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Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Lunenburg, NS
  • Place, Lunenburg Academy
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluenose II
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lunenburg Waterfront
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Tucked into a peaceful island setting just outside historic Lunenburg, Apple Orchard Cottage is a warm and welcoming coastal getaway with sweeping ocean views. Watch the famous Bluenose II as it sails through the harbour, and enjoy the natural beauty of Corkums Island, connected by causeway and only minutes from town.
This charming renovated 1900s cottage offers a comfortable and relaxed stay, with three queen bedrooms upstairs, a shared bathroom, and a cozy main floor with kitchen, dining room, living room, and full bathroom. Step out onto the spacious deck to enjoy the sea air, or wander down to the private beach just a minute from the house. Surrounded by an acre of land, quiet neighbours, and the occasional deer on the lawn, this is a true hidden gem for anyone looking to slow down and enjoy Nova Scotia’s coast.

Nov 1 to April 30 WINTER LONGE TERM RENTALS Power or wood for a wood stove is not included in the price per 30-day rental.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be respectful of the property as well as- of the neighbour’s. It’s a small community.
Do not park on the neighbour’s lawn. Please get in touch if you need to make special arrangements for parking

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627A2473
Property # 4749909
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corkums Island

Located in Corkums Island, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bluenose Golf Club and Bluenose II. For The Birds Nature Shop and Have A Yarn are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Lunenburg, NS

What's nearby

  • Lunenburg Academy - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bluenose II - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lunenburg Waterfront - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lightship Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Knot Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olde Black Forest - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$128, 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 Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apple Orchard Cottage Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada located?

Situated in Corkums Island, this golf cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bluenose Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum and Hillcrest Cemetery. Lunenburg Waterfront and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay on Corkum's Island! We made great use of the little beach this time, exploring around the island with our canoe. The house tolerated the heat pretty well, and we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Close to everything. At the same private
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Gardens were lovely, the smell heavenly. Caroline was easy to work with and gave excellent recommendations. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Nice Spot

Great place to stay
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard g.

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

Excellent

Wonderful location! Charming Old House!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is lovely the area was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick S.

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

Nice short stay

We had a nice time at this beautiful location. The house was very comfortable with a lovely deck for watching the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Family getaway

Our family stayed at the beach house. It was as listed, beautiful, clean and quiet. Close to town but very peaceful in the evenings. Would 100% stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard g.

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

Lovely Place

A beautiful old warm Character home in an absolutely stunning setting. If you want to experience staying on the South Shore this is a gem.
Stayed 46 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iarrera D.

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

Fantastic location

Close to Lunenburg, nice and quiet area. Small rocky beach 2 minutes across the street. Great views
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

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

Fantastic!

The house was great, lovely location and very spacious, with very helpful and communicative hosts. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Older property with character. A bit quirky. Comfy beds and nice sheets etc. Good parking. Very clean. Modern appliances. Couldn't see how to access the 'beach'. A bit of TLC ..Fly screens, windows, doors could do with repair. Toilet flush flap not closing every time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce E.

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

Corkums Island cottage

The owner should complete more preventative maintenance so guests do not have issues. Better cooling system in the upstairs bedrooms would be beneficial as it can get very hot even with fans.We enjoyed being near the water.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Location was great!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Apple Orchard Cottage in Lunenburg. Location was excellent. House was well equipped and comfortable for our group of 5. Quick drive into Lunenburg. Absolutely loved the breeze that blew through the house on beautiful sunny days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The house was in a great location. However the 6 of us feel that the house should have been cleaner than it was, the air conditioning did not work and there when I wrote the owners to inform them that the air was not working I received no response
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Hi Joanne, Thank you for your review. I’m very sorry to hear that aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. I want to assure you that if we had received any message from you during your stay, we absolutely would have responded promptly and done our best to assist. We’ve double-checked and unfortunately didn’t find any communication from you through the VRBO platform, nor did Alex receive anything directly. We’re truly sorry if there was a technical issue that prevented your message from reaching us. Regarding the air conditioning, we’ve since discovered that the breaker had been turned off, which was a simple fix once identified. I sincerely apologize for that inconvenience. Regarding the cleanliness of the home, I had personally cleaned and prepared the space before your arrival. I wish we had known during your stay so we could have addressed it right away. Thank you again for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house near a beach and a short drive to lunenburg. Very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the apple orchard cottage. The house was spacious and had lots of character. Natasha was quick to respond to any questions I had. Only comment as others have mentioned was that we did find it hot upstairs while sleeping. Thankfully Natasha has a big standing fan in each room which helped somewhat. The location was fantastic being just a short drive into Lunenburg and other south shore locations including the Lahave ferry to enjoy the shops and bakery there. We also enjoyed watching the deer roam the property at their leisure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

Splendid!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The property is gorgeous, comfortable and well equipped. The deer on the law during our morning coffee was the cherry on top. Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

A great two weeks..

Great location great house overall great stay. It’s a century home and all the things that come with it. Lots of character…
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

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

Sweet Home

We had a great stay, quiet, cozy, super clean. Walking distance to the shore to find shells and sea glass. Very quick response to any inquiries. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Perfectly peaceful spot

This house in Apple Orchard Lane is spacious and well equipped. We saw the sun rise over the water each morning which was just magical and we enjoyed seeing lots of birds and deer in the garden. Lunenburg is a fantastic town to visit, so picturesque and accessible. Everyone we met was pleasant and polite and so very helpful. Great holiday all round. .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen S.

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

Nice location orchard lane lunenburg

Everything was good except the house was musty and no A/C upstairs. Natasha was helpful. House had everything we needed. Location excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

Favorite location on the south shore!

This is our second stay here and we loved it again! Corkums Island is so quiet and peaceful, while still being close to everything you'd need in Lunenburg. The cottage has everything you need. Bedrooms are big (and there are really 4, the extra one is small but very usable), it's dog friendly and the heat pump makes a huge difference. It's not an Instagram star or anything, but it feels lived in and cozy in a way that the black-metal Ikea-filled places can't match.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Natasha

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Alex & Carla invite you aboard their 5-star luxury 65’ catamaran for an unforgettable Caribbean sailing experience. With over 30 years in the charter business, they bring together expert seamanship, exceptional hospitality, and a true love of life on the water.
Alex has been drawn to the ocean since childhood. He learned to sail at age 6, raced across the Atlantic as a teenager, and has since logged more than 260,000 miles and 15 ocean crossings on a variety of vessels. After 12 years running a 140-foot topsail schooner on private charters around Lunenburg, he developed a deep knowledge of sailing, the Caribbean islands, and the hidden gems that make each journey special. For Alex, sailing is second nature, and he loves sharing the quieter, more beautiful corners of the sea with his guests.
Carla brings warmth, creativity, and a true passion for food to every charter. Her cooking blends the comfort of Italian home-style dishes, the elegance of French dining, and the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine, all prepared with fresh local ingredients and a thoughtful touch. Trained at Ashburton Culinary College in London, she has also worked on superyachts in Europe, serving guests from all walks of life. Carla continues to expand her culinary skills with specialist training in vegan, Indian, and kosher cuisine, always creating meals that feel both nourishing and indulgent.
Together, Alex and Carla offer more than a charter — they create a relaxed, welcoming experience where guests can feel at home while enjoying the beauty of the British Virgin Islands.

Why they chose this property

I first came to Lunenburg in 1984 I was just 17 years old and fell in love with the place. I said then that one day I wanted to buy a house here and in 1999 that dream came true.

What makes this property unique

Set in a peaceful location, this home offers the charm of country living with the ocean nearby and the historic town of Lunenburg just minutes away. Conveniently reached by land or sea and only an hour from Halifax, it makes the perfect escape for a relaxing stay on Nova Scotia’s beautiful coast.

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English, Italian, Portuguese

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