True downeast experience… on the idyllic, historic Annapolis River

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A deck with a table and benches overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and a fence.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake, and a lamp on the table.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
A double door with a view of a deck and outdoor area.
A two-story house with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a small attached garage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Granville Centre, NS
  • Place, Annapolis Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sinclair Inn Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Granville Centre

Located in Granville Centre, this chalet is in a rural area and on the beach. Fort Anne National Historic Site and Annapolis Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lambs Lake Nature Reserve and Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. ARTsPLACE and Kings Theatre are also worth visiting.
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Granville Centre, NS

What's nearby

  • Annapolis Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sinclair Inn Museum - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • ARTsPLACE - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • O'Dell House Museum - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Annapolis Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Daisy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Whimsical Fork - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Seafood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪sissiboo coffee roasters - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is True downeast experience… on the idyllic, historic Annapolis River pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at True downeast experience… on the idyllic, historic Annapolis River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at True downeast experience… on the idyllic, historic Annapolis River?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at True downeast experience… on the idyllic, historic Annapolis River?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is True downeast experience… on the idyllic, historic Annapolis River located?

Located in Granville Centre, this beachfront chalet is next to a golf course and within 6 mi (10 km) of ARTsPLACE, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens and Youngs Lake. Kings Theatre and Fort Anne National Historic Site 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. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
We had a great and relaxing 3 night stay and would come again. Great location and the view of the river is spectacular. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view! House listing accurate. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2026
Thank you , and you are welcome back anytime.MIKE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This may be the most beautiful place we've stayed. Wonderful location with an amazing view. Mike was a wonderful host who greeted us when we arrived and gave us all the information we needed. I wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and perfect for young children with the sandy beach and warm water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Thanks Heather you and your family are always welcome back. MIKE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, host was gracious, would stay here again! Had a great time, perfect for six adults. Thank you Mike!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at this VRBO. It was beautiful and quiet, a great place to relax after a long day of site seeing and excursions. It was well stocked with everything we needed, except for a hair dryer. Micheal the host, lived next door and was very helpful if we had any questions. Jean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Guest were wonderful, left the lace spotless, they were also very nice and approachable and pleasant and easy to be around. They are welcome back on a minute notice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, beautiful home, ever changing vistas, and the most wonderful hosts !
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found Michael the owner to be very pleasant and responsive to any issue. The kitchen was well equipped and lots of towels for use. We thought there were 4 beds from the description but in fact it was 2 queens and a king. The location was ideal. Quiet beautiful setting on the river. The shore was sandy and the water very swimmable. It was about a 15 minute drive to Annapolis Royal a lovely picturesque town.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2026
GREAT TENANTS THEY WERE EXTREMLY RESPECTIVE OF OUR RULES AND PROPERTY THEY ARE WELCOME BACK ANYTIME
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay beautiful place owners e extremely attentive.

BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL WOULD GO BSCK ANYTIME
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place, wonderful view, wonderful hosts.

Absolutely as good as it gets and the best part of our trip, which is saying quite a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I prefer not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2026
The ladies were wonderful ,respective, easy to have as guest and more than ever they are welcome back anytime. MIKE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet, peaceful, pet-friendly. Exactly as pictured and described on the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2025
Wonderful guests!! We would welcome them back or to any host. ( also Lilly! ) Even though we are in a serious drought and hiking restricted, guests have multiple options in Annapolis Royal and nearby sightseeing. Our home was left in pristine condition. Thank you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic

Check-in was as easy as arriving home. The linens were fresh and the kitchen well stocked with almost whatever you need for a home cooked meal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on Annapolis River with a couple of furry friends to greet you. Easy to find and only 10 minutes from all that Annapolis Royal has to offer. Besides the abundance of history and a glorious garden, highly recommend the Whiskey Teller, Mad Hatter Wine Bar, Still Fired Distillery and Kings Theatre. House had all the amenities we needed for a 3 day stay that included site seeing and hiking, where we could due to wildfires.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and I were here at a difficult time. Our hosts were right next door and gave us the space and support we needed to get through a difficult few days. Their kindness will always be remembered. The property itself was pristine and a perfect sanctuary for us. Comfortable and welcoming. The view was spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect deck to enjoy the view!

Great deck to enjoy the beautiful river view. We enjoyed watching Eagles, Osprey snd Cormorants while we were there. Rental is private with only one neighbor (the rental owner) but less than 10 minutes from Annapolis Royal and a short drive to Digby. The owner was prompt in responding to any questions we had. The rental was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New Home Stay

This new home was at the waterfront. Very clean, comfortable beds, good communication with host. The kitchen needs a vent under the range hood. With the exception of a smoke alarm going off in the middle of the night, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Tranquility

We have just returned from a ten-day stay at this stunning location. The pictures do not do the listing justice, it is situated right on the river with an incredible view. The hosts were welcoming, kind, and went out of their way to make our stay work well for us. They have been extremely thoughtful about how this verbo has been set up for guests and we found everything we could possibly wish for our stay provided. A legitimately cookable equipped kitchen is a rarity. We did the majority of our shopping at local farmers markets, The Red Onion and seafood vendors and were able to find everything we needed. This Verbo is immaculately clean and lovingly maintained. Our jaws dropped when we walked in, it was a very pleasant surprise. We are already planning our return visit, highly recommended and the surrounding area is beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your beautiful review, Marija et al. We are blushing!!! You, Nils, Gabe and your uncle were a delight. I hope you return soon to Nova Scotia and sort out your property. We have been very fortunate with our guests and we include your family. Cheers, Jane&Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property in a peaceful and central location for a get-away exploring the Annapolis Valley. The house is incredibly spacious, bright and comfortable. Perfect balance of having everything we needed for our stay without being crowded or cluttered, including stocked kitchen, loads of towels and storage space to unpack and settle in. Impeccably clean and furnished with coastal maritime decor. The bedrooms were all large with comfortable beds. The kitchen - again spacious with an island and dining table- and living area faced the gorgeous river view, with French doors leading to the large deck compete with comfortable furniture for lounging, dining and enjoying the view. Perfect location- 10 minutes from Annapolis Royal, and an easy drive to Digby or Bridgetown. Lots to explore in the area without spending half a day in the car!Mike was an excellent host- always accessible for any questions and eager to help! Highly recommend this for any Annapolis area stay. Perfect for couples, families… you won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location right on the river. Wish we had more time at the house. Host Mike was enjoyable and informative. Only hiccup is 3 beds, not 4 at the house, but a nice large sectional piece that is twin bed sized. Would love to venture back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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