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View of the house from the water
Morning coffee on the deck
Dining area has a clear view to the ocean
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lunenburg, NS
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St John's Anglican Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bluenose II
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ocean Front Retreat

This ocean-side cottage is perfect as a family vacation rental or as an artist's or writer's retreat.
Located in picturesque Blue Rocks, a 5 minute drive outside Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Blue Rocks is a charming, walkable village known for its artist galleries, kayaking tours, and cute general store. It is also a working fishing village. The fishing shack, located directly across from the cottage, is the most photographed building in Lunenburg county and is a painter's delight. Sit on the deck with a morning coffee and watch the BlueNose sail by!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
The home is not child proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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-2023-24-03292323288358272-1315

About the area

Blue Rocks

Located in Blue Rocks, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Battery Point Lighthouse and Heckman-Morash House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Risser's Beach Provincial Park and Eastern Points Island. Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and Bluenose II are also worth visiting.
Map
Lunenburg, NS

What's nearby

  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Heckman-Morash House - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bluenose II - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lightship Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Black Forest Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Fish Factory Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Lobster & Seafood Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eastern Points Island and within 6 miles (10 km) of Battery Point Lighthouse and Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre. Heckman-Morash House and Knaut Rhuland House Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patricia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pat B.
As I already knew, Blue Rocks is an enchanted part of rural Nova Scotia. The cottage is well situated with views of the ocean. It is also very well equipped and homey. It is a very quiet area very close to Lunenburg with restaurants, art galleries and exclusive shopping.House rules are clearly explainted in writing to guests with little left to chance. I was alone at the cottage except for the first four days with my adult daughter. My only regret is not having used a lockbox before and failing to get it open to leave the house keys there.when I was checking out. Instead, I had to hide them where the owner could find them . I could only leave a note apologizing and explaining. Regarding VRBO, I found the support they gave me to be personable and very efficient .I would rent through them again in the future.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
This was our first trip to Nova Scotia, and it was amazing. Blue Rocks was the perfect home base for our daily adventures. We especially appreciated its proximity to Lunenburg with its beautiful streets, gorgeous harbor, and wonderful restaurants. The house itself is perfectly situated and appointed. We really miss the morning view of the water, the daily visits of the deer, and the evenings on the deck beneath the stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lunenburg blue rocks cottage.
A delightful cottage not too far from Lunenburg easy access to lots of fun. Close to kayaking, biking and restaurants, etc.. pretty views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux endroit
Très propre, près de Lunenburg. Merveilleuse vue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
We loved our time in Blue Rocks. The house was well equipped, clean, and comfortable. Hard to beat the view from the deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Rocks
It was very well kept and comfy - easy to be comfortable there. We were a lottle taken aback from the water and garbage restrictions. It was a beautful location with awesome views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property in Blue Rocks!
We throughly enjoyed our stay! The Blue Rocks region is like no other and our home away from home was very comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped and the living room was comfortable as well as the bedrooms. Will definitely stay here again. Only suggest two things…hot water was not a problem but water pressure in the shower could be better and the trees/bushes along the road blocked the beautiful view from the deck. But we absolutely loved our stay and already miss the quietness of Blue Rocks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Blue Rocks
We really enjoyed our stay - The cottage is bright, clean and comfortable. The location is terrific - beautiful scenery and very close to Lunenburg. Very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Franklin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week at Blue Rocks
The cottage was well kept and had everything we needed. I wish I had known about the water situation before the last communication. It had a distinct odor (particularly the first day) and we used bottled water to drink and cook with. The only other negative was the tub floor in the bath with the shower. When it got wet, and particularly when soap became involved, the tub was incredibly slick. Overall, we had a good stay and would book the cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Sudbury Ontario in Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!
Beautiful, quiet neighbourhood. Great for walks along the waterside. Easy driving into Lunenburg for groceries, sightseeing, lunches, sailing, walking to admire all the historic sights and galleries. If the other couple had been able to come we would have had to draw straws for who got what bedroom as the second one had bunks and no reading lights.. Could have pushed beds together and added a reading light as we are all great readers. Perhaps I didn’t look closely enough at the photos. No matter it all worked out! Had some trouble getting the lock box open and closed . Would love to visit the area again! Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and property
A beautiful property with an amazing location. The views from the balcony are spectacular. Blue Rocks is such a beautiful place and only minutes from Lunenburg. We were privileged to see the Bluenose II pass by in front of the property many times. We enjoyed the daily visits of the deer and loved stargazing at night. The pictures don’t give the property justice. Also, the owner was very responsive and pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven
Quiet. Enjoyable. A quaint little village just minutes from Lunenburg. Blue Rocks is to Lunenburg, what Peggy's Cove is to Halifax--minus the multitude of tourists. We never tired of watching the Bluenose II sail past the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous ocean front home!!!!
Loved every bit of our stay. House is beautiful and clean. Awesome location, very quiet. Can sit on the front deck and watch the water and the boats. Very relaxing spot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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