Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean!

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Entire home

The front porch is a great spot for your morning coffee or evening drink!

The front yard is ideal for sunbathing or playing washer toss!

The side yard offers lots of space to play too!

The concrete pad is the future home of the wood fired hot tub! Arriving soon!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 646 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

McGraths Cove, NS

Peggy's Point Lighthouse13 min drive
Saint Margarets Bay13 min drive
Bayers Lake Business Park32 min drive
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room king size sofa bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Rock Haven Cottage faces the Atlantic Ocean near the entrance to McGraths Cove boasting it’s own private wharf & floating dock to swim & kayak from.

Like to stay on land? No problem! We have 2 double hammocks overlooking the ocean along with comfortable patio furniture, a picnic table, lawn games & 2 sun loungers great for an oceanside nap. Rock Haven Cottage also has a 24 x 8 covered deck that’s great for taking in a beautiful sunrise or enjoying your favourite drink! Just imagine - looking over the Atlantic Ocean and granite coastline on your private deck while sipping your morning coffee - trust us, it’s as relaxing as it sounds.

The cottage is fully equipped for long-term stays with a fully functioning kitchen. You’ll find a 2 burner propane cooktop, large retro style fridge & freezer, toaster oven, Keurig, and all cooking utensils, pots, pans, and accessories you could ever need during your vacation by the sea. Like to cook outside? We have a brand new BBQ with a side burner. For ease of use, the BBQ is fed propane directly from the cottage’s propane tanks, also ensuring that you’ll never run out while your grilling out!

Rock Haven Cottage has a full bathroom with a spacious walk-in glass shower and large vanity. Enjoy a relaxing night's sleep in either of the 2 queen beds which are found in either bedroom or if you are a party of 5-6 the sofa in the living room can be converted into an expansive king bed.

For your enjoyment we have an 11-foot Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and 2 kayaks available for your use. Relax and take in the sunshine oceanside in the comfortable loungers on the private wharf deck, a great spot to read a book or have a drink!

Notes:

*at low tide the water is quite shallow, we highly recommend that you never dive off the floating dock at low tide. Adult Life Jackets are available.

*Our family worked very hard to build and design this cottage, we kindly ask that you respect the cottage, property, and its contents so we can keep the cottage in a very clean & functioning order. Please leave all of the cottage’s interior contents inside, do not put cottage items in the ocean. We also ask guests to keep the cottage as clean as possible during their stay. Thank you!

Province of Nova Scotia Tourist Accommodations Registry # RYA-2023-24-03271504156956754-374

Property manager

matthew duffy

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Always monitor children near the rocks/water

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Respect cottage boundaries, shared driveway for entry & exit by vehicle only, rest of the property is private. 10km/h max until on McGraths Cove Rd.

No smoking, vaping or other similar type of products inside the cottage, no exceptions. Smoking outside is fine, please clean up your butts/filters.

Please keep the cottage as clean as possible, please no excessive messes.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03271504156956754-374

About the area

McGraths Cove

Located in McGraths Cove, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument and Peggy's Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at West Dover Provincial Park and Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve.

McGraths Cove, NS

What's nearby

Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive
Saint Margarets Bay - 13 min drive
Bayers Lake Business Park - 32 min drive
Dalhousie University - 38 min drive
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 39 min drive

Getting around

Halifax Station - 42 min drive
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant Ltd - 13 min drive
Shaw's Landing - 8 min drive
The Finer Diner - 20 min drive
Tom's Lobster Shack - 12 min drive
Rhubarb Restaurant - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of West Dover Provincial Park, William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument and DeGarthe Gallery. Peggy's Point Lighthouse and Saint Margarets Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

30 October 2023

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

Peaceful stay on the water

The cottage was perfect for my family's stay. The place was well-designed, clean, and comfortable. I would recommend staying here to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 October 2023

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

Honeymoon

Beautiful spot totally relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela b.

18 October 2023

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

Little Piece of Heaven

We loved our week at this beautiful cottage. Cottage was small but very cozy and had everything we needed. The view was amazing. I loved the piece and quite of no TV but my husband would have preferred a TV. If you want tranquility, this is your place. Worst part of the whole trip has nothing to do with the cottage but the route to and from the cottage. Roads a terribly curvy. If you get motion sick, take plenty of dramamine.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

16 October 2023

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

Stay in Oct

Absolutely wonderful spot

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

30 September 2023

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

Lovely

Beautiful location, remote, quiet, peaceful. Anything you’d need is there. Heavenly ! Water pressure was a little low since it’s from a cistern, but I believe a plumber was called out the day we talked to owner. I’d stay there 6 months if I could, the the view from the front porch was breathtaking. The cottage itself is beautiful. Thank you! Hope to come back someday.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by matthew duffy

Hi! My family and I rent out this custom-built cottage we built ourselves. We began construction in June 2020 and completed the property in June 2021. We wanted to open up our experience of living along the Atlantic Ocean to those wishing to visit. Rock Haven provides a unique opportunity to take in all that is coastal living in Nova Scotia. Enjoy the simple pleasures and sounds of the ocean in this private seaside escape! We hope you enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

Living along the Atlantic is an experience not all get, we wanted to offer this cottage for those wishing to explore Nova Scotia and our coastline.

What makes this property unique

- private oceanfront cottage!
- private wharf & floating dock!
- wood fired hot tub for 6!
- 21x8 covered deck with patio furniture and BBQ!
-private & secluded. Great sun exposure!
- 2 double hammocks, one near the ocean and one shaded!
- Air conditioning!
- fire pit area