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Private Lakefront Escape | Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze | 25 Mins to Halifax

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A deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a lake with trees and a grassy area.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a built-in oven.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a wooden table, and a kitchen with white cabinets.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Brookside, NS
  • Place, Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Exhibition Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bayers Lake Business Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Brookside

Located in Brookside, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Indian Lake Golf Course and Scotiabank Theatre Halifax are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Canada Games Centre and Bella Rose Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Scotiabank Centre, or consider a night out at The Marquee Ballroom. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Brookside, NS

What's nearby

  • Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Indian Lake Golf Course - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Halifax Exhibition Centre - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 29 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪BaBa's Pizzeria - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tidal Bay - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Escape | Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze | 25 Mins to Halifax pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private Lakefront Escape | Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze | 25 Mins to Halifax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Escape | Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze | 25 Mins to Halifax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Escape | Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze | 25 Mins to Halifax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Escape | Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze | 25 Mins to Halifax located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Indian Lake Golf Course and within 12 miles (20 km) of Halifax Exhibition Centre and Bayers Lake Business Park. Scotiabank Theatre Halifax and Halifax Mainland Common Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. It was extremely clean, cozy, and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely rustic lakefront cabin… We really relaxed & enjoyed our couples stay!…but be ware of steep long staircase to navigate entering & leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot of the lake, enjoyed a casual canoe paddle around the lake at sunset. Overall a very relaxing spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
It was a beautiful cottage and an overall great stay. The only thing that was a bit of a challenge for us was the stairs leading to the cottage itself. We have some mobility concerns in our group, and because of this the property was a bit difficulty to access. There is no photo of the stairs on the listing, but there is about 6 sets to make your way down. Other than this, everything was great. The host was extremely responsive, very sweet, and the property had everything we needed and was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage right on beautiful lake. The place was clean and had all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Home Away from Home

Really nice little place to stay, right on the water. Great for morning walks as the area has low traffic, the stairs startvyoubof with a bitbof a workout.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2024
Hi George! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us wonderful feedback. It is our happiness to know that you enjoyed your stay at our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

My husband and I (plus our dog) enjoyed 5 nights at this beautiful spot. Had really good food options close by and it was a great spot to visit Halifax and Peggy’s Cove. Nice deck to sit out on and enjoy the area. Super peaceful. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Wonderful stay for a family with two young kids. Lots of play time in the lake, enough room inside for everything necessary. Host was quick & responsive. Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Hi Celeste! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Lake

Quiet, pretty lake. House had everything needed. Close to Halifax and Peggy’s Cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This homey lakefront cottage was the perfect place to get a good rest and get ready for my wedding, communication with the property manager was fantastic. You can tell this is a well looked after cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Beautiful lake view, quiet private space, and comfortable bed. Be aware there are quite a few stairs down to the cabin so you will get your exercise carrying your luggage and supplies 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time in Nova Scotia

We’ll stocked house. Quant , peaceful setting on small lake. Comfortable and private. Excellent communicators. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Hi Charles! We appreciate your positive feedback about the house. We do take pride in hosting our guests’ needs the best way we can. If you’re traveling to our area again soon, don’t hesitate to contact us. Have a great day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

Beautiful!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2024
Hi Diane. We're happy you had a fantastic time with us! Thanks for your review, we appreciate amazing guests like you. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

The serene atmosphere was incredible. A great piece of property to get away to and leave the world behind. The scenery is breathtaking, the peace and quiet is elevating. I recommend this property for anyone looking for the perfect getaway, it’s what Nova Scotia is all about
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Hi Michelle. Thank you for the kind words. Our team is delighted to hear that you had such a great experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nova Scotia Trip

Great place to stay for a couple, as it is only a one Bedroom. We are traveling with a small RV and needed a place to take a break and stretch out and shower. As other reviews mentioned, the stair case down to the house were a bit much , 53 steps ! 20 minutes to Peggy’s cove and 20 Min to Halifax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little getaway

My wife and I had a short but great little getaway at this cottage for the weekend. It is small but well laid out and well appointed so it was comfortable and had enough space for the two of us and our small dog. Great views of the lake. The stairs to the property are steep and plentiful but this was not an issue for us. This is a peacefully quiet place close to Halifax that was ideal for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We are so happy we had the honor of hosting you, thrilled we met your expectations :) Come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Best part of staying here was the peace & QUIET, the cool breeze & serene lake view, and the proximity to both Halifax & Lunenburg.The cottage itself was cozy and sufficient, but disappointing in lots of small, easy-to-overlook ways that added up over 3 days. My biggest concern is how outdated (some, if not all) the posted photos are. The backyard has changed drastically since the photos were taken. There are no wooden docks at all, the bushes around the deck are grown up & block the lake view from half of it, the pictured firepit is now a garden, and the shed has what might be a stove-warmed, wooden hot tub structure attached to the shed which is unusable to guests. The laundry machines in the photos have been replaced w/ a 2-in-1 unit that gradually slides down the slightly sloped floor when in use and the dryer vent tubing detached from the wall & machine multiple times while in use. We identified 1 paddleboard & the 1 canoe. The paddleboat did not appear to be water-worthy. All of this is excusable & completely understandable for the age of the cottage. I'd simply appreciate & ask that the photos accurately reflect the state of things. The stairs were not pictured except in reviews; they are a must-see & should 100% be pictured.The interior was quite clean, pillows & linens were well stocked. Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfortable & quiet

This cabin is definitely so cozy and comfortable. We loved the neighborhood, view, and quiet neighbors! Like stated, the stairs could be a problem for some, but was fine for our family. The backyard was a wonderful retreat every afternoon. The one thing we missed was the dock (there was not one) and the pedal boat. Both are pictured in the listing, but not available, unfortunately.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

two night stay

We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful spot. Cabin was very clean and comfortable. It would be nice to have extra bedding for the couch. The commute was easy to Halifax and Peggy's Cove. The lights on the steps ( appeared plugged in and solar) were not on when we returned from Halifax the at night. Fortunately I had my flashlight with me as the steps are steep and dark.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your suggestions. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place, amazing owner.

This place was amazing, so cute and perfect for a weekend away from home. My dog had a field day being on the water and the property. It was very clean, not too far from the city. Had a small conversation with the neighbour next door and he was extremely friendly. We had an issue with the wifi but she resolved it very fast and answered the texts within minutes, the communicate was amazing. I really recommend staying here as you won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for the feedback! We are so happy to have been able to host you :) Please come back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay but a few shortcomings

We enjoyed the location of the property. Stairs were a bit of a challenge for moving in and out. Next door neighbour was great and very helpful! Accommodations could have been a bit cleaner overall, there was only a single dishwasher tablet, no oven mitts that we could find, extra bedding was very messy in closet, not sure if clean/dirty, dirty cooking tray was left in oven which we cleaned after arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Hi Drew. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. Your feedback is very much appreciate and will talk to our cleaners about it. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stairs 35

Beautiful spot but too many stairs(35) the next time I would engage a Porter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Hello Melody! We appreciate your positive feedback about the house. We do take pride in hosting our guests’ needs the best way we can. If you’re traveling to our area again soon, don’t hesitate to contact us. Have a great day!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not great. Not the cleanest home, and rats came to the kitchen garbage the second night we were there. They made quite the mess, pulled bags of garbage completely out, chewed on everything. We were pretty disturbed so sent pictures to the owner and asked if we could leave for the 3rd night and get a refund. She assured us we could, but it has been over 10 days and no word on our refund yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lake cabin, needs some TLC

Great locationgreat view, alot of stairs from vehicle to cabin but we were fine with the steps. Check in was OK as the lockbox was not even latched and was left open. We had to do a search of property to make sure we were only ones there. The majority of house was clean, however the area you want spotless is the kitchen. The kitchen cabinets had mice droppings throughout. There was alot old expired food left in cabinets that the mice had some meals from. Then there was an open bag of cannabis left in cabinet. Granted its legal, just was odd to find in a VRBO. The first 3 days we were unable to enjoy the yard and lake area as the grass was extremely long. When we arrived back from a day trip the grass was cut so we decided to take the canoe out. Which if i had to guess had not been flipped over or used in awhile. We we unable to use the canoe due to the metal support resting in the keel line was slid all the way to front making the canoe unsteerable. We could not use the charcoal grill as the grate was rusted and unusable. The pellet grill did wonderful, however had to clean out previous use of wet pellets. The neighbor on the left was great and friendly. The neighbor on right had a few kids that were extremely loud over the weekend and they were cutting through the property. The fishing from shore was awesome, alot of catch and release but made for a great time. My son enjoyed the kid toys. Overall the property needs some attention in the kitchen and maybe a change in listing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cottage on the water that is very well equipped. Comfortable in all aspects- great bed for sleeping.The only concern is the staircase down yo the cottage is steep and 50 stairs So unloading a car with coolers and gear is quite challenging Otherwise an amazing place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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