10/10 Excellent
penny p.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
penny p.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Cottage by the lake - cozy escape
Holiday home in Mount Uniacke with patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mount Uniacke, NS
- Place, Bayers Lake Business Park
- Place, Uniacke Pines Golf Course3 min drive
- Place, Dartmouth Crossing31 min drive
- Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Crib
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage by the lake - cozy escape
The Nest by the Lake is a cozy 3-bedroom cottage on beautiful Pentz Lake — perfect for families, couples, or friends. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing from your private lakefront. Just 25 minutes to Bayers Lake and 30 minutes to downtown Halifax, it’s the ideal blend of peaceful nature and vibrant city life. Relax, recharge, and explore Nova Scotia’s best from this lakeside gem.
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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
Mount Uniacke
Mount Uniacke is home to this holiday home. Uniacke Pines Golf Course and Smileys Provincial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rawdon River Nature Reserve and Weir Park. Atlantic Playland and Hatfield Farm are also worth visiting.
Mount Uniacke, NS
What's nearby
- Uniacke Pines Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Dartmouth Crossing - 31 min drive - 42.6 km
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 41.7 km
- Halifax Citadel - 37 min drive - 41.7 km
- Dalhousie University - 38 min drive - 43.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
- Mount Uniacke Pub & Eatery - 5 min drive
- Circle K Atlantic - 6 min drive
- Mount Uniacke House - 4 min drive
- Uniacke Pizza - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Michael T.
31 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Michael T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane D.
23 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Luc E.
13 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean-Luc E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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