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Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route

Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route

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Exterior
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View from the kayak
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Interior

Overview of Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 339 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Pleasantville, NS
  • Popular LocationBridgewater Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBluenose II25 min drive
  • Popular LocationLunenburg Visitor Information Centre25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Living room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route

Fall asleep to the sounds and motion of gentle river waves in this fully equipped Cottage for three. If you love the water, you’ll love Ketch Cottage. Located in Pleasantville, NS. Ketch Cottage is a unique floating house experience with modern décor and amenities.

The La Have River runs from the heart of Bridgewater to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean (roughly 15 kms). From Bridgewater, travel down the west side of the river 5 kms to find the cottage. From there you are 15 minutes from Fort Point Museum, artisans, distilleries, wineries, and one of our favourite places to eat, the La Have Bakery. From the Bakery, hop on the cable ferry toward the East side where you will find yourself closer to Oven’s Provincial Park, Lunenburg (a world UNESCO Heritage site), and the charm of the Lunenburg’s surrounding areas. On either side of the river, you’re on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route where you’ll find Nova Scotia’s most popular and sandy beaches. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s west side to find Risser’s Beach, our largest lifeguarded family friendly beach, Crescent Beach, a drive-on beach with sprawling sand, and Green Bay Beach, a rustic coastline with charming places to explore. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s east side to find Hirtle’s Beach, a sandy and surfing haven, and Gaff Point, the best hiking adventure in the area. In Bridgewater you'll find the Centennial trail, an 8 km long hiking / biking trail running through the town.

If staying closer to home is more your speed, enjoy the fire pit, kayaks (2), SUP (2) or sit on the cottage’s deck and watch the river activities, fish or just soak up the sun.
Ketch Cottage is a 420 plus square foot floating cottage with a dormered loft bedroom and a secondary reading loft. The cottage includes one ¾ bathroom with shower, sink, and an electric marine toilet. The open concept main floor has a basic kitchen including a full-size fridge, sink, microwave, and 2 induction burners, and the living room has seating for four, a sofa bed, air conditioning, and a TV equipped with Bell FibreOp and movie channels. Outside, you can BBQ under the covered porch or relax on the attached 380 square foot deck.

Property manager

Gordon Hopkins

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Not suitable for small children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Please do not cook lobster inside the cottage, owners can provide tenants with propane outdoor burner and lobster pot
Complete and return the attached rental agreement as soon as possible..

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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-2023-24-03010936548060284-1317

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Pleasantville

Located in Pleasantville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. DesBrisay Museum and Wile Carding Mill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Point Museum and St John's Anglican Church. Traveling with kids? Consider Bridgewater Memorial Arena, or check out an event or a game at Kinsmen Field. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Pleasantville, NS

What's nearby

  • Bridgewater Mall - 8 min drive
  • Bridgewater & Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive
  • St John's Anglican Church - 25 min drive
  • Bluenose II - 25 min drive
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Arby's - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • River Pub - 7 min drive
  • Jerry's Diner - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
A wonderful place to find peace and tranquility.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ketch Cottage
Had a great 4 night stay at Ketch cottage and hated to leave...very relaxing on the water and also got a boat ride down the LaHave river with Gordon Thursday evening. Read our books, toured around the area and jst had a relaxing time. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Zen
It is not often that you have reality and imagination match, but this perfect floating cottage meets and exceeds all expectations. Everything that you need is there, and the host goes above and beyond to make sure the extra touches are provided (from evening boat rides to help with streaming services)!! Could NOT have had a more perfect stay at Ketch Cottage :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation
This place is amazing. We had everything we needed. The view is amazing and Gordon is a great host. I definitely recommend:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly
Gordon, is a very responsive informative and knowledgeable person . The “floating cottage” had everything you required and very clean. We so enjoyed the evening kayak trips on the estuary. Sitting on the deck drinking coffee watching the sunset and mist rolling in. Thank you for a wonderful 7 days John & Lynn
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gordon Hopkins

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What makes this property unique

Ketch Cottage is a modern floating cottage located at a private dock on the La Have River in Pleasantville. This location is convenient for beaches, wineries and close to Bridgewater. The protected warm waters of the river are great for kayaking, fishing and watercraft activities.
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Languages:

English
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