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Lakeside Retreat: Modern Tiny Home on Shortts Lake

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a door leading outside, and a small table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted painting, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A lakeside view with a dock and a boat.

Reviews

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

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

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Shortts Lake, NS
  • Place, Shortts Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rath Eastlink Community Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

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About the area

Shortts Lake

Located in Shortts Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Mastodon Ridge and Little White Schoolhouse Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Truro Farmers Market and The Hub Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rath Eastlink Community Centre, or consider a night out at The Commune.
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Shortts Lake, NS

What's nearby

  • Shortts Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 13 min drive - 23.5 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 15 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Victoria Park - 16 min drive - 26.4 km
  • The Hub Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Dragon Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat: Modern Tiny Home on Shortts Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat: Modern Tiny Home on Shortts Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat: Modern Tiny Home on Shortts Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat: Modern Tiny Home on Shortts Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat: Modern Tiny Home on Shortts Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Shortts Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brookfield Golf & Country Club and Mastodon Ridge. Brookfield Wetland and Nature Trail and Trenholms Lake are also within 9 miles (15 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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and our host was very kind to get us flowers for our anniversary ! Property is beautiful and cozy and we e enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
It was a pleasure to host Priyanka. So glad they enjoyed the peacefulness of the beautiful lake view and early morning sunrise. We will welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a week while visiting family. Property was as described. Place was very clean, well set up and had everything we needed. The view was amazing. Extremely happy with our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
It was a pleasure to host David. Glad you took advantage to the beautiful lake view and once in awhile you even see an eagle fly by if you are watching. We will welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing time! Gorgeous spot, just what we wanted. The tiny cottage has everything that you need, lots of storage space too. Bed is comfortable. I have already recommended it to friends and we will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation. Excellent position to venture out into Nova Scotia
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy lakeside tiny home

We enjoyed a lovely couples’ getaway here! Beautiful view of the lake and a cozy country location. Within driving distance of many lovely locations to explore in Nova Scotia.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
It was a pleasure to host Richard at our tiny house. We will welcome him back anytime in the future to continue to explore this beautiful province.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bunkie

I stayed three nights and was very pleased with everything. The perfect location to have after busy day trips to Halifax, Peggy's Cove and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
It was a pleasure to host Celine. Definitely a five star guest. I hope to see her back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The tiny home is very cute, with a lovely view!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Having someone swing by to clear snow, was much appreciated!! Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely tiny house

We used the lake house as our “home base” while seeing some of the sights on our vacation. It was a very comfortable cozy place, nice view, and very friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

Cute and cozy place to stay with beautiful view of the lake.I stayed here with my husband for his birthday getaway.Very close to truro and other sight seeing areas that we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Centrally Located in Nova Scotia

We stayed here to be centrally located between Cape Breton and the Halifax area. It was a great place to end each night…the view from the deck (and the bed) was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location on Shortts Lake. Beautiful fall view. Everything is included here that you could possibly need/want.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
It was a pleasure to host Corinne. We would be very please to welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect place to lay your heads down after a full day of exploring and hiking. The tiny house had everything you need and enabled us to have our coffee, morning breakfast and dinner on the grill. You can’t beat the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Shortt Lake stay

We enjoyed our stay at this well maintained tiny house but found the neighbors dogs a bit disruptive in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful! Well appointed with lovely decor, and everything you need. Small but perfect for solo traveler (or close couple). Was in swimming every day and enjoyed yhe kayaks! Wonderful place for a getaway. Oh, and the hosts are awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

Was a beautiful spot. No issues was very accommodating to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
It was a pleasure to host Colby, so glad he enjoyed the beautiful scenery with the fall colours across the lake. Come back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mary Mac

Modern, clean, interesting with view of the lake & close enough to enjoy Truro.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
It was a pleasure to host you and your husband. Glad you got a little hiking and biking in while you were here. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shortt’s Lake Tiny Cottage

Lovely sunrises our our front window. Close to Truro with its beautiful Victoria Park, Dalhousie Ag. Campus gardens and great coffee & scones at Novel Tea & Coffee. Easy drive to the Eastern Shore and Halifax airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was quite until the neighbor's dogs were out side and barked at everything and constantly. Very loud and right beside the bunkie. Internet was very slow. Very clean though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot.. my daughter stayed here for 2 months while attending Farrier school in Truro and loved every moment!
Stayed 91 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2026
It was a pleasure to host for Joanne and we would certainly welcome her and her daughter back anytime.
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