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The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community

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A wooden deck with a hot tub, a wooden bench, and a covered entrance.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden staircase with a unique curved design.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern living room with a large TV, built-in shelves, a sofa, a fireplace, and large windows with a view of the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portuguese Cove, NS
  • Place, Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

laundry room with toilet

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community

Spend your stay in a gallery/spa experience, abundant with art.

A bright, modern and unique new home with hot tub and sauna, sun deck, public access to the ocean and limited ocean views. A cozy and peaceful haven, numerous oceanside trails are only a 2 min walk away. Drive 10 mins to groceries, 20 mins to Halifax and 10 mins to beaches.

This property is designed to provide a private adult place to relax. If your intention is to book this property to party with friends , then please don't book.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627D9113
Property # 20094268
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Portuguese Cove

Located in Portuguese Cove, this holiday home is by the sea. Museum of Natural History and Emera Oval are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Halifax Shopping Centre and Scotia Square. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and HMCS Sackville are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Portuguese Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • Duncans Cove Nature Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dalhousie University - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 26 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 26 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 34 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pavia Gallery Espresso Bar & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Now We're Convenient - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fisheries Ltd - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gallery /Spa House in picturesque Oceanside community located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Chebucto Head Lighthouse and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sambro Harbour Lighthouse and Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park. Pennant Harbour Lighthouse and Crystal Crescent Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property! Host was excellent. Great time all around!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property, and has been thoughtfully designed to feel like an artful nature retreat. We loved the easy access to coastal hiking, and were delighted by the stargazing off the back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean, the host was helpful and very responsive to any questions I had. We loved the location and had a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lovely trails close by. Relaxation oasis. Saw lots of wildlife right in the backyard! Amazing views of the ocean in a 5 minute walk. Great artwork and woodwork within the home.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice neighborhood. Hot tub and sauna were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Relatively close to Halifax and sights. We all enjoyed the stay, especially with our visitor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, large home, well-equipped and cozy. Loved the hot tub and big screen tv!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything came as advertised
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jere M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great one-of-a-kind modern house outside of Halifax. Good for exploring. Owner is friendly and helpful. Listing and photos very accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful scenery, well laid out rooms, well equipped, and easy to find. Beds were comfortable. The location is also drivable to Halifax. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and the art work is well done and a treasure to admire. The area is truly picturesque. Thank you Randy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trish R.

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

Beautiful!

We had a great stay at the property! It was clean, beautiful, and perfect for our family weekend away. The hot tub and sauna were so nice! We loved the location and the quick walk to the water. I would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
Thanks. If you need to contact me .... 902-999-6565
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great staycation!

This property is unique and well equipped. We really liked all the art and woodwork. We also enjoyed the sauna and hot tub. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Halifax Trip

Great place to base our trip from. Are work throughout was beautiful and unique. Randy provided some great recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property located in a picturesque setting. Randy's place was close enough to town that we still felt it was a relatively close drive while still being immersed in nature. Randy was very helpful throughout our stay and even let us know when there were whales in the harbour so that we had the opportunity to see them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D.E. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing property somehow cozy, but with plenty of space. We stayed with our two daughters and everyone had plenty of room We were surrounded inside by inspirational paintings, sculpture and other artwork and outside Mother Nature at her best with a picturesque view from the house and porch areas. The location was ideal located just 20 min from numerous hikes and just 30 min from Halifax. Our host made a bevy of recommendations on local attractions that greatly enhanced our vacation experience. The hot tub and sauna were in great condition and enjoyed relaxing in them after various hikes and day trips. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bed and cleanliness

Neighborhood quiet. House was dusty. House didn’t seem to be quite finished. Hot tub and sauna was good. One bed upstairs uncomfortable. 2 other beds good. Overall a good spot. People who stayed before us didn’t use garbage bags. There garbage was still there when we arrived. We got rid of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Not sure this review is fair. This is the first non 5 star review we have had. We understand with the number of people who rent we can never 100% satisfy everyone. The house is finished, all the beds/matresses were newly purchased in February. I am not sure about garbage? in the utility room we have bags of recycled goods and cardboard stored for weekly pick up, but that is in the utility room behind a closed door. At any rate ...thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah I.

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

We stayed in the Gallery House this past weekend for two nights and had a fantastic visit. Close enough to the city that bad weather would not have stopped us from getting there, far enough away from the city that it was very quiet and we could hear the ocean waves on the rocks and see all the beautiful stars. The host was very helpful after the booking letting us know what items were in the kitchen and about the check in process. The host met me there once I arrived to explain the use of the sauna and hot tub and fireplace. He also had a beautiful fire lit already. Being a football fan the TV had quite a number of the sports channels, as well as other movie channels and I could log into my own streaming services as well. The property it's self was very easy to find, lots of parking and self contained. Inside the fully equipped kitchen was great and wonderful to prepare full meals in. The bedrooms and bathrooms were well appointed and clean / comfy. There were lots of towels, warm blankets and extra pillows throughout the rental. There were no issues with the use of the hot tub and sauna as we used them both nights. Lots of walking trails close by that could be used but it was quite a cold weekend so we mainly stayed inside. We would definitely stay again and recommend to any friends or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2025
Was a pleasure hosting you! Go Bills!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in a country / coastal setting close to Halifax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Randy

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