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Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens

Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens

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Sea Garden House and Guest Cottage - a private paradise.
Sea Garden House
Property grounds
The spacious open concept kitchen and living room.
The chef's kitchen is a delight to work in.

Overview of Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens

Reviews
4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Indian Harbour, NS
  • Popular LocationSaint Margarets Bay19 min walk
  • Popular LocationPeggy's Point Lighthouse4 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndian Harbour Lighthouse4 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Guest Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest cottage bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens

Tucked away in one of Nova Scotia's most picturesque fishing coves, this artistically designed house, guest cottage and estate provide a tranquil setting for peaceful relaxation. The gardens have been featured in several magazines and books for the unique design and rare flowers, trees and shrubs. This is an ideal setting for a family getaway, in-laws included. It is equally well suited for 3 - 4 couples to share a spacious yet cozy home while exploring Canada's Ocean Playground. Come back from a day of travel to the sounds of the waves breaking on the rocks and restful open ocean views.

The open concept main floor has many features of the original homestead, including wood floors, exposed beams and a large fireplace. There are wide windows to enjoy the garden views and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The living room has plenty of comfortable seating and is decorated with an collection of original artwork by Maritime artists The hand-crafted kitchen is a chef's delight with new state-of-the-art appliances, stone countertops and a view of the ocean. Your dining companions can enjoy a drink around the island while you prepare fresh lobster caught by local fisherman in Indian Harbour. The dining table can seat twelve and there are three stools around the island.

Downstairs there is a comfortable den with a large L-shaped sofa, where you can kick back and watch a movie on the flat screen TV (Roku enabled) or quietly read a book. There is a laundry room and a walk out to the garden from this level.

The master bedroom is just a few steps up from the living room, just past a powder room. This bright and spacious suite boasts a private balcony, perched above the garden, and has a comfortable queen sized bed. A walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom (with soaker tub and tiled shower) complete this comfortable room.

Upstairs there are a further three bedrooms; one with a queen sized bed and the other with a double bed, which share a four piece bathroom, with a shower/tub combo. There are two staircases (one's a secret staircase) that lead to the fourth bedroom - a fun and quirky room for the kids, with a small play area and two twin beds.

The detached guest cottage is the perfect place for a couple to stay if they want privacy and is also perfect for parents with a baby or toddler. It is a restored stone barn, and the original thick rock walls are still intact. The cottage is bright and loaded with character. There is a bedroom with a queen sized bed and a separate living room, with L-shaped sofa and a table and chairs. A modern bathroom, with tiled shower and ceiling shower-head, complete this unique space.

Outside, there is a spacious deck which is the perfect place to relax, watch the ocean, and enjoy a glass of wine from one of Nova Scotia's many award-winning wineries. Maybe you'll see hummingbirds looking for nectar in the garden while you enjoy your morning coffee or pick out the constellations at night over a glass of wine from one of Nova Scotia's award winning wineries. The table on the deck seats up to 10 under and a gas grill makes outdoor dining easy. Feel free to pick some fresh herbs and lettuce from the kitchen garden, they are plentiful! The gardens surrounding the house are filled with paths leading to the rugged waterfront - the perfect place to look for seaglass and hermit crabs - or put on a wetsuit and snorkel in the crystal clear waters. When you're done exploring, relax with a book in the shade of the waterfront gazebo. It's a picture worth a thousand words!

Property manager

Jeanne Hoare

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03151556280556700-8598

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Harbour

Located in Indian Harbour, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Indian Harbour Lighthouse and William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at West Dover Provincial Park and Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Saint Margarets Bay - 19 min walk
  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • Indian Harbour Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 35 min drive
  • Shore Club Dance Hall - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant Ltd - 4 min drive
  • Shaw's Landing - 7 min drive
  • The Finer Diner - 5 min drive
  • Tom's Lobster Shack - 3 min drive
  • Rhubarb Restaurant - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Oceanfront Property with Award Winning Gardens located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of West Dover Provincial Park and Saint Margarets Bay. Indian Harbour Lighthouse and William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.7/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

1/5 Terrible

Patricia L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
No hot water!
Beautiful property. Too bad no hot water for our entire stay. Would definitely not recommend this property. Had to call for propane for bbq. Had to clean bbq
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We were family of 8 women. Sisters,mothers daughters and nieces. The space was huge,And cozy at the same time. 3 bathrooms in the main house made for no having to wait in line ! Lol Unfortunately it rained all weekend so we didn’t get to really enjoy the outside property as much as we would have liked. Our host was great and quick to reply. Easy check in. We will probably be back , we enjoyed it that much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Shared the space with 5 lovely ladies with plenty of room for our own bedroom and lots of common space. Small beach too bad about the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

3/5 Okay

Tenni W., Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Peace and Quiet
The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a great variety of plants and proximity to the water. I think I even spotted onggi-like crock in the ground?! The house is spacious and accommodates a group well. Our stay was prematurely ended by Hurricane Fiona's impending arrival, but we still think the property management could benefit from learning about a few improvements. These are a few points I'd like to share because we thought the $$$$ cost of the rental should've reflected these. Please- - Absolutely ensure there is on-site drinking water available prior to guest arrival. We didn't use the tap/well water as requested by the property management, so we had to drive back out to Tantallon to get water. - Replace blown lightbulbs in the house, especially in key areas such as the bathroom and kitchen prep areas. Or, leave the home booklet (nowhere to be found) and supplies in a common easy to find area, so guests can replace the bulbs themselves. - Notify guests of the ongoing problems with the house prior to their arrival. The kitchen stove was not in good working order and drastically impacted our stay. The gas would keep going out on multiple burners, so we could only reliably use one burner. Unfortunately that one working burner was the high BTU one, which made it difficult to cook anything below a high sear. - Inspect the house cleaning before guest arrival. The cabinets and drawer handles and faces were very sticky and visibly dirty. The first time we pre-heated the oven, it filled with smoke because of old food (oil?) in the bottom of the oven. The bath linens also strongly smelled of mildew, so we needed to wash all of them prior to using. Overall, we fully acknowledge it was just nice to have a roof over our heads, beds for sleeping, and a pretty view. Thank you for the opportunity to rent this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Albert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and extraordinary coastal landscaping.
Very clean, aesthetically pleasing home. Interesting original art and comfortable furnishings. Very much enjoyed the wood-burning stove and the comfortable, oceanside deck. We have been to many mid-range to high-end rentals and this one had the cleanest and best-working gas grill.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021

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