Family Retreat at Ocean Front Get-Away

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

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Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Hubbards, NS

Saint Margarets Bay
Shore Club Dance Hall
‪16 min drive‬
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
‪55 min drive‬
Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Orange House: A Charming Coastal Vacation Home

Welcome to Northwest Cove!

The Orange House is located on a hilltop overlooking St Margarets Bay. We are located on the Aspotogan Peninsula Hwy 329. The Aspotogan Peninsula is a well known biking route that offers striking seaside views. Northwest Cove is a small fishing community known for its coastal charm. We are located close to Hubbards, Chester and Mahone Bay. We are approximately 50 minutes from Halifax. There is something for everyone here on the South Shore and we are in perfect proximity to many sought after attractions. Popular beaches such as Bayswater (8 minute drive) and Queensland/Hubbards Beach (12 minute drive) are all very close for catching the evening sunset.

The Orange House features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, full equipped kitchen, and washer/dryer. The bedrooms comfortably sleep 9 people and all have a wonderful window view of the ocean for the morning sunrises. This home is fully furnished and stocked with all the necessities. Relax or drink your morning coffee on the front patio overlooking the ocean. It’s time to get the family together and plan your next vacation right here in Northwest Cove!

Please reach out with any questions we would love to hear from you. Ask about pricing variation according to longer stays.

Property manager

Mitchell Miller

Languages

English

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Must be informed about pets before arrival/booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06041802572542249-2528

About the area

Northwest Cove

Located in Northwest Cove, this holiday home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blandford Nature Reserve and Bayswater Beach Provincial Park, while Hubbards Amphitheatre and Hooked Rug Museum of North America are cultural highlights.

Hubbards, NS

What's nearby

Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Shore Club Dance Hall - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Hubbards Beach - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
Saint Margarets Bay Look Off Park - 26 min drive - 29.8 km
Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 55 min drive - 64.1 km

Restaurants

‪Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant Ltd - ‬55 min drive
‪The Finer Diner - ‬45 min drive
‪Rhubarb Restaurant - ‬51 min drive
‪The Whale's Back - ‬52 min drive
‪Tom's Lobster Shack - ‬54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat at Ocean Front Get-Away pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family Retreat at Ocean Front Get-Away ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat at Ocean Front Get-Away ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat at Ocean Front Get-Away located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Southwest Cove Lake and Northwest Cove Lake. Awalt Lake and Black Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful

It was a wonderful vacation home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Awesome time , beautiful place and scenery

Wow everyone enjoyed staying , cozy and relaxing , close to everything we will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie Z.

28 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Space

Turn of the century home, quaint and historical. Enjoyed reading and learning the family history. Very nice people to deal with.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delfina O.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Loved the place!

Very comfortable for a stay with the kids and grandkids. The house was cosy and felt like staying at grandma’s. Within an easy drive to beaches, Halifax, Lunenburg, and anywhere else we wanted to go. We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Orange House in Northwest Cove

We were looking for a pet-friendly place not-too-far from Halifax where we could host an extended family gathering for 9 nights, and this house in Northwest Cove was perfect. While a little rustic, the house had a lot of character and was very comfortable for up to nine guests. It had a deck that overlooked the sea that we enjoyed very much. The kitchen came very well equipped with everything one could need, including a bbq, and everything worked. Sheets and plenty of towels were included and we even found a high-chair for when our granddaughter visited! Our dog loved Bayswater Beach, just a short drive up the road, where we met other local dog owners early every morning (before the lifeguards came on duty). The Hubbards Farm Market held on Saturday mornings was excellent. We were very pleased with our stay at the charming Orange House.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful time at the Orange House

The property and the view are beautiful. I really appreciate older homes that are a part of the community which created them. The owners are a big part of what makes this place special. They have been a part of the community since before the orange house was built and they shared so much with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect location

The location was closed to Halifax, Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove. Considering we are in the middle of nowhere. Communication with the host was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anand t.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Nice place to stay

The host and his son are very polite very helpful Go out of the way to help everyone We all so happy staying at this location Recommend to families and friends

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Hurricane Lee

Beautiful place to stay with a perfect view , unfortunately we had Hurricane Lee which took out the power, other than that it was a perfect holiday home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod R.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Orange house on the hill

Great stay easy check in very friendly will be staying again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Orange House on the Hill

Loved this place! Old home charm with all of the amenities. Beautiful views of St Margaret’s Bay from just about every window. Clean and neat as a pin with all of the little touches to make it feel like home. We LOVED meeting our neighbours and were made to feel like we were part of the community. Close to all the places we wanted to visit. A true Nova Scotia experience. Hope we can return to this beautiful area again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary P., United States

27 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely Older Home

Was a quaint home. We had a great time in the area. Cooked breakfast together and then spent the days out sightseeing. Was nice to come back, do laundry, get refreshed, sleep and start another day. Only downside for us was, we charge our electronics at night, the electric plugs were beautifully ornate but not conducive to plug in assortment of charging cubes and cords. Thanks for sharing your home with us!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burton C.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Hubbards

Although it rained most of our stay we had a great time there , property owner was extremely easy to talk to ! Id stay again just cause the views are spectacular

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zhen X.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Unforgettable Peppa House

There are 3 piers around for fishing. A beach where you can dive. Shopping is also very convenient, less than 10 minutes drive. The house captures the family's history and it's amazing how well it's been maintained over the years. I had a great time here with my friends. A big thank you to Ben's family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

31 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect!

The property was exactly as pictured and described and suited our group perfectly. It was cute and charming and located on a quiet stretch of Nova Scotia country road with a few charming restaurants and shops a short drive away. The house had everything we needed and i would recommend it to other groups for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rene C.

8 Aug, 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Maison decevante

La propreté laisse à désirer grandement, très sale. Présence d’insectes à corriger, nous devions en tuer au moins 10 par jours, percé oerilles et bibittes d’humidité à carapace. Le premier soir en ouvrant la douillette de notre lit un perce oreilles se baladait dans nos draps. A notre arrivée nous avions seulement 4 chaises dans la cuisine et nous avons loué pour 9 personnes, comme la maison avait 5 chambres. Kit d’ustensiles pour manger incomplet, quelques-uns de nous devions manger avec une fourchette à dessert. Le confort des lits est totalement à revoir, vraiment inconfortable, matelas datant sûrement des années 60. Le wi-fi fonctionne à peu près pas, toujours juste une ligne et moins de force. Impossible de travailler de la maison si besoin. La propriété est annoncé comme si nous étions seule sur le terrain alors qu’il y a une autre maison à côté à 25 pieds porte à porte, désagréable quand tu pensais avoir loué pour être tranquille et seule, mes chiens ont jappé tout le long à cause du va et vient des autos des gens dans cette maison, car nous devions aussi partager le stationnement avec eux. Les ustensiles de cuissons étaient manquant parfois, nous pensions manger du pâté chinois et il n’y avait pas de pilon à patate, pas de balais pour nettoyer un peu, à l’extérieur nous avions deux chaises adirondak, nous avons dû en demander deux de plus car nous étions neuf, on a dû aussi demander les 5 chaises manquantes de cuisine pour manger. À 3800$ pour la semaine, je ne considère pas que nous avons été bien reçu. Trop de choses désagréables. Je ne recommande pas cet endroit pour louer.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Mitchell Miller

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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