10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage on a stunning piece of land.
Michelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Entire home·Private host
Stunning Oceanfront Island Home! On Secluded Cove Near Lunenburg. Car-Accessible
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
LaHave Islands, NS
- Bell Island5 min walk
- LaHave Islands Marine Museum4 min drive
- Risser's Beach Provincial Park13 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.
Stunning Oceanfront Island Home! On Secluded Cove Near Lunenburg. Car-Accessible
POSSIBLY THE MOST SPECTACULAR RENTAL LOCATION ON THE SOUTH SHORE
A Unique Experience
Experience Nova Scotia island-living at its finest at the Fennel Old House. Now with high-speed Internet! Please view our house tour video, which is posted with our pictures. Or search "Fennel Old House" on YouTube.
Our renovated, turn-of-the-century home is accessible by car with no need for a ferry or boat. We sit on a spectacular, multi-acre, oceanfront site, just 50-feet from the water. Bordered by woods on three sides, we overlook a picturesque, rocky cove and wide bay beyond.
The front deck facing the water is huge and breathtaking… The only house you can see from it is a half-mile across the bay! Guests have called the 180-degree view of the ocean and islands beyond one of the most amazing they’ve ever seen, and that the pictures we provide don’t do the view justice.
The LaHave Islands: a Unique Destination
From the minute you approach Crescent Beach, a popular 1.2-mile long beach which leads from the mainland out to the LaHave Islands, you know you’ve come to a special place. After driving down the wide beach (or taking the road behind it), you follow a winding road and cross two bridges. You encounter postcard views along every turn -- colorful houses, old fishing wharves, and fishing and pleasure boats passing by. At the end of the road, you’ll find the Fennel Old House.
Conveniently Situated
We’re a 7-minute drive from the mainland and the Lighthouse Route, which runs the mainland between Halifax and Yarmouth. It’s 30-minutes to Bridgewater, which is the area’s main shopping area, and 40 minutes from the historic seaport of Lunenburg and seaside town of Mahone Bay. We’re an hour-and a half southwest of Halifax and the airport (YHZ).
Our property offers charm and privacy, yet is located in a vibrant island community, on the most populated of the two dozen islands which make up the LaHave Islands. We’re also in an area of the South Shore which has much to offer tourists.
The Outside
Enjoy the outdoors from our sprawling, nicely landscaped yard with flower gardens, 4 sundecks (including a roof deck and deck by the water), floating dock, and screened gazebo perched right on the shore Incidentally, our gazebo and dock were damaged during a recent hurricane and have not been repaired yet.
You can pick wild blueberries and raspberries, and. play croquet and badminton. Or just relax, listening to the seagulls, watching fishing boats in the bay, and viewing deer, fox, seals, otter and blue heron. In the evening, barbecue in the back yard and enjoy spectacular sunsets over the cove.
The Inside
The Fennel Old House has painted wood floors, period-moldings and wainscoting, newer plaster walls downstairs and tongue-in-groove walls upstairs.
It can comfortably sleep six adults in four bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large, attached changing room, which can also accommodate a crib. The other two upstairs bedrooms have three twin beds between them. A downstairs bedroom has a double bed and adjoins the bathroom. Our guest limit is six people. If you desire to have additional people visit you at any point, you must contact us and see if this is possible.
Our home features a newly-renovated kitchen which looks out over the dining room. It has new hand-made cabinets, beautiful Brazilian soapstone counters, new high-end stainless steel appliances (including a glass-top stove, a French door fridge with ice maker, 3-level dishwasher, farmhouse sink, and dimmable, 3-color temperature lighting under the counters. Also comes with a microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and grinder, food processor, and quality china and flatware and much more. We wish you happy cooking!
Eat your meals at the dining room table while enjoying a wide open view of the cove and bay through a large picture window. The living room has a 36-inch HDTV (no cable or satellite but you can use connected devices such as Apple TV or a Roku box to get programming), a stereo/CD/tape deck, mini pool table, and a large book collection of Nova Scotian culture.
Come home from a day at the beach or touring to warm in front of one of two wood stoves. The first floor also has baseboard electric heating with thermostats in each room, and portable, safe, high-powered heaters on the second floor.
We provide bedding and bath towels, other supplies such as toilet paper, and a washer/dryer. Guests provide their own beach towels. We have replaced our compost toilet with a standard flush toilet so please disregard any issues with the old toilet mentioned in any previous reviews. We have high-speed wireless Internet (25 mbps download & 5 mbps upload), and the cell service is good. We do not allow smoking of any kind inside our home.
The Area
Locally, there are many attractions. Half a dozen beaches are within a 10-minute drive, including Risser's Beach Provincial Park, with a fine-sand beach with lifeguards, a winding boardwalk along a back marsh, a visitor’s center, a snack bar, and shower facility. On nearby Crescent Beach, people love to park their cars on the beach, walk their dogs, surf, kite-board, stroll the beach at sunrise and sunset, and of course, swim!
On our island are many quaint paths and roads to walk or bike, a marine museum, community hall, government wharf, a church, and a cemetery. Several fishermen and their families still live on the islands, some who will take visitors out fishing or on island tours (ask us). Locals also love to share their community's history through casual encounters along the road and at events like the morning coffee hour (weekly, during the summer). The community hall also hosts guest lectures and other events.
Along the Lighthouse Route on the mainland are lots of craft and antique shops, artist studios, restaurants, museums, and historical sites (such as the Fort Point Museum in LaHave, where the French first landed in Canada in 1604). You can take in musical events, county fairs, farmers’ markets, art shows, ox pulls, movies, theater and more.
For sporting activities, you can rent kayaks and paddle boards, golf at several courses, go horseback riding, rock climb, wind surf, para-sail, and enjoy the resort at White Point Beach, where you can get a day pass to use the pools, yard games, and boats.
Don't miss the most famous bakery in Nova Scotia, the LaHave Bakery (15 minutes away), where you can sit down in its quaint dining area and enjoy an amazing breakfast or lunch.
Another guest favorite is 'The Ovens,' which is a series of ocean caves accessible by wooded walkways, where the waves pound in and out. At Ross Farm, children will love to see a “working” farm where they still raise animals and grow crops. And bake sales and lobster suppers in community halls all over the area are delicious!
A Quality Rental Experience
We've been renting our two homes for 25 years to people from places as far away as Germany and Hong Kong. We strive to make our guests' stays completely enjoyable. After you reserve, we will mail you driving instructions, information about the house, and things to do in the area. The house will be thoroughly cleaned before your arrival and if something should occur during your stay, we have a handyman on standby and a variety of service specialists who should be able to fix any problems quickly. We also provide excellent communication by phone and email prior to and during your stay.
Boating
Our floating dock, attached to a land-based ramp, can accommodate up to a 17-foot boat, and you can use it to swim, lounge on, and view sea life (catching crabs is fine – catching lobsters is illegal). Unfortunately, our dock was damaged in a recent hurricane and has not been repaired yet. We do have a wooden slip which can be used for kayaks.
Our Rates
Our rental rates are priced similarly to other higher-end Nova Scotia oceanfront homes. The cost and the minimum nights we require vary depending on the time of year and the duration of your stay. For week-long rentals, we rent from Saturday to Saturday but may be able to make an exception based on demand. See more below under "Rates & Availability."
The rent we charge is in US dollars, includes all taxes, and will be converted to CDN dollars for Canadian guests. We do not charge a cleaning fee. We recently reduced our rates by 20% to help compensate Canadians cope with the high US dollar. If staying for two weeks or more, the rate is $100 US less for each additional week. Pets are welcome for a non-refundable $100 US fee.
Availability
If The Fennel Old House is booked during the week you are travelling, note that we also own 'SKYVIEW ON LAHAVE ISLAND,' a 20-year old home perched on the highest point of our island -- above the tree tops -- with an amazing 360-degree vista of the LaHave Islands and the ocean. Gorgeous views from every window! It can sleep up to six. Please see VRBO listing #370757 and HomeAway listing #3320214.
Contact Us
We hope you have the chance to experience our little piece of heaven. We must take reservations through the website, but please reach me at 617-909-7279 to discuss any questions. I can call you back to save you any charges.
A Unique Experience
Experience Nova Scotia island-living at its finest at the Fennel Old House. Now with high-speed Internet! Please view our house tour video, which is posted with our pictures. Or search "Fennel Old House" on YouTube.
Our renovated, turn-of-the-century home is accessible by car with no need for a ferry or boat. We sit on a spectacular, multi-acre, oceanfront site, just 50-feet from the water. Bordered by woods on three sides, we overlook a picturesque, rocky cove and wide bay beyond.
The front deck facing the water is huge and breathtaking… The only house you can see from it is a half-mile across the bay! Guests have called the 180-degree view of the ocean and islands beyond one of the most amazing they’ve ever seen, and that the pictures we provide don’t do the view justice.
The LaHave Islands: a Unique Destination
From the minute you approach Crescent Beach, a popular 1.2-mile long beach which leads from the mainland out to the LaHave Islands, you know you’ve come to a special place. After driving down the wide beach (or taking the road behind it), you follow a winding road and cross two bridges. You encounter postcard views along every turn -- colorful houses, old fishing wharves, and fishing and pleasure boats passing by. At the end of the road, you’ll find the Fennel Old House.
Conveniently Situated
We’re a 7-minute drive from the mainland and the Lighthouse Route, which runs the mainland between Halifax and Yarmouth. It’s 30-minutes to Bridgewater, which is the area’s main shopping area, and 40 minutes from the historic seaport of Lunenburg and seaside town of Mahone Bay. We’re an hour-and a half southwest of Halifax and the airport (YHZ).
Our property offers charm and privacy, yet is located in a vibrant island community, on the most populated of the two dozen islands which make up the LaHave Islands. We’re also in an area of the South Shore which has much to offer tourists.
The Outside
Enjoy the outdoors from our sprawling, nicely landscaped yard with flower gardens, 4 sundecks (including a roof deck and deck by the water), floating dock, and screened gazebo perched right on the shore Incidentally, our gazebo and dock were damaged during a recent hurricane and have not been repaired yet.
You can pick wild blueberries and raspberries, and. play croquet and badminton. Or just relax, listening to the seagulls, watching fishing boats in the bay, and viewing deer, fox, seals, otter and blue heron. In the evening, barbecue in the back yard and enjoy spectacular sunsets over the cove.
The Inside
The Fennel Old House has painted wood floors, period-moldings and wainscoting, newer plaster walls downstairs and tongue-in-groove walls upstairs.
It can comfortably sleep six adults in four bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large, attached changing room, which can also accommodate a crib. The other two upstairs bedrooms have three twin beds between them. A downstairs bedroom has a double bed and adjoins the bathroom. Our guest limit is six people. If you desire to have additional people visit you at any point, you must contact us and see if this is possible.
Our home features a newly-renovated kitchen which looks out over the dining room. It has new hand-made cabinets, beautiful Brazilian soapstone counters, new high-end stainless steel appliances (including a glass-top stove, a French door fridge with ice maker, 3-level dishwasher, farmhouse sink, and dimmable, 3-color temperature lighting under the counters. Also comes with a microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and grinder, food processor, and quality china and flatware and much more. We wish you happy cooking!
Eat your meals at the dining room table while enjoying a wide open view of the cove and bay through a large picture window. The living room has a 36-inch HDTV (no cable or satellite but you can use connected devices such as Apple TV or a Roku box to get programming), a stereo/CD/tape deck, mini pool table, and a large book collection of Nova Scotian culture.
Come home from a day at the beach or touring to warm in front of one of two wood stoves. The first floor also has baseboard electric heating with thermostats in each room, and portable, safe, high-powered heaters on the second floor.
We provide bedding and bath towels, other supplies such as toilet paper, and a washer/dryer. Guests provide their own beach towels. We have replaced our compost toilet with a standard flush toilet so please disregard any issues with the old toilet mentioned in any previous reviews. We have high-speed wireless Internet (25 mbps download & 5 mbps upload), and the cell service is good. We do not allow smoking of any kind inside our home.
The Area
Locally, there are many attractions. Half a dozen beaches are within a 10-minute drive, including Risser's Beach Provincial Park, with a fine-sand beach with lifeguards, a winding boardwalk along a back marsh, a visitor’s center, a snack bar, and shower facility. On nearby Crescent Beach, people love to park their cars on the beach, walk their dogs, surf, kite-board, stroll the beach at sunrise and sunset, and of course, swim!
On our island are many quaint paths and roads to walk or bike, a marine museum, community hall, government wharf, a church, and a cemetery. Several fishermen and their families still live on the islands, some who will take visitors out fishing or on island tours (ask us). Locals also love to share their community's history through casual encounters along the road and at events like the morning coffee hour (weekly, during the summer). The community hall also hosts guest lectures and other events.
Along the Lighthouse Route on the mainland are lots of craft and antique shops, artist studios, restaurants, museums, and historical sites (such as the Fort Point Museum in LaHave, where the French first landed in Canada in 1604). You can take in musical events, county fairs, farmers’ markets, art shows, ox pulls, movies, theater and more.
For sporting activities, you can rent kayaks and paddle boards, golf at several courses, go horseback riding, rock climb, wind surf, para-sail, and enjoy the resort at White Point Beach, where you can get a day pass to use the pools, yard games, and boats.
Don't miss the most famous bakery in Nova Scotia, the LaHave Bakery (15 minutes away), where you can sit down in its quaint dining area and enjoy an amazing breakfast or lunch.
Another guest favorite is 'The Ovens,' which is a series of ocean caves accessible by wooded walkways, where the waves pound in and out. At Ross Farm, children will love to see a “working” farm where they still raise animals and grow crops. And bake sales and lobster suppers in community halls all over the area are delicious!
A Quality Rental Experience
We've been renting our two homes for 25 years to people from places as far away as Germany and Hong Kong. We strive to make our guests' stays completely enjoyable. After you reserve, we will mail you driving instructions, information about the house, and things to do in the area. The house will be thoroughly cleaned before your arrival and if something should occur during your stay, we have a handyman on standby and a variety of service specialists who should be able to fix any problems quickly. We also provide excellent communication by phone and email prior to and during your stay.
Boating
Our floating dock, attached to a land-based ramp, can accommodate up to a 17-foot boat, and you can use it to swim, lounge on, and view sea life (catching crabs is fine – catching lobsters is illegal). Unfortunately, our dock was damaged in a recent hurricane and has not been repaired yet. We do have a wooden slip which can be used for kayaks.
Our Rates
Our rental rates are priced similarly to other higher-end Nova Scotia oceanfront homes. The cost and the minimum nights we require vary depending on the time of year and the duration of your stay. For week-long rentals, we rent from Saturday to Saturday but may be able to make an exception based on demand. See more below under "Rates & Availability."
The rent we charge is in US dollars, includes all taxes, and will be converted to CDN dollars for Canadian guests. We do not charge a cleaning fee. We recently reduced our rates by 20% to help compensate Canadians cope with the high US dollar. If staying for two weeks or more, the rate is $100 US less for each additional week. Pets are welcome for a non-refundable $100 US fee.
Availability
If The Fennel Old House is booked during the week you are travelling, note that we also own 'SKYVIEW ON LAHAVE ISLAND,' a 20-year old home perched on the highest point of our island -- above the tree tops -- with an amazing 360-degree vista of the LaHave Islands and the ocean. Gorgeous views from every window! It can sleep up to six. Please see VRBO listing #370757 and HomeAway listing #3320214.
Contact Us
We hope you have the chance to experience our little piece of heaven. We must take reservations through the website, but please reach me at 617-909-7279 to discuss any questions. I can call you back to save you any charges.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bell Island. A spa tub is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
- The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a patio
- Free WiFi
- Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
- Just a 5-minute walk from Bell Island and a 4-minute drive from LaHave Islands Marine Museum
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Mont Fennel
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Near the beach
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- A hot tub
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
- Car required
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Toaster oven
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Bath or shower
- Soap
- Hairdryer
- Towels provided
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Living room
- Dining room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Pool or billiards table
- DVD player
- Games
- Stereo
- Books
- Music library
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
- Dock
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
- Near a laundromat
Work spaces
- Office
- Printer
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 total pets
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Absolutely no smoking due to odor and fire hazard.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- Near the ocean
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
Things to do
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Kayaking on site
- Tennis on site
- Golf on site
- Cycling on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails 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
General
- Smartphone
- Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Maximum 2 pets
- 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: Large yard. Requires non-refundable $100 US fee.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Many beaches & activities in the immediate area.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Talk to us before booking.
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
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-2023-24-03271510481436935-33
We should mention
- To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Stunning Oceanfront Island Home! On Secluded Cove Near Lunenburg. Car-Accessible Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Heather P.
1 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Island Stay
This home is located on a very private island just a short drive from the LaHavre area. Very accessible drive to grocery, craft stores, bakery, and other conveniences. So many beaches and places to hike within short drive.
The island is very walkable with many interesting and historical things to discover. The home is decorated with very quaint items that fit the location. The view from the decks attached to the home are just stunning! The view changes every hour with the weather. So fun to watch the wildlife and the fisherman out in their boats. The sky at night is filled with so many stars. Kitchen is well equipped for any real cook and handy to have washer/dryer on site.
So quiet and peaceful, we didn't want to leave. Thank you to Mont and family for sharing your family treasure with us!
Heather P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Jeremy C.
12 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice spot to stay for mature travellers without children or pets
The house, yard, and location are beautiful. We enjoyed looking at the photo album, showing the progression of the house over the years, and why it is so precious to the Fennel family.
We loved being so close to the water; the location was secluded, serene, and perfect for what we were looking for. Far enough from the big town feel, but close enough to town that it's a short drive to supplies. We also loved that we could explore the South Shore and still be close to home base.
The interior is beautifully decorated, with furniture you can spot throughout their family history in the album. Our only worry, was that even with well behaved kids and pets, we were a little on edge, making sure the furniture and countertops stayed spotless. We felt intimidated by the big book of instructions, and felt it could have been condensed to eliminate some of the on-edge feeling, however, there were some bits of information included that we appreciated having. Overall, we loved our stay at the Fennel House and
would absolutely recommend this spot to mature friends and family, with no kids or pets.
A user-friendly kitchen, and a thoughtfully condensed, up to date, house info binder would have made this spot a 5 star stay.
Jeremy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary L.
14 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, gorgeous scenery and region.
Very charming, spacious home on an incredibly beautiful seaside property
Mary L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barm A.
1 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic & Beautiful
The property is beautifully situated on the quiet and isolated La Have islands. The weather was less than perfect for our visit but we did not let it deter us from exploring the fabulous coastal region that surrounds the LaHave islands. Mont was pleasant and inforamtive.
Barm A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Craig B.
19 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
An extraordinary spot
An absolutely amazing location and a comfortable, character-filled house. Perfect spot to relax by the wood stove and enjoy the ocean view.
Craig B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Greg M.
25 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our weekend
Very Rustic
Greg M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
JOHN M.
11 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience of rural South Shore/ Lunenburg in a unique, serene old homestead !
This was a stellar and very comfortable old island home on a magnificent cove with a very hospitable and attentive host who communicated well with us and provided excellent suggestions for enjoying the home and surrounding area which really enhanced our experience !
JOHN M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
andrew g.
30 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
Not only was the place as stunning as it looks Mont is an incredible host!! Our original booking was cancelled due to covid travel restrictions which left us out all of our money due to the refund policy but then Mont went out of his way to find another weekend that worked for both of us so we wouldn't lose anything. Would recommend this place to any one who asked
andrew g.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Danielle D., Halifax, Canada
1 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Super cozy
Had a wonderful stay, was exactly as advertised and the owners were very thorough and helpful! Would happily book again.
Danielle D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lucy B.
20 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Serene
We had a very enjoyable stay at the charming Fennel Old House. Spotless cottage with a modern and well stocked kitchen. Beautiful views from multiple decks. And Mont is a helpful and informative host.
Lucy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Aaron B.
15 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, charming home. overwhelming instructions
Cant beat the location or views. House was a nicely updated older home, photos are accurate as far as the home goes.
The property description is not entirely accurate. The dock was damaged last year and is not in place, there is no deck on the rocks and the gazebo is not there. The grounds were in ok shape but half of the lawn was off limits as a new septic system is being installed.
The beds were mostly comfortable, there were blinds in some of the windows but not all and fans available and a nice breeze most of the time. The living room furniture needs an update. The loveseat cushion has a huge rip in it and the rattan chairs were not very comfy.
The house was clean but there was a good number of spiders and cobwebs in the main living room.
Kitchen was nicely appointed with everything we needed but was a bit tight for more than one person to cook in. The grill is charcoal and there is a small portable gas grill available. (BYO propane and charcoal)
The toilet is a composting system that required 2 pages of instructions on how to operate, it did require a couple trips to the basement to reset.
Overall the house and location would have made for a very serene experience however there was an added level of stress given to us AFTER booking (and paying). You will receive an email from Mont with 11 attachments (50 or so pages) and instructions for everyone in the party to read them all and let him know this was done, as well as print them all and bring them with you. Some of these were helpful (they have been described in other reviews) most were EXTENSIVE and overwhelming. The rules, requests, procedures and policies were exhausting. They left us walking on eggshells as Mont had warnings, disclaimers and rules for EVERYTHING related to the house. In addition to this there were several phone calls to explain things such as how to use the toilet and request to add peat moss to the sewage tank and test a ZOOM call for a future guest. It was too much . We felt like we were under intense scrutiny and were liable to lose the damage deposit for any little issue. The manifesto as I came to call it left a bad taste from day one and did not give us a carefree stay that the location should elicit.
In summary, the location and view are great, the house was nice, the description is out dated and the information, procedures, policies and requests were too much.
Aaron B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Steve T.
5 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised - A Steal for the Price
Property and location dont get much better than this. Overlooking the water with a beautiful patio. Clean home with a modern kitchen. Had some issues and property owner was available immediately to help resolve. Wish the bakery had been open in some capacity during the pandemic. Not a complaint.
Steve T.
10/10 Excellent
Leslie D., Palos Park, IL
2 Jun 2019
Not so roughing it on Bell Island
Wonderful place to stay - mix of gentrified and updated charm. We loved out little house perched on the edge of the shore. We had a variety of visitors including red fox, crows, gulls, deer and an adorable porcupine. House is chilly in late May but the wood stoves do an admirable job of making the rooms cozy. Space heaters in bedrooms help regulate sleeping temperature nicely. Lots to do or see. You can also engage in some down time with reading, contemplation of the tides and enjoyment of the quiet mystery of the wind in the trees.
Leslie D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Frank D.
7 Oct 2018
LaHave Island House: Very relaxing and enjoyable stay at amazing location
amazing location with incredible waterfront views - particularly at sunrise and sunset. comfortable accommodations within historic home with daylight filled rooms to relax in. unique and memorable.
Frank D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W., Reading, PA
28 Jun 2018
Peaceful and Relaxing
It was a great home in a great location. The whole area is laid-back and easy-going. It was great to have the water there nearby. Our son enjoyed catching snails and small fish. We jumped in once - that was cold!
Matthew W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Shelley R.
20 Oct 2017
Beautiful, very private, loved the quiet, peaceful feel of the place
My sisters and I loved the spot, the pages of instructions were a little intimidating, but once you got there the beauty of the home and area made you completely relaxed, the check in time of 4 pm we found a little late but there was some leeway with that if you let Mont know ahead of time, also the checkout of 10 am a little early. Our only complaint with the decor was that there were no cozy chairs or a couch to snuggle in, other than that we loved the quaint, homey feel of the place and the compost toilet was not an issue, which we were leery of, it worked great, Thanks again to Mont for sharing his lovely home.
Shelley R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017