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Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a calm body of water with a distant island.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining room with a round table covered in a red tablecloth, surrounded by wooden chairs. There is a chandelier above the table, and the room has large windows with a view of trees and mountains outside.
A living room with a TV, a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, and a window with a view of greenery.
A wooden staircase leading down to a dock by a calm lake with a house in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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 sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Chester, NS
  • Place, Goat Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayers Lake Business Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring

Unique cove beach surrounding, beautiful, tranquil, and private, this water front house is in the famous beach town Chester(Lunenburg County), NS. It is located in the Chester Golf Course Membership area, only 5 minutes from Chester center, Chester Playhouse or Yacht Club, 10 minutes from Queensland Beach, 10 minutes to Mahone bay, Lunenburg, and 40 minutes from downtown Halifax. Great location for day trips nearby saltwater beaches, Peggy's Cove, Annapolis Valley, Hubbards Farmer's Market, etc.
Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious guest apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest rooms. The property has an outdoor dining area. It also supplies free private parking, and free Wifi. The driveway, parking lot, front yard, front yard deck and waterfront deck are all exclusively for guest use.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 13
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For security reasons, all guests are required to be registered, unregistered guests and visitors are not allowed to access this property.
As a waterfront house, guests need to sign a document stating that he/she understands that he/she is responsible for all safety by himself/herself.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627A2227
Property # 9792819
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

East Chester

Located in East Chester, this cottage is on the beach. Lordly House Museum and Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc.. Shore Club Dance Hall and For The Birds Nature Shop are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Chester, NS

What's nearby

  • Goat Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oak Island - 18 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 32 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Dalhousie University - 42 min drive - 72.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Shanty - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rope Loft - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring on 19 Nov 2026 start from £661, 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 Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Chester cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Goat Lake, East River Provincial Park and Graves Island Provincial Park. Meisners Beach and Chester Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing. Very thoughtful touches in each room. Waterfall shower is soothing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely pleased when we drove down the lane to opening the door for the first time. It was a perfect location with lots of privacy and peacefulness. The cottage was well stocked with all the comforts of home. The owner responded within minutes of any questions.We made a great choice and will definitely return.Nancy and Rick
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely property with amazing views of Squid Cove. Full amenities, responsive hosts. We would stay there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As we drove up to the house, we could see the magnificent view it commanded from the deck with four different colored Adirondock chairs. When we walked into the house, the kitchen was in front of you, with two bedrooms to the left on either side of the bathroom. The owner did a great job on details, e.g. under cabinet lights in the bathroom with beautifully tiled shower, and lighted vanity mirror. There was a sitting room with television and comfy furnishings. A dinette set was off to the right of the kitchen. In short, the layout was perfect for our five day stay. The town of Chester is within 10 minute drive with a couple of good restaurants, and music on the weekend. The harbor is beautiful. Its also a 20 minute drive to Hubbards Cove where we found our favorite place for happy hour, Tuna Blue (3pm to 5pm). The Shore restaurant was also in Hubbards Cove if you're looking for a lobster dinner in a mess hall type environment (opened in 1934). The host, Yi, who lives on the other side of the home, was great as we needed some help to get our laundry done. If there was any negative (any its really hard to find one with this place) there's a gun club that meets on Sundays and you can hear the shooting for a couple of hours. Its far away, but still discernible. We just went to the Ovens Park that day (a must see in this part of Nova Scotia). All in all, this place is a 10, a fantastic place to stay and if we visit Nova Scotia again we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views/ Clean & relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle demeure avec vue sur la mer. À recommander.L’équipement extérieur était très confortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impécable : )Bien situé et tranquille !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just fantastic! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cozy, clean, beautifully updated and modern inside, lots of room, impressive decks. Note - TV but no cable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was so lovely it's hard to explain. Sunny, or misty, or even a bit of rain did not diminish our enjoyment. Well-appointed, it had everything we needed. It is such a beautiful location, central to the day trips we took to Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, and Chester after visiting Halifax. Watching the tide come in every day, hearing the birdsong and the waves lapping against the rocks, was heavenly. Whether you come to see the area or just settle in for a quiet respite, this would be an excellent choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved this place! The garden is beautiful and the view of the cove (from both the upper and lower deck) was amazing. We saw bald eagles, osprey, a loon, a hummingbird and a deer. The cottage is cozy with everything we needed. The location is ideal, giving us the opportunity to visit Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove and Halifax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting, very peaceful with lovely linens on the beds. The kitchen is fully stocked, the sitting room is comfortable and the outside decks are amazing. The little village of Chester was close by with a cozy pub offering live music on select nights and the local playhouse had local talent performing while we were there. We would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!Beautiful, peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the privacy and view of ocean. Loved watching the tide go in and out, that was so amazing. Missed having a sandy beach to walk on. Otherwise , fantastic. Golf course restaurant was amazing as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment overlooking salt water bay. Interior was spotless and well appointed. Houseplants were well maintained. Bathroom was modern and had nice amenities such as heated towels rack lighted mirror, and beautiful shower.Kitchen was well appointmented with utensils, coffee grinder, magic bullet, and dishwasher.Beds were comfortable and lamps had usb chargers built in. Limited clothing storage, no dressers.Heatpump worked great to heat and cool, we needed both during our stay.Outdoors had a few seating areas to choose sun or shade and an electric bbq and tree lights. The sun umbrellas were new and very helpful in the hot sun.The location is ideally suited for time in the area.The landscaping was a bit "natural" but there were lots of interesting plants shrubs and flowers to make it a private and enjoyable outdoor space.As it relates to privacy, there is a Ring doorbell camera facing the sundeck that presumably is monitored by the owners, who occupy the other side of the residence.The friendly host was there to greet us on checkin and was attentive through the App for communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thanks for the review. Two things need to clerify: 1) each bedroom has a closet, it is big enough as storage for short-term stay. 2) door bell camera is part of the security system, which is facing outside. It is necessary here as This property is quite isolated from crowded area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is well located and has an amazing dock by the water. It was very clean, large kitchen and nice new bathroom. We really enjoyed our stay, we relax on the dock and also explore Peggy’s cove and Lunenburg close by. The owners we easy to communicate with, clear indications and very nice. We highly recommend this property and we would for sure rent it again! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and location. We’ll kept
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It should have been disclosed that the property owners had full access to the unit (via shared laundry room) while you were in the unit. They could walk in on you any time as the door was locked from their side.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place , lovely spot by the ocean, beautiful yard and super cute house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with stunning views of the bay. We ate in 2 of the nights and the sounds of nature were a chorus of joy.Yi met us upon arrival and was a wonderful host showing us around with easy access if required. Central access to hiking, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and all outdoor activities we enjoyed. A great stay! P&R
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern well appointed

The home was very clean, well appointed, and everything felt new.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Presque parfait, mais...

Nous avons trouvé Chester était assez central pour passer soit la journée dans les secteurs de Lunnenburg, Mahone Bay, Peggy's Cove, Wolfville etc... La section de la maison destinée aux locataires est très représentative des photos. Toute les commodités sont presentes. Salle de bain nouvellement rénovée. Le seul hic se retrouve à l'extérieur, l'aménagement semble super en photo, mais le deck près de l'eau est dangereux, aucune rambarde. Une installation vitrée serait parfaite. En ce moment le terrain n'est pas du tout adaptée pour une famille avec des enfants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Love the location absolutely beautiful view of the ocean sail boats and motor boats. My favourite was the upper and lower decks breakfast and coffee on the upper deck and lazing the afternoon on the lower deck. Kitchen was well stocked, bathroom was stunning with extra features such as fog free mirror, towel warmer, lighting added a special touch and amazing shower. There was a nice breeze off the ocean and air conditioning inside. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Unterkunft

Grandios
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Yi & Kuang

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This private & non-commercial guesthouse is hosted by a couple who have a sincere understanding of travelers. As a musician & violinist (husband), and an IT expert and fellow violin player (wife), they have traveled and worked in many countries before finally settling along the beautiful Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. Once they journeyed out to see the world—now they open their doors to welcome the world in.

Why they chose this property

With expansive ocean views, sheltered and private with perennial gardens and decks, backed by hill, surrounded by apple trees, hawthorn trees, maple trees, wild roses, blue berries, raspberries, plus spacious lawn land.... the tree house feeling from the mature tree canopy combined with the mesmerizing sparkling water views and the soothing sounds of waves lapping below, create an intoxicating serenity. This is an idea place let you forget the hustle and bustle of outside world, enjoy the moment with your beloved ones.

What makes this property unique

You can lie on a deck chair on the seaside platform, let the sea breeze caress your face, and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep. You can also go boating and swim on the cove. If you're looking for a lively nightlife, there are plenty of restaurants and bars in the town center not far away. Even to Halifax city, it's only a 35-minute driving distance.

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