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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Arcadia, NS
  • Mariners Centre
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Simple Rustic Cottage

Comfortable one bedroom cottage next to the Chebogue estuary that spills into the Atlantic ocean. The cottage is near the town of Arcadia, a very small fishing village.
-There is also a pullout sofa that can sleep two people.
-10 km (6 mi) to Yarmouth with Maine ferry landing; restaurants, supermarkets and stores.
-Beaches
(Larger beaches) Port Maintland Beach (33km)
John's Cove Beach (23km)
(Smaller beaches) Pinkney's Point Beach (9km)
Comeau's Hill Beach (16km)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR2425D4265

About the area

Melbourne

Melbourne is home to this cottage. Pelton-Fuller House and Bunker Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mariners Centre and Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum.
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Arcadia, NS

What's nearby

  • Mariners Centre - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Yarmouth Mall - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital - 22 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Yarmouth Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Cape Forchu Lightstation - 32 min drive - 28.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Rustic Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Simple Rustic Cottage located?

Situated in Melbourne, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mariners Centre, Yarmouth Mall and The Yarmouth Arts Regional Council's Playhouse and Arts Centre. Yarmouth County Museum and Pelton-Fuller House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JeffreyLevineMD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. Hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
This was far more rustic than we imagined. It is miles from anything with no wifi and no tv. Although we paid for 2 nights, we left after one night.I guess that I did not read the fine print.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Quite, relaxing, beautiful

Was a pleasure to stay here. Cute little cottage that we will definitely book again. It is close to Yarmouth and other tourist attractions.Right on the water where the clam diggers go out every day. They are very nice and love to talk. The wildlife was an added feature, family of deer would come down in the evening, Eagles sitting on the rocks and unbelievable sunsets and stars at night.No tv, and Wi-Fi but who needs it when you have all of the above to watch.Cottage was very clean!Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha M.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Didn’t match the description

We left after one day of a weeklong trip due to the uncomfortable bed and sofa and lack of knowledge about the dozen trucks on the beach each day and the beach that wasn’t quite a beach that you could enjoy being on. Also the driveway and parking wasn’t great being on a lawn. Careful of the garbage on the corner of the lot from what seems to be the fishers. Also good luck getting cel service. At least there was a radio?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Amazing vacation cottage

We loved staying here and could have stayed for much longer. Everything you need and so much more. Who needs a TV if you have these kind of views. So quite and peaceful, and the cottage is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Nova Scotia Vacation

Adorable little cottage on the water. Quiet and clean. Teenagers loved exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

cottage

Great stay, clean cottage. Great location. Only suggestion is need larger refrigerator.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roseanne m.

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

Relaxing

Cottage was cozy and clean , Beautiful scenery looking out on the water and watching the clam diggers out in the sand. Not far from the city of Yarmouth and lots of beaches to explore. Communication with Della was great and gave us tips of what beaches to explore. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE H.

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

Ocean front

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane C.

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

A great place with a view on the sea.

This place is very clean. We realy enjoy to see the clams fishermen every morning. We realy recommand.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Cozy cabin by the sea

The cabin was exceptionally clean and tidy. It was perfect for our needs while exploring the Yarmouth area. We ate our breakfasts and dinners there and found everything we needed to do so, including a big pot to boil lobsters. Having the clam diggers show up every morning was a bonus. Had fresh clams for dinner our second day. Over all, a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Relaxing

It was exactly what I needed just home away from home. walked the beach many times with my Dog Bingo.enjoyed Saturday afternoon on the deck with my coffee, book with Bingo at my feet.while My husband went exploring for a place to fish. Hope to return again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A scenic and tranquil location

We had a wonderful second stay at this cottage and look forward to returning again next year. John and Lori
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cyndi S.

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

Road

We liked the location with beauty of the water and sunsets. The road was heard to find as not signed with name for the directions so back and forth some and asked directions from a neighbor. (Frog Point Road)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kim b.

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

Visit from Denmark

We loved the silence and Nature except the mosquitos ;-)
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Rustic cabin with a stunning view

We loved staying in this simple cabin right on the shore. The view of the clam boats and sunsets was absolutely beautiful. The listing is accurate and note that there is no WiFi or TV service so this is a place to really enjoy nature uninterrupted. The only issue we encountered was that it was difficult to find the property after dark (it is really dark!). A house number sign near the road would be very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Minga O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Neat unpretentious cabin very close to the ocean

The weather in SWNS in winter can be ferocious. The cabin was warm and cosy. Lots of hikes in the vicinity. Good birding. Bring proper outdoor clothing and rainboots if visiting in winter. The driveway a little tricky in wet weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L., Addy, United States

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

Tiny perfection

Beautiful view just outside the front porch. Fun watching the clammers in the morning. Perfect spot to explore the south east or southwest portions of Nova Scotia. Just 17 minutes from town and the ferry. Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A scenic and tranquil location

The cottage is quaint and had all that we needed for a quiet and comfortable holiday. It is a restful spot with lovely views, changing tides and daily birdsong. We were pleased with the small amenities such as the number of household items supplied from barbeque starter to spices, and all the towels and and soaps amongst other daily necessities needed when away from home. We loved the area and very much enjoyed our visit to this part of the province, and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bob E.

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

What a great stay

this place is great. It only gas two negative issues, the sofa is terrible it is so uncomfortable that we couldn't set on it (simply worn out) also the entrance to the driveway needs gravel, we have a Dodge Caravan and the bottom dragged both coming in and leaving. If we would have brought our can we would have needed to park on the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Marla P.

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

Was so relaxing

My family of 4 stayed for 4 days 3 nights. Was amazed by the veiw as soon as we got there. Felt like a little piece of heaven. Thank you so much Guy for allowing us to stay. We will definately be back to stay again. Our girls loved the beach when shell hunting almost everyday. The pull out couch was a little uncomfy but thats minor to how amazing and wonderful everything else was.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Jason C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Mosquitoes garden area.

Never again come to stay in the area. Everyday and nights have to deal with mosquitoes in and out door never see so many mosquitores before is like a moaquitor farm area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Amazing place

This cabin is cozy and sweet. The bed is a only a full which can be snug if you are 2 full size adults and the bugs are awful. A screened in porch would be a game changer. Wanted to get the slightly negatives out of the way first. This cabin is located on the water and is beautiful! Men come out to clams on low tide and are super sweet and will talk to you about anything. We met a great group of darts players and loved getting to know and explore the area. We will def. be back to Yarmouth!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Denise S.

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

Very quaint

The place was lovely overall there was just a few housekeeping things that could be improved on. For instance inside the cupboard door under the sink there were dishes stored there cookie sheets pizza pans that kind of thing. The cupboard is generally used for cleaning products and it's not overly clean itself especially on the inside of the doors where you would hang a tea towel for instance. I did find a cookie sheet that was dirty and put back in there so I had to clean it before I used it which made us clean everything before we used it LOL! Really enjoyed the location easy to get to once you knew the route. The dogs loved it! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian t.

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

Peaceful Stay

We stayed here for a week in July 2024. Communication with owner was very good. Detailed email prior to arrival. Had to reach out once with a question and the response was very quick. The cottage is very comfortable, well-equipped and nicely decorated. We arrived on a cool day and the interior warmed quickly with an adjustment to the thermostat. The fridge is hotel-sized with a larger than expected freezer. The freezer is a separate compartment from the fridge area. I mention the size of the fridge only because it isn't advisable to arrive with days worth of food that needs to be refrigerated. The property has waterfront views and is located at the end of a road. There is approximately 50 to 75 feet of lawn between the cottage and the shoreline. As mentioned in other reviews, clam harvesting occurs off shore. There will be times that pickup trucks park on the edge of the shoreline while clam harvesting is underway. The men take their boats out and return approximately 5 hours later. The trucks will arrive according to the tide which means that they can arrive in the early morning (dark). We were not bothered by this and found the process to be interesting and enlightening. Harvesting clams is hard work. Yarmouth is a 15 minute drive away. Good amenities are available there. Overall, this is a very peaceful location and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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