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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Pictou, NS

Caspers Gifts and Crafts2 min walk
DeCoste Entertainment Centre5 min walk
Pictou Marina3 min drive
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)86 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place, on water

TERRY H.

Nov 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter.

The ground floor of the building on the waterfront has 1300 sq ft, two bedroom, free wi-fi, sleeps 4 (bedroom one is a queen, bedroom two is twin beds), full kitchen (range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, dishes, cutlery and small appliances) air conditioned, 5 piece bath, high def. TV, radio/CD/stereo, dining room and large living room. Deck/veranda with table chairs and BBQ. Off street parking.

Property manager

Ron Arnold

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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

Plenty of room for children to run around inside.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Sorry, no cats.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only

Cancellation with full refund until 14 days before rental starts.

$150 per day, $950 per week

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-2023-24-04251439101904692-40

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pictou

Located in Pictou, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Northumberland Fisheries Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Caspers Gifts and Crafts and Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Pictou, NS

What's nearby

Hector Heritage Quay - 1 min walk
Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 2 min walk
DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk
Pictou Marina - 3 min drive
Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
‪Fat Tony's Bar and Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪The Stone Soup Cafe & Catering - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter. located?

Located in the heart of Pictou, this apartment building is steps away from Northumberland Fisheries Museum, Hector Heritage Quay and Caspers Gifts and Crafts. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and McCulloch Heritage Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

egg n.

15 June 2024

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

Fantastic location

Property was equipped with all the amenities , Ronald was very informative and pleasant , could walk to restaurants and pubs and the view off the deck was great. We had a fun 10 days with many Day trips 👍

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

20 May 2024

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

Our home awayfrom home

Cunard house is beautifully and mindfully furnished. We found many extras and plentiful supplies compared to previous experiences. In addition, the decor is tasteful and, in some instances, unique. The hosts are lovely folk, full of helpful suggestions for our exploration of Nova Scotia and environs. Their knowledge of local history is a huge plus. And the location and physical setting of this home are a joy to wake up and come home to; the gardens surrounding Cunard House are an added bonus. We recommend this property without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

10 Nov 2023

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

3 rd time love it

Beautiful place, on water

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA W., Hope, BC

30 Sept 2023

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

Blue House Pictou

Really enjoyed our week stay in Pictou, thanks for sharing your lovely heritage home with us…. Perfect location for walking and restaurants and the view from the front porch! We would stay again if ever back! Laura &Glenn

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B., Kalamazoo Michigan

24 Sept 2023

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

Great home base- mid Sept 2023

Awesome front porch to watch the world go by or the rain come in! Clean, clean, clean! Very nice “ layout”, open floor plan, updated bathroom between two bedrooms, comfy beds, great kitchen to cook some meals in, enough utensils, pots and dishes), and comfy sofa and chairs. We felt right at home for our 12 day stay. Great location for our explorations to Halifax, PEI, Cape Breton, and Digby. Close to all things Pictou. Walkable. Landlord was helpful and fully prepared to supply us with electricity in case of a power outage from the hurricane. Very comforting to know. Overall great place and great owners.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

terrance v.

13 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful location!

The house is across the street from the bay. It's really lovely. The home was fully equipped, and Ron was available for any questions that came up. We had a wonderful stay for the full week.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lalitha J.

7 Sept 2023

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

Lovely stay in Pictou

Beautiful clean property right next to the water and walking distance to many restaurants and the Hector of course. Couldn't have asked for more the place was equipped and comfortable. Would love to return one day.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

31 Aug 2023

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

Great location

Beautifully restored residence, wonderful detail work and unique furnishings. Friendly helpful hosts ! This is a great place to uee as a bsse for exploring Pictou area and it's storied history. Awsome seafood of course!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

21 Aug 2023

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

Picture perfect

Comfortable space in a great location. Beautiful views across the water from the lovely verandah. Can walk anywhere in town but lots of lovely places to drive close by. The Hector 250 celebrations were on and a great bonus. Glad the paper mill is closed!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

17 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful view of Pictou harbour

Second time here and once again it was awesome to stay here. Walking distance to the shore and several restaurants. Grocery stores are a very short drive and you can get a freshly cooked lobster at their sobeys grocery store Host was there at check in and gave us the run down which was helpful. Recommend you stay here

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight H., Watrous, Sk.

31 July 2023

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

Even better than expected!!

The house rental had everything we needed for a 12 day stay, and the view from the front porch out onto the water was simply incredible. Air conditioning worked great as it was extremely hot outside during our entire stay, and Ron the host treated us extremely well and offered advice on local activities and things to do. Would definitely stay again if we were ever in the area!! Thanks Ron for a wonderful time and rental!!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2023

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

Front and Center in Pictou

We stayed in the Cunard House for two weeks in July and enjoyed every minute. You’re right on the waterfront here with restaurants, shopping, museums and walking trails all within walking distance of your front porch—where we enjoyed mornings sipping our coffee and watching the world go by. Ron and Ginny are great hosts and, after spending many years refurbishing—no shortage of electrical plugs here—the house is spacious, clean, comfortable and the wifi rocks! We’d definitely stay here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

23 June 2023

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

Great place

Beautiful home, and view over water amazing

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat K., Smithville Ontario Canada

11 June 2023

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Highly Recommended

A character property. Historic to the neighbourhood. View was beautiful. Just what we needed to unwind. Clean & quiet. Property owner was very personable & helpful! I’d go back in an instant!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy v.

26 May 2023

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

Beauty of a house!

Everything was great from check in to check out! I loved sitting on the front steps with a coffee in the morning! Absolutely quieter area than you expect!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

13 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful home

Place is gorgeous. Wood floors, high ceilings, comfy bed , close to water and restaurants But still quiet Recommend 100%

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane S., Hammonds Plains, Canada

18 Sept 2022

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

So comforting and inviting !

We were without question very impressed with this rental. So well appointed and stocked! Extremely clean, an abundant supply of fresh towels, and beds were really really comfortable. The “redo” of this historic property is truly amazing. We felt so comfortable and it was so easy to get the dogs out and having lots of dog stations throughout the town providing a supply of bags and disposal bins was certainly convenient A wonderful picturesque location and so handy to everything in town. This was our first visit to Pictou and found it to be a wonderful small town with beautiful historic buildings / architecture and lots of places to eat with welcoming and friendly folks. A great base to spin off of for a day of exploring the coastal areas. The owner Ron is a lovely man and such a great sense of humor. He very generously shared some of his very interesting experiences, and knowledge of Pictou and area. We had a totally great weekend and stay in Pictou!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin S., New Hamburg, Ontario

17 Sept 2022

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Peaceful Pictou

Loved this house and all that it offered. The hosts were super friendly and wonderful to talk with. The location was perfect for our travelling needs as we wondered around Nova Scotia. Would highly recommend to anyone and would love to go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ping L.

4 Sept 2022

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Highly recommended

We stationed here to go westwards visiting Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax as well as go eastwards visiting Cape Breton Highland National Park. The house is historic and well maintained. It’s on the waterfront and we even saw a bald eagle near by on our last day there. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Nova Scotia!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rene t.

29 Aug 2022

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Nothing Short of Amazing!

Our 7 night stay here was perfect! The location was wonderful. It is right across the street from the water and is steps away from numerous shops and restaurants. Everything is within walking distance. And an added bonus, which we were not aware of, was Jitney Trail which is a wonderful walking trail just at the edge of town. During our time in Pictou saw many bald eagles as well as a few seals. The apartment has everything you would need during your stay. It is spacious, clean and has many unique touches throughout. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom hosted the thickest and softest towels ever! We ate at the Harbourhouse (right across the street), Marina's as well as Stone Soup Kitchen and enjoyed our meals at all three places. We got ice cream from The Cherry On Top and a few odds and ends at the General Store which is located in the old train station. (highly recommend their oatcakes and molasses cookies!) We enjoyed a few day trips during our stay. We visited New Glasgow, Tatamagouche as well as enjoyed a couple of beaches in the area. Monroe's Island and Ruston Beach. We also took the ferry across to PEI as it is SO close (10 minute drive) and enjoyed a day there. We saw Prim Point lighthouse, Woods Island and the Woods Island lighthouses as well as went to Northampton Beach. Before boarding the ferry to head back to Pictou, we ate at Treena's on PEI. It was fabulous! Best fish and chips I have ever had and very reasonable prices. Our trip to Pictou was a 10 out of 10 and I would HIGHLY recommend these accommodations to anyone and everyone who would like to visit Nova Scotia!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

23 Aug 2022

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

Great location

We rented this cottage because it was in the location we needed plus they allowed pets. It is a lovely location on the water. It was very nice to walk along the waterfront and into town. The cottage was very clean and the beds were comfortable. It was very nice to have a bathtub and a shower.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

13 Aug 2022

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As advertised

Easy process and good location

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise B., Maine

9 Aug 2022

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Awesome Place! Daily Bald Eagle viewing is special.

Cunard House exceeded all our expectations. Nice, very helpful owners upstairs from this beautiful historical apartment. In addition to wonderful linens and calming decor, we found everything we needed. We spent a lot of our time on the front porch; it was perfect for dining and enjoying the fresh air. Easy walk to sites, stores and restaurants. Great walking area -- Jitney Trail --along the water. Flat and designed for biking or walking, with a remarkable number of wild flowers, benches and beauty! Bikes to rent at Information center, free fresh air concerts and lovely old buildings to meander among. Your good fortune if you can make this rent work with your plans! Our 10 days flew by!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder O.

20 July 2022

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Location

Sit on the porch and out out at the bay. Historic house with period furniture. Comfortable beds. All amenities needed. Restaurants down the street. Gets a bit busy with traffic in the morning, otherwise quite.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

16 July 2022

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Just as it's listed

Beautifully restored home. It had all we needed for our stay and owners were very friendly. Close to some restaurants and museum's. Quiet area, and like another person noted you do hear some creaks from the floor, but that's being very picky. Definitely recommend staying.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ron Arnold

A retired school principal and his teacher wife-and-former-sweetheart spent the last 8 years renovating this 1832 office building built by Samuel Cunard, the founder of Cunard Steamship Lines. Before that we worked in schools in three provinces, one territory and two countries.

Why they chose this property

One side of my family descended from Ship Hector settlers. We were looking for a retirement project in the Maritimes and this building needed some work, was located on the harbour and was empty. Kind of a no brainer!

What makes this property unique

Cunardhouse is a piece of classic Maritime architecture and turned out to be a piece of history as well. Looking onto the harbour on the second floor are three crooked windows that make it stand out in all the old photos of the waterfront. They present a unique 'face' and we think we know their story.