Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a view of distant islands and trees.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round wooden table with chairs, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted fish decoration.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a dock extending into a body of water.
A serene lakeside property with a well-maintained lawn, trees, and a small pile of firewood.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chester Basin, NS
  • Place, Oak Island
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chester Playhouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chester Golf Club
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chester Basin

Located in Chester Basin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Graves Island Provincial Park and East River Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and Bluenose II. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Chester Basin, NS

What's nearby

  • Oak Island - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Church - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Chester Playhouse - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Mahone Bay Waterfront - 15 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Chester Golf Club - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Shanty - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rope Loft - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Jib - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chester Basin cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Oak Island, Chester Golf Club and Bezanson Lake. Second Island and Graves Island Provincial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! I thought the 4 day price was steep, and I didn't like the stairs, but overall, great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was even better than we hoped for. The house was immaculate. The view was amazing and we loved the little beach and sitting area down by the bay. We felt very relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! The boardwalk and island were so magical, and the house itself had all the extras that make you feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fabulous!!

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Everything you could want and more. The cottage and the view were absolutely fabulous!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a week at Cooperage Cottage

We had a lovely time at this cottage. The managers are welcoming and friendly without pressure in any way. The cottage was super clean and had everything we needed. And my husband and I loved the board walk and poking around on the rocky beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Quiet Cabin By the Shore With Amazing Views!

We spent a week at the Cooperage Cottage and enjoyed it immensely! This delightful cabin is located on the waterfront and has beautiful views of Borgels Cove and Mahone Bay. We found the location to be perfect for visiting the area attractions. During our trip, we visited Lunenburg (30 minutes from the cabin), Peggy’s Cove (1 hour), Mahone Bay (20 minutes), Truro at the top of the Bay of Fundy (2 hours), Bachman’s Beach (40 minutes), Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyards (1 hour), and Hall’s Harbour (30 minutes from Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyards). At the shoreline of the property, there are two Adirondack chairs that sit in a small stand of trees. We found this spot to be especially peaceful and relaxing. We sat there a few times in the late afternoon reading books and searching for sea glass. It is a surprisingly good spot for collecting sea glass! The bed in the upstairs bedroom was quite small and felt more like a full-sized bed rather than a queen. We got used to it, though, and were able to make it work for us. This is not really drawback to the cabin—just a “you-may-want-to-consider”. Also, the kitchen is a little small as other reviews have pointed out, but it is very well equipped. We cooked several meals during our stay and had no issues with the tight space. We really enjoyed having the barbeque grill located on the back deck. We would definitely book this place again, and we highly recommend it for your stay. We had an amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review of our rental property. It is very much appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed the property and surroundings. To clarify, and for other readers, the upper level bed is queen-sized, and a king-sized option is available on the lower level by adjoining the two, long twin beds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolute gem of a cottage. My whole family absolutely loved it. The treed lot is cozy and private with lovely views of the water and the wonderful boardwalk out to the point where my kids spent hours at the beach. The cottage itself is very comfortable, clean and beautifully decorated. It had absolutely everything we could have needed for an easy and relaxing stay. The host is lovely, friendly and helpful. We absolutely loved everything about our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, helpful hosts, quiet and well-appointed
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect seaside holiday location

Cooperage Cottage is an excellent property in a great location and we had another lovely stay. Explore the shore or just stay and relax... I highly recommend it. But I can't recommend ever booking any property with VRBO again. Hurricane Fiona caused an unexpected multi-day power outage at the cottage during our stay, and we had to move to a hotel. While the hosts graciously refunded their rental cost for those days, VRBO refused to refund the fees and taxes they collected, and as a result I lost several hundreds dollars.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We tore ourselves away.

Almost everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. The location of the cottage is utopia for those who long to connect, or re-connect, with Mother Nature. The cottage interior was left spotless for us by the Spechts and/or their cleaning staff; the furnishings are comfortable and nothing feels cheap, including the towels and bed linens. Yes, the kitchen space (not the appliances) is a challenge--if you wish to prepare elaborate meals, this may not be the place for you. My only disappointment was one the hosts have no control over: the noise of the traffic on the highway, though it is not close by, is ever-present. It was so out of keeping with the sense of privacy and sanctuary--but then, that's the world we live in. And you'll still hear the owls and the loons at night!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

The property was everything that was described. It is beautiful location and very well maintained. Thank you for the stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay by the ocean

Lovely, well appointed cottage. The two floors (each with own bathroom!) allows the kids their own space. Note, that the kitchen is very well equipped, but in quite a small space - good for one chef at a time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marvelous place!

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful property. The house is beautiful and equipped with all your needs. Modern kitchen, large dining and lounge areas with comfortable furniture, nice bedrooms with comfy beds, and sizeable closets. Balconies have Adirondack chairs with comfortable cushions and a great view of the water. BBQ grill worked great. It is conveniently located for trips to surrounding attractions, including Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, as well as Chester. Wonderful host .who keeps the place spotless and comfortable. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Great cottage with all amenities. Beautiful setting and view. Strongly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chalet by the sea

A very comfortable base from which to explore the shore and see the sights. The view over the bay is stellar and the wildlife in the saltmarsh was a constant source of entertainment. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and comfortable cottage with a view!

Great spot! Cozy and comfortable cottage with a view centrally located for exploring Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunnenburg. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect week

We had such a lovely stay, I can't say enough about it. From morning coffee on the balcony overlooking Chester basin, to afternoon dips in the ocean, to evening campfires, we didn't want to leave! The cottage was clean and beautiful with a pitcheresque view and an ideal location just minutes from downtown Chester. We couldn't have asked for a better stay! Out hosts were quick to return any messages and more than accommodating. I highly recommend staying and can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cottage by the ocean

Great location on a quiet road, surrounded by trees giving you good privacy with a nice Oceanview. Place was clean and well supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chester on the Sea am amazing place to Be

We arrived to this lovely spot and were thrilled with our choice! The cottage was immaculate and host responsive and attentive to our needs. We would absolutely recommend this location to anyone looking for a base in Nova Scotia and are hoping to book again sometime this year. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

That is what my husband said when we walked in. The cottage is quite lovely, with a wonderful ocean view and separated from neighbors. Close to so many things: great hikes, nice restaurants, terrific bike path (and the house comes with very nice bikes! with helmets!). Lots of light, comfortable chairs and beds, it was all terrific. Shelley left a bottle of Nova Scotia wine to greet us, was a great communicator. We were sorry we could not stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation setting

We had a wonderful stay here at Chester Basin. The setting on the water was perfect, the house was very clean, there were many small amenities, and the location was very good for our travel purposes. Communication with the host was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In spite of Dorian!

We had a terrific stay at Cooperage Cottage in spite of Hurricane Dorian. We arrived two days before the storm. The property owner, Shelley, and her husband, Merrill, informed us that the electricity was almost certain to go out during the storm and the cottage water supply uses an electric pump. They recommended that we go to a hotel for a couple of nights and offered to refund the nights that we were unable to stay in the cottage. After the nights in a hotel, the power was back and we returned. They had obviously spent a lot of time and effort cleaning up the outside storm damage - downed tree branches, leaves, etc. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable. The view is terrific. The location is great for visiting locations on the South Shore... about equal distance from Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg. As you can see from the photograph on the listing, the kitchen is small, but it is very well appointed. Cooperage Cottage is a great find and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nova Scotia Beauty

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful home. The house has everything one could need, all is super clean (10*) and everything in it is new or very well maintained. You can tell thus is also a family vacation home, not just some income property. The kitchen is small, but has everything and we made good use of it. The views and location were fantastic. Couldn’t be better. We launched our canoe directly from the beach in front of the house. The hosts are easy to deal with. All info and communication was provided in a timely manner. As a very special touch we were greeted with a bottle of wine and a handwritten card. Thank you so much for making our stay so comfortable and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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