Oceanfront home in historic village, near Halifax & Peggys Cove, great for 2!

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Welcome! Original oceanfront 150+ yr old cape home with a modern addition

Modern kitchen for gourmet cooking with oceanfront view and gas range

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

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Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen

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PROSPECT VILLAGE, NS

Peggy's Point Lighthouse
‪30 min drive‬
Dalhousie University
‪31 min drive‬
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
‪32 min drive‬
Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Marshwind!
Winter Monthly Rentals Available - message for more info.
Before booking spring/summer please send me a note via the messages.

A great place for a couple to spend a relaxing, quiet week on the coast.

Located in the historic fishing village of Prospect, perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean - where crashing waves, granite rocks and wildlife surround you.

Open the door and you are just a few feet from the ocean's edge. Enjoy ocean views from every window in the home.

Stay inside and watch the tide ebb & flow from a comfy chair or venture out for one of the many coastal-trail or in-land hikes. Don't forget your camera, you will see beauty in the amazing vistas & abundant wildlife. Marvel at how plants and trees cling to the exposed granite coast.
Interested in birds? You will be able to add many coastal and ocean bird species to your list. Birds often make a stop in our backyard during their migrations in the fall & spring. Winter brings an abundance of Northern ducks.

Bring your kayaks or rent from a local outfitter - launch them from the boat ramp in your back-yard and explore some of the best kayaking coastline in Eastern Canada - shipwrecks, deserted islands and lighthouses are just waiting for you to discover.

Marshwind is perfect for a couple looking to get away from it all and enjoy some peace at the seaside - while still being close enough to it all for day-trips to Nova Scotia's attractions.

In 2012 Marshwind, was used as a set location for the Hallmark movie 'Christmas with Holly'.

Property manager

Meagan

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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-2023-24-04271722354221022-1616

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Prospect

Located in Prospect, this holiday home is by the ocean. Terence Bay Lighthouse and William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goodwood Family Golf Centre and Indian Lake Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

PROSPECT VILLAGE, NS

What's nearby

Chocolate Lake Beach - 29 min drive - 27.4 km
Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 30 min drive - 28.1 km
Dalhousie University - 31 min drive - 29.7 km
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 32 min drive - 30.7 km
Halifax Citadel - 33 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

Halifax Station - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shaw's Landing - ‬25 min drive
‪Emileo's Snack Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Bay Landing Restaurant Lounge & Marina - ‬7 min drive
‪Fishermans Corner - ‬26 min drive
‪Emileo's Holdings Ltd - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront home in historic village, near Halifax & Peggys Cove, great for 2! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home in historic village, near Halifax & Peggys Cove, great for 2!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home in historic village, near Halifax & Peggys Cove, great for 2!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home in historic village, near Halifax & Peggys Cove, great for 2! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of Terence Bay Lighthouse and Goodwood Family Golf Centre. Long Lake Provincial Park and Indian Lake Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marian P.

1 Nov 2024

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

First time in NS

Wonderful location for site seeing Nova Scotia! Many beautiful vistas along Prospect Village and Peggy’s Cove. Home was lovely and clean! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

21 Sept 2024

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Lovely Stay

A lovely cottage with a great view of the cove, with tides and assorted wildlife in view. The cottage had excellent amenities. Very quiet and easy access to area sites.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ariane T.

17 Sept 2024

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Location location location

Prospect Village is exceptional . Marshlands truly peaceful . Great kayaking in entire area. Some good hiking very near by. Excellent hiking with pretty fantastic view of ocean & islands at reserve Polly Cove near Peggy’s Cove. House is great for people who can easily do flights of stairs. Owners very helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

13 Sept 2024

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

South Shore Getaway

Property is in very close proximity to the South Shore attractions and gems as well as Halifax. The kitchen is well equipped; we did not need for anything. We arrived to a full blown Atlantic storm (thanks for the heads up Meagan). The storm door was a little tricky to manage the first couple of nights, slamming in the wind. We quickly learned to bolt it closed when we were at the house. Beautiful trails right outside the door. All in all, our stay made for a relaxing South Shore getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri C.

25 Aug 2024

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

Stay in Marshwinds, Prospect, Nova Scotia

This was a beautiful property situated on a quiet street populated by deer! The house had everything we needed and more. We enjoyed watching the tide come in and out daily from the back porch. Sunset is across the way, and worth the trip! Communication with Meagan was easy and timely. The views from the kitchen and bedrooms were spectacular! We hope to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

14 Aug 2024

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Beautiful and relaxing!

This place had a great location too! Centrally located for all the local tourist attractions. Super cute home, very clean and well stocked with basic supplies. Host was quick to respond to our inquiries and had great advice for the local beach! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

3 Aug 2024

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Quiet stay in a beautiful location

Prospect Village is at land's end, where one can observe the tides come and go in their infinite variation, the land and diverse wildlife beautifully integrated. I particularly enjoyed the fog and all its mystery and stillness. The house was spacious and refined, the kitchen well equipped. Very comfortable sleeping. Easy access to the city and other parts of Peggy's Cove area. A good home base for more adventuresome day trips as well. We had a memorable time exploring near and far. All greatly appreciated! It would be a great pleasure to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S., Chilliwack

10 Oct 2023

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

Marshwind

Absolutely stunning home for our week long holiday. Everything we needed was provided by our wonderful hosts. Beautiful views from every window, but especially from the back deck. The bedrooms were spacious, and the beds were amazing to sleep on. Highly recommend to anyone looking to visit Nova Scotia to stay at Marshwind as it was such a perfect, peaceful and welcoming home. The location was great and so wonderful to come home to after a long day of sightseeing.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

caroline p.

22 Aug 2023

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

Prospect Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at Marshwind. It is a beautiful house and property with everything you could need. We loved early mornings looking out over the water and the coastal hike was great! Meagan provided many helpful suggestions which we were able to take advantage of. We were able to easily travel to Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove, as well as to Halifax for supper one evening. This was our first trip to the East Coast and our holiday was wonderful thanks in large part to our stay at Marshwind. We would love to stay again and would not hesitate to recommend to others!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., Lake Orion, Michigan

16 Aug 2023

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Heaven on earth

This was our second stay at this wonderful property and if we could rate it higher than a 5, we definitely would! It is clean, perfectly appointed and tastefully decorated. And that would be enough to give it a 5 star rating. But oh, the views!! From every room of the house!! The darling little fishing village of Prospect Bay is idyllic. Straight out of a novel. And the neighbors were delightful! Just a hop and a skip from great restaurants in Halifax and Peggy's Cove. We drove 2+ days each way to stay here for 7 days. 5 days of driving for a 7 day stay. And it was worth every mile. Just wish we had longer. But thankful for the time we had! Thank you Meagan and Scott for sharing this beautiful spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

20 July 2023

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A beautiful stay in Prospect Bay!

This cottage was immaculate and inviting. Every room had something unique to offer for relaxation or recreation. Every window had a view of the stunning and tranquil surroundings. The sunny days were vibrant and alive. The foggy or rainy days were charming and inspiring. Local residents were friendly and hospitable. We'd love to stay again!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sylvain C.

28 Aug 2022

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Peaceful sanctuary

We had a wonderful stay at Marshwind! So peaceful in a small welcoming community. Astonishing walk along the coast to see the sunset, not far from all we needed. The house is well equiped for everything we needed and the communication with Meagan and Scott super efficient. We really appreciated our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

19 July 2022

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Wonderful week

We loved everything about the house and surroundings. We had a busy week going to the beach, hiking, kayaking. I would absolutely recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

30 June 2022

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Amazing views and phenomenal walking trail

QUIET AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. BEST BATHROOM VIEw EVER!

Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil P., London

22 Apr 2022

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Marshwind

Great off season getaway

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

27 Feb 2022

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Beautiful escape.

This home was perfect. Beautiful scenery. Equipped with everything you would need for a perfect stay. Plan to rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam Z.

14 Sept 2021

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Diamond in the mist

Love this spot. Second time there. A gem in every respect.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

12 Sept 2021

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Stunning and peaceful retreat

This is a wonderful house in a fabulous location. It's close enough to Halifax to be accessible but it feels worlds away. Beautifully quiet, with gorgeous views from literally every window, and super quiet. Meaghan was very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

19 July 2021

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We fell in love with Prospect Bay & this beautiful house!

Our family loved this house & this area for so many reasons I don’t think I can accurately review all the reasons why. The first thing that was exceptional was how accommodating and flexible Meagan was with our reservation. We live in Ottawa and needed a place to quarantine for 2 weeks if we were allowed to come to NS to visit family. Meagan was kind enough to allow our booking knowing we may not be able to come to NS until just a few days before our arrival date due to strict Covid 19 rules for travel . Luckily our dates worked as restrictions lifted in time for our trip. The house is simply gorgeous , the view from the house truly is like a painting . It literally takes your breath away. The house is a perfect blend of historic and modern with all the comforts of your own home. The kitchen has tons of dishes & everything else you would need for cooking a family meal. There was plenty of space for our family of 5 which includes our 22, 24 & 27yo children . Some of us were in need of workspace during our 2 week stay and found the internet handled our needs very well. Meagan was even kind enough to pick up a grocery order for us as we were not sure if we would be able to go to the store until we received back our negative COVID tests. I would love to return to this beautiful property on another visit to NS. Thank you for an incredible stay!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

26 June 2021

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Great Quarantine Stay

Beautiful property and community for my quarantine. Wifi speed was outstanding. My wife joined me for my last night when my quarantine was complete and the bird watching and hiking were fantastic as was the sunset!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

20 Sept 2020

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Ideal getaway

Marshwind was an ideal getaway—the property was immaculate, views were mesmerizing, and neighbours were friendly. Meagan and Scott were lovely hosts and the property had everything needed for a short (or long) stay. Would love to return on my next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

26 Aug 2019

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Wonderful property

We had a wonderful stay at Marshwinds. Loved the house, the view, the village and the wonderful tips from the owners. It was so quiet and peaceful, but only a short drive to Halifax and peggy’s Cove.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

lara t.

20 Aug 2019

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

Lovely place to vacation

Beautiful updated spacious vacation property! We loved our stay. The house has all the amenities and the property with the cove view was breathtaking. Saw some of the most wonderful sunrises!! Was perfect for some quiet and serene downtime. Meagan was great in answering our questions on where to dine and purchase seafood, etc, and was accommodating with our scheduling constraints. Thanks so much! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

19 Aug 2019

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

Absolute beauty

Our whole family - two adults, two teens - agree that this is one of the top 3 cottage/vacation rentals we have ever stayed at. Prospect is visually stunning, the hiking is awesome, the weather ever-changing....and to be able to hike out the front door across visually stunning rocky outcroppings to open ocean, and kayak out the back door in the relative calm waters of the marsh....fantastic. And the cottage itself is perfectly laid out - a great division of space for a family with 2 teens - cozy rooms for sharing, and space to spread out. Very well equipped. We will be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., Lake Orion, Michigan

26 July 2019

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

Truly one of the best spots we’ve ever rented (and we VRBO a lot)

I can’t even begin to say enough about our experience with this property. Scenic. Peaceful. A balm for the soul. Nothing describes it adequately. The house was spotless and beautifully decorated. Also very well equipped with everything you’d need. Some places we’ve rented have had the minimal but this place has plenty. Plenty of pans, dishes, small appliances, towels and other supplies needed to live like you’re home while playing like you’re on vacation. The community is a quaint and stunning fishing village with neighbors that are as sweet and friendly as can be...not intrusive at all but always quick to smile and greet you as you walk down the lane and happy to stop and chat or point out favorite local places of interest. Truly a place to breathe out stress and breathe in peace. Not only is the house itself lovely and the place it’s situated a feast for the eyes, but the central location can not be beat. From this home you can traverse the southern coast of Nova Scotia with ease, with the big city advantages and the rural beauty being equally accessible. Halifax is a wonderful culinary experience with so many eateries that it would take a year to exhaust them all. But DO NOT MISS a wonderful little place called “The French Fix” on the corner of Prince and Argyle streets in Halifax. They serve the most delicious macarons and baked goods and we were delighted to find out AFTER we had been there that it was owned by one of our lovely “neighbors” in the village. There is a beautiful hike just minutes from the doorstep of this property that takes you to some of the most stunning views of the ocean. And the cove in the backyard of this home is different every day with the sun, the tide and the weather changing the beauty of it at every turn. We enjoyed kayaking at high tide and seeing the wildlife from the deck and every window of the home. To say we would return to this spot is a no brainer and we hope to get back again. It was well worth the two full days of driving it took to get there from our home in the U.S. Thank you to the homeowners for sharing your slice of heaven with this family!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Meagan

Why they chose this property

Prospect Village is simply magical. We had lived in the Village for several years and knew that we never wanted to leave.
We jumped at the chance to buy this 150 year old Fisherman's Cape home and then proceeded to bring it back to life. We restored it's original charm with an architectural flair and updated it with modern, eco-friendly conveniences.
Living in Prospect is like living in a wildlife park - with the ocean just steps from the home, you can sit back with your tea and watch wildlife in their natural enviroment. If you want to get a bit closer to the action - there are several coastal & in-land hikes

What makes this property unique

This home gives a rare glimpse into the past - when you first arrive in the Village, you will feel like you have stepped back in time as many of the homes have mantianed their original designs.
Nature is all around you - bird lovers will enjoy spotting Eagles, Herons, Willets, rare shore birds and coastal ducks to name a few.

In 2012 Marshwind was featured as a key location in the Hallmark movie 'Christmas with Holly', using shots from both the inside and outside of our home. Many movies have been shot in our beautiful village over the years.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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