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HillTop Cottage
HillTop Cottage
Welcome to your home away from home
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Map
Pleasantville, NS
  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Petite Riviere Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bluenose II
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

HillTop Farm Cottage

We are offering our tiny living cottage on our hobby farm located near Crescent Beach, NS. This is a working farm that is pesticide and chemical free with chickens and cats and our main focus is on market gardening . We live and work on this farm 24/7.
This a small cottage (12x16 feet) includes a bathroom with shower; a kitchenette including mini fridge and propane stove. The loft has a double bed accessible by a ladder which could be challenging for people with mobility issues There is a day bed on the main floor that serves as a seating area as well as a sleeping area. A great way to explore the option of living in a tiny home.

Property manager

Monika and Karl

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have had quests with children.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties are allowed on the premises.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.

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
Note from host: No parties are allowed on the premises.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03161141504582744-1152

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mount Pleasant

Located in Mount Pleasant, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Petite Riviere Vineyards and LaHave Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit LaHave Islands Marine Museum and Bridgewater Memorial Arena. Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum and Bluenose II are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pleasantville, NS

What's nearby

  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Petite Riviere Vineyards - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bridgewater Mall - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 37 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Bluenose II - 37 min drive - 23.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪LaHave Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Osprey's Nest Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Petite Riviere Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪MacLeod's Canteen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fishery Products International Ltd - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HillTop Farm Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HillTop Farm Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HillTop Farm Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HillTop Farm Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Risser's Beach Provincial Park, Petite Riviere Vineyards and LaHave Ferry Terminal. Fort Point Museum and LaHave Islands Marine Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Beautiful and quiet tiny house

Everything was perfect, I loved to stay there and I hope to going back. Monika and Karl are so nice, the place is so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Hilltop retreat

Beautiful location with forest and field views. Very comfortable and well equipped - has everything you need. Host are lovely. Great place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Exceptional Stay!

Monika And Karl are generous and accommodating hosts. They have a beautiful property and made us feel right at home. The cottage has everything you'll need for a relaxing weekend away. 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isobel H.

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

Very peaceful cottage with all you need

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. Monika and Karl were very friendly, but gave us lots of space. Perfect cottage with lovely clean windows, which makes the view even better. Everything you need, comfortable bed. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

The perfect peaceful hide away!

Cozy place!! Close to our favourite beach, Rissers. We fell asleep to the beautiful sound of the rain tap dancing on the metal roof. We were awakened to the sweet morning greetings of song birds and a rooster crowing. Enjoyed our morning tea on the front porch to the curiosity of chickens clucking all around us. Monika and Karl’s property is an absolute gem!!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Beautiful, idyllic place

Exceptionally kind and friendly hosts, beautiful property and lovely small house. Enjoyed visits from curious chickens and turkeys during the day. A cozy woodstove inside and a fire pit under the stars out in the yard. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thoreau's Walden on Nova Scotia's South Shore

What an amazing experience. I truly wish I could have stayed longer. I was at the cottage during the end of June and was surrounded by beauty. Wild flowers, scenic landscapes, and nature's chorus. (I'd forgotten how the city drowns out the singing of birds.) Mostly, serenity and calm. I was so relaxed, I actually slept twelve hours one night, compared to my usual count of seven or eight. Other things to note: 1. Both Karl and Monika bend over backwards to ensure their guests' comfort and are extremely respectful of privacy. 2. Crescent Beach is less than a five minute drive from the cottage, and if you need additional food or supplies, the town of Bridgewater is 20 minutes away. 3. Chickens! They are really cute. In the end, the question isn't "if" I would return to the Hilltop Farm Cottage; rather, it's "when." I highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Cora W., Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

Like going home

My son and I made our second trip to HillTop a few weeks ago, and, like the first time, the experience was a lovely one. The cottage was as cute, cozy and accommodating as before and Karl & Monika were, as expected, excellent hosts. Upon our arrival, I said to my nine-year-old that, "It feels like I'm coming home from somewhere after being away a long time." There is just something about the spot that puts your everyday stress and nonsense on standby soon as you get there. There were some new additions to the barnyard family, including one yearling calf and a spring-born calf named Junie; a nest of barn swallows (protected species). There was a great little farmstand on site where I loaded up on freshly harvested, organic veggies at a fraction of the cost you'd pay in a store. Monika even went so far as to provide me with extra beets for canning! Karl took my son on a morning walkabout 'round the farm, the first morning, helping him to pick me a nosegay of sweetpea flowers while I slept in (I'm SO not a morning person, haha), showed him some of the newer plants they've introduced, changes to the greenhouses and how the irrigation/well system is set up. There was the usual visit with "Quack" the chicken, the new rooster and egg gathering, too, of course! As if planned, the weather was perfect for trips to the nearby community shops, markets and white-sand beaches of the area. Looking forward to a visit again next summer - maybe two! I have and would, again, highly recommend to anyone needing a break from the daily grind to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Canada

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

Restful, relaxing...one feels like time has stopped!

Hilltop Farm is a beautiful get-away, especially for those who wish to avoid the crowds in campsites or resorts. It’s a lovely, tranquil organic garden and small farm that provides a unique sanctuary. Yet, it is close to all the amenities...movies on a rainy day, ocean front beaches and markets or shopping. Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cora W., Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Canada

Breathtaking

Within 20 minutes of arriving at HillTop Cottage with my 7 year-old son, I already knew we'd be returning next year for an even longer duration. The cottage was absolutely precious and had everything needed to have a comfortable stay. The property was absolutely beautiful with wild and cultivated flowers, greenhouses and gardens full of organic vegetables everywhere; a rustic chicken coop with dozens of laying hens offered the opportunity to collect eggs; a large, old barn was home to three beautiful cattle...one, Mabel, just two months old. Down through the lush, old and new growth forest, behind the cottage was a great pond, complete with beaver dam, ducks, an abundance of frogs and dragonflies of all sizes. The forest was carpeted in beautiful mosses, ferns and several varieties of interesting fungi. At night, stars peppered the sky and coyotes sang a few songs with the crickets. By day, butterflies, crickets, locusts, birds... We were even lucky enough to catch a peek at one of the shy resident cats, Georgie, spying on us from the pumpkin patch. All of this, within ten minutes or so of two large and very beautiful, white sand beaches... and the owners/hosts...well, what can I say? Absolutely wonderful people. Karl took my son under his wing and had him collecting eggs and milking a cow the day after we arrived. He even got him to eat kale, fresh from the garden. Monika was chatty, funny and the kind of person you feel you've known for years even if it's only been a few hours. Together, they are the kind of people you hope to be lucky enough to have as friends and I know we will keep in touch. My son and I were both teary-eyed when it was time to pack up and go. I simply cannot put into words the overall happy, peaceful, stress-free feeling of being there. It's a way of living that one dreams about. Five stars isn't enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Evan F.

Very peaceful and comforting!

Very clean, well kept and the hosts were super friendly!

About the host

Hosted by Monika and Karl

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We are Karl and Monika and we have been on the South Shore of Nova Scotia since 2011. We have a hobby farm where we do some market gardening, have laying chickens and farm cats. A working homestead and we love it. We have traveled and experienced many places and definitely consider this home.

Why they chose this property

This was the best ever case scenario for us. The property has acreage for animals as well as being able to keep the land that surrounds us protected. There is a lake in front and an incredible view in the back. We can even see on a clear day, a peak of the ocean from the upstairs of our home.

What makes this property unique

This is our home and homestead. There is nature all around and open spaces which makes us feel very grounded. We are also fairly close to the airport to pick up visiting family as well as a town that has all the amenities that we need.

Languages:

English, French
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