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Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig

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Udsigt over en sø med en træbrygge og stole, omgivet af træer og en græsplæne.
Kystvej med en strand på den ene side og et vandareal på den anden.
Et moderne hus med to etager og en balkon, omgivet af tæt skov og en stenet kystlinje.
Et spiseområde med et bord dækket til fire personer, et vindue der ud til en sø og bakker, samt et kors hængende over vinduet.
En træsti fører hen til et hus med terrasse, omgivet af frodigt grønt og med udsigt over vandet.

Anmeldelser

9,6 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Få skridt fra kysten

    Højt bedømt for sin nærliggende strand, der indbyder til at bade og nyde solen.
4 soveværelser1 badeværelsePlads til 6 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Terrasse
  • Legetøj
  • Grill
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Vaskemaskine og tørretumbler
  • Højhastighedsinternet

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
LaHave Islands, NS
  • Place, Bell Island
    ‪6 min. gang‬
  • Place, LaHave Islands Marine Museum
    ‪2 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Bluenose II
    ‪43 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

4 soveværelser (6 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 dobbeltseng

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 3

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 4

1 enkeltseng

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Badekar · Toilet · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Kontor
Separat spiseområde
Udendørs legeområde
Have

Om overnatningsstedet

Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig

*** Muligvis den mest spektakulære LEJE PLACERING på sydkysten ***

Se venligst vores hus tour video! Klik på bagpilen til venstre for vores hovedbillede og klik derefter på spil. Eller søg "Fennikel Old House" på YouTube. Bemærk også: For at holde vores hjem overkommelig for canadiere, har vi reduceret vores satser for at kompensere for den svage canadiske dollar. Vores priser er de samme som for to år siden.

Oplev Nova Scotia ø-levende på sit fineste på Fennikel Old House.

Vores renoveret, turn-of-the-århundrede hjem er tilgængelig med bil uden behov for en færge eller båd. Vi sidder på en spektakulær, multi-acre, ved havet websted, blot 30-fødder fra vandet. Omkranset af skov på tre sider, vi har udsigt til en malerisk, stenet bugt og bred bugt ud over. Den forreste dæk mod vandet er enorme og betagende ... Den eneste hus, du kan se fra vores fordækket er en mile over bugten! Gæsterne har kaldt 180-graders udsigt over havet og øerne ud over en af ​​de mest fantastiske, de nogensinde har set. Inkluderet er en helt ny dock, hvor du kan binde en båd, svømme ud af, lounge på, og se havet liv.

Vores køkken er netop blevet renoveret (pics kommer snart!) Det har nye frysere, smukke brasilianske fedtsten tællere, nye rustfrit apparater (herunder en glas-top komfur, fransk dør køleskab med ismaskine, opvaskemaskine, stuehus vask, og nye dæmpes, 3-farve temperatur belysning under tællerne. Også kommer med en mikrobølgeovn, brødrister ovn, kaffemaskine, foodprocessor, og kvalitet porcelæn og bestik. Vi ønsker dig glad madlavning!

De LaHave Islands: en unik destination

Fra det øjeblik du nærmer Crescent Beach, en populær 1. 2-mile lange strand, der fører fra fastlandet ud til LaHave øerne, du ved, du er kommet til et særligt sted. Efter at have kørt ned den brede strand (eller tage vejen bag det), du følger en snoede vej og krydse to broer. Du støder postkort udsigt langs hver tur - farverige huse, gamle fiskeri kajer og fiskeri og lystbåde passerer. Ved enden af ​​vejen, finder du Fennikel Old House.

Convenient Location

Vi er en syv-minutters kørsel fra Lighthouse Route, som løber fastlandet mellem Halifax og Yarmouth. Vi er en halv times kørsel fra Bridgewater, som er områdets vigtigste shopping / restaurant-området. Vi er en 40 minutters kørsel fra den historiske havneby Lunenburg og turistmål i Mahone Bay, og en time-og en halv kørsel sydvest for Halifax og lufthavnen (YHZ).

Vores hotel tilbyder charme og privatlivets fred, men er beliggende i et levende ø-samfund, på den mest befolkede af de to dusin øer, der udgør LaHave Øer. Vi er også og i et område af South Shore, som har meget at tilbyde turister.

The Outside

Nyd udendørs fra vores sprawling, pænt anlagt gård med blomsterhaver, 4 sundecks (herunder en tag dæk og dæk ved vandet), flydedok, skærm hus og screenet havepavillon skomagerens ret på kysten. Du kan svømme væk fra Dock, fange krabber, plukke vilde blåbær og hindbær, spille kroket og badminton, og swing på vores træ swing. Eller bare slappe af, lytte til mågerne, ser fiskerbåde i bugten, og visning af hjorte, sæler, odder og blå hejre. Om aftenen, grill i baghaven, nyde spektakulære solnedgange over vigen, og tænde bål i vores udendørs brand pit for at stege skumfiduser.

Inside

Den Fennikel Old House kan nemt sove syv voksne i fire soveværelser. Det store soveværelse har en stor, knyttet omklædningsrum, som også kan rumme en krybbe. De to andre ovenpå soveværelser har tre enkeltsenge. Et nedenunder soveværelse har en dobbeltseng og støder op til badeværelset.

Vores hjem har udsigt store vindue, trægulve, periode-lister, wainscoting og tongue-in-groove vægge overalt ovenpå. Kom hjem fra en dag på stranden eller touring at varme foran en af ​​to brændeovne. Den første sal har også baseboard elvarme med termostater i hvert rum, og bærbare, sikker, kraftige varmelegemer på anden sal.

Spis dine måltider ved spisebordet, mens du nyder en bred åben udsigt over vigen og bugten gennem et stort panoramavindue. Køkkenet er fuldt udstyret med en elektrisk ovn, mikroovn, brødrister ovn, kaffemaskine, foodprocessor, kvalitet porcelæn og bestik, og meget mere (vi elsker at lave mad!). I stuen har en 27 "TV med begrænset satellit-tjeneste, DVD & VCR-afspiller, stereoanlæg / CD / båndoptager, og mini poolbord, og en stor bogsamling af Nova Scotian kultur. Vi leverer sengetøj og håndklæder, andre forsyninger såsom toiletpapir, og en vaskemaskine / tørretumbler. Ja, vi har trådløst internet, og cellen service er god. Vi tillader ikke rygning af nogen art inde i vores hjem.

Området

Lokalt er der mange attraktioner. Et halvt dusin strande er inden for en 10 minutters kørsel, herunder Risser Beach Provincial Park, med en fin sandstrand med livreddere, snoede boardwalk langs en back mose, besøgscenter, en snackbar og bruser facilitet. På vores ø er mange maleriske stier og veje at gå eller cykle, en marine museum, forsamlingshus, regeringen Wharf, en kirke og en kirkegård. På nærliggende Crescent Beach, folk elsker at parkere deres biler på stranden, gå deres hunde, surf, kite-board, gå en tur på stranden ved solopgang og solnedgang, og selvfølgelig svømme!

Flere fiskere og deres familier lever stadig på øerne, nogle der vil tage besøgende ude at fiske eller på ø-ture (spørg os). Lokalbefolkningen elsker også at dele deres samfunds historie gennem tilfældige møder langs vejen og i begivenheder som mandag morgen kaffe time, der betjener de bedste hjemmelavede scones og sticky boller, du nogensinde har smagt - virkelig. Fællesskabet hallen også vært gæsteforelæsninger og andre arrangementer.

Langs Lighthouse Route på fastlandet er masser af håndværk og antikke butikker, kunstner studios, restauranter, museer og historiske steder (som Fort Point Museum i LaHave, hvor Fransk først landede i Canada i 1604). Du kan tage i musikarrangementer, amt messer, landmænd markeder, kunstudstillinger, okse trækker, film, teater og meget mere. For sportslige aktiviteter, kan du leje kajakker, golf på flere kurser, gå ridning, rock klatre, vind surf, para-sejl, og nyde udvej på White Point Beach, hvor du kan få et dagskort til at bruge de puljer, værftet spil og både.

Gå ikke glip af mest berømte bageri i Nova Scotia, den LaHave Bageri (15 minutter væk), hvor du kan sidde ned i sin maleriske spiseplads og nyde en fantastisk morgenmad eller frokost. En anden gæst favorit er 'The Ovne, ", som er en serie af havets huler tilgængelige af skovklædte gangbroer, hvor bølgerne pund ind og ud. Hos Ross Farm, vil børnene elske at se en "arbejder" gård, hvor de stadig opdrætte dyr og dyrke afgrøder. Og bage salg og hummer middage i lokalsamfundet haller over hele området er lækkert!

En kvalitet Rental Experience

Vi har været leje vores hjem i 20 år til folk fra steder så langt væk som Tyskland og Hong Kong. Vi stræber efter at gøre vores gæsters ophold helt fornøjelig. Når du reserverer, vil vi sende dig drivende instruktioner, oplysninger om huset, og ting at gøre i området. Huset vil blive grundigt rengjort før din ankomst og hvis noget skulle opstå under dit ophold, har vi en handyman på standby og en række service-specialister, som bør være i stand til at løse eventuelle problemer hurtigt. Vi leverer også fremragende kommunikation via telefon og e-mail før og under dit ophold.

Vores priser

Vores lejepriser er prissat på samme måde som andre højere-end Nova Scotia oceanfront hjem. Omkostningerne og de minimumskrav nætter vi kræver variere afhængigt af tidspunktet på året og varigheden af ​​dit ophold. Klik på "Vis yderligere prisoplysninger" (som er et link lige under vores kalender på hovedsiden) for at se, hvordan omkostninger og minimum nætter sammenligne på forskellige tidspunkter af året. Den samlede leje opkræver vi er i US dollars og inkluderer alle afgifter. Vi har for nylig reduceret vores priser med 20% til at kompensere canadierne, som er de fleste af vores gæster, klare den stigende dollar. Ligesom de fleste Nova Scotia huslejer, vi leje fra lørdag til lørdag. Hvis opholder sig i to uger eller mere, er satsen 100 US $ mindre for hver ekstra uge. Kæledyr er velkomne til en ikke refunderes $ 100 gebyr.

tilgængelighed

Hvis The Fennikel Old House får et gult kort i løbet af ugen, du er på rejse, opmærksom på, at vi også egne 'SKYVIEW ON LaHave ISLAND, "en 20-årig hjem oppe på det højeste punkt på vores ø - over trætoppene - med en fantastisk 360-graders vista af LaHave øerne og havet. Gorgeous udsigt fra alle vinduer! Det kan sove op til 8 for $ 750 til $ 1750 per uge (USD). Se HomeAway notering # 3320214.

Kontakt os

Vi håber, du har chancen for at opleve vores lille stykke af himlen. Venligst reagere via denne hjemmeside, eller ringe til mig på 617-909-7279. Jeg vil ringe tilbage til dig for at spare dig eventuelle gebyrer.




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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00

Minimumsalder for lejere: 24

Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00

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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt

Many beaches & activities in the immediate area.

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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt

Talk to us before booking.

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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt: Maks. 2 i alt

Large yard. Requires non-refundable $100 US fee.

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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt

Absolutely no smoking due to odor and fire hazard.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer STR2627B4468
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 393316
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Besked fra værten: Talk to us before booking.
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

LaHave Islands

Denne feriebolig befinder sig i LaHave Islands i landlige omgivelser og tæt på stranden. Fort Point Museum og Lunenburg Waterfront er nogle af de lokale seværdigheder, du kan opleve. Er du mere interesseret i at udforske naturen, kan du kigge forbi Risser's Beach Provincial Park og Fancy Lake Provincial Park. LaHave Islands Marine Museum og Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum er også et besøg værd. Nyd godt af områdets skibakker med langrend, og gå ikke glip af mulighederne for snescooterkørsel.
Kort
LaHave Islands, NS

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Bell Island - 6 min. gang - 0.6 km
  • LaHave Islands Marine Museum - 2 min. kørsel - 1.5 km
  • Bluenose II - 43 min. kørsel - 35.3 km
  • Lunenburg Waterfront - 43 min. kørsel - 35.3 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 43 min. kørsel - 35.7 km

Restauranter

  • ‪Rose Bay General Store - ‬33 min. kørsel
  • ‪LaHave Bakery - ‬18 min. kørsel
  • ‪Osprey's Nest Public House - ‬12 min. kørsel
  • ‪MacLeod's Canteen - ‬18 min. kørsel
  • ‪Yum Yum Bus - ‬8 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader kæledyr (maks. 2 i alt). Visse begrænsninger kan gælde. Kontakt overnatningsstedet for at få flere oplysninger.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Bedøvelse Oceanfront Island Home! På Afsondret Cove nærheden Lunenburg. Car-Tilgængelig?

Dette feriested ligger ved havet, kun 2 km fra Bell Island og LaHave Islands Marine Museum. Derudover ligger Risser's Beach Provincial Park og Fort Point Museum ca. 20 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,6

Enestående

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
Få mere at videÅbner i et nyt vindue
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 45 af i alt 52 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 5 af i alt 52 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 1 af i alt 52 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 52 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 1 af i alt 52 anmeldelser

9,6/10

Rengøring

10/10

Faciliteter

10/10

Overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter

9,8/10

Indtjekning

9,6/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

9,6/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
A beautiful waterfront property in an amazing location!
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2026
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, faciliteter, overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter
Beautiful, quiet retreat. Lovely home and area of Nova Scotia
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful property

Weather was cold and foggy but still enjoyed the weekend
Overnattede 3 nætter i maj 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

LaHave Island House: Very relaxing and enjoyable stay at amazing location

amazing location with incredible waterfront views - particularly at sunrise and sunset. comfortable accommodations within historic home with daylight filled rooms to relax in. unique and memorable.
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2018
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Charming cottage on a stunning piece of land.

Lovely. The fireplace, food, and friends on a La Have island was the perfect getaway. Quiet, relaxing with star-gazing. Highly recommend!
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Amazing beautiful home with lovely thoughtful character.

We had everything we needed in the kitchen and it was wonderful sitting on the deck and watching the lobster boats go by.A wonderful natural environment with good walking roads and beautiful white beach nearby.Communication was thoughtful and prompt.Hope to return someday.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Magical Island Stay

This home is located on a very private island just a short drive from the LaHavre area. Very accessible drive to grocery, craft stores, bakery, and other conveniences. So many beaches and places to hike within short drive. The island is very walkable with many interesting and historical things to discover. The home is decorated with very quaint items that fit the location. The view from the decks attached to the home are just stunning! The view changes every hour with the weather. So fun to watch the wildlife and the fisherman out in their boats. The sky at night is filled with so many stars. Kitchen is well equipped for any real cook and handy to have washer/dryer on site. So quiet and peaceful, we didn't want to leave. Thank you to Mont and family for sharing your family treasure with us!
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2023
Verificeret anmeldelse

6/10 Okay

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed
This was our first night's stay in NS on our travels. If you want the feel of an original Nova Scotia home (dated 1906) with some antique furnishings, this place is for you. I agree with another reviewer that we were a bit nervous to touch anything after reading all of the instructions. We understand that there was an issue with a guest in the past, but we are conscientious adult travelers. I would not rent my home to others if I were concerned. Mont is nice and very communicative. After staying at other places during our travels, he is the only host who asked us to communicate via a phone call at booking and upon entering the home. Something to note: the advertisement says "Car-accessible," but you will not be able to drive down to the house to unload/load your luggage; there is parking at the top of the property and a wheelbarrow to use if necessary. The property is secluded and quiet in a cove with a few security cameras on-site. Happy trails!
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A nice spot to stay for mature travellers without children or pets

The house, yard, and location are beautiful. We enjoyed looking at the photo album, showing the progression of the house over the years, and why it is so precious to the Fennel family. We loved being so close to the water; the location was secluded, serene, and perfect for what we were looking for. Far enough from the big town feel, but close enough to town that it's a short drive to supplies. We also loved that we could explore the South Shore and still be close to home base. The interior is beautifully decorated, with furniture you can spot throughout their family history in the album. Our only worry, was that even with well behaved kids and pets, we were a little on edge, making sure the furniture and countertops stayed spotless. We felt intimidated by the big book of instructions, and felt it could have been condensed to eliminate some of the on-edge feeling, however, there were some bits of information included that we appreciated having. Overall, we loved our stay at the Fennel House and would absolutely recommend this spot to mature friends and family, with no kids or pets. A user-friendly kitchen, and a thoughtfully condensed, up to date, house info binder would have made this spot a 5 star stay.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relaxing, gorgeous scenery and region.

Very charming, spacious home on an incredibly beautiful seaside property
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Rustic & Beautiful

The property is beautifully situated on the quiet and isolated La Have islands. The weather was less than perfect for our visit but we did not let it deter us from exploring the fabulous coastal region that surrounds the LaHave islands. Mont was pleasant and inforamtive.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

An extraordinary spot

An absolutely amazing location and a comfortable, character-filled house. Perfect spot to relax by the wood stove and enjoy the ocean view.
Overnattede 3 nætter i april 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Enjoyed our weekend

Very Rustic
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great experience of rural South Shore/ Lunenburg in a unique, serene old homestead !

This was a stellar and very comfortable old island home on a magnificent cove with a very hospitable and attentive host who communicated well with us and provided excellent suggestions for enjoying the home and surrounding area which really enhanced our experience !
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Incredible

Not only was the place as stunning as it looks Mont is an incredible host!! Our original booking was cancelled due to covid travel restrictions which left us out all of our money due to the refund policy but then Mont went out of his way to find another weekend that worked for both of us so we wouldn't lose anything. Would recommend this place to any one who asked
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Super cozy

Had a wonderful stay, was exactly as advertised and the owners were very thorough and helpful! Would happily book again.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2020
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful and Serene

We had a very enjoyable stay at the charming Fennel Old House. Spotless cottage with a modern and well stocked kitchen. Beautiful views from multiple decks. And Mont is a helpful and informative host.
Overnattede 4 nætter i september 2020
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, beliggenhed

Great views, charming home. overwhelming instructions

Cant beat the location or views. House was a nicely updated older home, photos are accurate as far as the home goes. The property description is not entirely accurate. The dock was damaged last year and is not in place, there is no deck on the rocks and the gazebo is not there. The grounds were in ok shape but half of the lawn was off limits as a new septic system is being installed. The beds were mostly comfortable, there were blinds in some of the windows but not all and fans available and a nice breeze most of the time. The living room furniture needs an update. The loveseat cushion has a huge rip in it and the rattan chairs were not very comfy. The house was clean but there was a good number of spiders and cobwebs in the main living room. Kitchen was nicely appointed with everything we needed but was a bit tight for more than one person to cook in. The grill is charcoal and there is a small portable gas grill available. (BYO propane and charcoal) The toilet is a composting system that required 2 pages of instructions on how to operate, it did require a couple trips to the basement to reset. Overall the house and location would have made for a very serene experience however there was an added level of stress given to us AFTER booking (and paying). You will receive an email from Mont with 11 attachments (50 or so pages) and instructions for everyone in the party to read them all and let him know this was done, as well as print them all and bring them with you. Some of these were helpful (they have been described in other reviews) most were EXTENSIVE and overwhelming. The rules, requests, procedures and policies were exhausting. They left us walking on eggshells as Mont had warnings, disclaimers and rules for EVERYTHING related to the house. In addition to this there were several phone calls to explain things such as how to use the toilet and request to add peat moss to the sewage tank and test a ZOOM call for a future guest. It was too much . We felt like we were under intense scrutiny and were liable to lose the damage deposit for any little issue. The manifesto as I came to call it left a bad taste from day one and did not give us a carefree stay that the location should elicit. In summary, the location and view are great, the house was nice, the description is out dated and the information, procedures, policies and requests were too much.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2020
Svar fra VrboOwner den 1. nov. 2020
We appreciate Aaron’s 4-star review but want to address his concerns. Due to Covid travel restrictions we’ve been unable to get to our home this year, but will fix our hurricane-damaged dock, waterside deck and gazebo as soon as we’re able. We just had a septic installed and a toilet will be arriving shortly. This’ll eliminate issues which occasionally occur with the current system. We’ve added blinds to most BR’s and purchased blinds for where there are only curtains. The couch cushion has been repaired and we’ll be updating our LR furniture. While our housekeeper missed a few cobwebs, we’ve received countless compliments for her cleanliness. We remodeled our kitchen, making it larger, installing custom-built cabinets, soapstone counters and high-end appliances. It's fully equipped with accessories for the avid cook. We’ve had no other complaints about how many can use it at one time. We respect your privacy and limit contact during your stay. Contrary to what Aaron writes, I only made two calls: to welcome him and to ask if he were willing to test the Web as a potential guest wanted to know if it was capable of doing a Zoom call. Re: the info we provide, past guests have had many questions. To improve their experience we provide helpful material (such as how to use our Sat TV or where we store toilet paper), items you don’t need to bring (such as bedding and bath towels), and what you need to bring (such as charcoal). We detail where to rent kayaks and buy food, the nearest hospital, directions to our home, and a multi-page doc of recommendations of things to do in the area. Some material does not need to be read fully, such as instructions how to use the dishwasher (11 pages). We summarize essential points in the first two pages and the rest are diagrams provided by the manufacturer. Contrary to what Aaron writes, we do not ask guests to print everything up. The vast majority have told us they appreciate the info. Some renters have left our home damaged or a mess. So we point out situations where you could lose a portion of your deposit (not properly sorting garbage, checking out late, exceeding the # of guests allowed, smoking, or not informing us of bringing a pet. It’s unfair to subsequent guests to smell smoke or step on a dog poop which has not been picked up. We’ve received 36 reviews with an avg. rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. We’ve had many repeat guests who find our home an absolute pleasure in which to stay.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

As Advertised - A Steal for the Price

Property and location dont get much better than this. Overlooking the water with a beautiful patio. Clean home with a modern kitchen. Had some issues and property owner was available immediately to help resolve. Wish the bakery had been open in some capacity during the pandemic. Not a complaint.
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10/10 Fremragende

Not so roughing it on Bell Island

Wonderful place to stay - mix of gentrified and updated charm. We loved out little house perched on the edge of the shore. We had a variety of visitors including red fox, crows, gulls, deer and an adorable porcupine. House is chilly in late May but the wood stoves do an admirable job of making the rooms cozy. Space heaters in bedrooms help regulate sleeping temperature nicely. Lots to do or see. You can also engage in some down time with reading, contemplation of the tides and enjoyment of the quiet mystery of the wind in the trees.
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2019
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10/10 Fremragende

Peaceful and Relaxing

It was a great home in a great location. The whole area is laid-back and easy-going. It was great to have the water there nearby. Our son enjoyed catching snails and small fish. We jumped in once - that was cold!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2018
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10/10 Fremragende

Wonderful!

Two of my colleagues and I held an offsite at Fennel Old House in May. We hit great weather and the place was amazing. The house was impeccably clean and organized - as were Mont's extremely clear instructions that covered any questions you might have. The views are beautiful from most every window and the place has that great old, seaside homestead feel. My colleagues had to head out to pick up some supplies and they were pleasantly surprised to find a well-stocked store very near by. Mont contacted me to ensure everything was OK upon our arrival and picked up the moment I called him with a question or two. If you're looking for a well-managed, beautiful, quiet place in a unique, seaside location - I highly recommend Fennel Old House.
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10/10 Fremragende

Beautiful, very private, loved the quiet, peaceful feel of the place

My sisters and I loved the spot, the pages of instructions were a little intimidating, but once you got there the beauty of the home and area made you completely relaxed, the check in time of 4 pm we found a little late but there was some leeway with that if you let Mont know ahead of time, also the checkout of 10 am a little early. Our only complaint with the decor was that there were no cozy chairs or a couch to snuggle in, other than that we loved the quaint, homey feel of the place and the compost toilet was not an issue, which we were leery of, it worked great, Thanks again to Mont for sharing his lovely home.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2017
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8/10 Godt

Great property but some unfortunate drawbacks.

The two major positive aspects of the Fennel Old House are the view and the location. From the back deck – where we thoroughly enjoyed the ritual of our morning coffee – there is an incredible, unobstructed view of a tranquil cove in which the colours change with the tide due to the underwater vegetation. The location is at the end of the road on Bell Island, and, while you can see another home tucked further back in the cove when you walk down to the dock, the setting is exceedingly private and quiet. I enjoyed cycling from the house on Bell Island to Petite Riviere, Green Bay and over the mountain to Penz and La Havre where the local bakery must have a large magnet because my bicycle was always pulled to a stop out front! One evening, we took in a fine concert of folk music at The Old Confidence House at Riverport where a huge but gentle Newfoundland dog meandered through the audience obtaining affection. The La Have Islands Maritime Museum just down the road is a gem. There are two negative aspects, however, to the Fennel Old House. The first is that none of the four bedrooms have adequate curtains. There are no blinds. The concern is not a lack of privacy but rather an absence of protection from the early morning light. It is fine if you are an early riser and wish to be awakened at dawn; however, after 6:00 A.M. each morning, the light can be bright and annoying. The second is that after we booked the Fennel Old House, we were deluged with no less than 30 pages of detailed instructions with respect to the proper care of the house and its equipment from the beginning to the end of our stay. These instructions include: “Important Information about the House” (Over 60 do’s, don’ts and requests), “Care and Use of the Refrigerator” (2 do’s and don’ts), “Care and Use of the Dishwasher” (6 bullet points of do’s and don’ts), “Care, Use & Cleaning of the Electric Stove” (53 bullet points of do’s and don’ts), “Toilet/Composting System Instructions” (8 warnings in bold) and “Use & Care of the Soapstone Counters” (15 bullet points of do’s and don’ts). These meticulous instructions were accompanied by a total of 9 warnings that failure to follow them could result in the loss of all or some of our security deposit. The kitchen renovations this spring – especially the new Brazilian soapstone counters and state-of-the-art electric stove and dishwasher - have possibly made the owner especially apprehensive about potential damage.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 2. apr. 2020
We’re glad our guests enjoyed our home. They wrote us “We’re delighted with the way you have restored and preserved this house, and it’s the most well-equipped kitchen that we’ve ever rented!” However, we'll soon install shades so future guests aren’t woken by the sun. We're sorry the information provided seemed a bit overwhelming. But after 20 years of sharing our home, we’ve heard from many guests who actually appreciate having thorough info. It helps them prepare, learning what we provide (for example, beach towels and life preservers), and answers typical questions which come up, helping eliminate the need to contact us after they’ve arrived. What we provide is not a list of endless instructions. Much of the info includes things like the contact info for the local hospital, where to rent kayaks, or web links to the weather. Another document is 6 pages of “Things to Do in the Area,” which includes driving directions to each place. We do give detailed do’s, don’ts and instructions for certain things. Guests tell us it’s helpful to know where to find the iron and ironing board, have clear steps of how to use the satellite TV or the wood stoves. Having the vents in the wrong position could result in a smoky room or a fire that doesn’t burn well. Many previous guests have thanked us for this info. We did just have the kitchen renovated with soapstone counters and brand new, high-end appliances. Both soapstone and the glass-top stove are prone to scratching, so we offer tips how to avoid that. We provide instructions how to use the digital appliances, which are not necessarily intuitive to someone using them for the first time. The dishwasher, for example, has buttons for Smart Auto, Sanitize, and Storm Wash and we explain what each means. We’ve also had a few bad experiences renting to groups who’ve treated our home poorly, resulting in damage, and we want to avoid that. The house is not simply a cheap rental cottage we use for income. It’s a lovely home which we enjoy, too, and want treated with care. We take pride in the way we’ve furnished, decorated and equipped it, and have it kept clean for guests. Several people have told us that they welcome the clear notes about what could result in the loss of their deposit (such as bringing pets without letting us know, or smoking inside). The vast majority of guests do treat our home with respect, and partially because we set clear expectations, we’ve rarely kept anyone’s deposit.
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10/10 Fremragende

Terrific Rental, Awesome Location!

Our family completely enjoyed a secluded week in this terrific rental. The owner was extremely responsive to all our needs.

Om værten

Vært: Mont Fennel

Værtens profilbillede

The Fennel Old House is owned by Mont and Mitzi Fennel, who have been coming to the islands every summer of their lives.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

In 1956, our father stumbled upon the Fennel Old House on a boat tour of the islands, while visiting a friend. He bought it from a fishing family. Back then, it came with a large wharf, smokehouse, outhouse, one electric outlet and no running water! Over the years Dad fixed it up to become a wonderful second home for us. 10 years ago, my sister and I took over the property and fully renovated it. We have furnished it nicely, and have beautifully landscaped the large yard. The house, community, and area have become a fundamental part of our lives.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

1) Beauty -- Unparalleled views of the ocean… Awesome picture-taking, both on our property and of the surrounding islands. Photograph or paint vistas, fishing boats, wharves, and colorful houses.

2) Romance -- Total privacy and relaxation. Enjoy the ambiance of 2 wood stoves, lounging on multiple decks, dinners in the gazebo or screen porch, walks on island paths, and more.

3) Children – We are a kid's paradise, with a large yard to play badminton, croquet, football, frisbee, wiffle ball, darts, and use our outdoor swing. Youngsters love to play and swim off our dock, climb around our waterfront, and explore the adjacent woods. We have books, board games, and some toys for tots. Also a mini-pool table and TV/VCR with a video library.

4) Adventure – Dozens of things to do on the popular South Shore mainland area (within 5 to 40 minutes), and quick access to beaches (5 to10 minutes). We provide guests with a guide with directions.

5) Community -- An unusually close group of families, both fishermen and summer residents, who live nearby and welcome visitors.

6) Boating – Our floating dock, attached to land-based ramp, is large enough for a low-drafting, 18-foot boat, or a couple of kayaks. Explore our cove and other island inlets or venture further around all of the LaHave Islands. Kayaks can be rented 10 minutes away.

7) Pets – We gladly accept them and have a huge yard for dogs to play in.

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