BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub !

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A hot tub with a view of the ocean and greenery.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a fenced yard, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden cabin with large windows overlooking a body of water. Inside, there are two beds with people lying down.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a framed picture.
A bedroom with a bed featuring a nautical-themed duvet, a window with a view of a forest, and a wall-mounted painting of boats.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Antigonish, NS
  • Place, Livingstone Cove Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape George Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballantyne's Cove Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Livingstone Cove

Located in Livingstone Cove, this cottage is by the ocean. Ballantyne's Cove Marina and Antigonish Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Antigonish Market Square and Antigonish Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Antigonish Arena or StFX Stadium. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Antigonish, NS

What's nearby

  • Livingstone Cove Wharf - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape George Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ballantyne's Cove Marina - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Saint Francis Xavier University - 30 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Antigonish Arena - 31 min drive - 41.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish And Ships - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub ! 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 BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub !?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub ! on Sep 15, 2027 start from $370, 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 BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub !?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BigSky Sea Shanty: Enjoy Amazing Sunsets and Ocean Views from the Hot Tub ! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Livingstone Cove Wharf and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ballantyne's Cove Marina and Cape George Point Lighthouse. Arisaig Lighthouse and Lobster Interpretive Centre is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

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. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, fantastic place to relax and close enough to many activities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spectacular location with all the amenities to enjoy a stay. Will definitely go back as soon as I can!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a lovely week at Big Sky Sea Shanty. The host is very helpful and checked in regularly and had great suggestions for day trips in the area. The property is beautiful , it is very well maintained and the views are spectacular. The listing is very accurate. It's a very relaxing environment and there's plenty of things to do nearby and a lovely hot tub. It is pet friendly. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location...perfect view...perfect accomodation...perfect area..perfect host....outstanding 2 weeks at this awesome cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely experience

We had a great stay at the cottage! Beautiful sunsets and hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.. great views

Wonderful spot to stay with ample room, huge deck and porch. Ton of sitting inside and out. Views of ocean was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property. Will return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host, everything you could think of cottage, and amazing view! Couldn’t have asked for more. Just lovely!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great! We enjoyed every minute. Felt like home. Hope to return one day. Thank you Lorin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review . Please come back again !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and even better host!

Carolin and the Big Sky Sea Shanty are amazing. She is a lovely host who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay and we certainly did. Also, the the place has a killer view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for the kind words. It was wonderful meeting and hosting you and your party. Thank you for choosing BigSky Sea Shanty and I hope to have you rebook in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet retreat

The property was as advertised and the property manager was excellent. She contacted us prior to arrival to be sure we could find the property and gave us excellent suggestions on some things to do in the area as it was not the regular tourist season. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 20, 2023
Thank you for the kind words and for choosing BigSky Sea Shanty. It truly is a spectacular place to stay and I’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

A beautiful spot to recharge and relax. The host was so helpful and kind. We really recommend everyone stay at this magical place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2024
So happy you enjoyed your vacation time at the cottage . I agree it’s a magical place . Hope to see you back again . All the best !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

Stayed at this beautiful cottage during our visit for my sons graduation. Lorin was over the top helpful and kind and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words Sue. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family for your son's graduation weekend. We hope to see you all back at BigSky Sea Shanty someday soon :).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly enjoyed our time at the BigSky Sea Shanty! The views are unparalleled and the property is in a private area without any traffic. All amenities were provided and the hot tub was perfect for stargazing at nighttime. Lorin was a great host with lots of tips and suggestions for things to do in the area. Very prompt in responding to any questions. Very much appreciated our time at this cottage.
Photo looking outside from inside the sunroom
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was gorgeous and enjoyed the house!! We only went downstairs to wash clothes but it smelled a little musty so glad we were sleeping upstairs. Also we read and reread directions for the hot tub but we could not get the top off and didn’t want to damage it. Can’t beat the view!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
Hi there , I’m glad you enjoyed the view - it is spectacular. It is definitely heaven on earth, as I’ve been told. I’m sorry you had issues with the hot tub cover. I thought the 2 hot tub instruction videos I sent you explained the process. Had you reached out to me I would’ve had my property manager go over to the cottage and show you what to do. We have never had an issue with mustiness, however Nova Scotia did receive a large amount of rain in October. Again if you had let me know I could have sent someone over to ensure the dehumidifier was turned on and working. I hope, despite these minor concerns, you enjoyed your stay and will consider us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular!!!

The views from the property did not disappoint! We were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our weekend away. The host was so welcoming to me and my family. I would highly recommend this spot and look forward to returning again. It was exactly what we were looking for. More than enough space, hot tub, and entertainment for my entire family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Promised- Did Not Disappoint

Everything was as promised, location could not be better, sunsets nightly from the hot tub. Doesn’t get any better. House had everything you will need and everything you forgot. Lorin was great, answered questions, when needed. Will stay again when in the area without hesitation. Thanks for sharing your space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2024
Thanks so much for the kind words Dave. It was a pleasure hosting you and we would love to have you back any time . All the best !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It's a very cool house!!!

Clean, beautiful, authentic house. We vacationed with friends and two dogs. There were 6 of us and everyone was happy. The owner of the house was very helpful and kind. The view of the forest on one side of the house and the ocean on the other, we didn't want to leave. Would love to come back again. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2024
Thank You for choosing BigSky Sea Shanty and for your kind words. It’s hard not to love everything about this cottage and surrounding area! As the Property Manager, I will be very happy to host you again! -Carolin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Antigonish Hospitality

We were greeted by this lovely lady who offered us a basketfull of homemade goodies (lemonade, apple jelly, lemon blueberry scones). As unusual as this may sound the cottage was even better than in the pictures. There was plenty of room and privacy for everyone with a few great spots to gather together. The views, the hot tub, the fire pit, the closed in porch for games at night, everything was perfect. And the people in the area are the very best. Would we recommend this amazing place? We sure would!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank You Camille. It was wonderful to meet and host you and your Wonderful Family!! Until next time…….
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything needed for the perfect girlfriend weekend.

Six friends made time out of their busy schedules to spend the weekend together, and found everything they needed for a great weekend together. We parked our cars Friday, and didn't leave again until Sunday morning. With three bedrooms (1 queen, 2 doubles), we made use of the futon and couch in the basement to spread out the sleeping arrangements comfortably. Having two bathrooms was also great. It was a cool, damp weekend. We spent the majority of our time in the sunroom, as well as in the hot tub. We made all our meals in the kitchen, and ate together at the large dining table. Carolin, the host, could not have been more hospitable. She met us on the way to the cottage to show us the way, showed us around the cottage and how to operate the hot tub. She brought us a lovely basket of goodies. She checked in via text after that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with our three dogs at Lorin's place. I can't recommend it enough if you are looking for a very quiet getaway with spectacular ocean views, with the added bonus of your own personal beach just down the street (there was literally no one else there every time we went -- could let our dogs roam free!). We hope to come back someday!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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