Oceanfront cozy comfortable cottage!

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A rustic outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs, a metal fire pit, and a house in the background.
A marina with several boats docked, a large building with a sloped roof, and a rocky shoreline.
A wooden bench in a room with a large window, a wall-mounted display of model ships, and a door with a keychain.
A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a sink, and a mirror.
A glass-top table with a bottle and a can of beer, two glasses, and a decorative item.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Western shore, NS
  • Place, Oak Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mahone Bay Waterfront
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Sun Gallery & Gifts
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Western Shore

Located in Western Shore, this cottage is on the beach. Cocoa Organic Spa & Boutique and Saltbox Brewing Company 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 East River Provincial Park. Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Western shore, NS

What's nearby

  • Oak Island - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mahone Bay Waterfront - 9 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Northern Sun Gallery & Gifts - 9 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Cocoa Organic Spa & Boutique - 9 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Mahone Bay Swimming Pool - 10 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Shanty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rebecca's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rope Loft - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront cozy comfortable cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Oceanfront cozy comfortable cottage!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront cozy comfortable cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront cozy comfortable cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront cozy comfortable cottage! located?

This Western Shore cottage is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Oak Island, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mahone Bay Civic Marina and Jubilee Park. Mahone Bay Swimming Pool and Bezanson Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time to stay at this location. Would book again as it has everything we were looking for.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfectly located between Chester and Mahone Bay, close to several good restaurants and groceries. The porch with water view was our favorite spot. The kitchen had everything we needed too. A bonus was waking up to the neighbor's rooster crowing! Our hosts were very responsive when we asked about garbage pick up and departure details.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, great oceanfront views and convenient to LeHave, Lunenburg and Chester. Pet and person friendly with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Would book again!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 nite stay

over all our stay was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
Thank you William, it was a pleasure hosting you, your family and your pets. I would not hesitate to recommend you as excellent guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Spot! Great Hosts!!

We had a great time at Shirly's and would certainly stay again!! The place was a perfect location for anything in Chester, Mahone bay or Lunenburg
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Western Shore

Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at this property was an amazing and peaceful start to our Nova Scotia vacation. We were looking for quiet and cozy, and this place was spot on. The afternoon we spent sitting by the water, enjoying the views, was definitely a highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place and amazing hosts

We really enjoyed our stay, it felt like we were at home It’s very clean and amazing hosts (even if we never met) Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece of NS We highly recommend it! Thank you Shirley and Jack:)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thanks for the lovely review. We were delighted to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

From beginning to end this was an extremely convenient and comfortable stay. The morning views are unbelievable. I cannot say enough good things about this property and the host. Excellent communication through out our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mahone bay

Property was excellent. The host thought of everything for the guests. Beautiful scenic beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Nova Scotia Vaca Home

Nice home with all of the necessary items and many more ammenities. We enjoyed exploring the area and this home was a nice place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Western Shores Adventures

This is a lovely property close to all of the beautiful beaches. It's a great place for exploring from Burntcoat to Rose Bay. It was clean and very comfortable for 4 adults! Kudos to Shirley!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable and clean

Beautiful area. Two comfortably cap cod type chairs on the beach. Everything you need was there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks Jens, appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot on Western Shore!

This lovely home was very well equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable week by the ocean. Our hosts were responsive to us when we had questions. We will definitely return and highly recommend to others who want to experience the beauty of the region with lots of outdoor activities and fine dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Location!

Shirley's cottage was the perfect location along the Southern Shore! Any exploring we wanted to do was just a quick, easy drive away. The cottage was exceptionally clean, and was equipped with absolutely everything! Couldn't have asked more a more perfect spot to spend our week in lovely Nova Scotia. Thanks so much Shirley and Jack for a great vacation location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Communication with VRBO was not good, but Expedia solved the problem. The property was wonderful, the neighbours likewise, the location was perfect for our visits in the immediate vicinity -- all-round it was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week

We enjoyed this opportunity to slow down and relax. The cabin was cozy and very clean. It was thoughtfully stocked with gifts of local eggs and homemade cider, along with all the necessities. We did not meet the hosts, but they were welcoming and attentive through VRBO messaging. This is a scenic spot and a good home base for visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

The perfect place to get away and reconnect with family. We had an amazing time just being able to talk, play cards or cook together. A quiet peaceful sanctuary close to some beautiful places. The little extras were appreciated, fresh eggs in the fridge, homemade cider and chocolates in the bedrooms. A 10 out of 10. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was spotless and very well appointed. Especially the kitchen: came supplied with both pod and drip coffeemakers - and coffee along with some other staples. Communication with the owners was clear and timely. While the property lot runs down to the sea at Western Shore, the cottage was not truly "ocean front". It is set back from the ocean a bit but we could sit right beside the sea. Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

This was a perfect ending to our trip around Nova Scotia. It was the most comfortable and relaxing spot to wind down and we were gifted a visit from the "Bluenose". As we sat at the firepit she just lowered her sails and anhored right in front of us. Very special. Shirley is an amazing and thoughtful hostess. We wanted for nothing. Bed was very comfortable and the welcoming cider was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend this accommodation. We loved that we were totally private even though there were other homes nearby. The entertainment was the free range chickens. A beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We appreciated the well equipped cottage. It had literally everything you could want or need. We also appreciated how clean it was.Unfortunately the check-in was not as we expected and we had to engage the neighbour to assist by calling the owner for the lockbox code. We later found out that the owners’ dog had died the day before our arrival.The views of the water and morning sunrises from the deck and inside the cottage are amazing. The weather was perfect everyday. The “beach” is extremely rocky and thus the water was not accessible to go for a swim. We enjoyed the chairs near the water.The location is between the towns of Chester and Mahone Bay. We travelled extensively to many places including Cape Breton (Cabot Trail). You do need to have a vehicle to go anywhere. The area is not safe for walking alongside the busy highway with little room from the vehicles speeding by until you reach a small wild rose park. I was nervous walking that route on a daily basis with my little dog. If you’re not into walking then there’s no issue.
Rocks alongside the Bay. Smaller rocks near the shore.
Beautiful morning sunrise.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
The municipality of Chester operates 46 kilometers on the abandoned railway from Martins River To Hubbards The crushed dust and flat terrain make travel ideal for walkers, cyclists, off-road vehicles and the occasional horseback rider. This trail is minutes from the cottage just up the lane and across the rd. Unfortunately the municipal trails are closed in response the province wide fire ban. There is also sidewalks leading up to the boardwalk, wharf And local restaurant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I stayed for 5 days at the beginning of October. At the time that we booked the accommodations there were not yet any reviews but we thought we would take a chance. We were not disappointed. The accommodations were spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well equipped if you choose to cook which we did. There are lots of extras in the cottage to make your stay even more pleasant. Very warm and inviting. It reminded me of European bnb or vrbo. There is a fantastic covered porch to enjoy Beautiful place for a morning coffee to and evening cocktail. There is also a fire pit right at the shoreline stocked with wood go your evening fire. There is not a single thing not to like about the place. Shirley and Jack were great. Readily available should you need anything. Would have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful clean cottage, great location

Very pleased with our stay, nice little beach and fire pit area. Cute little town with a nice convenients store, very close to Chester and Lunenburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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