Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester
Spacious & Cozy Family Home in the Village of Chester 5 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 baths, sleep’s 10 -14 adults and more
Welcome to our family home located in the Village of Chester, with an abundance of charm and comfort.
A spacious open main floor with expansive windows, fireplace, lends itself to entertaining.
This home has a relaxing atmosphere & is ready for you to enjoy a fabulous Chester holiday.
Well suited to accommodate large families & friends as the house can sleep to 10-14 adults & more.
Spacious & Cozy Family Home in the Heart of Chester Village – Sleeps 10-14 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms – Ideal for Large Groups, Families & Friends
Welcome to our spacious family home in the picturesque Village of Chester, where comfort meets charm. Whether you`re planning a family reunion, a getaway with friends, or just looking to relax, our home is the perfect retreat.
The Space This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is designed to accommodate large groups comfortably, offering space for 10-14 adults (or more) with room to spread out and enjoy each other`s company.
The open-concept main floor boasts expansive windows that let in natural light, a cozy fireplace, and a generous layout perfect for entertaining. The fully equipped kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a double oven, making meal prep a breeze. Gather around the dining table (which seats 10+, with extensions for larger groups) or relax in the comfortable living room featuring a propane fireplace and lovely views of the private backyard.
Step outside to enjoy the tranquil outdoor space with seating, dining areas, a propane BBQ, and a chiminea—perfect for a cozy evening under the stars. The relaxing atmosphere of our home makes it the ideal spot for a Chester holiday.
Bedrooms & Accommodations Main Floor:
Master Suite: King-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with glass shower, and a walk-in closet. Second Bedroom: 2 Double beds. Third Bedroom: Double bed. Additional Full Bathroom on this floor. Second Floor (Private Access via Stairwell):
Fourth Bedroom: Queen-sized bed. Basement:
Fifth Bedroom: Queen-sized bed. Additional Sitting Area and pull-out couch that comfortably sleeps 2 more adults (Queen-sized). Location Nestled on a quiet, residential street with mature trees and privacy-enhancing rhododendrons, our home is just a short walk from Chester`s charming shops, parks, and vibrant art and culture scene. Whether you`re looking to explore the local history, enjoy outdoor activities, or simply relax, you`ll find something for everyone.
Why You’ll Love Our Home Perfect for large families, friends, or groups (10-14 adults + more). A peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood with easy access to local attractions. Private backyard with outdoor seating, BBQ, and a chiminea for relaxed evenings. Pet-friendly—bring your furry friends along to enjoy the village! Close to parks, restaurants, art galleries, and outdoor adventures. Guest Access Guests will have full access to the entire home, including the private backyard and ample parking with space for up to six cars in the semi-circular driveway, plus plenty of street parking. Whether you`re here for a short stay or a longer visit, we want you to feel right at home!
Ideal for: Couples seeking a peaceful getaway Business travelers looking for a comfortable home base Families with kids who need space to spread out Large groups or friends reuniting for a fun trip Pet-friendly for your furry companions We look forward to welcoming you and helping you create memories in our beloved Chester home. Book your stay now for a fabulous holiday!
My place is close to art and culture and parks. You’ll love my place because of the location, the people, the outdoors space, the ambiance, and the neighbourhood. My place is good for couples, business travellers, families (with kids), big groups, and furry friends (pets).
We like to give guests their space. Available by email phone or text.
Our place is close to art and culture and parks. You’ll love our it because of the location, the outdoors space, the ambiance & the neighbourhood. Beauport is good for couples, business travellers, families, big groups, and furry friends (pets). - Quiet Hours after 9pm - Pets may be allowed with approval from host for additional fee. Please inquire. - check in is anytime after 4pm and before 9:00pm - Please advise and if you require a later check-in for approval. - Check outs are any time before 10am -Hot tub on site is non operational and scheduled for removal and must not be used in any way at any time - Absolutely no parties - refunds: 50% refund if cancelling more than 60 days from check in. no refunds for cancellations within 60 days of check in. We have a Strict No Parties or Events Allowed policy. Refundable Damage Deposit applied to each stay. Guests must sign external rental Agreement. Smoking is NOT Allowed GUESTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS POSITIVE REVIEWS
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- Quiet Hours after 9pm
- Pets may be allowed with approval from host for additional fee. Please inquire.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR2526A4166
Property # 854477vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Chester
Located in Chester, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Graves Island Provincial Park and Simms Settlement Provincial Park. Shore Club Dance Hall and Have A Yarn are also worth visiting.
Island View Family Restaurant & Bakery - 11 min drive
Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
Fo'c'sle Tavern - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester on 16 May 2026 start from £479, 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 at Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Home In the Heart of the Village of Chester located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tancook Island, Lordly House Museum and St. Stephen's Church. Chester Art Center and Chester Playhouse are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Such a spacious home for our ladies getaway. Loved the little extras, like a variety of Starbucks pods. Lots of seating inside and out. Just a short visually beautiful walk to cafe's, pubs and shops. We will certainly be back!
Yvonne E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kiersten
20 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was large and very spacious. It was clean and comfortable. The house is near the water and close to town. We stayed here for a work conference, and it was nice for everyone to have their own space.
This is a great whole home property that offers a lot of easy trip options. There is a super cute small downtown that is a good spot for breakfast / shopping. There is a grocery store super close to the house and the kitchen is well equipped for any meal. The home has no AC but did provide fans. The back yard and deck are spacious but we spent most of our time traveling. This is a great location for families looking to maximize ability to hit Peggy’s Cove as well as down to Crescent Beach and all in between.
The add for this house is misleading, 3 bathrooms / 3 half bathrooms to me means 6 bathrooms ?! There is actually only 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.
We were 3 families and this home had plenty of space for all. Host was very cummunicative and happy to help. Walking distance to downtown shopping, night life and coffee.
Kelley’s place was very organized and clean! We really appreciate having all the cabinets and drawers labelled so it was easy to find things! The location was great and near central Chester. Thank you for being a wonderful host!!
We were absolutely blown away by the "little but warm touches" that made us feel so welcome and made us so comfortable. Thank you very much and we will surely be planning another stay soon
Bruce L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Holly M.
18 Oct 2018
Great family space
Our group consisted of 8 adults and 2 small children.
The bedrooms were large and the community spaces accommodated our group nicely.
The backyard had plenty of space for enjoying the outdoors. The location was ideal for our group.
Holly M.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
20 Sept 2018
Perfect for a large group
This property was the perfect place for a group of old friends to come together to celebrate a wedding. The number of bedrooms and the pullout couch accommodated our large group comfortably, as did the open kitchen and dining rooms. We very much enjoyed the spacious backyard seating area too. Highly recommend this property for your stay in Chester!
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen H.
7 Sept 2018
Magical place
Where do I start we had such a wonderful time at this lovely house it felt like home. Such a wonderful little village to walk around all the Comforts of home. We had an amazing lunch at the Focsle Pub then we proceeded to walk to the local Beach. Everything you need is within walking distance. They even had a pack and play for a baby. The backyard is so nice to sit out and just enjoy the smell and the sunset. I highly highly recommend this home. And will be back to stay again we had such a nice time. The hosts were incredible great communication great welcome with suggestions. Any questions we had they answered us right away.
Colleen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carma R.
5 Sept 2018
Lovely!
We had a great family reunion in Nova Scotia and based half our stay in Chester. The dining room table was the focus of group dinners made in the well supplied kitchen. The back porch and shaded yard area was a welcome refuge for those wanting to sit and read away from the hubbub. The owner was very prompt in answering questions and super friendly, she supplied a badminton set when we asked if she had one, which was totally unnecessary but very kind. The large TV/Family room area was well used in the evenings by those who like to stay up later. There was plenty of room for all ten of us to have our own beds as appropriate. We loved our stay!
Carma R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin R.
20 Jul 2018
Wonderful place to stay
Property was great and we had a wonderful time exploring the area!
Erin R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Jul 2018
Fantastic!
Fantastic stay!
Beautiful house.
Very spacious and has everything you need and more. Kitchen very well equipped. Very bright and welcoming home and the owners were very accommodating and easy to reach.
Chester is a great village and the people are friendly.
Would definitely come back.
I highly recommend this home and host.
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
30 Jun 2018
Fantastic
Our family had a great stay here at this lovely home. It was even better in person than in the photos. Would gladly stay here again.
Nicole M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rita M.
27 Jun 2018
Excellent! Highly recommended.
4 well travelled couples had a fantastic time! No matter how many times we have been to Nova Scotia before, every time is different and special in its own way. The people are so welcoming and the views are spectacular!
This house did not disappoint! What great times we had exploring through the days and relaxing and enjoying each other’s company once arriving to our home away from home. Truly well thought of decor, very well outfitted kitchen, bathroom, fun and games, as well as little extras for guests. So comfortable and cozy, we were smiling every minute.
Thank you to our host preparing your lively home for us and making everything so easy relaxing. Lots of personal touches that we really appreciate as seasoned vacation home renters.
Best Trip and vacation home !
Rita M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew a.
27 Jun 2018
Perfect!!!!
Perfect! We picked Chester NS and this house as a gathering for our family holiday with family members traveling from near and far. The house has everything you need and more. Very well appointed and equipped.
Kelley, thank you for letting us gather at your beautiful home and for the added baby items for our infant which really added to the overall ease and comfort and enjoyment we had.
Thank you also for the gifts. We enjoyed each one ;)
I am thinking family Christmas next time!
Cheers
Matt
Matthew a.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lance T.
27 Jun 2018
Highly recommended! Great house, great hosts!
Fantastic stay!
The house was exactly as described. The house was tastefully decorated but not over done. Very open and roomy, exceptionally clean and more than well equipped. The kitchen has a double oven! and is very well equipped which made enjoying big family meals an easy delight.
The owners were easy to reach and very accommodating. They even left us a great welcoming bag with thoughtful gifts and a note. The personal were unexpected and very much appreciated.
This house was the perfect spot for our large family holiday.
We will definitely come back
Thank you!!!
Lance T.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kiel L.
27 Jun 2018
Overpriced, fragrant, income property
Overall would not recommend staying here!
Chester is a beautiful town, with easy access to everything on the south shore. It’s a wealthy little town with character.
However, I think these hosts have used this to overcharge for their property.
Positives: comfortable beds, beautiful yard, access to south shore; check in easy! Pictures reflect reality
Negatives: so many air fresheners that we all had a headache in entering. We actually took them outside for our stay; TV did not work; wireless internet slow; kitchen not well stocked; checkout instructions poor (charged for cleaning above average cleaning time?); dirty doors that need new paint;
Overall would not recommend staying here!
Kiel L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Dear Kiel
We are sorry to receive your review.
If and when, any guest has any issues, we are always available to assist and remedy any issues or concerns. However, it is important to let your host know of anything you need or things that requires attention so that they can be of help.
This is a family home and not an income property, and as it is not a hotel, this home like many others offered on this site and like, is the owners tastes. We understand that it may not be everyone’s taste and we are ok with that.
As a home able to accommodate over 12 people comfortably and in every way, we pride ourselves on being one of the houses in the area where people gather for large family holidays together.
Fragrance: we do appreciate some aromatherapy at home. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy it.
Kitchen: To our best efforts, we believe there is nothing missing from the kitchen that any one could need for cooking and baking. As this is a family home, always welcoming friends and family, we do lots of cooking and baking. We are curious and open to know specifically what could be missing to make guest stays more enjoyable. Please send us a message. We do not provide groceries/food for guests but do also always leave a wide selection of coffees, teas, espresso and many herbs and spices.
Doors: The house is an older home, with many updates, but very clean. We love our old doors and the character it ads.
We are sorry to hear that you had trouble navigating checking out.
We do our best always to set an inviting space for guests to relax, enjoy, and make themselves at home and always welcome any feed back or suggestions.
We do appreciate the time that you and all guests take in offering reviews as well as constructive criticism and suggestions.
We wish you a wonderful summer and many happy future adventures.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
10 Oct 2017
Memorable Stay!!
We loved it! Beautiful home! Kitchen was so well equipped! Owner was very accommodating! Thank-you! 😊
Angela B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kendall B.
19 Sept 2017
Great house for couples or larger groups!
Clean and well maintained, good location and easy to communicate with the owners. Would stay again, thank you!
Kendall B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
26 Aug 2017
Excellent accommodation!
Bright and clean home with all you need! Short drives to major tourist spots. Chester is an amazing town.
Chris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
About the host
Hosted by Kelley M Spearin
Languages:
English, French
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