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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6160.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hubbards, NS
  • Chester Golf Club
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Oak Island
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Adventure Awaits at Salt & Tide Ocean Retreat

Welcome to a four bedroom three bathroom two story White Cape Cod vacation home on the cove. Enjoy the views of the ocean from within this newly appointed retreat. Watch the sailboats and fishing boats while you soak up the sun either on the flat pebble beach out front or hanging out on the large front deck with a cold beverage. This is an all seasons vacation home designed with the traveler in mind. In 2021 we installed high speed fibre optic internet and wifi so this place can be your office with an ocean view if needed.

The eat in kitchen includes a large stainless steel fridge and full size stove. We have a good collection of spices and cooking supplies in the pantry for making cookies with the kids. Walk out to the back deck to bar-b-que or watch the kids play in the oversized 1 acre lot.

The dining room comfortably seats six for family dinners to share the stories and adventures of the day. Views of the ocean from both the dining room and adjoining family room with bright south western facing windows lets you take in the amazing sunsets.

A cozy den with wood burning fireplace is great if you are visiting in the Winter/Fall months. A nice spot to sit and relax and write in your journal after a busy day touring the South Shore.

The main floor bathroom also has a large modern shower. Washer and Dryer are also located on the main floor and this house has a clothes line in the back. Where possible our housekeeper hangs the sheets out on the back line to blow dry for you to enjoy "fresh" clean bedding.

Upstairs are four bedrooms perfect for the entire family or convenient if there are two smaller families travelling together. The upstairs contains a full bathroom that has double sinks to make getting the gang ready for the day move a bit quicker. The master bedroom (queen bed) has an ensuite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom also has a queen bed, and the shark room and whale rooms both have a double bed. The two front bedrooms have ocean views and you can listen to the waves at night for a relaxing sleep.

The beach in front (end of driveway and across the road) is flat pebble beach stones which is great for walking on, wading out into Shoal Cove and makes an amazing spot for bon-fires on the beach as you enjoy the sunsets and brilliant starry night sky. The water frontage showcases the two Tancook islands and across the Mahone Bay sits Chester and the infamous Oak Island (aka treasure island).

Located on the Aspotogan Coastal Drive (Hwy NS-329) where the famous Bayswater Beach and provincial park is only 5 mins away. The local convenience store and "The Deck" restaurant are a one minute walk. Great for dropping in for a seafood chowder & pie or to get your daily ice cream fix in the afternoon.

There is lots to do in the South Shore in case you are new to the area. Charter a sailboat, kayak or fishing boat to enjoy the area from the water. The Aspotogan Coastal Drive is heaven for bikers as much of the route is ocean side and in the summer it is common to see lines of 20-30 bikers peddling past our place. Hop on the Tancook Ferry and drive around the islands to explore the multi-colored homes. A short 20 minute drive will get you to either Chester or Hubbards. Make sure you visit the Hubbards farmers market on Saturday mornings in the spring/summer. Chester is famous for sailing and hosts the Chester Race week August 11-14th 2021. Or visit Lunenburg (45 mins away) and tour shops, restaurants and the shipyards that built the famous Nova Scotia flagship BlueNose II. Take a day and tour the many vineyards and wineries located through-out the Annapolis valley (50 mins drive). And if you want to spend time in the big city, Halifax is only 45 minutes away.

Our goal is to provide you and your family with a great experience so our vacation home has more to offer than just a place to sleep. Properly equipped with the amenities you require.

Property manager

Andrew Morrisey
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR2526D6542

About the area

Blandford

Located in Blandford, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater and Lordly House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Deep Cove Conservation Lands and Bayswater Beach Provincial Park.
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Hubbards, NS

What's nearby

  • Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Chester Golf Club - 25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Shore Club Dance Hall - 26 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Oak Island - 37 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 62 min drive - 73.7 km

Restaurants

  • Big Tancook Island
  • ‪The Stretch Diner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Granville Gates & Sons Ltd - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪ClubHouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Deep Cove Aqua Farms Ltd - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventure Awaits at Salt & Tide Ocean Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adventure Awaits at Salt & Tide Ocean Retreat?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure Awaits at Salt & Tide Ocean Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adventure Awaits at Salt & Tide Ocean Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Heritege Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Deep Cove Conservation Lands. Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater and Bayswater Beach Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

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

Beautiful home, wonderful host

This was a beautiful home - perfect for a relaxing weekend escape. Jane was a lovely host and responded immediately to any questions we had. Well equipped kitchen and cozy bedrooms. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roch L.

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

great property

Loved the house, the location and everything else.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Great stay!

We traveled to explore a bit of my families roots to Mahone Bay Area. Enjoyed Chester. Blandford as well ! The white cape was the perfect spot, well appointed and relaxing to come back to and just hang out. Wish we had more time ! Thank you for a great stay! We will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Family Reunion

This property was perfect. Every detail for comfort was taken care of. It is spacious, clean, well stocked in every way and the decor is fabulous.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Excellent

Thank you for the wonderful experience. The property was great and the family was really pleased with the location and the experience staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn k., Aylesford, ns

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

Beautiful home

Stayed for Thanksgiving this weekend (6 adults) and it was fantastic. It was perfect, spotlessly clean,nicely decorated and had a wonderful view of the ocean. Host was very helpful and responsive. Would 100% recommend this fabulous spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

The white cape

It was beautiful and serene the perfect place to relax after a day worth of sight seeing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

Wonderful place for a family vacation

We spent two weeks here in July. It is ideally located for trips into Halifax, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Chester. Also close to the excellent Rumrunners trail for biking and running. This is easily the best Vrbo house we have stayed at- beautifully decorated and stocked with every item you could think of from olive oil to bandaids, and the owner is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew B., Cambridge, ON, Canada

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

Beautiful Property

The house was beautiful from the outside and pretty nice inside. The colour scheme was coordinated throughout and tastefully decorated. The home was well stocked to make our stay feel most comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Excellent in all respects

Despite Fiona everything was done to make our stay in a wonderful area as good as possible. Couldn’t be more pleased with everything that was done by hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Perfect house

The weather was not wonderful but the house was perfect. It had everything we needed and the Wii and Netflix were both a lifesaver with 3 teenagers. I highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit this part of Nova Scotia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dori W., Shell Lake Canada

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

Welcoming

This property is located in a lovely spot with gorgeous views of the water. It is quiet, comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated. You feel at home and spoiled at the same time. Communication with the host prior to arrival gave a relaxed, kind, worry free arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerardine M.

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

This is the greatest find.

Beautiful view, and amazing clean house. You only need clothes and food. The house was well equipped with everything you need. The view is spectacular. The owner is easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sharon B.

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

Women on the Move

Very much enjoyed our stay, well equipped home,my only suggestion would be on the steep steps going up stairs to add gripping runners for safety,we are an active group of 83 year olds into hiking and biking but two mentioned how slippery the steps were with our stocking feet. Thanks again great stay! Sharon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Summer house by the sea

Beautiful home on a large private lot. Kitchen well stocked with condiments. You need only bring your main meal items. Firepit with sufficient seating. Barbecue. Outdoor seating in front and back of house. Is within relatively short driving distances of swimming beaches (30 mins plus or minus). Worth a drive to Mahone Bay and Lunenberg to sightsee or enjoy a restaurant meal. Would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

The house is beautiful and ready for your stay.

Let me start by saying that when we arrived, we found the house so charming that we actually contemplated removing items from our list of sights to see. Andrew and Janine have done an awesome job of renovating and decorating. They have also supplied pretty much anything you might need in this home away from home. All we provided were the groceries. The house is within comfortable driving distance of Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, and Kejimkujik. The drive to the Bay of Fundy sights is a bit long, but definitely worth the time involved. The owner was very quick to respond to all correspondence.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria C.

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

Stunning Location- Superb Host

Honestly Andrew saved our vacation. We rolled into Halifax during Hurricane Lee, and the ferry to our accommodation was not running. We booked this place two days before our arrival. Andrew let us check in early and use his generator as their was no power. We were in constant communication during the storm even though he was in Italy! This place is a real treasure. I will definitely be coming back. So easy for day trip, beautiful area for exploring. I ran everyday on the road to gorgeous scenery. Truly unreal experience and jt blew our friends minds. They had never been to the east coast. It was amazing! Thank You Andrew for helping us make memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Très beau séjour

Très belle propriété, idéale pour deux familles. Tout le monde y trouve son espace. La maison est bien située, entre Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove et Halifax. Également à environ 1h des vignobles de la Vallée d’Annapolis. Il n’y pas tellement de plage de galets à l’avant de la propriété permettant de profiter de l’eau, bien qu’une merveilleuse plage se trouve à Bayswater, à quelques minutes seulement en voitures. Les nombreuses attentions du propriétaires ont été appréciées (chasse-moustiques, parapluies, épices et condiments, savon à linge, shampoing et revitalisant, savon, savon à vaisselle, casse-têtes, netflix, etc.). Nous avons adoré ! Merci Andrew pour votre belle hospitalité !
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret Anne B., Thunder Bay, Ontario

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

Beautiful house & beautiful spot

I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the property; the lovely & functional decor; all of the basics for food preparation, including tons of spices; flour; baking powder etc. which made it easy to bake & cook; There was only one important drawback - it was at least a 30 minute drive to purchase groceries. Also, as we are all seniors, the steep stairways to the second floor (where all the bedrooms are) was a bit difficult to manage at times, especially for one of us that had a recent leg injury. Overall, I would recommend this property to future renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory L.

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

This house is a gem!!

The house is spotlessly clean, very welcoming and most accommodating. Andrew and Janine provide you with a beautiful home that is well equipped for a wonderful stay. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked with everything you may need. From this convenient location we were able to explore Peggy's Cove. Lunenburg, Halifax and much more. Communication and checkin could not have been easier. I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Fantastic place to stay

Perfect location and the house has everything you need and more!! Loved having the two decks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carin F.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

We loved our stay. The house was even better than in the pictures. It is beautifully decorated, yet welcoming and comfortable. There is a ton of space inside and outside. The furniture on the front porch is comfortable and we spent a lot of time taking in the view. The bedrooms were all a great size and the beds were very comfortable. There was a constant cool breeze coming off the water and fans provided in each room. Even during a heat advisory, the house remained cool and comfortable. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen I have encountered in a rental. The owners have thought of everything. We cooked most meals at the house and I had everything I needed. There is a great guest book that introduces you to the house and local area. Make sure to head to The Deck for ice cream! The house is in a perfect location for exploring the area with points of interest within a reasonable driving distance in all directions. Andrew was great at communicating before and during our stay. I would highly recommend this home and would happily stay there again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel L.

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

Excellent

As advertised.Very clean.Beautifully decotated . Quiet neighbourhood
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Vacation stay in Nova Scotia

The house was exactly as the pictures. Very clean and tidy inside, nicely furnished and a good supply of essentials. The Welcome binder was very helpful. The owner was very friendly in communications and responded quickly. He also provided good suggestions on places to eat & golf. Note that the nearby restaurant "The Deck" is closed for renovations however there are lovely places to eat in nearby Chester (The Foc'sle) and in Hubbards (Tuna Blue Restaurant). Overall, a lovely vacation with many happy memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Just wanted to Stay Forever

This is the perfect place to stay. So clean and comfortable. Andrew has anticipated every need. We’d think of something we’d like to have and it would be right there. This was the nicest area; a quick drive to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. I’ll be telling all my friends in Ontario to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Morrisey

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Just like you I love to travel a few times a year and book almost all of our vacation stays using sites like VRBO. We love the summertime in Nova Scotia and our family are avid sailors. I have also competed internationally with sailboat races from Boston to Halifax, New Port RI to Bermuda and from Halifax to the French island of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We have also spent several summers racing the waters in front of our new Cape Cod as part of the annual Chester Race week.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I have been acquiring income properties over the past decade and discovered that we both love doing renovations, designs and decorating. In fact we designed and built our own home in 2015 in the Halifax area and got the itch in 2017 for more design and construction work which led us to purchasing this Cape Cod in Blandford.

We have fully renovated the main floors putting in Birch hardwood, ceramic tiles, 3 completely new bathrooms, all new doors, a few new windows, new shingles and took out a couple of walls to open up the place. The furniture is a combination of new contemporary pieces with some antiques from our family.

We are also avid followers of the infamous Oak Island Treasure Hunt and coincidently the day we were in Chester purchasing the double vanity for the main floor bathroom we saw Dave Blankenship in the store picking up supplies.

What makes this property unique

Nova Scotia is beautiful any time of the year but the summers and fall are even more special because you can enjoy the ocean. There are several white sandy beaches nearby where you can play in the waves or body surf. Kayaking, sailing, fishing and power boating are also available.

Our place faces south west so you can watch the terrific sunsets from our beach or balcony.

Two doors over is the local restaurant called The Deck. The kids will love taking a walk over in the afternoon to get an ice cream cone.

Our surrounding neighbours in Blandford are boat builders, sail makers, a jeweler and pottery makers. You can't get any more east coast than that.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests