburg Opera House
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Second Peninsula

Second Peninsula is home to this vacation home. Ironworks Distillery and Lunenburg Waterfront Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grassy Island Nature Reserve and Graves Island Provincial Park. Bluenose II and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic are also worth visiting.
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Lunenburg, NS

What's nearby

  • Bluenose II - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Lunenburg Waterfront - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lunenburg Opera House - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 22 min drive - 15.2 km

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
  • Circle K
  • Smoke Pitt BBQ
  • The Knot Pub
  • The Hungry Traveler Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime!?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime! on Jan 31, 2027 start from $393, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lighthouse; an experience of a lifetime! located?

Situated in Second Peninsula, this vacation home is in the same area as Back Harbour Trail, Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre, and Rous Brook Heritage Garden. Area attractions also include Ironworks Distillery and Gallery @ theLinc.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Absolute privacy and incredible views.Communication with Steve (our host) was great.Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2026
Great to meet you and thanks for the nice review. We love the Lighthouse and are always thrilled when guests enjoy it! Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!! Steve was just so accommodating and easy to communicate with. Cannot say enough about the stay! Beautiful unique property with spectacular views all around. Brilliant Fall foliage and breezy nights made the stay so memorable. Everything you could ask for and more. Can hardly wait to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2026
So great that you had a visit at the Lighthouse. Truly a unique experience and we’re so delighted that you enjoyed it!! Hopefully you do come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful and very scenic. Very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2026
Thanks for staying with us. We will always think of you and Casey and hope the days were blissful before.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lighthouse was wonderfully unique, very spacious and delightfully comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed climbing the stairs to experience the breathtaking view at the top of the lighthouse. The house is very clean and well stocked. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Steven was readily available to help with any questions if needed. Of course, to top it all off was the glorious view of the ocean each day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2026
Thanks for staying with us. We are delighted that you had a good experience and hopefully you can return someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A life time experience staying at a lighthouse!! So quiet, serene yet you have Lunenburg and Mahone Bay so near by.. They thought of absolutely everything to make you stay a memorable vacation!!We loved it there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places we’ve ever stayed. A very flexible and kind host. You will not regret booking this amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2026
Thanks a lot for staying with us! You guys really embraced the location and seemed to enjoy it as much as we do. You left the house spotless and were so easy to communicate with, it was a true pleasure to host you and do hope you will return some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a couple of glitches with our initial booking at the Lighthouse, the property was exactly as advertised! Steve is a transparent and welcoming host who was easy to communicate with, clearly loves the place, and obviously cares about the experience of his guests.My family and I absolutely loved the property and the house. Pictures don't do it justice. It is secluded, peaceful, clean, and the views are amazing!We wish we could have stayed a full week.I can't recommend the Lighthouse enough and can't thank Steve enough for accomodating our family's summer vacation.Brian
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2026
Thanks for your very kind review. And thanks for being so patient about the "glitches." We are delighted that things worked out well for you and your family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great retreat. Little disappointed with access to beach area land eroded away so hard to get to water. Needs paint and some front deck repair. Would I stay again yes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay at the Lighthouse. The family thoroughly enjoyed both the location of being right on the ocean and the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The gentle lapping of waves against the shore, the squawk of sea gulls, and the chirps and whistles of a resident osprey pair are the only sounds you'll hear at the Lighthouse. The peace and serenity amidst a beautiful oceanside setting will inspire and delight all who are fortunate to stay here. The house is well equipped and very comfortable. The owner was exceptionally helpful and quick to respond to all queries. Between the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, it's an easy ride to interesting shops and restaurants in Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. If you come to the Lighthouse, be prepared for a terrific stay and wonderful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, incredible location!

We had a fantastic time at the lighthouse. The location is superb with great views and dark skies. We spotted lots of wildlife. The property is clean, spacious and had everything we needed on hand. We’d love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Thanks a lot for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you and your family and were delighted that you enjoyed the Lighthouse as we do. It’s a very special place! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lighthouse was an amazing experience that we all thoroughly enjoyed. The location, while very quiet and secluded is just minutes from Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. There is almost zero light pollution so watching the stars at night is magical. The amenities in the house were great and our host was delightful and so helpful. We look forward to staying there again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lighthouse! What can I say! Our party of 8 truly experienced a memorable stay of a lifetime. Everything from the ocean views, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, unique layout, not to mention the 5 star hospitality provided by Steve! He made sure we had everything we needed, coordinated a feed of lobsters, and was the best VRBO host we have ever experienced. We will definitely be back. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 15, 2026
It was our distinct pleasure and honour to host your group. What a lovely family! We appreciate your open communication style and easy going nature. It makes it so enjoyable to hosts groups like yours. Your patience with the challenges of a winter booking are very much appreciated! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an unforgettable stay at the Lighthouse in Lunenburg. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the peace and solitude made it the perfect place to relax. It feels wonderfully secluded, yet it's only a short drive to downtown Lunenburg and countless activities within 30ish minutes, including beaches, hiking, kayaking, museums, and great restaurants. The wildlife was incredible. Every day we saw ospreys, herons, seals, and deer right from the property, making the experience even more special.Steven was an outstanding host. He answered every question quickly, was incredibly helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed.The biggest compliment we can give is that when it was time to leave, our boys, ages 8 and 10, were actually in tears because they didn't want to leave the Lighthouse. That says everything about how much they loved our week there.The Lighthouse became one of our favorite family vacation memories. Hot tub at sunset, swimming and exploring the shore on both sides of the property with our labradors (pet friendly so huge!). We highly recommend the Lighthouse to anyone looking for spectacular scenery, peaceful surroundings, abundant wildlife, and the perfect home base to explore Nova Scotia's South Shore. We highly suggest and hope to return one day!A quick practical note, if you visit from the USA I would suggest bringing the per person allotment of wine/liqour as its expensive in Canada, though local Beer is great and cheap.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2026
Thanks a lot for that amazing review. I think you need to write our advertisements for the Lighthouse! We’re happy that your holiday was a family success. Those memories are so precious. And your family were amazing guests. Your boys entertained our slightly feral Aussie shepherd dog and he clearly loved playing with them. And the final kindness of taking some forgotten belongings back to their owner was amazing. Thanks so much for staying with us, for your review and for being such wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lighthouse really is extraordinary in every sense. It’s such a unique structure with fabulous views from every window. The main living space is filled with light and the floor to ceiling windows offer ocean views on both sides. We had the entire peninsula to explore, with just the birds, deer, and a very friendly dog for company. Steven lives on the property but his house is discretely tucked away in the trees. He was always responsive when needed but was very respectful of our privacy. The perfect host! Do be aware that what makes this place special also presents limitations for some people. There is just one ground floor bedroom. The other three rooms are up a spiral staircase and/or steep ladders. Well worth the climb (even with bags)! There are also steep drops from two of the open/loft bedrooms and from a cliff at the edge of the patio, so bear that in mind if you have little kids. Overall though, it is paradise for older children. Think Swallows and Amazons, or is that just showing my age! Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2025
Rosemary, we loved having you stay at the Lighthouse. You really “get” the place: isolated, unique, pristine and so private and a Little bit challenging. We love it for all those reasons and would really like to host you again! Thanks for leaving the place immaculate!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Steve and Kay were absolutely wonderful hosts. Check-in was a breeze and they left us some nice welcoming touches. It was very well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, all we needed for our week. Washing machine and Dryer, dishwasher, full size fridge and stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and oils, spices for cooking. Steve was very responsive to questions and had a lot of patience with me as VRBO did not initially release my down payment to him and he supported working through the challenges.The Lighthouse overall was amazing with the wrap around deck and several Adirondack chairs to watch sun rises and sunsets. Stunning property and view, surrounded by bays and Atlantic Ocean. Deck also has a hot tub, BBQ and an outdoor fire pit off to the one side..From the deck watched the seals daily, many Blue Herons, Spotted Sandpipers, Greater Yellowlegs, Belted Kingfishers several Terns and many others including various warblers. There were Osprey bringing branches to a nest on the property, The Bluenose Ii also passes by off shore when going into Mahone Bay.Approx 15-20 minute drive into Lunenburg, and close to Blue Rock, Ovens Natural Park Sea Caves and Mahone’s Bay. Approx. 1.5 hours to Peggy’s Cove with possible stops at Chester and Hubbard on the drive.Amazing property, amazing hosts and a memorable vacation. Thanks for allowing us to experience The Lighthouse Steve and Kay and thank you for your amazing hospitality! We will be back!!
Dinner in Lunenburg
Sunset from The Lighthouse property
Ovens Natural Park Sea Caves
Bluenose II docked in Lunenburg, free on deck tours
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thanks Rob and family for staying with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience. We love it here and try to make it memorable for all guests. We especially liked meeting you and your wonderful family and do hope you can make it back again someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the lighthouse!! The views are amazing. It is exactly as shown in the pictures. Recommend for anyone looking for unique accommodations with beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredibly peaceful and beautiful location, offering a unique tranquility with the splashing waves and choir of birds. Beyond the wildflowers, the lighthouse itself, as well as the drive up, were an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2026
It was our immense pleasure to host you at the Lighthouse! We love it here and glad you guys took full advantage of the unique location! Nice to meet you and look forward to seeing you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Lighthouse was idyllic and perfect for our group of 7! We truly felt like we were at the end of the world. Great bedrooms and a nice open area for us all to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2026
Thanks for staying with us We agree. It’s a special place and everyone who comes here finds the magic. For some, it’s the incredible variety of nesting birds on the property, for others it’s the marine mammals who pop up and for others it’s the completely fresh air and unbelievable dark skies with millions of stars
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful VRBO! We loved the cleanliness and the space. The VRBO was even better than the pictures on the site! It is gorgeous! The host was very organized with information packages so you knew what they expected, and they encouraged us to visit local area sites. We could see the ocean on both sides of the building. It was gorgeous. We walked the shore of the ocean, picked shells, and saw hermit crabs. We saw seals swimming in the ocean. It was peaceful and tranquil! There was enough room for our family of 7. Everyone had space and loved the beauty of the lighthouse VRBO! Our children were smitten with the view of the ocean, the natural beauty of the peninsula, the ability to have a wood fire in the wood stove, and the opportunity to have an outdoor fire as well. There was a nice hot tub. The road out to the VRBO was an adventure, but once we went a couple of times, we loved the unique experience. Highly recommend this to people who love nature and serenity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2026
Wow! Thanks so much. We love the place for all of the same reasons. And we love hosting guests like you, who enjoy the natural beauty, uniqueness and sometimes the challenges of living on a peninsula jutting out into the open Atlantic Ocean. We especially loved your gifts which are lovely and treasured. Your family is welcome anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2025
So great to host this wonderful group! Thanks so much for the kind feedback. We very much look forward to your next visit!
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