8/10 Good
Joy S.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Joy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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Family Lakehouse Retreat
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shortts Lake, NS
- Shortts Lake1 min walk
- Rath Eastlink Community Centre18 min drive
- NSCC - Truro Campus19 min drive
- Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bunk room
2 Single Bunk Beds
King room
1 King Bed
Queen room
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Family Lakehouse Retreat
Hello Vrbo Guests,
Looking for a retreat away from a busy, hectic lifestyle? This may be just what you need!
Welcome to our family lakehouse retreat, a home away from home, nestled in a private cove, located on a three quarter acre private property in Shortts Lake, Brookfield, NS. It is our pleasure to share our beautiful vacation rental which includes the following:
Lake Front Property (50 ft from the front door!)
Private Boating Dock
45 mins outside Halifax HFX Airport
Dock and Boat Fishing (Small Mouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Gasboro & Yellow Perch)
Hiking, Biking & Four wheeling Trails
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (on-site) life vests too!
2 bikes for exploring.
Open movable smokless firepit
Stone walkway and patio on lakefront
500 square foot Deck with BBQ and Pergola (Covered)
Open concept Kitchen & Living Room
Toiletries Included
Full functional Kitchen with Appliances (Full Fridge, Coffeemaker, Oven, Toaster, Microwave, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Plates, Glassware & Cleaning supplies)
Kitchen Seating For Eight (6x around table & 2x island stools)
Comfy beds with pull down blinds and room darkening curtains
Large closet in master bedroom
Smart TV & Bluetooth Speaker
Air Conditioned with heat pump (Fan in bedrooms)
Washer & Dryer
Bedding, Beach & Bath towels
We pride ourselves on cleanliness ***Sorry, No Smoking Permitted)***
Looking for a retreat away from a busy, hectic lifestyle? This may be just what you need!
Welcome to our family lakehouse retreat, a home away from home, nestled in a private cove, located on a three quarter acre private property in Shortts Lake, Brookfield, NS. It is our pleasure to share our beautiful vacation rental which includes the following:
Lake Front Property (50 ft from the front door!)
Private Boating Dock
45 mins outside Halifax HFX Airport
Dock and Boat Fishing (Small Mouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Gasboro & Yellow Perch)
Hiking, Biking & Four wheeling Trails
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (on-site) life vests too!
2 bikes for exploring.
Open movable smokless firepit
Stone walkway and patio on lakefront
500 square foot Deck with BBQ and Pergola (Covered)
Open concept Kitchen & Living Room
Toiletries Included
Full functional Kitchen with Appliances (Full Fridge, Coffeemaker, Oven, Toaster, Microwave, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Plates, Glassware & Cleaning supplies)
Kitchen Seating For Eight (6x around table & 2x island stools)
Comfy beds with pull down blinds and room darkening curtains
Large closet in master bedroom
Smart TV & Bluetooth Speaker
Air Conditioned with heat pump (Fan in bedrooms)
Washer & Dryer
Bedding, Beach & Bath towels
We pride ourselves on cleanliness ***Sorry, No Smoking Permitted)***
Property manager
Lyndell
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 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
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 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 STR2425A2827
About the area
Shortts Lake
Located in Shortts Lake, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre and Mastodon Ridge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rath Eastlink Community Centre and Fundy Discovery Site. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Shortts Lake, NS
What's nearby
- Shortts Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
- NSCC - Truro Campus - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
- Truro Golf Club - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
- Victoria Park - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
- Jake's Pizza & Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Hurricane Heidi's Cafe - 10 min drive
- Brookfield Bakery Ltd - 10 min drive
- Brookfield Market & Pizzeria - 10 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have asked for more
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Britta Z.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Britta Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Lyndell
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