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Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route
Family-friendly houseboat in Pleasantville with a water park
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10 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 339.0 sq m
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Pleasantville, NS
- Place, Bridgewater Mall8 min drive
- Place, Bluenose II26 min drive
- Place, St John's Anglican Church26 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route
Fall asleep to the sounds and motion of gentle river waves in this fully equipped Cottage for three. If you love the water, you’ll love Ketch Cottage. Located in Pleasantville, NS. Ketch Cottage is a unique floating house experience with modern décor and amenities.
The La Have River runs from the heart of Bridgewater to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean (roughly 15 kms). From Bridgewater, travel down the west side of the river 5 kms to find the cottage. From there you are 15 minutes from Fort Point Museum, artisans, distilleries, wineries, and one of our favourite places to eat, the La Have Bakery. From the Bakery, hop on the cable ferry toward the East side where you will find yourself closer to Oven’s Provincial Park, Lunenburg (a world UNESCO Heritage site), and the charm of the Lunenburg’s surrounding areas. On either side of the river, you’re on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route where you’ll find Nova Scotia’s most popular and sandy beaches. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s west side to find Risser’s Beach, our largest lifeguarded family friendly beach, Crescent Beach, a drive-on beach with sprawling sand, and Green Bay Beach, a rustic coastline with charming places to explore. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s east side to find Hirtle’s Beach, a sandy and surfing haven, and Gaff Point, the best hiking adventure in the area. In Bridgewater you'll find the Centennial trail, an 8 km long hiking / biking trail running through the town.
If staying closer to home is more your speed, enjoy the fire pit, kayaks (2), SUP (2) or sit on the cottage’s deck and watch the river activities, fish or just soak up the sun.
Ketch Cottage is a 420 plus square foot floating cottage with a dormered loft bedroom and a secondary reading loft. The cottage includes one ¾ bathroom with shower, sink, and an electric marine toilet. The open concept main floor has a basic kitchen including a full-size fridge, sink, microwave, and 2 induction burners, and the living room has seating for four, a sofa bed, air conditioning, and a TV equipped with Bell FibreOp and movie channels. Outside, you can BBQ under the covered porch or relax on the attached 380 square foot deck.
The La Have River runs from the heart of Bridgewater to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean (roughly 15 kms). From Bridgewater, travel down the west side of the river 5 kms to find the cottage. From there you are 15 minutes from Fort Point Museum, artisans, distilleries, wineries, and one of our favourite places to eat, the La Have Bakery. From the Bakery, hop on the cable ferry toward the East side where you will find yourself closer to Oven’s Provincial Park, Lunenburg (a world UNESCO Heritage site), and the charm of the Lunenburg’s surrounding areas. On either side of the river, you’re on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route where you’ll find Nova Scotia’s most popular and sandy beaches. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s west side to find Risser’s Beach, our largest lifeguarded family friendly beach, Crescent Beach, a drive-on beach with sprawling sand, and Green Bay Beach, a rustic coastline with charming places to explore. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s east side to find Hirtle’s Beach, a sandy and surfing haven, and Gaff Point, the best hiking adventure in the area. In Bridgewater you'll find the Centennial trail, an 8 km long hiking / biking trail running through the town.
If staying closer to home is more your speed, enjoy the fire pit, kayaks (2), SUP (2) or sit on the cottage’s deck and watch the river activities, fish or just soak up the sun.
Ketch Cottage is a 420 plus square foot floating cottage with a dormered loft bedroom and a secondary reading loft. The cottage includes one ¾ bathroom with shower, sink, and an electric marine toilet. The open concept main floor has a basic kitchen including a full-size fridge, sink, microwave, and 2 induction burners, and the living room has seating for four, a sofa bed, air conditioning, and a TV equipped with Bell FibreOp and movie channels. Outside, you can BBQ under the covered porch or relax on the attached 380 square foot deck.
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Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for small children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Important information
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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 STR2425B1057
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Pleasantville
Located in Pleasantville, this houseboat is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fort Point Museum and Lunenburg Waterfront are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at LaHave Ferry Terminal and Fancy Lake Provincial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bridgewater Memorial Arena, or check out an event or a game at Kinsmen Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pleasantville, NS
What's nearby
- Bridgewater Mall - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Osprey Ridge Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
- Bluenose II - 26 min drive - 26.4 km
- St John's Anglican Church - 26 min drive - 26.4 km
- Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 27 min drive - 26.8 km
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
- Arby's - 8 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Gordon Hopkins
What makes this property unique
Ketch Cottage is a modern floating cottage located at a private dock on the La Have River in Pleasantville. This location is convenient for beaches, wineries and close to Bridgewater. The protected warm waters of the river are great for kayaking, fishing and watercraft activities.
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