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Oceanfront Elegant Home with Games Room On Picturesque Big Tancook Island

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Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Big Tancook Island, NS
  • Chester Golf Club
    150 min walk
  • Oak Island
  • Bayswater Beach Provincial Park
    9 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Elegant Home with Games Room On Picturesque Big Tancook Island

In addition to the ocean view master bedroom, with a king size bed, there is an ocean view queen size bedroom and a cozy third bedroom with two twin beds. Quality mattresses and linens complemented by fluffy pillows and duvets make for a very good night's rest. The roomy bathroom includes side-by-side sinks and a combination jet tub/shower. Also included is a stacking washer and dryer.

The kitchen is fully equipped with the things needed to make great vacation meals. No get away would be compete without outdoor eating. A BBQ, table and chairs make the panoramic ocean view nothing short of enjoyable, or just lay back in one of the loungers to enjoy the night sky. To round out the property there are bicyles, games, DVDs, books and yard toys.

After a day of hiking and sightseeing, take a leisurely bath in the jet tub, or relax in front of the big screen TV. Later, you can roast marshmallows on the fire pit at the shore's edge under a star filled night sky.

Don't feel like relaxing, there is plenty to do in the lower level games room; play pool, foosball, air hockey, shuffleboard or darts or enjoy sports events or movies on the flat screen TV.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Grassy Island Nature Reserve. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a jetted tub and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 9 minutes by car from Bayswater Beach Provincial Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tancook Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets approved upon request.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04261426442742247-200

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Elegant Home Games Room Picturesque House
Oceanfront Elegant Home Games Room Picturesque
Oceanfront Elegant Home Games Room Picturesque House
Oceanfront Elegant Home Games Room Picturesque House

Oceanfront Elegant Home with Games Room On Picturesque Big Tancook Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Island
The property is beautiful. There were hiccups with key not being in lockbox, car having no gas for 1st day of vacation and then totally broke down when we had to transport family & belongings to Ferry but homeowner was quick to respond to everything and locals provided transport. Also property manager changed hands and we were not aware of this. Stressful start and finale but inbetween was great! This stuff happens!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!!!
We recently spent a week at this stunningly beautiful property, and I am happy to say that it was the most amazing experience that we have ever had on vacation. The owner went above and beyond to provide all the amenities one could ask for. The entire island is a delight to explore, and the people are an eclectic mix of delightful personalities. The games room was magical for my grandchildren, and us adults, which is just icing on the cake. The bottom line is that Raymond's place has it all, for people that are looking for a peaceful, comfortable, and fun place to stay, in one of the most beautiful places imaginable. We will definately be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F., Schoeneck, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as always!
Had another amazing stay at this property. Was even more pleased with the new kitchen and upgrades! Enjoyed the Cadillac. We will be back! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress Free
Gorgeous, well maintained property with beautiful sunrise views from bedrooms! Well equipped with everything you need! Just arrive with your groceries, relax and enjoy! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hi tech in a natural location
Raymond’s place is in a gorgeous setting with amazing views and has all the hi tech amenities you could want. A little out of character for the rest of the island and the Wi-Fi radiation was very strong. However, Tancook Island is a gem and I enjoyed my time there very much. The listing didn’t mention that there’s no grocery store on the island, you can’t bring your car over on the ferry, and that there’s a car included with the house rental. It was lucky I checked a map before my trip. I didn’t recieve directions to the house after my booking and it’s lucky Raymond was available by phone when I got there because I needed his help to figure out where the car was parked, and how to unlock the hood and connect the battery in order to start it, in addition to getting directions to the house. The car needed a little work, but was drivable. All in all, it was the worst of the inconveniences to experience this amazing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Karen T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect if you want peacefulness water and a lovely community with a step back in time.
Lovely home with all the amenities. Perfect family vacation spot to spend quality time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodations on a beautiful and peaceful little island
I’ve been in this house when it was owned by the prior owner. It blows me away how much it has been updated and modernized. Everything was in the rental that you could possibly need. After a seven day vacation in Tancook, I left stress-free and enjoyed the Rental immensely
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tammie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Experience
Such a cute house on a great island. There were lots of friendly people on the ferry and island that helped us out when we needed help. Lots of outdoor things to do on the island. The game room was amazing. Very charming little place. Will defiantly return.

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
fabulous time ..property is gorgeous clean modern we highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was beyond incredible in every way and already planning next year's trip
Everything you could imagine was there. Every need taken care of. Beautiful home beautiful location

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Spot
The managers thought of everything with this rental. It is in a scenic location with a well maintained home and deck. Great games for kids and adults downstairs, nice property with fire pit. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and Games
We loved everything about it. A lovely seaside location, amazing sunrises right from bed, great amenities (i.e. dishwasher, a/c, DVD collection, fresh white towels, etc.). The "piece de resistance" was the games room. We played darts, foosball, Ms. Pac-man, air hockey, pool, etc. My daughter, son-in-law, and two grandkids, 16 and 13, joined us for a few days and we had a blast playing all the games. The location on the island couldn't have been better, being close to the South East Beach with a sand dune going out further than we even tried to walk. The water was only waist deep and warm (for the Atlantic Ocean) because it was so shallow. We might well go back another time because we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex C., Calgary, AB

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property.
Everything was perfect! A lovely getaway by the sea. Everything was provided that we could ever need and the house was very clean and welcoming. Our kids loved the “dream” basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F., Schoeneck, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Tancook Island Home - Beautiful property, friendly islanders!
House was clean and had everything you could possibly need. Coffee on the back porch for sunrises, sea glass galore, the truck was a huge help to get belongings from the ferry dock. We had a beautiful week of weather, so we didn't utilize the movies, tv very much, but it looked well-stocked with dvds. Can't wait to return to this island treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tancook Island
We all enjoyed our stay very much. Amanda made sure that we had everything we needed and the place was extremely clean. The house is beautiful and we loved the game room! So helpful to have a vehicle to use on the island as well. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline D.

Tancook house
Great location, beautiful house!

10/10 Excellent

Hugh T.

Great house
House is very well done and relaxing place to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

michael jordan h.

This is Atlantic Canada!
Lovely seaside home but view impeded by flotsam on shore and a large shed in line of sight. The home itself is probably the nicest dwelling on the island and, trust us, you'll never be bored inside if weather socks you in. This is one dear, quirky island well worth visiting but give it no less than a week, including off-island day trips and island exploration, to sink in. Great sunrise! Love the limo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017