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Family Lakehouse Retreat

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A lakeside dock with chairs and a bench, a flag, and a row of flowers.
A residential area with a frozen lake, stone retaining wall, and houses with visible driveways and yards.
A wooden playhouse with a slide and swings, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.
A house with a large lawn and a dock extending into a lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
With a bicycle, this cottage accommodates 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 bicycle and offers access to water sports and nearby golf activities. Enjoy lake views from the patio while exploring attractions like Shortts Lake and Brookfield Wetland and Nature Trail.

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

King room

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family Lakehouse Retreat

Hello Vrbo Guests,
Looking for a retreat away from a busy, hectic lifestyle? This may be just what you need!
Welcome to our family lakehouse retreat, a home away from home, nestled in a private cove, located on a three quarter acre private property in Shortts Lake, Brookfield, NS. It is our pleasure to share our beautiful vacation rental which includes the following:
Lake Front Property (50 ft from the front door!)
Private Boating Dock
45 mins outside Halifax HFX Airport
Dock and Boat Fishing (Small Mouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Gasboro & Yellow Perch)
Hiking, Biking & Four wheeling Trails
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (on-site) life vests too!
2 bikes for exploring.
Open movable smokless firepit
Stone walkway and patio on lakefront
500 square foot Deck with BBQ and Pergola (Covered)
Open concept Kitchen & Living Room
Toiletries Included
Full functional Kitchen with Appliances (Full Fridge, Coffeemaker, Oven, Toaster, Microwave, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Plates, Glassware & Cleaning supplies)
Kitchen Seating For Eight (6x around table & 2x island stools)
Comfy beds with pull down blinds and room darkening curtains
Large closet in master bedroom
Smart TV & Bluetooth Speaker
Air Conditioned with heat pump (Fan in bedrooms)
Washer & Dryer
Bedding, Beach & Bath towels
We pride ourselves on cleanliness ***Sorry, No Smoking Permitted)***
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off heat pump
Return all used water equipment to proper place.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2425A2827
Property # 9865143
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Shortts Lake

Located in Shortts Lake, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Mastodon Ridge and Little White Schoolhouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre and Rath Eastlink Community Centre. Fundy Discovery Site and Marigold Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Shortts Lake, NS

What's nearby

  • Shortts Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Victoria Park - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Truro Mall - 20 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chula Vista - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Tonight - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bevs country diner - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Lakehouse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Lakehouse Retreat on 1 Nov 2026 start from £758, 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 Lakehouse Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Lakehouse Retreat located?

Situated in Shortts Lake, this golf cottage is steps from Shortts Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brookfield Wetland and Nature Trail and Brookfield Golf & Country Club. Trenholms Lake and Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a cozy super clean quiet lake front property. Well equip amenities. The host was always available and responsive. The beds were comfortable. The heat pump AC works well but only available in the living/kitchen/dining area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend away

Great for a get together
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Joy and her group were great guests! Left the place super clean and tidy! Sorted all the garbage too!Hope to host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Race weekend stay!

My son was racing at Atlantic Motorsport park close by and we booked for 4 nights. We didn’t get a lot of time to enjoy the cottage but it’s 5 stars in all aspects
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thanks for coming and for showing us photos of the neighbor that we have never met before! (The very large turtle in the planter.) Your welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true gem on Shortts Lake!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The view of the lake was second to none and we loved sitting outside watching the loons, geese and bald eagles. The kayaks and the sup board were used daily. The host Lyndy was easy to communicate with and we loved the attention to detail she put into decorating the house. The home baked cookies were a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure to host your family. We are so glad you were able to have good weather to take advantage of the lake! Thanks for keeping the place so clean. We would love to host you again if you are ever back to NS!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Could not have asked for more

The property offers everything you could possibly need or desire while on vacation. Whether you are interested in being active or prefer the calming effect of sitting by the lake, it has it all. We were thrilled to observe a Bald Eagle perched at the top of a tree next to us for over an hour on two occasions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful family stay at the lake

This property was beautiful, right on the lake on a quiet road. We had everything we needed to accommodate our party of six for our daughter’s graduation from Dalhousie University in Truro. The home was a short drive away from the campus, shops and restaurants. We even spent a day in Halifax and Lunenburg, on the waterfronts, and Peggy‘s Cove! It is a nice, easy drive with plenty to see if you set out after breakfast. We returned to the lake in the evening, sitting out on the porch to reminisce about our day. The hosts were very helpful and very kind. They even left us cookies! We would definitely stay here again!
The house even had some kayaks! If only we stayed longer!!
Beautiful property! Loved the “Bunkie”
Peggy’s Cove
Peggy’s Cove
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing stay

Overall so pleased with the week. If I had to say a negative it would be that the bunkie had no screens on the windows and just fans for cooling. I also didn’t realize that the bedrooms would be so warm…not unbearable though and nothing the owner could do about that. The owner was so generous with kitchen supplies,towels,bathroom supplies and water. We used the kayaks etc and really enjoyed the lake between running around to the sights of Nova Scotia.Thank you Lyndy for a marvellous vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
The house and the property were in excellent condition, very clean, and everything worked well. The view was lovely. Unfortunately, during our stay, the waterfront was quite mucky and weedy, not kid-friendly, so the kids stayed away from the water. The dock and kayaks were in good shape, and we did enjoy some kayaking.Unfortunately, there were inaccuracies in the listing. The actual check-in time was two hours later than the published time on the VRBO listing. There was also confusion about the check-out time. The host arrived an hour and a half before the listed check-out time, which resulted in a rather uncomfortable end to our stay. The host did email afterwards and apologized for the confusion, acknowledging their error.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
We are very sorry about the early arrival as the VRBO platform had set at 11 and the other platform we use most of the time is 10. We had our son's wedding setup on our minds that day so made for a confusing morning. VRBO is not very good at publishing the check in times for hosts to check and they cross book us with other stays. We almost always allow earlier check in if we are ready. As for the waterfront, this year NS is experiencing extreme drought conditions and the lake is no exception. The water is down 2 ft from its normal level, something never before seen from residents of the lake. This made the waterfront rocky and weedy. We are working on cleaning up the cove so everything is work in progress. We recommend to our guests to paddle out to the deeper water for swimming. The lake temp in August is usually around 24c. We also will be building a floating dock to accommodate better swimming. Guests were very clean and tidy! Thank-you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and neat, super place to relax and the host is super.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Glad you came! Thanks for leaving everything so clean! Please come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolles Haus am See

Das Haus liegt an einem wunderschönen See, war makellos sauber und sehr gepflegt und gut ausgestattet. Trotz schlechtem Wetter hatten wir einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt. Bis zum tidal bore rafting sind es ca. 20 Minuten, perfekt!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lyndell

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When this property came up for sale we jumped at it because we knew it was the perfect spot to share with family but the bills needed to be paid on it and short term rentals was the ticket.
We are a retired couple and maintaining the property has been such a joy. We can't get enough of the beautiful surroundings and wildlife. Boating and fishing is one of our favorite pass time activities. Kayaking, biking and hiking are all things we enjoy. Good music and comedy too!

Why they chose this property

Neighborhood is super friendly! Always looking to lend a hand especially for snow clearing and lawn maintenance!

What makes this property unique

Our property is nestled in a little cove at the end of a lane making it super private and quiet. We face southwest so sunsets are glorious. We have met all sorts of wildlife, eagles chirp in the trees beside us and hunt for fish early in the morning. Lots of ducks, geese loons, bunnies, frogs, toads, and turtles are in abundant supply around here. We hear foxes and coyotes at night. It's such a nature haven!
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