Unique cove beach surrounding, beautiful, tranquil, and private, this water front house is in the famous beach town Chester(Lunenburg County), NS. It is located in the Chester Golf Course Membership area, only 5 minutes from Chester center, Chester Playhouse or Yacht Club, 10 minutes from Queensland Beach, 10 minutes to Mahone bay, Lunenburg, and 40 minutes from downtown Halifax. Great location for day trips nearby saltwater beaches, Peggy's Cove, Annapolis Valley, Hubbards Farmer's Market, etc. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the spacious guest apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest rooms. The property has an outdoor dining area. It also supplies free private parking, and free Wifi. The driveway, parking lot, front yard, front yard deck and waterfront deck are all exclusively for guest use.
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For security reasons, all guests are required to be registered, unregistered guests and visitors are not allowed to access this property.
As a waterfront house, guests need to sign a document stating that he/she understands that he/she is responsible for all safety by himself/herself.
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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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR2425A2227
About the area
East Chester
Located in East Chester, this cottage is on the beach. Lordly House Museum and Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial Bayswater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc.. Shore Club Dance Hall and For The Birds Nature Shop are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Bayers Lake Business Park - 31 min drive - 62.9 km
Dalhousie University - 40 min drive - 71.2 km
Halifax Citadel - 40 min drive - 71.9 km
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 5 min drive
Seaside Shanty - 12 min drive
Island View Family Restaurant & Bakery - 17 min drive
Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
Fo'c'sle Tavern - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?
As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring on 9 April 2026 start from NZ$315, 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 Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. Private Cove Mooring located?
Nestled on the beach, this East Chester cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Goat Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Graves Island Provincial Park. Meisners Beach and Chester Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect place , lovely spot by the ocean, beautiful yard and super cute house.
Laurie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth
27 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting, very peaceful with lovely linens on the beds. The kitchen is fully stocked, the sitting room is comfortable and the outside decks are amazing. The little village of Chester was close by with a cozy pub offering live music on select nights and the local playhouse had local talent performing while we were there. We would stay again
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the privacy and view of ocean. Loved watching the tide go in and out, that was so amazing. Missed having a sandy beach to walk on. Otherwise , fantastic. Golf course restaurant was amazing as well.
Lovely cottage with stunning views of the bay. We ate in 2 of the nights and the sounds of nature were a chorus of joy.Yi met us upon arrival and was a wonderful host showing us around with easy access if required. Central access to hiking, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and all outdoor activities we enjoyed. A great stay! P&R
Wonderful stay! Beautiful accommodations and attentive hosts! Would stay again should we travel that way!
Gary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Etienne
6 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is well located and has an amazing dock by the water. It was very clean, large kitchen and nice new bathroom. We really enjoyed our stay, we relax on the dock and also explore Peggy’s cove and Lunenburg close by. The owners we easy to communicate with, clear indications and very nice. We highly recommend this property and we would for sure rent it again! Thank you
Love the location absolutely beautiful view of the ocean sail boats and motor boats. My favourite was the upper and lower decks breakfast and coffee on the upper deck and lazing the afternoon on the lower deck. Kitchen was well stocked, bathroom was stunning with extra features such as fog free mirror, towel warmer, lighting added a special touch and amazing shower. There was a nice breeze off the ocean and air conditioning inside. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
A well equipped cottage and beautifully appointed on a protected cove. Beautiful deck, comfortable beds, great kitchen and nice to have to have access to washer/dryer. This was just what we were looking for - relaxation with ocean views.
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Carol
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was charming, and a lovely location. The only downsides were the steep driveway, and the stairs and ramps you needed to walk to get to the porch and deck. Yi was very prompt to respond to my questions, and I loved that there were plenty of towels. The bed was comfortable too!
We had a lovely time. The cottage had everything we needed. The private dock was wonderful. And the owner was very helpful and responsive.
Rose Q.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Derm
29 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It should have been disclosed that the property owners had full access to the unit (via shared laundry room) while you were in the unit. They could walk in on you any time as the door was locked from their side.
Spent a wonderful 10 days in this delightful property right on the water. Very relaxing. Home was well appointed and spacious. Host very accommodating and responsive. Beautiful views from decks and the unit itself. Would stay here again.
Such amazing, luscious foliage reminiscent of a scene from a fairytale. The home was full of character and super cozy with everything we needed. Yi was a friendly, attentive host and we felt very welcome. I hope to be able to enjoy this little gem another time.
The house was nice, beautiful and private, yard could have been mowed, microwave wasn't cleaned and our last night the lady said she was coming to take the garbage out but they stayed next door all night. A little dissapointing,but over all was a nice place to unwind
carla c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2024
First of all, it is necessary to clarify what type of this rental unit is. In the ad, it clearly states that this is an apartment, not a single house, not a whole cottage. This guest should realize, if they rent this entire property which contains two independent units, the price will be very different.
This beach house is located in a rural area and garbage collection truck comes bi-weekly. Due to the amount of garbage accumulated, we have to go there to sort the garbage and put it on the roadside on time. We stayed in another unit for one night because the garbage truck would arrive in the early morning. We needed to stay there to check if the garbage bags are all collected , or if it needs to clean up the scattered garbage that was caused by animals during the night. We can't understand why this guest was so upset because we were there. As I said above, we rent out only one unit of our house, not the entire house. It should not be an issue even if we stayed there all the time. Usually, when this property has guests, we will stay our another home that is about 45 minutes driving distance. Unfortunately, this courtesy was taken it for granted. Regarding the lawn, as this accommodation has been fully booked. In order not to disturb them, I asked the gardener not to mow when there were guests staying. As for the cleaning of microwave, I check the microwave every time before guests coming. I checked it again after I read this guest's review. I found there were some finger marks on its door. I have told the cleaners to pay more attention and clean it more thoroughly. Finally, I want to say that we enjoy doing this short-term rental business. Our motivation and passion for it mostly comes from our guests. Certainly, it could have some disappointing moment when encountering some guest who lacks understanding, as well as is hard to please . However, we understand this is life. We still thank this guest's feedback.
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage very much. A quiet and peaceful spot by the water with all the comforts of home. Enjoyed morning coffee and hot chocolate on the deck by the Bay, with three different seating areas to choose from. We had great weather all week and the cottage was centrally located near all the places we wanted to visit.
Yi was the perfect host; great communication in advance of our arrival and she checked in with us a few times during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet spot by the water. We would definitely rent this property again.
We stayed four days in Yi & Kuangs beautiful cottage on Squid Bay. The cottage is spacious with two large bedrooms with comfortable hotel class beds and small but well appointed bathroon with shower and a washer and dryer which we appreciated. Also a well appointed kitchen and a cozy living-room and dining room with beautiful views. There is a lovely wrap around verandah and covered front porch to relax on as well as a large dock with an large umbrella and lounge chairs to enjoy. The cottage is centrally located and within an hour from Halifax Stanfield Airport. Yi responded to any inquiries promptly and was a very pleasant host. We highly recommend staying in Yi&Kuangs beautiful VRBO.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emanuel
14 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We wanted a place that was nice and quiet. We didn't require a lot of amenities otherwise. But we were very impressed with what we got. The hosts were very helpful in our communication. We found the place impeccably clean, and the views to the cove were very nice. We used the place as a base to get to know the surrounding area, and then could come back and relax in the evening. One can get some groceries within a few minutes as necessary, and the closest town, Chester, has some very nice dinning options. As far as parking, it is useful to be ok with backing up (a back camera in the car is very nice). Not a problem at all for us, though.
Emanuel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Yi & Kuang
This private & non-commercial guesthouse is hosted by a couple who have a sincere understanding of travelers. As a musician & violinist (husband), and an IT expert and fellow violin player (wife), they have traveled and worked in many countries before finally settling along the beautiful Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. Once they journeyed out to see the world—now they open their doors to welcome the world in.
Why they chose this property
With expansive ocean views, sheltered and private with perennial gardens and decks, backed by hill, surrounded by apple trees, hawthorn trees, maple trees, wild roses, blue berries, raspberries, plus spacious lawn land.... the tree house feeling from the mature tree canopy combined with the mesmerizing sparkling water views and the soothing sounds of waves lapping below, create an intoxicating serenity. This is an idea place let you forget the hustle and bustle of outside world, enjoy the moment with your beloved ones.
What makes this property unique
You can lie on a deck chair on the seaside platform, let the sea breeze caress your face, and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep. You can also go boating and swim on the cove. If you're looking for a lively nightlife, there are plenty of restaurants and bars in the town center not far away. Even to Halifax city, it's only a 35-minute driving distance.
Languages:
English
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