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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
  • Martinique Beach Provincial Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Dartmouth Crossing
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature's Nook on the Eastern Shore

Is your dream get away in a 30 acre natural paradise of peace and tranquility, but not too far from Nova Scotia's largest cities?

Then this gorgeous, executive home, in nature's wonderland is what you are looking for. No traffic noise to wake you; just restful nights. Look out the window - bunnies, birds and pheasants abound. Relax on the deck, cook a gourmet meal in the modern kitchen, watch the sunset and then enjoy a movie in your theatre. Next day, explore the trails and shops.

Property manager

Chris Francheville

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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, birthday parties, weddings
Ask owner before making the reservation.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Ask owner before of making the reservation
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The provincial burn ban website must be consulted prior to having any backyard fires
No outdoor footwear in the house. No smoking in house or on outdoor deck. All garbage must be separated as per HRM guidelines.
Any guests over 10 must be confirmed with home owner. The desire to bring a pet must be confirmed with home owner. Small animals may be considered.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Ask owner before making the reservation.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03091604091420834-85, STR2425A1253

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ostrea Lake

Located in Ostrea Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Musquodoboit Railway Museum and Fisherman's Life Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Forest Hills Shopping Plaza and Porters Lake Shopping Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Musquodoboit Harbour, NS

What's nearby

  • Head of Jeddore Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Musquodoboit Railway Museum - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Martinique Beach Provincial Park - 28 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Dartmouth Crossing - 46 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 52 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Fish N' Fries - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wayne's World - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arnolds Campground and Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Marcus & Willys Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeddore Lodge & Cabins Lic Dining - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature's Nook on the Eastern Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Nature's Nook on the Eastern Shore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature's Nook on the Eastern Shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nature's Nook on the Eastern Shore located?

This family-friendly Ostrea Lake holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dooks Lake, Forest Hills Shopping Plaza and Halftide Island. Narrows Lake and Chapel Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place to stay had a amazing time

It was a great place to stay had a amazing time with friends and family until two days later after we checked get texts from the owner let’s just say it was unprofessional will not be renting again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

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

Nature's Nook

This was a family reunion with travellers from Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia. The house was beautiful. Clean, wonderfully appointed and furnished and the hosts were friendly and easily reachable. Thank you Chris and Charlie, we have some wonderful memories from our stay at Nature'ss Nook.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Amazing property, relaxing and stress free

This property is spectacular. The host is amazing. The house is very functional, very clean, and well kept. All the cool technology inside works amazing we couldn’t ask for a better stay while celebrating our son’s wedding. As parents of the groom, we were able to host two dinners in this house and were in need of nothing. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean M.

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

Wonderful and peaceful

This property feels like it is in the middle of complete privacy, yet is close to adequate shopping and dining. If you want alittle more life, it is reasonably close to Halifax and Lunenburg. The home is beautiful and restful. I cannot say enough how much we loved it, even in the pouring rain!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Leaves you wanting for nothing

It was a wonderful couple days with the family. Closely located to shopping but far enough away from everything to decompress and relax. You couldn’t ask for anymore amenities, the house had everything. We had an amazing games night complete with a shuffleboard tournament! Thank you again Chris.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Secluded High-Tech Luxury

It was the perfect getaway with plenty of room to spare for our two families. The quiet rural setting within a short scenic drive to beautiful beaches made for a very relaxing weekend. It has all the amenities you could possibly want in an extremely comfortable layout, with room to gather as well as to find a private corner for time to yourself. Everything in the house worked as it should and communication was timely and efficient. I only wish we had more time to enjoy the enjoy the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

A Luxurious Retreat

The hosts were easy to communicate with and very considerate throughout our booking. And when we arrived, every person in the party was amazed by the property and the home. It is hard to describe how open and still cozy they have made this home. It sits in a secluded location amongst the trees, and we were greeted by several, friendly rabbits. The grounds are immaculate and the outside of the home has so much to see we had to take a moment before we went inside. And once inside, the visual feast continued. The rooms are beautiful, the kitchen is massive and well stocked with everything you need. Each of the 3 floors offers their own vibe and there's a place for everyone. It was one of the most beautiful places we've stayed in and everyone commented on how great their stay was. Thanks to our hosts for being so gracious and allowing us to share in their beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne g.

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

Beautiful , clean home

We had a 70th Ladies Birthday get away and it was everything and more than we expected….the home was beautiful…. Tastefully decorated…beautiful furniture …..everything you would possibly need was there…..so clean…we wanted to stay a week there…the property was so nice and well groomed….and The owner was away and his mom/co-host Sue was awesome to deal with….so accommodating…….we will be back Sue 👏💞
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great visit to Nova Scotia

We had a great week at this fantastic property. Everything was very comfortable and the week went without a hitch!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Natures Nook

Exactly as advertised. Fantastic location with great views. Very private property. Close enough to drive to Halifax and enjoy the city but away from the noise and traffic when you want to enjoy the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Natures Nook

Truly it is a natures nook. The house is surrounded by trees. As we drove up to the house there was 3 rabbits hopping around. Every day we were greeted by rabbits. The house was very nice and spacious. Everyone had something to do there. From outdoor activities to late night movies in the theatre room. Thank you to the host Chris for sharing his love of putting things together. From the Lego Titanic to the other boats and ships around the house. The house is very well laid out. I am sure the next visitors will enjoy this as much as our family did.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Doesn’t actually allow parties 20 & under like listing

I booked this beautiful spot for my 34th birthday bash (dancing and music inside). Unfortunately the owner of the property is away and his mother is taking care of it. I’m writing this review to warn others of the overzealous mother. The property listing says guests up to 20, sleeps 10. However, the mother spied on us using the security cameras demanding guests be brought down to 8 (this is the number I booked) despite what the ad says. She barged in to the home at 6am to take illegal photos (as clearly stated in Canadian law and the VRBO privacy policy) of all of my guests SLEEPING, without their consent and she felt she was entitled to do so because she was mad that there were more guests than 8. I kindly explained to her nicely that we were willing to pay the extra guests as I did not want to send my guests home drunk and lots of them worked the following day so that they wouldn’t be spending the second night there. She counted 17 guests (within the 20 person limit as said in the listing, guests may host parties and have up to 20, which I disclosed from the time of booking) She took illegal pictures with the sound on, to try and intimidate us further. She wouldn’t leave the property with the illegal photos in hand until I had e-transfered her $500 for the extra guests, ILLEGALLY, as all payments must go through the VRBO website or app. She extorted and robbed me. Once she left she then sent texts and threatening messages through the Alexa to try intimidate us and harassed me with phone calls from noon until 2pm when we left a day early. The Stay and my birthday was ruined by a harassing judging mother who called me disgusting. I will be filing a police report as she breached Canadian privacy laws and for her extortion. This should never be a guests experience. 0/5 stars from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andria C.

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

Great stay

Beautiful spot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

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

Retreat weekend

Great experience at the home. Able to do lots of planning with our group. Beautiful nature walks. And great entertainment set up. Living room tv has an amazing surround system. Shuffle board and theatre in the basement were awesome too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONNA B.

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

Beautiful home with everything you need

Our stay was very nice. It was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Very peaceful and quiet. Would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Exceptional Service

Christopher’s place was spotlessly clean & a great location for a getaway with family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sanathan A., MARKHAM

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

Outstanding Getaway!

We were a group of 10 and first time in Nova Scotia. The host was extremely kind and helpful. The property was exceptional with everything upgraded. We had a wonderful time and couldn't ask for more! Will definitely be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

Really nice house and quite location!

I had a great time renting this property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

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

Beautiful Nature’s Nook

Everything for our family getaway was perfect from the moment Chris met us at the door to this beautiful home. We like to cook with each their and this well appointed kitchen was a dream to work in. All 8 adults could gather comfortable at the expansive dining table, and add the ambience of the fireplace when the evening began to cool down. The beds were very comfortable and little touches like fresh flowers were certainly appreciated. Having the use of the theatre room and the shuffleboard kept everyone happily entertained. We hiked up nearby Skull Rock and wandered Martinique Beach on a beautiful fall day. But if you cant be outside, the views from the many windows of this home will supply you with your connection to nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot

We really enjoyed the location and house. Great spot to enjoy the outdoors with friends. Property owner was very responsive and had left detailed instructions for maximum enjoyment of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Great spot!

My friends and I booked Chris' property for a girls weekend and it did not disappoint! The house is beautiful and has all the amenities you need for stay of any length. Plenty of space for a large group. It's close to some great beaches or you can just hang out on the big deck and enjoy the secluded yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This property provided a nice little weekend getaway with friends. It's not too far outside of the city, but provided a quiet remote little getaway. The kitchen was well stocked, the theatre was a neat experience and we enjoyed playing shuffle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chris Francheville

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Nature loving who enjoys the privacy offered of living in a rural setting.

Why they chose this property

This home is perfect for entertaining as well as just relaxing with your extended family. It is close enough to the city for adventures, but also removed enough that you feel like you are in your own little slice of paradise.

What makes this property unique

The house is protected by an auto start generator in case of power failure.

Drinking water is from a well, filtered and tested as safe to drink.

Black-out curtains are available in all bedrooms.

Small dogs may be allowed to stay. Please negotiate with owner.

Languages:

English
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