Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!!

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A circular stone fire pit with a fire burning, surrounded by a concrete edge, near a body of water with boats and trees in the background.
A two-story house with a grey exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.
A playground with a yellow slide and a playhouse, surrounded by trees and a lake.
Living area
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Porters lake, NS
  • Place, Deermist Drive Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Christopher Lane Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax!

About the area

Porters Lake

Located in Porters Lake, this apartment is on the waterfront. Musquodoboit Railway Museum and Fisherman's Cove are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hope For Wildlife and Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Porters lake, NS

What's nearby

  • Deermist Drive Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Christopher Lane Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dartmouth Crossing - 23 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 30 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Dalhousie University - 32 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 28 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tin Roof Mercantile & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Weasel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Porters Lake Pub and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lawrencetown Beach Café - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!! located?

This family-friendly Porters Lake apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cheviot Hills Park and Christopher Lane Park. The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre and Porters Lake Provincial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 9 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Great location to explore Halifax/Dartmouth ares from. Fast and easy check in. Unit outfitted very nicely with everything you would need. Home away from home.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Edy and his guests were a pleasure to host. They were quiet, respectful of our property and house rules, and left the unit in great condition. We’d happily welcome them back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Great spot for all ages. Very well set up and family friendly. Had everything we needed! Host were very welcoming took great care of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake house was clean and hosts, Gillian and Scott, were lovely! Rooms were clean and kitchen was stocked with essentials (coffee and tea!). Our teenage kids loved the kayaks and large yellow water mat. Our Siberian Husky, Estelle, loved the water and enjoyed sniffing around property. We loved the hiking trails: Porter’s lake provincial park and Crowbar lake. It was great to have grocery store a short drive away. Great spot for us to stay and visit family in Dartmouth.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This property exceeded our expectations. Everything was immaculate and we felt at home the moment we stepped onto the property. Gillian was easy to talk with and reponded quickly; she cares about making her guests feel welcome. There are so many great activities to do on this property and found many great things to do within the area: Hope for Wildlife, Halifax, surfing, trails, and parks.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing

beautiful, clean, you have everything you need and more! welcome to paradise! incredible view from every room! Colors of the sun rise, sun set on the lake are memorable! Our kids loved going out on the lake even though it was october! Thank you Gillian for all your help!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC !!

Extremely well supplied with necessities. Very clean , well kept and well organized. Co.fy beds and bedding. Gillian and Scott go above and beyond if you need anything. Friendly and welcoming . Overall stay was AMAZING. Highly recommend. . Felt at home the moment we walked in. Would give 10 stars if that was a rating ! Lovely in every aspect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review :) We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you guys! Please come back again anytime! Thank you for leaving the apartment so clean and being so respectful of our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing four days - had everything we needed and then some! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2026
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being amazing guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Bel endroit, beaucoup de commodités, accès au lac. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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