Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access.

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An aerial view of a rural area with scattered houses, a prominent house with a porch, and a gravel road leading to a rocky shoreline.
A single-story house with a deck, situated next to a body of water, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A bird in flight over a body of water.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, a small round table, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
  • Place, Williams Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ned Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, French Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ostrea Lake

Located in Ostrea Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Martinique Beach Provincial Park and Williams Lake, while Musquodoboit Railway Museum and Memory Lane Heritage Village are cultural highlights. Snorkelling, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS

What's nearby

  • Williams Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ned Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • French Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kent Island - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Oyster Point Lake - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Number 7 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Fish N' Fries - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tide & Table - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arnolds Campground And Bar - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. ?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. on 29 January 2027 start from NZ$1,598, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront/peaceful - Housekeeping Cottage with water access. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ostrea Lake cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Williams Lake, Kent Island and French Point Lighthouse. Prior Island and Halftide Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Property is set on a private cove. Quiet, serene location. Marv was great. Kitchen is well supplied with dishes and pans. Full size fridge, stove, washer and dryer were all pluses. Little more than an hour away from Peggy's Cove. An hour from Halifax. Beautiful beaches near by and lovely coastal drives. Several picturesque picnic areas at nearby lake parks with hiking trails as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely fantastic holiday rental. Exactly as described and the images didn’t do the cottage or the location justice. We were incredibly happy with our stay and the support and guidance we received from our hosts. Good local shops, cafes and restaurants a short drive away.
Bald Eagles in a nearby tree
One of many Sunsets
Early morning view from the cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this cite was everything we hope for . A quite relaxing location. Marvin was very helpful in informing us on local places to explore. We thoroughly our stay. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Lovely cottage. Very well equipped. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Lovely property, as described. Fabulous location with amazing views. Property had everything you could possibly need. Shops and excellent restaurant just a 10 minute drive away. Sherry and Marvin great hosts. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

comfortable and cosy waterfront

A great experience. The property is snug, clean with a great harbor view. Just a short drive to 3 beautiful beaches. The owners are friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Thanks Tom. It was nice meeting you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cottage and Hosts

The hosts are very kind and down to earth people. The cottage is very clean, nicely decorated, comfy bed and is equipped with all the comforts of home. It is in a great location for taking day trips out to places such as Peggys Cove,.Halifax, Martinique Beach etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Wonderful
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We spent 2 weeks (last 2 of August) in this little cottage and it was the most relaxing holiday we've had in a long time. The location is so quiet, very private. The morning sunrise a photographer's dream. Marvin and Sherrie are the perfect hosts! We highly recommend staying there!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
It was great meeting you! Glad you enjoyed your visit with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paul

Perfect little cottage for our small family! Everything was clean and sharp, water was hot for 4 people showering, fast wifi, nice amenities for cooking some meals for times we stayed in, AMAZING view of the ocean / inlet!! and all on a nice quiet side road... highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lovely Week

This trip was to visit my long distance girlfriend for a week and this property was exactly what we needed. We are very thankful for Marvin not turning us away as our original Vrbo had been cancelled due to the owner selling the property. The cottage had everything we could’ve needed; we didn’t need to bring anything to cook or clean with, there was everything for doing laundry, plenty of space for the two of us, and the bed was comfortable. Would recommend to anyone looking for a small getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeds Expectations!!

Marvin's customer service began before we arrived! The cottage was East Coast charming, bright, fully equipped and ready for groceries only. The view of the ocean bay outside the door each morning was spectacular! We loved seeing the lighthouses and fishing boats. The eagles in the area were beautiful! Halifax, Lunenburg and Peggy's Cove were in close proximity and there were many beautiful beach options in the area. Grocery stores were close by, gas and even Timmies were only minutes away! We cant say enough about this experience!
One of the fishing boats in the distance
It was hard to pick a picture from the Halifax Harbour but this is something you don't see everyday!
We have many pictures of these beautiful creatures!
Martinique Beach
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly What We Were Hoping For

We spent 2 weeks at this lovely oceanfront cottage on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. It wad everything we needed in terms of supplies. The hosts, Sherry and Marvin, are great people and were very helpful in responding to our questions or suggesting places to see/do. The entire area is beautiful - sandy beaches, gorgeous views, etc. The cottage is located in an area that is within driving distance of many other areas on the Eastern Shore, plus Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Minas Basin, etc. We had visits from deer, flocks of Canadian Geese, and a pair of Bald Eagles. The night sky is filled with stars. You can see the French Point Lighthouse across from the cottage. We plan to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage near beautiful beaches !

We had a wonderful stay ! Thanks to the hosts, they were great ! The cottage is even better in real than advertised. There are beautiful beaches near the cottage. Our favorite one is Clam Harbor. Martinique Beach and Taylor Head are also nice. All the beaches were recommended by the hosts. Cottage is only one hour from Halifax. The host recommended to take the ferry from Dartmouth to Halifax. It was easy, cheap and nice to be on the water. It was also a great experience to see eagles from the cottage. To relax in the cottage, internet is great and there is Netflix. The only thing we dislike was the odor of the water from the well and the color orange for the warm water. Other than that it was perfect !
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Prior to our guest arriving we received 140 mm of rain in a 24 hour period. The excessive amount of water affected the water color in our well. We provide a cold water dispenser with commercial bought water for drinking and cooking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and serene

If you’re looking for absolute silence-night and day, a big deck, bbq and fully outfitted cabin with the Atlantic at your front door. Where once you get groceries you can literally unplug (don’t worry there’s internet and cell service). And hosts that are there to welcome you/get you set up - but allow you your space to contact them as you need them, this is the rental for you! Add bald eagles, Canadian geese and pheasants, and you’ll think you’re on a deserted island-but only 10 minutes from a gym, the liquor and grocery store, pizza, fish and chips… I’ve never slept so well as I did here. It was late Fall, and even though the weather was unseasonably warm, I can just imagine what Summer is like here. You’re with 45-1 hour of Halifax-Dartmouth, for any big city things you desire, but if your needs are simple, you won’t need to go far from “home” to thoroughly enjoy yourself.
Stayed 58 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2022
Glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet. It was great having you as our guest. Sherry & Marvin
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
very nice host.The place was clean.We appreciate amenities that was provided. little too far to get to. Overall we're happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

We enjoyed our stay here. The views of the ocean and birds were spectacular. Marvin and Sherry are great hosts. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restorative

The property is a lovely spot
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bel endroit paisible!

Bel endroit paisible et propre. Nous avons bien apprécié notre séjour. Marvin était disponible et cordial. Merci!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Très bon séjour

Je recommande vivement cet endroit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views!

This Ostrea Lake cottage is a very quiet, peaceful setting to soak in the views, sunsets and Maritime living of Nova Scotia. Marvin made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We loved sipping our morning coffee on the deck looking out at the lobster boats on the ocean. We highly recommend this place at Ostrea Lake as well as the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Cozy

This oceanside cottage was perfect. Clean, cozy, beautiful view of the ocean and nature. The hosts were fantastic and made the stay enjoyable. I will be recommending this place to friends for sure!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Quiet , clean and relaxing - exactly what was advertised
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s was a very cozy cottage with an amazing view. We loved all the bird watching and especially the eagles! We would definitely return.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, clean, in nature

The place was extremely clean and the owners were helpful. The house is in a great location, surrounded by nature.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
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