Idyllic beach vacation house

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Port Joli, NS

Summerville Beach Provincial Park
‪16 min drive‬
Carter's Beach
‪19 min drive‬
White Point Golf Club
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Powder room

Toilet

second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A recently designer-restored historic fisherman's home on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. Miles of pristine beach sandwiched between a National and Provincial park and a bird sanctuary.
The perfect setting for a family vacation, to disconnect and enjoy the peace and natural beauty of some of the province's best beaches.
The house easily welcomes extended families, with a fully equipped kitchen for the amateur chef, furnished with antiques and quality linens. All you need to do is make your way here.
Gas BBQ, outdoor and beach furniture, fire pit and hamac under the apple trees.
Tv with BluRay, PS3, and a collection of films, board games and books, jigsaw puzzles. Wireless speaker system for visitors' music collection.
20 minutes from Liverpool and groceries, NSLC, farmer's market, cinema, live Theater, museums and bowling.
Thomas Radall Park and Kejimikujic Seaside Adjunct are just minutes away, as are Carter's Beach and White Point Resort.
Lunenburg, Shelburne, Mahone Bay, and Lahave are nearby and make for great day trips.

Three day minimal rentals may through end of October. On week Saturday to Saturday rentals only, in high season of July and August.

On
Kejimakujik Seaside Adjunct Adjacent, South Shore Nova Scotia

Property manager

The Sea Bishop

Languages

English, French, Greek

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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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

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03282208597173491-297

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Joli

Located in Port Joli, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park and Port L'Hebert Nature Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port Joli, NS

What's nearby

Summerville Beach Provincial Park - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
Hunt's Point Beach - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
Carter's Beach - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
White Point Golf Club - 22 min drive - 21.6 km

Restaurants

‪Seascape Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Sea Side Seafoods - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic beach vacation house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic beach vacation house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic beach vacation house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic beach vacation house located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, Summerville Beach Provincial Park and Carter's Beach. Hunt's Point Beach and Port L'Hebert Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Nancy D.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Port Joli adventure

We booked 2 weeks at this vacation house. There is lots of space for an extended family vacation. We were 4 adults and 2 young children. The local beach is a kilometre away and the area is very quiet. Unfortunately, the home experienced a significant leak during a heavy rainfall. The repairs were going to be quite extensive so we ended up moving to another rental property for our last 6 nights. The host did refund part of our payment.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

16 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time at the Sea Bishop. The accommodations are rustic but clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen and a lots of space to spread out. Loved the local beach. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

21 July 2024

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

Seeking tranquility

Enjoyed the historic house , I think pre 1800, beautifully restored and furnished, and the unspoiled surroundings, stunning beaches, wonderful trails to walk. Our host, Janalyn and her team went out of their way to make our stay so comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

1 Nov 2023

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

Lovely home with lots of character

We enjoyed a long weekend at The Sea Bishop. The Keji Seaside trails leading to the beach were a short drive or bike ride away and really nice. you can hear the ocean from the house, as well as the seals. The house itself has loads of character and made for a fun stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

24 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful pocket of the world

Our stay was heavenly. Lovely incredibly spacious 2-floor cottage that had everything we needed and was so comfortable for sleeping (great beds), for hanging out, and for cooking. There wasn't anything we couldn't find, or missed. The location was superb...lovely quiet road and so close to a lovely hike through a national park that leads you to a pristine beach. Janalyn, our host, was incredibly helpful and even had tips for our drive up there, given she was familiar with the route from Montreal to Port Joli. We really hope we can repeat this trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

30 July 2023

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

Nice spot

Great location and well appointed house with everything you need. Host is great and communication is excellent.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey G.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house

The house is charming and very large. Nice location close to some of the best beaches and wilderness. Worth a stay but for the price the home could use some updating. Lighting is inadequate. There should be a railing on the steep stairs. The owner does not live locally but the woman who cares for the home is wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sonya J., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical location in Nova Scotia

I love this part of the province and think the house helps visitors deepen their experience with a vast selection of books about the area, and artifacts that celebrate the past. And the house is gorgeous with lots of amenities. But my problem with it was there are amenities listed on the VRBO site that weren't there, and while it may seem trivial, it impacted our stay because we would have brought them with us. I'm also some-one who wants to be outside all the time. But unfortunately this was a bad year for bugs, and without a screened in porch or gazebo, it was intolerable unless we were on the beach. Not the fault of the property owners, but something that could be addressed in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

31 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful cottage in a great location

We rented this cottage for 6 nights & really enjoyed our stay. It’s a beautiful cottage & is well maintained & well equipped. The interior felt like we were in a cottage in Europe. The location is a great base to explore Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct, Carters Beach, Summerville Beach & White Point Beach. It was great having the full kitchen & a large table inside & a picnic table outside for meals, especially as dining during the pandemic is more challenging with a toddler. Communication with Janalyn was easy & she was wuickly responsive to My questions. Overall, we had a fantastic time!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

31 July 2020

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

Beautiful and peaceful spot

Lovely property in gorgeous settings. Will return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan Sheppard K.

23 July 2020

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

Beautifully restored property

We had a wonderful stay! It was perfect for an extended family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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10/10 Excellent

25 Aug 2019

Fantastic

This property was incredible! It checked off all of our boxes, and even the boxes we didn't anticipate. I would definitely recommend this property to others, and I would stay there again next time I'm in the area.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

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10/10 Excellent

24 June 2019

Fantastic

This property was incredible! It checked off all of our boxes, and even the boxes we didn't anticipate. I would definitely recommend this property to others, and I would stay there again next time I'm in the area.

About the host

Hosted by The Sea Bishop

Languages:

English, French, Greek

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Powder room

second floor bathroom

Spaces

About this property