A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town.

Photo gallery for A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town.

A view from a covered area overlooking a waterfront with a road, a parking lot, and a building labeled 'Pier C'.
A black leather sofa with a decorative pillow, flanked by two wooden nightstands with lamps, against a wall with a 'be our guest' sign.
A covered outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a white railing, and a view of greenery in the background.
A living room with hardwood flooring, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee table with a remote control, a leather sofa, and a dining table.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a decorative bowl with ornaments, and a wall sign that reads 'home'.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to DeCoste Entertainment Centre

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Pictou, NS
  • Place, Caspers Gifts and Crafts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pictou

Pictou is home to this holiday home. Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park and Caribou Rivers Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Caspers Gifts and Crafts and DeCoste Entertainment Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Pictou, NS

What's nearby

  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pictou Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pictou Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cassa De Chief - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town.?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town. on 2 February 2027 start from NZ$1,470, 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 A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Home Away From Home On The Waterfront Of A Very Historic Town. located?

Situated in Pictou, this holiday home is steps away from Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Caspers Gifts and Crafts. Hector Heritage Quay and Grohmann Knives Factory Outlet are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very welcoming and well equipped. The bathrooms and kitchen sparkled. The views of the water were great. The host (and his wonderful brother) were accessible, kind and helpful. We had a wonderful week.Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host and great place

Our Host Dave was very easy to reach and was able to accommodate a particular request. The location was perfect,right at the water and close to everything needed. Thanks Dave 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nova Scotia Bucket List

Photos do not do it justice! Amazing space, Dave could give a seminar on being a gracious host. Our stay was unforgettable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pictou has lots to offer

We enjoyed staying in Pictou! It has a wonderful museum on the harbor, about the first Scots voyage to Nova Scotia on the boat Hecter. We also got to go to a great concert at the newly renovated auditorium just down the street. This VRBO is close to the ferry crossing to PEI and we enjoyed outings to The Museum of Industry in New Glasgow and Antigonish both closely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Pitou N.S.

Could not ask for bertter. Perfect ocean view location in a great home. Super clean and comfortable. Owner very pleasant and accomodating. Would not change a thing. Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return to Pictou

We were attending a Family Reunion in Pictou and our son Bruce, a former Pictonian, and his family needed a larger space and an extra night. The house was perfect for them, and they received excellent service from Dave and his brother. It was our first time using Vrbo, but it won't be the last.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a GEM of a place!

My husband and I owned a vacation rental for many years and we took great pride in ensuring that our guests were able to enjoy our place to the fullest. This home met our standards and then some. First, our owners were communicative and met us at the home to show us about and answer any questions we had. The home was not only immaculate and welcoming but it had practically anything we needed to cook our meals. We loved coffee on the porch that looked over the bay. We watched bald eagles, herons and other sea birds go about their morning routines. The town is utterly delightful with lots of great spots for meals. The waterfront has lots of activities and local vendors as well. We loved the Hector Museum and honestly, we were in awe of the pride and volunteer efforts of the locals. A nearby and lovely walking path leads you to where the Hector and it's travellers landed and established the town. We took some lovely day trips but be aware, Nova Scotia is bigger than you think. Check out the Tidal Bore in Truro, go to Tatamagoosh for the Saturday Farmer's market and head out EARLY to check out Halifax and Peggy's cove. It's close to Prince Edward Island and we enjoyed a ferry ride there as well as the best lobster roll EVER! We wanted to check out Cape Breton but that would have been another big drive so decided to spend that day enjoying Pictou and were glad we did. Pictou is a wonderful town with delightful people and this VRBO was just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Cozy

This home was the perfect location for us to explore Pictou County, as well as Cape Breton Island and PEI. Lovely town with interesting history.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation at its best

House was lovely. Ideally located. Within walking distance to many shops and local businesses. Enjoyed watching daily the two bald eagles that nested nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

The whole house is impeccable, the view is superb, the town and its residents charming.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

Excellent accommodation and the host was great. The house was well equipped and we didn't lack for anything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house and location.

The house is in a great location and it is by far one of the best properties we've stayed in. It was absolutely superb. The best and most relaxing holiday we've had.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

House was very clean and very good for two couples. Owners were excellent with communication. Great takeoff point for us for day trips. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property!

Dave was phenomenal to deal with; very quick with responding both when booking and once we were at the property. The property was within walking distance to almost all the areas of Pictou (museums, restaurants, stores, and little bakeries) as well as a short drive to Caribou provincial park beach. A bonus was the ice cream shack at the end of the street near the water that sold freezies; our 3 year old made us go daily. We will definitely book again if we journey back to Nova Scotia! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Pictou Rental!

What a great location! The house was perfect for the four of us, with en suite bathrooms, a big dining area, and a well equipped kitchen - but the front porch is where you want to be when you're not out exploring Pictou and the surrounding area. The town itself is great, lots of history and a variety of restaurants (watch for some that are not open Mondays/Tuesdays). In less than 15 minutes, you can get on the ferry for a day trip to PEI, or, in a couple of hours in the other direction, you'll be on the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton. In between there are lots of great little towns to visit, along with several lighthouses. If you like sunrises, head up the road a bit to the Caribou - Munroes Island Provincial Park - you might even see some seals! Dave's a great owner and communicates clearly, and made everything simple for our trip. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little town!

Super cute and clean home in quiet town. Centrally located for sight seeing and close to PEI ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

This was a wonderful house and met our needs fully. The landlords (Doug and Dave) were very accessible and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Month September rental at the home

This property I would recommend to anyone looking for a rental. The home is centrally located, completely stocked, rented with another couple and the two bedroom, two bathrooms, and tv’s in the living room plus a tv in each bedroom was just great. Great rental property
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded my expectations!

The house was exactly as presented online. Clean and beautiful with a gorgeous view and the patio was perfect. Walked to all the quaint shops in town and close to so many attractions. Thank you Dave and Darlene for sharing!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great property and location. More than we needed

Owners were very flexible with our arrival and departure times. Property very clean and well equipped .
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