Beautiful waterfront property with large deck, lovely gazebo, and private dock.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Beach view
Parking available
Kitchen

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Antigonish, NS

Saint Francis Xavier University
‪14 min drive‬
Antigonish Arena
‪15 min drive‬
Antigonish Mall
‪15 min drive‬
Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Our property is perfect for enjoying the activities and views that come with this waterfront location. Enjoy a day out kayaking and canoeing, relax on the large deck, barbecue with al fresco dining in the gazebo which features a mammoth stone fireplace, enjoy the large game room, explore the many scenic hiking trails and beaches in the area, visit Antigonish which is only a 10 minutes drive away, and more. The peace, beauty, and activities available here provide an idyllic spot for your getaway.

This cottage has one full bathroom but also features a second outdoor shower which is an excellent way to rinse off after a refreshing ocean swim. Guests will have access to our high-speed Fiber Optic internet and are welcome to use our private dock as well as having two kayaks and a canoe at your disposal. Several other amenities are available on this property including a large game room.

The game room is in the 2nd story of our barn. This game room features a surround sound system, large TV for movies, a pool table, ping pong, foosball, a bar, and an indoor mini ramp for skilled skateboarders. This is a great spot for kids of all ages! The game room is also used by us, so it does qualify as a communal area but if you'd like to use the game room without interruption just let us know and we're happy to accommodate.

On our property, we have a very long and large driveway. The cottage also has its own parking area. There is plenty of parking space for everyone. Our property is rural, surrounded by the ocean, woods, hiking trails, and nature. Antigonish is only a 10-minute drive away and features many excellent restaurants, local shopping, a golf course, StFX University, and more.

Our residence is on the same property further down the long driveway. However, it is more than 400ft away through the woods and not visible from the cottage. Spaces shared with us: The driveway, dock, and barn/game room.

Covid 19: The barn/game room is NOT available to those using this property to quarantine. We also use the game room, therefore, it can not be shared with those in quarantine. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Legal Disclaimer: *Use At Your Own Risk* All amenities such as kayaks & canoe, mini ramp, fireplace, ect are all used at your own risk. We do not provide supervision and cannot accept responsibility for any injuries from the use of this property and/or the amenities provided.

Property manager

Jane Porter

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do not provide any cribs, kids equipment, etc.

Events

Events allowed

Plz contact us about events prior to booking.

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Plz contact us about events prior to booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04071254588096723-370

About the area

Harbour Centre

Located in Harbour Centre, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Antigonish Golf and Country Club and Pomquet Beach Provincial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South River Nature Reserve and Black Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Antigonish, NS

What's nearby

St Ninian's Cathedral - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
Saint Francis Xavier University - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
Antigonish Arena - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
Antigonish Mall - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
Pomquet Beach Provincial Park - 53 min drive - 30.6 km

Restaurants

‪Justamere Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
‪Gabrieau's Bistro - ‬14 min drive
‪Kenny's Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront property with large deck, lovely gazebo, and private dock. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront property with large deck, lovely gazebo, and private dock.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront property with large deck, lovely gazebo, and private dock.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront property with large deck, lovely gazebo, and private dock. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbour Centre cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Antigonish Heritage Museum, Antigonish Golf and Country Club and Columbus Field Dog Park. St Ninian's Cathedral and Saint Francis Xavier University are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

12 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful surrounded by nature!

We used the cottage as a base for our trip to Cape Breton. We did day trips checking out the beauty of the local area!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deb Q.

2 Sept 2023

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

Quaint Cottage on a Quiet Bay

We enjoyed our stay at Ernie and Jane’s cottage - especially the use of the games room! Nice and close to Antigonish to run errands while our kids got settled at STFX and picked up groceries for some home made meals (small but well equipped kitchen - no dishwasher). Beautiful view of the rocks across the bay !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joan W.

13 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful spot! Hosts were fabulous

Our hosts were super welcoming & friendly. We had a wonderful time hearing about the history and "happenings" in the area. Location was great for exploring Cape George or zooming into town for shopping and restaurants. The grill and outdoor fireplace were fun for a relaxing evening with family and friend by the fire. The kitchen is well equipped and stocked for all your needs. We roasted coffee beans out by the fire and perfected our pour-over coffee technique. Be sure to go to the farmer's market in Antigonish on Sat (https://www.antigonishfarmersmarket.ca/) to get local produce, eggs, meat and fish. Don't miss the short walk through Antigonish landing where you can find a massive bald eagle nest if you know where to look (inland toward the white house on the hill). There was plenty to do at the cottage. We were working remotely during the day (The wifi was excellent for 4 of us to be online at the same time ) and relaxed during the evenings. The cabin and barn was loaded with games & books. Kayaking & paddling in the evening when the water was as still as glass was absolutely beautiful. We saw a seal, deer, eagles, herons, hummingbirds and a black bear up the road. One heron in particular visited nearly every morning fishing off the boat dock. I would not mind waking to the view every day! The only real negative were mosquitos.They were relentless preventing us from doing more outdoor activities (we visited early Aug). Bring your bug spray.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alfred B.

26 July 2023

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

Beautiful cottage and view

The cabin was great. The location was outstanding with lots of things to do. The fireplace area was the best.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

25 Aug 2022

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

Incredible

Absolutely beautiful property and amazing hosts. Jane and Ernie are incredible people, and as much as it was a joy being at this remarkable place it was just magnified by the the wonderful hospitality and warmth that Jane and Ernie provided to our whole family. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT W.

25 June 2022

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

WOW

The old saw "Location, location, location" is only partially correct for this experience. A week with Jane, Ernie and son John is a learning experience and the beginning (we hope) of a long friendship. We now understand more about oysters, farming them, and shucking them than we could have possibly learned through Google, etc. The partially correct part is nothing short of fantastic in itself. Of course, no visit to this spot could be complete without a very short trip to Cribbins point to catch the "Fisherman Crossing" lobster boat as she arrives, and snagging a couple for supper, and if one loves chocolate, "Peace by Chocolate" is a prerequisite. Thank you, Porters!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

24 Aug 2021

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

Just book it!

Beautiful beautiful location and scenery. TONS of fun things to do - spend time in the water on the variety of boating options thenhead to the barn of fun. Surround sound speakers, pool tavle5, video games, ping pong, skateramp, dartboard, board games! Excellent hosts, super responsive and friendly. Had everything we needed. Outdoor shower in the sunshine is dreamy. Bring water shoes for everyone and floaty things. Lots of oyster shells on the bottom so you want to get in and be up floating. Great water temp! Bring bug spray for the mosquitoes. So much to do and gorgeous!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tejeet S., Halifax, Canada

22 Aug 2020

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

Fabulous

Thank for sharing your lovely place with us Jane/Erine. We had a great 7 days at this beautiful location . Absolutely fabulous location , great hosts, thanks for the evening boat ride . Kids had a great time in the adjoining playroom; and the fireplace was gem. we had great family time . Thank you to your son John as well . Our Best Wishes to you all and we will be in touch. A big Hello to Ernie too. cheers Sodhi Family.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

26 July 2020

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

A Must Stay Place

We've travelled a fair amount, but this year, thanks to covid-19, we had to stay closer to home. After staying at this property, I'm glad we did. We were made to feel welcome right from when we first arrived. The owner met us in person and gave us a tour of the property. After that, the fun got started. This is a great place for families. My kids are home from university, and we also brought along one of their friends. We tried our hand at kayaking and canoeing, walked the beach, waded out in the water and saw lots of wildlife, including deer, king fishers, eagles, gold finches, snowshoe hares and many more. The outdoor fireplace area was a great spot to sit, and we also had the use of a dock. The younger people in our group especially loved what we called "the shed". The upper floor is outfitted with everything from an indoor swing and skateboard ramp to a pool table and dart board, and the views are wonderful. One of the pretties spots we found was the pathway through he balsam fir. It's all lined with "fairy lights" and is so pretty! Our host was always helpful, especially his son who helped my daughter retrieve her camera after it fell off the dock, lol. I would highly recommend this cottage to families, and it's close to St. FX for any parents visiting students at the uni. I could also see it being a lovely spot for a honeymoon or even a small wedding. At any rate, I can saw that we've stayed in VRBO's in many places, and this one is at the top of the list. I'd highly recomend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

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Hosted by Jane Porter

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property