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Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf

Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf

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Property grounds
Dining
Living area
Dining

Overview of Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
  • Popular LocationAntigonish Mall12 min drive
  • Popular LocationAntigonish Arena12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint Francis Xavier University13 min drive
  • AirportPort Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf

Deceleration, relaxation and recreation

Sit back and enjoy the cedar-clad, quintessential Canadian cottage right on the water and absolute tranquility.
Lie on one of the sun loungers and enjoy the view of the inlet and nature from the balcony terrace. If you want to sit even closer to the water, head down to the cottage's own wharf and make yourself comfortable on one of the typical Canadian wooden chairs. In the mood for some exercise? At the boathouse you will find a canoe, two single kayaks, a double kayak and life jackets.
Afterwards, treat yourself to something tasty from the grill. This is located on the upper floor in a so-called "Screenporch". This is a covered outdoor area, which was completely sealed with mosquito netting, so that you have -even after sunset- peace from small pests.

The weather doesn't play along or it's just too cold to stay outside longer?
An outside staircase leads to the main entrance of the house. After taking off your shoes and jackets, you'll enter a great room, which features a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious dining area with seating for 6, and a cozy living room.
Light the fireplace and enjoy the quick and cozy warmth, as well as the fantastic view through the large panoramic windows.
Behind the living/dining area are two bedrooms (a master bedroom and a room with two single beds) and a bathroom with shower tub.
As part of the modernization work, the master bedroom received a new king-size bed and a new mattress.
(current pictures in August' 22)

Via a staircase at the kitchen you reach the ground floor. There you first enter our lovingly named "cinema room". If you don't like the smaller TV set in the living room, you will find it here; a huge TV and a surround system provide real movie enjoyment; a leather couch for coziness.
Furthermore, the third bedroom with a queen-size bed and new mattress and another bathroom with shower are located on this floor.
A washer and dryer are also available for use on the ground floor.
You are still not really warm? Then use the sauna, also on the ground floor of the house. Also in the sauna and the adjoining small relaxation room, the views of the estuary through the built-in panoramic windows are a delight.

The house, built in 2006, is situated in a secluded location in the middle of nature and yet so central that you can reach the nearest town of Antigonish in 10-15 minutes by car.

We would be happy to welcome you and your family in our house.

PS: In the house is a high chair for a toddler available. Please let our dear Paula know briefly if you need it.

Thomas & Bianca

Property manager

Dr. Thomas Ems

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ein Hochstuhl für Kleinkinder ist vorhanden

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05011156592589069-129

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southside Harbour

Located in Southside Harbour, this villa is on the waterfront. Pomquet Beach Provincial Park and Antigonish Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South River Nature Reserve and Ohio River Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Antigonish Arena, or check out an event or a game at Riverside International Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Map
Antigonish County, Nova Scotia

What's nearby

  • Antigonish Mall - 12 min drive
  • Antigonish Arena - 12 min drive
  • Antigonish Heritage Museum - 12 min drive
  • St Ninian's Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Saint Francis Xavier University - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Justamere Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Brownstone Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
  • Snow Queen - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious cottage with sauna, fireplace and wharf located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pomquet Beach Provincial Park, Antigonish Arena and Antigonish Mall. Antigonish Golf and Country Club and Antigonish Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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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

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris
Great cabin beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H., Hagersville, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visitors from Ontario and Ireland
This property was our home for 4 weeks. And home it was. Spacious and homey and the view! I can't give it enough stars. Paula, property manager, was so helpful. She helped us out on at least 2 occasions when we had a logistics problem. Paula went above and beyond. She was typical of the wonderful people we met in Nova Scotia. Serenity by the Sea was exactly that. I would love to go back in the winter. Thank you Dr. Ems for sharing your wonderful property with us. The pleasure was all ours. Tom and Wendy.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful getaway
The property is located in a nice secluded area on a lake with an amazing picturesque view. Everything you need is included (minus food of course) so it feels welcoming, cozy, and peaceful. The property manager is very responsive and helpful. The property was immaculate upon arrival and everything you need like towels and the basics are laid out for you. The cottage would be great for a couple of families or a large family as there are plenty of places to sleep, entertain and relax. There's an added covered patio/bbq area as well if you enjoy eating outside, as well as the indoor 6+ seater table. I highly recommend you stay here! We would love to go back again, preferably in the summer time when we can take advantage of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Beautiful home overlooking the water. Very well maintained, super clean. Spacious with plenty of room to spread out. Having the dock was a plus. Town of Antigonish was only a short drive away and Cape Breton was a wonderful day trip. Really nice home in a beautiful area. Loved it. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Barry K.

Disappointing
The view is lovely but the house and grounds desperately need work. The house was not clean and things like a bathroom door that wouldn’t stay closed were disconcerting. There were many things that need to be fixed including the bedsheets which were stained and smelt.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

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