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Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

Map
Mahone Bay, NS
  • Big Mushamush Lake
    1 min walk
  • Flat Island
    8 min walk
  • Silver Island
    9 min walk

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area

Privacy and comfort, a nice deck and screened in porch both with a grand view of Big Lake Mushamush nestled under huge trees, with swimmable, crystal clear water. Sharing our family cottage with you after 45 years in our family!
Only 10-15 minutes from Mahone Bay/Lunenburg heritage towns. Lots to see and do. You wont find a more secluded spot on this highly prized lake.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Big Mushamush Lake. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Big Mushamush Lake and 8 minutes by foot from Flat Island
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Middle New Cornwall cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Allen Fownes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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-2022-00-03301035037193906-251, RYA202203301035037193906251

Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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5.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Manfred

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon booking we did not realize the cottage was off grid. However, the host was good about explaining how to manage the solar power and generator. We arrived at dusk and found it hard to navigate our way through the trees and multiple turns to get to the cottage. It is a unique location on a beautiful lake. Unfortunately we were there during a heatwave, the lack of fans or AC made it unbearable and we left after one night. Another deciding factor of our early departure were a multitude of spiders, mosquitoes and cobwebs that were even more evident in the morning light. So many cobwebs under the beds made it impossible to relax. Our 4 year old granddaughter would not last another night there with the spiders/crawling bugs that kept coming to her bed. Also when we tried to close blinds to keep the sunlight out, the blinds were covered in dust/webs and spotted with mould. We informed the host of our early departure due to the heat and he was sympathetic and kindly offered to return some of the rental fee. We stripped the beds, removed garbage, swept the floors and left the property as directed. It has been two weeks since we left and we sent them a message but did not receive a response. We recognize the host offered to return some funds out of kindness but as of yet has not followed through. Our advice to the host is to provide fans, update generator instructions, do a more thorough cleaning. Offgrid does not have to be uncomfortable but should more obvious in the listing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded cottage
Me and my family had a great and relaxing time at this charming and secluded cottage. We made good use of the kayak, paddle boat, and the beaches and loved spending time on the deck overlooking the water. Even with some rainy weather, we found plenty to do in nearby towns and made use of the board games and puzzles. The cottage is off the grid and powered by generator/solar but it is easy to manage. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

ELIZABETH C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected...
My husband and I booked this cabin for a stay from August 4 to August 20. Unfortunately, there were a few things that we did not expect, based on the pictures and the description. First, this is an off-grid cabin … not an on-grid cottage. For power, there was an unreliable generator that was difficult to start, difficult to keep running and (sometimes) difficult to turn off. It was so unreliable that it had to be serviced while we were there and even then it was still unreliable. The cabin also had a solar power system but that had been powered off when we arrived - unknown to us. In addition, the solar system would not run the water pump. So anytime water was required we had to switch the power system back and forth between the generator and the solar system. That was a manual multistep process of toggling fuses at the power panel. If you’re into that kind of thing, OK. Not enough gas was provided for the generator for our stay and we had to lug a large can of gas from a nearby property - per the host’s instructions. Our son-in-law was the only person who had enough strength to get the top off the generator’s gas tank. To keep things running, we had propane available for the stove, fridge, and hot water, which was a welcome comfort. However, the water supply was tied to the generator, and it was rather limited. There seemed to be an issue with the water tank, as every time we needed water (flush toilet, wash hands, shower, dishes) we had to pump up the water tank.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation spot!
I highly recommend this property for family vacations. Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities. Amazing lake location with swimming and boating on site. Pet friendly. Host was proactively communicative and genuinely cared that we had a good time. We hope to be back... thanks Allen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private retreat
We loved our stay at Allen’s cottage! It was extremely peaceful, relaxing and VERY private. We arrived the night of the historic rains and floods for Nova Scotia (July 2023) but we were safe and secure in the cottage. Being off grid using a generator and solar was a new experience for us and it worked out perfectly. It was disappointing that the beaches on the property were flooded for most of it but we made the most of it by sitting up higher on a small hill. We used the kayak and paddleboard provided and brought our kayaks and canoe so we could all enjoy the lake together. It was a special and memorable trip that my family and I will remember for years to come. I hope we can come back again next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We definitely would have prepared differently if we were made aware of the lack of options that were available to us. When we booked this cottage, we thought we were getting a beautiful lakefront vacation for 4 days. The cottage itself was nice; the pictures were accurate, although the rooms were a bit small. BUT…..there was definitely false advertisement and lack of information provided upon booking and prior to arrival. On the day of arrival, we received an email explaining check-in instructions. It was at that time that we learned we would be living on solar power for electricity and generator for water. Although a bit annoyed to just learn about this, we thought we’d make the best of it regardless. The system didn’t seem like a super big deal, at least we would have running water, sewer, and electricity. Entering the property was simple; the address was easy to find. When we arrived on the property, we noticed that while the outside had so much beautiful potential, it was not well kept up. The firepit was overflowing and quite disgusting. The outside of the house had cobwebs, and there were some large junk items lying around, what appeared to be an old generator, panel, windows, etc. As we entered the house with our belongings, we noticed that the inside was not very clean. The ad said that high top surfaces would be cleaned. We certainly didn’t understand that to mean that the floor would only be cleaned in the middle and the doormat wouldn’t even have been swept. When

10/10 Excellent

Birgit H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
We had 8 fantastic days. Allen is a perfect host. All our questions or problems were answered immediately. The beaches were great especially our dog loved it. The boats and the SUP were great, we would be happy to come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jens K.

Remote Stay at the Lake
Beautiful quiet place in beautiful nature
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024