The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Port Medway, NS

Fosters Islands
‪2 min walk‬
Port Medway Lighthouse Park
‪6 min walk‬
Old Meeting House
‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 apartment

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience elegant country living at its finest on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The Idle Hour is a newly restored ship captain’s home, located in the quintessential fishing village of Port Medway, Nova Scotia.

The Idle Hour features a gourmet kitchen, indoor fireplace, 3 + 1 bedrooms, and a library devoted to the western classics. The property is set on 2 acres with 450 feet of oceanfront, adjacent to a stony beach. Access is by land or sea, with private anchorage.

Available for events. Pricing TBD.
The space
2,500 sq ft.
Main house: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Day bed (expands to a Queen)

Private mooring is available on request

Whimsical screened-in porch suitable for outdoor dining, overlooking ocean and magical sunsets

2 paddle boards, 2 sea kayaks, 4 bicycles (2 adult and 2 children), and outdoor fire pit

Located within the UNESCO SouthWest Nova Biosephere Reserve.

Attractions/Events:
- Port Medway Readers’ Festival
- Art/History Shows
- 2 historic lighthouses
- Breathtaking Beaches nearby
- Kejimkujik National Park
- Historic Lunenburg nearby, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Guest access:
Full access to the main house, two acres of grounds, private oceanfront and screened in porch

Other things to note:
Office space available in fourth bedroom, with the day bed.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Fosters Islands. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 2-minute walk from Fosters Islands and 6 minutes by foot from Port Medway Lighthouse Park

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

M. Jane Fairburn

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Internet

Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Ice maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

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.
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairwells
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lifts
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the river
On the waterfront
Near a hospital
In a village

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Cycling on site
Kayaking nearby
Whale watching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Golf nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Sailing nearby
Power boating 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

General

Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40

Long-term renters welcome

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 and 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-2023-24-11201052415275330-29