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Relax on the South Shore, steps from 2 beaches, ocean views & hot tub.

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A red building with a covered porch and a garage.
An outdoor patio table set with white plates, cutlery, and candles, surrounded by wicker chairs with red cushions.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a bidet, and a towel rack with towels.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a covered area with string lights.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, macrame wall hanging, wooden beams, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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East River Point, NS
  • Place, Meisners Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, East River Provincial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

East River Point

East River Point is home to this holiday home. Lordly House Museum and Chester Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc..
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East River Point, NS

What's nearby

  • Meisners Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • East River Provincial Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dalhousie University - 41 min drive - 70.4 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 42 min drive - 71.5 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 42 min drive - 71.9 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rope Loft - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Red's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fo'c'sle Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax on the South Shore, steps from 2 beaches, ocean views & hot tub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax on the South Shore, steps from 2 beaches, ocean views & hot tub.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax on the South Shore, steps from 2 beaches, ocean views & hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax on the South Shore, steps from 2 beaches, ocean views & hot tub.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax on the South Shore, steps from 2 beaches, ocean views & hot tub. located?

This family-friendly East River Point holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Meisners Beach and East River Provincial Park. Goat Lake and Hollahan Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great, very enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2026
Thank you. Pleasure meeting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and they had everything you needed for a great stay.Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough good things about this property. The house is so well appointed. Location is fantastic and the hosts are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house that has all the comforts of home, even slippers and robes!The hot tub was a nice perk.We also utilized the kayaks. Simply lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased that we were able to book and stay at this lovely, spotlessly clean and super welcoming home for 3 nights. Karen and Neil were very kind hosts and provided excellent communication and hospitality! Their spacious and comfortable house was so close to the beach and shore, and provided easy access to local highways. We were able to explore Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg were so fun. A wonderful experience and highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the house was great and it gave us the opportunity to travel to nearby locations with ease. The house was well equipped although it only had one proper shower.The only problem we had was the noise from the road outside when you had the doors open or wanted to sit outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They thought of everything. The house is spotless and smelled amazing. Kitchen is fully stocked to make meals and furniture and beds are super comfortable. The owners left detailed information regarding use of the hot tub and we found the binder super helpful. 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2026
Thank you, Candace for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group. Keep travelling and having fun. Karen and Neil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely get away

Great location and very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well stocked, nice location. For homebase, lots of thinks to do vlose bye
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you, Bruce for your nice words. Glad you got to enjoy the home and surrounding areas. Hope to see you and your family again another time. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners thought of everything. Setting the bar high for future rentals. Back patio was a nice gathering place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and your group. Hope to see you again at some point.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Wonderful property and the owners who live next door were absolutely amazing Everything we could have wanted was there. We would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and fully stocked (even a pot big enough to cook some delicious lobsters!). Karen and Neil were kind and wonderful. We were very grateful to spend out stay in their home and spend time collecting sea glass at the beach down the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thank you Julie. Very kind words. Thanks for choosing our home for your stay. Hope to see you all again. Take care. Karen and Neil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

Spotless beautiful home. Made you feel at home from the moment you walked through the door. Karen thought of everything and was the perfect hostess. Would definitely recommend this property. Close to many tourist spots. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Hi Karen, Thank you for the nice review. It was our pleasure to host you and the girls. Glad you were able to get out and enjoy our area and see some of the beautiful coastline Hope to see you ladies again, another time. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped and maintained house. Short stroll to two beaches. Great for kids and adults alike. Lovely patio with a hot tub. Hosts Karen and Neil live next door and are available if there are any issues or questions. We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quiet home to relax and explore Nova Scotia's coastline. The amazing location is on a beautiful coastal road to explore the peninsula's coast and only a two minute ride from the Rum Runner trail if we wanted a quiet forest ride to the next town.The house had all the amenities needed to whether we wanted to relax at the house or head out an explore the coast. The well furnished kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and property made it easy to settle in and feel at home as soon as we opened the door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review. Glad the house was everything you needed and more. Neil and I strive to have everything one would need while vacationing. It is always a nice feeling to have such positive reviews on all of the amenities that are provided in the home. Thank you again for choosing our home as a spring board for your biking adventures. So happy you had a comfortable stay. Hope to see you back at another time. Karen and Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

This is a gem in an amazing location. Well laid out, beautifully decorated, everything you need and more, love the beach and water equipment as well as the outdoor games! The hot tub with a view of the ocean was incredible. The owners answered all questions promptly. I will look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you all. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and all we had to share with you. We hope to see you again some year. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Till we meet again. Karen and Neil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

From the minute we arrived we felt right at home. The owners live next door, so we stopped over to let them know we were there and to get dinner suggestions. They gave us our privacy, but let us know they were there if we needed anything. This was one of the nicest vacation rentals we have stayed in, the house was very clean and nicely decorated. The weather was perfect, we were able to take the kayaks two mornings before heading out for a day of sight seeing. We will definitely stay there again when we return to Nova Scotia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you Donna, it was a pleasure meeting you and your family. So happy you were able to get the kayaks out on the ocean. Happy to hear that our home had everything you needed. We would be happy to see you again. Take care. Karen and Neil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing — a true gem

A spotlessly clean, amenity-loaded (hot tub, anyone??), beautiful house in a gorgeous spot handy to all kinds of natural beauty, activities, and amazing eats. The owners are so friendly and helpful, and clearly love the house and area. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you Alexis for all your kind comments. We absolutely love sharing our home with families near and far. We hope that at some point you can return to enjoying more of our coast. Until next time. Karen and Neil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot to stay.

Karen and Neil have created a lovely guest house — a very sympathetic renovation of a heritage family home. Everything was clean, comfortable and welcoming. We especially appreciated that one of the bedrooms was on the main floor since my cousin had injured his knee and found stairs painful. We had a great time exploring southern Nova Scotia from our home base here. Thanks for a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this rental home! Communication with the owner was excellent—quick, clear, and very helpful. The house itself had everything we needed, from kitchen essentials to extra blankets, and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The teens especially loved the hot tub, which was a highlight after our busy days. We also discovered a fabulous pizza place just 15 minutes away—definitely worth the trip! The home had so much charm and character, making it feel warm and welcoming. We’d happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you Martine, so happy your family had a wonderful stay and made so many great memories. Glad our place had all you needed and that everyone enjoyed themselves and that the boys were happy in the hot tub. Come back anytime. Karen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed and more!

The house was very clean and had a full kitchen, cozy hot tub, beautiful patio, laundry, a big tv, games, books, nice linens. The hosts were quick to respond to communications and answered all our questions. We were located conveniently between Peggy’s cove and lunenburg. Nice neighborhood for a walk. two friendly cats came to say hello in the yard and we even saw a mama duck with her babies walking to the pond for a swim. We had a wonderful time and wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Thanks April. It was a pleasure hosting you ladies. We are glad you got out to enjoy some of the local attractions. Hope to see you ladies again at some point. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Spot

If you are looking for somewhere that feels like home while on vacation, this is the place. The house has charm with modern updates. We loved the hot tub and sitting by a fire each night. Karen and Neil provided everything you could think of and the amenities were plentiful. They also gave many suggestions of things to do in the area. The house was located between Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove and Halifax, which was perfect for us. We really appreciated the lovely stay and the amazing hosts. We will definitely stay again if we are in Nova Scotia
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for all the kind comments. It was our pleasure to have you and your family. We love knowing that our visitors enjoy all our home offers. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime. ☺️Karen and Neil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

The home was so clean and organized. We all enjoyed the soft tub. The kids loved the games and books. Beautiful location with a short walk to the park and ocean. The kitchen was so well stocked with everything to make a meal. We just brought the food. The host Karen checked on us to make sure all was good. Definitely a roomy home we would stay in again. Thank you Karen and Neil.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2025
You are very welcome. We are happy that you loved the place and the kids enjoyed all of the games and crafts. We hope to see you again soon. Karen and Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

This property is definitely a 10 plus property and Neil and Karen are the sweetest people. They check in with us on our day of arrival and when we were not going to arrive until after 10:30 pm. She left the lights on for us and texted us Along the way to be sure we were okay. The house is beautiful and we wish we could have stayed longer and used the kayaks that they had. We loved the hot tub. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thank you, Julie for all the kind words. I’m sorry we didn’t get a chance to meet as work. Pulled me away. I am happy that you got to come to Nova Scotia for a visit and enjoyed our place. Hopefully, you can come back again someday and spend a little bit more time. Getting to know Nova Scotia. Until next time, stay safe and keep enjoying your travels.
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