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

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Interior

Reviews

10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 339.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
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  • Free WiFi
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Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Pleasantville, NS
  • Popular LocationBridgewater Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBridgewater & Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBluenose II25 min drive

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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..

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.
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Pleasantville, NS

What's nearby

  • Bridgewater Mall - 8 min drive
  • Bridgewater & Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive
  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 21 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
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 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

Ed D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway
A little piece of tranquility in an otherwise busy world. It was the perfect place to decompress and it certainly did wonders for us. Gordon was fantastic to deal with and truly provides a memory to last a lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A floating home away from home
If you're thinking about booking, go ahead and book!! This property was all that it said it was and much more. So clean, so peaceful, so private but still close to everything. Available activities and house amenities means we didn't have to pack extras. The host, Gordon, was amazing to deal with and extremely hospitable. We're thrilled that we found this gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a good stay
Beautiful except the weather
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience
A very different experience and very enjoyable. The owner was helpful in every way. Super clean and well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill P., Prince Edward Island, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverside Relaxation
A unique and charming cottage, floating riverside. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed the peacefully calm mornings paddling on the river. It was a wonderful getaway to enjoy summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Ketch Cottage.
Perfect place to relax and unwind, enjoy the sun and views. Everything you need to enjoy the river located on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, peaceful retreat
We loved our stay! The cottage has everything you could ever need and it looked exactly like the photos. The place was also spotlessly clean. It's the perfect spot to relax and watch the river go by - so peaceful. We also swam off the deck and the water was warm. The cottage is close to Bridgewater and also not far from some great local bakeries and beaches. Gordon is a wonderful host, and took us for a boat ride to Bridgewater and back one evening. Thank you for a terrific stay, Gordon. We hope to be back in future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana S., Dartmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed, peaceful and relaxing!
Couldn’t have been better! Ketch Cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and had lots of lovely touches, including kayaks and paddleboards. Gordon was a perfect host, greated us on our arrival and was available if needed. We enjoyed the beautiful evening and morning views of the LeHave and visited some of what the area had to offer. From Sainte Famille Winery, LaHave Bakery, Artesian shops and a local market offering fresh vegetables, baked goods and pottery. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing!!!
We really needed this relaxing escape. The atmosphere was so peaceful and the view from the cottage was stunning. We watched the sun rise in the morning and listened to the loons and gentle nature sounds at night. We swam off the deck and kayaked. Gordon was a fantastic host and took us on a river boat ride under the harvest moon. The cottage is spotless and quaint and has all the amenities you need. No detail is overlooked. We were so sad to leave and are already planning a longer return trip next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five days and nights on the water!
Everything about the stay was excellent. Especially when the weather cooperated and the waves were good. Love the boat motion it takes on. Cottage is very clean and bright. We were impressed with how well equipped it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for a short break
Ketch cottage is everything you hope for; thoughtfully equipped, clean, quiet and private. It is 'different' enough to excite and offers plenty of gentle water based recreation. Booking was a breeze and communication 1st rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little cottage on the water
The cottage was immaculate, and was very well appointed. The location was great, lots to see and do on the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Looking forward to our stay next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We “loved” our mini get away
This property is unique and in a gorgeous setting. Gordon was great to deal with and has a wonderful property with lots of unique touches. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful
Beautiful, quaint accommodations. Everything anyone could want or need in a tiny package.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

rob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Place
This was our second visit and it was just as good as the first. A great visit to the south shore and the cottage is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless❤️
From check into check out, we enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ketch Cottage
A wonderful weekend getaway. The cottage was amazing, with everything you need at your fingertips. The property is spotless, and has many amenities to make your stay enjoyable. We enjoyed kayaking, a boat tour and sitting on the dock watching the sunsets. It was a truly relaxing weekend vacation. Gordon is an excellent host and provides his guests with superb service and attention to detail. You won't be disappointed. We will be planning a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience
The property is bright and clean. Very well appointed with all modern fixtures. Surprisingly large interior, wonderful use of space. The host provided everything we needed and very attentive to any questions we had and even came out in the torrential rain to fix an unforeseen problem.( The stairs are a little tricky for anyone with limited mobility but a minor issue. ) Beautiful property right in the water, we hope to come back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Retreat
Ketch Cottage is the perfect location for a vacation retreat. The Cottage is located on the water in a quiet serene location in Pleasantville, Nova Scotia. It is a short drive to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. The cottage is fully equipped and spotless. You can swim off the deck and spend time on the deck. The Cottage also has kayaks, a fire pit, badminton, fishing poles and other activities available. Gordon , the owner,is readily available.We highly recommend Ketch Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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.
Keywords: unique, waterfront, beach, beautiful, coastal living, access to yacht club, Bridgewater, Risser's Beach, Green Bay, Crescent, dock, deck, wharf, boat launch, La Have bakery, boats, sail boat, fun, relaxing, furnished, comfortable, paradise, haven, BBQ, outdoor living, WIFI, Netflix, ocean, beach combing, romantic, getaway, close to amenities, wine tours.

Languages:

English