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4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes

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Sun Room with Piano and Library

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes

This home is warm, inviting and very peaceful. Located on one acre it is in a dell surrounded by apple, pear, honeysuckle and spruce trees. It is a perfect back yard for croquet (which comes with the house!) an outdoor lobster fest on the picnic table and even a swing in the hammock. The house is 100 years old with many beautiful antiques and modern updates including the two bathrooms. The main bathroom downstairs features an air jet tub and the upstairs bathroom/laundry room leads onto a deck where a nighttime view of the rising moon is not to be missed. Lounge chairs are provided for that very purpose.

The house has 4 bedrooms: one with a queen size bed, two with double beds and one with two single beds - one of which is a Captains Bed built into the wall. Loads of fun for the kids to sleep and play in! (The other single bed is low to the ground and appropriate for a toddler. The living room has a beautiful Vermont Castings wood stove and wood is provided should you have a cool morning and need to warm up. Off the living room is a favorite space of many visitors: a small but beautiful "sun room" - formerly the old entrance to the house. It is great for a morning cup of tea and reading the paper. We also provide cards, backgammon and crokinole boards, scrabble and, for fun in the yard (along with the croquet) is a horseshoe set. Most recently, we have added a beautifully tuned piano!

The house is equipped with Fibre Op Wireless Internet (and Cable TV) and the kitchen contains everything you will need for big or small dinners. Dishes for at least twelve settings, glasses galore, a popcorn popper and all utensils you will need. Stove, fridge, microwave and dish washer are included as is a propane bbq and an outdoor fire pit complete with grate for charcoal bbq'ing.

Herring Cove is blessed with several lakes in the nearby vicinity - the closest for a morning dip is only a one minute walk down the lane and the stunning Look Off/Cliff Walk, so popular with Haligonians looking to get away from it all, is just a five minute stroll up the road. Also, only a ten minute walk away is the popular Pavia Cafe and Gallery.

Aside from the fresh water swimming, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, cycling, kayaking, freshwater & deep sea fishing, whale watching, bird watching, sailing and even windsurfing. Only 20 minutes away is Halifax's most stunning beach - Crystal Crescent Provincial Beach & Park. The hikes around the Beach go on for miles with beautiful views.

This area, only a 20 minute drive from downtown Halifax, is also just around the corner from the National Historic Fort of York Redoubt and is a perfect base for you to explore the South Shore, the Annapolis Valley and the Eastern Shore.

I know you will love the house, love the area, love Halifax and the Province. Come and enjoy!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
We ask for responsible behaviour at family parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog dirt put in garbage/Large dogs off furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house. At outdoor firepit only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out time is 10 am if other guests are arriving on the same day. If not, a later check out time can be given!
Please make sure all food waste has been put in green bin throughout the stay. Nova Scotia regulations require all food waste to be separated!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Nova Scotia has a strict garbage disposal system: Green bin for food waste, blue bags for recycling and grey bin for other. Please see Rule 2 !
Guests must separate their food waste from other garbage. A stainless bin w/ compostable bags is in kitchen which then goes into ext. green bin.
Compostable bags, blue bags and regular garbage bags are all provided at the house!

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: We ask for responsible behaviour at family parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number RYA-2024-24-03031707425456648-57

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Herring Cove

Located in Herring Cove, this vacation home is by the sea. Scotiabank Theatre Halifax and Halifax Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dartmouth Crossing and Halifax Shopping Centre. Museum of Natural History and Emera Oval are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Herring Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • York Redoubt National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Long Lake Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sir Sandford Fleming Park - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 11 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 30 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Buck's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alexandra's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes?

As of Mar 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes on Mar 15, 2026 start from $212, 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-out at 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Br Home Away from Home, Next to the Ocean & Minutes from Beautiful Lakes located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from York Redoubt National Historic Site and within 9 mi (15 km) of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Long Lake Provincial Park. Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again, very peaceful and felt like home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Super clean, cute and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Aunt and I stayed in Herring Cove for a week. It was nice to be outside Halifax in the quaint, quiet little cove! The house was clean and full of interesting artsy treasures. Very comfortable stay, would not hesitate to recommend, would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

Vacationers get-away

Great location. Convenient to downtown Halifax and easy access to all other sightseeing locations. Very well stocked. Quiet and quaint place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John and Patricia B.

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

Family holiday

Suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

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

Wonderful stay there !

This is a very nice and cosy house, we enjoyed looking at the deers, fawn, rabbit and squirrels in the garden !!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

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

Herring cove

Lovely cottage in a private setting
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry V.

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

A Hidden Gem

An absolutely perfect stay - a lovely home away from home with everything a person could wish for and more. Quaint, clean and close to the ocean and Halifax - an absolute stunning property and stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

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

Nice stay

We really liked our stay at herring cove. The property was clean and well situated. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Pleasant and peaceful

Nice location, well appointed, clean and lots of character. Enjoyed browsing the antiques and decor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Charming Cottage and Great Location

We truly enjoyed our week at this great cottage. We loved how close it was to beautiful trails and the ocean. The little cafe up the road is great for coffee and breakfast. It's a close drive (25 minutes) into downtown Halifax where we spent three of our days. It's well outfitted and was a great stay for our family of five!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

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

Classic cottage near the sea

This house has a historic cottage feel with the sea a 10 minute walk away in 2 directions. Great backyard with toys, fireplace and bbq. Mary, the host was very responsive and accommodating. Our extended family had a great time here.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marianne b.

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

Cosy house

Everything was beautiful and we loved this house with all the lovely details very much. Sad to leave
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk G.

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

Great experience

Our family of six plus our little dog enjoyed our cozy stay in this charming, welcoming little cottage. The deers came to greet us in the early morning and the ships whistled their horns well before the sunrise. Beautifully furnished and well equipped. Thank you for our lovely stay in your beautiful city of Herrings Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Sweet cottage with east coast charm

So welcoming! The cottage offered everything we needed. Beautiful yard with deer for neighbours. Not far from the ocean. We felt very welcome!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett B.

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

Cozy stay near the ocean in Herring Cove

Mary’s cottage house is incredibly cozy and clean and you will feel like you are home away from home. The place has been very thoughtfully stocked with everything you might need. It is rustic but clean and tidy. This cottage is an amazing place to stay and get the Nova Scotia experience. Mary was very kind and easy to communicate throughout. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

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

Lovely house close to downtown Halifax

Well stocked house with a lovely ambiance. Close to water as well as beautiful beaches and hikes. Excellent for families. My younger kids loved their bedrooms as well as the deer and wildlife in the backyard! Day trips to many beautiful places in Nova Scotia are a short drive away. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Jewel of a cottage

This was a lovely cottage in a great location. It is probably the best and most thoughtfully equipped cottage we have ever stayed at. Although the weather was far from perfect, we felt relaxed and at home. The owner and property manager were a pleasure to deal with. The cottage was a short walk from one of our favorite coastal walks near Halifax - the Lookoff. The cottage was immaculate, the grounds were lovely. Really, it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre D.

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

Fell in love with the place

We fell in love with the place from the start. It is beautiful and welcoming. We were very well received by Andrienne. The house has an exceptional vibe and is very well located, a few kilometers from the beautiful beach of Crystal Cresent. The place is quiet and perfect for a family vacation. We will definitely return! Thanks to Mary & Adrienne. Alex
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Lillian, al

Wonderful house in Herring Cove

It's the best stocked house we've ever seen and we have stayed in many V RBO's. Mary, Lori and Paula couldn't have been nicer. They responded immediately to any questions or concerns. Upon arrival, Lori gave us a loaf of delicious bread and jelly, as well as a Canadian wine that was like liquid candy. We didn't even know Canada made wine. The backyard was perfect for the dogs to chase around in and had lovely flowers all around. We could easily access Peggy's Cove, Lunenberg, Mahone Bay etc. Halifax is very close with lots to do. We hated to leave but hope to return next year for a longer visit. Betsey and Tom Sullivan
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Beautiful respite during Family events

My brother, myself and our folks stayed for 8 days to participate in my son's wedding celebrations in Halifax. We were greeted by Adrienne and her warm hospitality, making us feel immediately at home. The home was comfortable, possessing all that we needed and more for our 8 day stay. We made use of the yard for cooling off under the shade of the trees. We were thrilled to see several deer including 2 fawns in the yard. We had easy access to Purcells Cove Rd., taking us quickly into the city as needed. My brother also used the bus to go into town one day. Both Mary and Adrienne were easily accessible if we had any questions. We had a family gathering at the property and all who visited had positive impressions of the property. We hope to return one day. We have nothing but good things to say about this vacation experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous!

We spent a month at this property and it is now my favourite rental in NS (we’ve rented a few!). The location is amazing, around the corner from a pond (the dog could swim) and the Lookout on the ocean (we could watch the container ships leaving Halifax Harbour or listen to crashing waves during stormy weather). There were tons of trails in the area and a lovely beach, Crystal Cresent Beach, within an easy drive. The city of Halifax was maybe 15 minutes away so extremely easy access for city adventures. This rental was a fantastic base to explore NS …we put on 3000km doing just that, including an overnight to the Cabot Trail. The yard was private, big enough to play ball with the dog and featured many visits by does with their fawns. The house itself was beyond charming, with lots of room and the best stocked rental I’ve ever been in! I still brought my Instant Pot, Air Fryer and Keurig but for a shorter stay I would have left them at home! Mary and Adrianne were extremely accommodating during our stay and made sure we were comfortable. So thank you for a wonderful month!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori m.

Wonderful and charming home...

Truly a home away from home. My two kids (ages 17 and 13) found the house absolutely delightful..and we wholeheartedly agree! The house is welcoming and full of charm, and we all had our own favourite spaces...The sunny reading nook for me; the balcony for my hubby; the backyard with the bright and colourful chairs for my daughter; and the comfy couch for my son. The outdoor space was fabulous--we saw a number of pheasants wandering about and witnessed a chipmunk turf war that made us smile. We were quite excited to be able to count the stars at night. The location was idyllic- a short walk for beautiful scenery, a nearby spot for my daughter to try out fishing :) yet close enough for us to go into Halifax as well as explore Peggy's Cove among other sights. Last but not least, I want to mention how welcoming Adrienne was and how awesome it was to be greeted with fresh flowers, yummy locally made bread and jam after a long long drive. The week has just flown by and felt way too short. Thank you ever so much Mary, for being so responsive to our needs, and most of all, for allowing us the privilege of being in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Welcoming environment and peaceful getaway

The rental of this property came as an unexpected surprise. The photos of this home shows a lovely quaint home with a beautiful yard. What the photos do not convey is how truly peaceful and welcoming the home is. Immediately upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted by the property manager, Lori. Throughout my stay, I was struck by how quiet and peaceful the home and the neighborhood was. Great hiking trails, walks, etc. Although I was travelling alone for this trip, I am very much looking forward to booking this home again to accommodate my family. All of the bedrooms are comfortable and homey. Everything thing you need in a kitchen is there for cooking, etc. The home was clean and fully equipped with anything I required during my stay. Anyone with a family (teens/children) could be easily accommodated with this property. It is ideal. The yard is private and the area, generally, does not have heavy traffic. The grocery store (24 hrs) is about 10 minutes away by car - on the main road to and from the property. Super easy to get in and out of quickly. I highly recommend this property as a vacation locale. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mary Reynolds

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Why they chose this property

Everyone who sees it for the first time inevitably loves it. I know you will too.

What makes this property unique

It is full of character and warmth and it is cozy, inviting, romantic and full of light. Best of all, sitting in the backyard feels like being in a secret garden.

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