Located right on the beach, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 4 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor gatherings. Explore the Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum and Memory Lane Railway Museum for family-friendly adventures.
Highlights
By the lake
Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
On beach
Balcony
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Washing machine
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Middleton, NS
Trout Lake
Place, Trout Lake
3 min walk
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Place, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
56 min drive
Annapolis Lighthouse
Place, Annapolis Lighthouse
56 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids
This bright 3 bedroom, newly renovated cottage is the ideal location for a relaxing lakeside holiday (Space available in barn apartment too at extra cost). Located on Trout Lake, a family-friendly cottage community, this property enjoys a large deck, -in garden and private sandy beach. Relax on the back deck and take in the elevated view of Trout Lake, and the sights and sounds of nature.
The living room, open-plan kitchen and dining area are great for entertaining, with the dining table seating 10. The modern kitchen, with generous island and all new appliances, is equipped with everything needed to cook up a feast. Large windows and sliding doors lead on to the back deck where you will find patio furniture and a gas barbeque and there are laundry facilities in the basement.
The living room is tastefully furnished and provides access to a sunroom, which is a perfect place to enjoy the views in warmer weather, or for the kids to play games or watch a DVD in the evening. One of the bedrooms is on the main floor, with a double bed and a large closet. It is next to the bathroom that has a shower stall.
The master bedroom, with queen sized bed, is on the upper level and it enjoys lake views from a large sliding door, which leads to it's own private balcony. The ensuite bathroom has a tub/shower combination. Across the hall is another bedroom which is perfect for the kids, with a set of bunk beds and an additional twin bed, it sleeps three. This bedroom also has it's own bathroom complete with a shower stall.
The house has approximately 150 feet of shoreline and enjoys a serene view of forests, islands and pristine water. The waterfront is perfect for swimming and is especially good for children as there is a large area of shallow water before gradually getting deeper. There are plenty of lawn chairs and a firepit on the beach where you can take in the sunset or the stars while listening to the water lapping on the shore. The house comes equipped with a canoe, paddles and life jackets for you to explore the lake. If you're really lucky, you may get a close up view of the resident family of loons or paddle past the beaver dam.
*Please note - access to the barn space is for groups more than 7 and comes at an additional cost ** Security Cameras - The outside of the property is monitored by security cameras for security purposes. *** Sorry - Strictly no pets. We are pet lovers but previous renters and their humans have caused problems.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 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
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside and pick up butts.. Thank you
Please report any accidents to Philip
Please do not wash sandy clothes/towels in the basement. The pump for waste water is easily clogged with sand. There is an outdoor tap behind barn.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please put out camp-fires on the beach before going to bed!
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR2425T2081
Property # 754387vb
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 and a first aid kit
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
New Albany
Located in New Albany, this holiday home is on the beach. Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum and Old Holy Trinity Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Skull Bog Lake Nature Reserve and Torbrook Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Memory Lane Railway Museum and Oaklawn Farm Zoo. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens - 56 min drive - 64.2 km
Annapolis Lighthouse - 56 min drive - 64.6 km
Restaurants
Subway - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids?
As of 22 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$1,030, 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 Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Retreat With Sandy Beach, Perfect For Kids located?
Nestled on the beach, this New Albany holiday home is steps from Trout Lake and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Zwickers Lake. Skull Bog Lake Nature Reserve and Torbrook Nature Reserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Only comment would be check out too early and check in too late to enjoy any part of the day at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
I hope you enjoyed your stay.. We do understand about early check out (10am) but it really does take a long time to clean the entire house on a change over day..
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The water in the lake was crystal clear though a little rough in the middle at times but very calm most of the time.There were some minor details, like the shower stalls were a little narrow and the bathtub made us a little nervous as there was nothing on the bottom of the tub stop you from slipping.It would’ve been nice to have a full length mirror somewhere as we were there for a family event and no one could see how we looked before we left. Not sure about the garbage, but it looked like no one had put out the compost for quite sometime! Nobody came to bring the garbage up to the road on the days that we saw everyone else’s out. Our week there was very nice. Enjoyed the selection of games. The decorations were nice and made it cozy. The outdoor chairs for the table on the balcony need to be replaced as many of them had the seats of the chairs broken right through. The ones we used were acceptable when cushions were used. Just lucky that we didn’t have a larger group.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Hi Cathy.
Im glad you enjoyed your stay.. We were unable to stay at our place last year due to the Long Lake wildfire evacuations so we hadn't seen the state of the patio chairs.. thanks for letting us know.. new chairs on the way.
Sorry about the compost bin - we've spoken to our caretaker about that.. Finally the non slip mat was next to the bath.. sorry you did not see that!
What an amazing vacation getaway. We enjoyed our stay - very spacious and all the items you could need. My husband myself and 4 children stayed here and it was perfect. The lake is very calm and quiet.
Our stay at Hummingbird Cove was wonderful. The cottage was clean and well supplied. It is tastefully decorated and the addition of the separate building allow us to house all of our adult children. We loved the sunroom looking out over the lake where we could watch the hummingbirds and listen to loon calls. Of course, this is supported by the beautiful locations of Nova Scotia such as Brier Island and Peggy's Cove. The long drive to sight seeing is worth the relaxing lakefront you return to every night.
Well kept and peaceful
Not to far from a small little town
An not a bad drive to things like the ferry to. Order island, Peggy’s cove, digby
Owners response time on questions amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Do come again and so happy that you weren't too badly affected by the Hurricane!
We had a family of eight, kids, thirty somethings and seniors. We all loved it. It was even better than the photos. The kitchen was huge, everything we needed and more. Large kitchen table & patio. We enjoyed games and evenings in the sunroom. Everywhere has great views of the lake. Wasn't far to get anything we needed. We would definitely go back again. The host was great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
Hi.. great to host you all! Hope you enjoyed the stay..please do come back..
This was our second visit to Hummingbird Cove (Trout Lake). The property is well listed, clean, spacious and overlooks the most gorgeous lake. Our stay was peaceful and quiet, the perfect getaway from our busy city lives. Alex and Sam have clear, concise instructions on check-in, the garbage process, and any other questions are answered promptly. We love this rental and will be back! Bard & Erin
Beautiful Trout Lake, a great spot for a relaxing holiday. The house is bright , spacious and fully equipped with everything you could need. Lovely garden and beach area for a refreshing swim or take out one of the kayaks to explore the lake. We very much enjoyed our stay , we loved the outdoor area for family bbq’s and early morning coffee. Total relaxation! Smooth check in and responsive owners. Took a trip whale watching at Brier Island which was fantastic! Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Thanks for staying with us! The Brier Island Whale watching has always been the best!
Very well appointed cottage for a group. Lots of space, great wifi, excellent kitchen for cooking lots of fantastic meals! Bbq and deck area super comfortable. Lake water very clean, shallow for small kids if that’s important to you. Enclosed sunroom very relaxing. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is super convenient! Would absolutely stay again. Grocery stores, WalMart etc about a 20 min drive away but didn’t bother us at all. Easy drive when we needed it. Super responsive host!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
So glad you enjoyed the stay.. thank you for the lovely review
Spacious home facing north east with a great view of the lake. A short walk down to the beach which includes a small dock, deck chairs and kayaks. Large kitchen and large table made a family meal work well. The sun room is very nice but not heated. The landlord is very responsive and helpful. (Including being very understanding when when made a mistake about our check out day). We hope to come back again!
We had a great time as a family at hummingbird cove. Spacious and clean cottage with room for the whole family to enjoy the lake or cottage quiet. Trout Lake was amazing for for swimming especiallly for young kids (as it’s shallow for a good bit) was a beautiful lake to kayak and explore... ducks, loons, turtle came to visit, of course hummingbirds and saw a few eagles too.. We especiallly loved the beach area and outside deck that accommodated our big family at meal times. Really a perfect holiday!
The house and property is absolutely wonderful. There are so many beautiful rooms in the house to enjoy the fantastic views of the lake. The kids loved being able to use the kayaks. The lake is perfect for children and adults. There was 12 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. Just loved our stay and will return.
This is an outstanding place to get away from urban noise and watch stars while still staying connected. Saw some wildlife and did some fishing and signt seeing. Overall, very enjoyable stay.
This is a very nice cottage for holidays by a lake. Very quiet place and every everything you need.
A bit far from tourist attraction.
As a group we all appreciated our stay at the Hummingbird Cottage.
Great location, extremely well-equipped kitchen, nicely decorated and clean property! Great to have 3 full bathrooms;
the sun room is a lovely addition.
Hummingbird Cove is a large, clean well-equipped home on a lovely lake in the middle of Nova Scotia. We appreciated the central A/C in what was a very warm week. We enjoyed the kayaks and the small beach with a dock and a fire ring. The sun room was everyone's favourite space, but the huge deck off the bright kitchen was a close second. It was pleasant just to sit out and watch the hummingbirds. Loads of space for our group of five. The only consideration to keep in mind has to do with the location, in that the property is about a 20 minutes drive to Middleton, the nearest town of any size. One might or might not find that desirable. Without a doubt our best vacation rental experience in Nova Scotia.
This property is a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle. The cottage offers all that you would need to rest, relax, enjoy a fantastic meal and find restoration in the peace and tranquility of the lake. The hosts were incredibly responsive and wonderful to deal with, the property was sparkling clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. There is lots to do in the area. We enjoyed a few daytrips immensely. We would recommend Annapolis Royal, a little Frenchy's run in Wilmot and coffee in Lawrencetown. Still Fired Distillery in Lequille is also a great option. Whatever you choose, you will enjoy it!!!
Great location, wonderful property, and super hosts. Our vacation was so relaxing and the house came equipped with everything you could possibly need. It was so nice to wake up each morning overlooking the lake, spending the afternoons in the lake, and enjoying the fire pit in the evening. We will be back for sure!
Mark and Jenn
After several months of upset due to covid restrictions it was a wonderful respite from the world to be at hummingbird cove. The morning sunrises and the glorious star studded skies at night assured us that life would continue on. We had campfires at night which included hotdogs and marshmallows!!! It was too chilly to use the sunroom but it looked lovely and if we return and it was warmer it would be a favourite hang out for the grandchildren and adults!!,
This is very well equipped....a lot of what I brought I did not need as it was here.....Very well equipped!!! Thank You.
Also the long table enabled us all to sit together at this very special time. Thank you so much Alex and Sam for sharing with us your wonderful home....regards
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
About the host
Hosted by Owner/Property Manager
Alex lives and works in the UK with his Canadian wife and 3 daughters in a small chapel in a typical English village. Loves to travel to hidden away places and indulge in local delicacies..
Why they chose this property
We loved the people on the lake already but when we found the house was for sale, we saw the opportunity to transform this house into a home from home as we regularly visit Nova Scotia to see family and friends. My wife enjoyed renovating the property from top to toe. Placement is ideal! We can quickly get to some of the South Shore's best ocean beaches or head north to witness some of the best whale watching we have ever experienced.
What makes this property unique
Set in one of the most beautiful lake locations with a wonderful friendly community around the lake. The beach is an added bonus with shallow water out to at least 50 meters, the water gets warm very quickly..