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The Cape - Cozy Year Round Beachfront Retreat - Staycation - Vacation

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Watching the boats go by from your decks
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Prospect Bay, NS
  • Dalhousie University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Common Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bedroom en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cape - Cozy Year Round Beachfront Retreat - Staycation - Vacation

Looking for a staycation or vacation? The Cape is located on Shad Bay just 25 minutes from downtown Halifax, 15 minutes away from Peggy’s Cove and 5 minutes away from the quaint Prospect Village. It has spectacular views from it's two tiered back deck and 50 foot wharf and the backyard opens up onto your own private beach, where you can enjoy the water, sand, beach toys, 2 kayaks and paddle board. With huge windows all along the back of the house, the kitchen, dining and main living space, have breathtaking views. If the beach and outdoor fun doesn’t keep you busy our collection of games, books and online tv/movie options will keep you well entertained. The Cape is perfect for your getaway all year round.

The space:
We bought this cottage in 2008 as a gathering place for our family. We have always dreamed of owning a cottage right on the ocean and we are excited to share it with you. It is a place of gathering, connecting and sharing, where friends and family can come together to refuel, step away from the demands of everyday life, and build lasting memories together.

The open concept kitchen, living and dining room invite conversation and cozy relaxation by the wood fireplace. Enjoy dinners around the diner table, with plenty more room for dining and conversation around the large kitchen island or curl up in the family room with a good book from our library, or play a game together from our game selection.

The cottage can comfortably sleep 8 guests (7 adults and 1 child). There are three bedrooms and one common sleeping area. The primary bedroom has a queen sized bed and an en-suite bathroom that includes a full bath, washer and dryer. The second bedroom has a double bed and is next to a full 3 piece bathroom. The third bedroom has a double bed. The common room has a double/single bunk bed. All bedrooms offer quiet comfort, cozy duvets, and pillows inviting you to settle in and get comfortable. There are extra towels and basic amenities available.

***All linens, duvet covers and shams are freshly washed and pressed between guests. Extra care is taken to clean and disinfect commonly touches areas and surfaces.

***The Cape has a digital key pad for entry, which offers guests a contact free self check in and check out.

Take advantage of this opportunity to unwind and enjoy the charm of our community, Prospect Village, Peggy’s Cove and all the area has to offer.

Guest access:
The Cape has WiFi and good cell service. Guest have full access to everything the home and property have to offer.

Other things to note:
We expect that our home will be treated with care and left in the condition it was found. There is no smoking permitted inside. No parties or events are allowed. Only guests booked into the reservation are allowed on the property.

We have a hot tub for our guests to enjoy. It will comfortably fit 4-6 adults. Please let us know if you would like to use it and it will be set up and hot for you when you arrive. There is a $60 surcharge for the use of the hot tub.

We look forward to sharing our cottage with you for a family vacation, a friend’s weekend away, or quiet couples escape.

Property manager

Cheryl
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please let us know of all children travellers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Small/quiet well groomed pets only. $50 surcharge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house must be left in the way that it is found. Guests must clean and put items back to original location.
Only guests that are included in the reservation are allowed on the property unless special permission requested.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR2526B8130

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Prospect Bay

Located in Prospect Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Goodwood Family Golf Centre and Indian Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve and Long Lake Provincial Park. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Prospect Bay, NS

What's nearby

  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 26 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Dalhousie University - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 30 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 32 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 34 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant Ltd - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Landing - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Holt's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Lobster Shack - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dee Dee's Ice Cream - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cape - Cozy Year Round Beachfront Retreat - Staycation - Vacation pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cape - Cozy Year Round Beachfront Retreat - Staycation - Vacation ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cape - Cozy Year Round Beachfront Retreat - Staycation - Vacation ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cape - Cozy Year Round Beachfront Retreat - Staycation - Vacation located?

Located in Prospect Bay, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Goodwood Family Golf Centre and Long Lake Provincial Park. Indian Lake Golf Course and West Dover Provincial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Prospect Bay Cottage home

We truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely waterfront cottage home. It was as pictured, very clean, lovely bedding, gorgeous location and much enjoyed views and hot tub. Mike and Cheryl went above and beyond checking in with us, ensuring all was well and communicating. Lovely experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent week by the coast

Fantastic house, great location owner communications very good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location.

Location was awesome for daily trips, regardless of which direction you go. House is great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Al P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Location

A great location, just minutes from Halifax & Peggys Cove right on the water
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Cute, cozy cottage with gorgeous surroundings. Exceptionally clean. Hot tub was great, just wish we had more time to enjoy everything this place has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the water cottage

Nice place to stay with a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Agnes C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay cottage south of Halifax

Beautiful cottage on the bay and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit and explore. Adding a hairdryer to one of the bathrooms would top it off!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view

The property is well situated for a cozy, quiet escape. Overlooking a bay, it has beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful visit...so peaceful and quiet, which is what we were hoping for. The cottage is well equipped and has some great amenities such as kayaks, a fire pit and hot tub. We enjoyed it all! Host Cheryl was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Thank you Cheryl for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Owners were attentive; Property clean and ideally located; Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The place was everything we hoped for. Lots to do in the area and close enough to Halifax. Owners checked in regularly to see if we needed anything and couldn’t be more accommodating. Lots of toys and water activities offered at the house too. Perfect place for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Awesome Week at the Cape

We spent an amazing week at this well appointed, private, nature filled property. Cheryl the owner was incredibly responsive to any little questions we had while we were there. We enjoyed it all! Kayaking, hot tubbing, BBQing, games, relaxing, and a great base for excursions in NS. ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Great little spot - a little musty when we first got there but lots of nice windows to open so wasn’t a problems. Lots of deck and great places to hang out and watch the sunset. We’ll equipped and Cheryl was lovely to deal with with prompt replies!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P., Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for exploring Nova Scotia

From the time we booked, it was easy to ask questions and get recommendations on places to see, do, and eat. The property itself is stunning and had plenty to keep us happy even when not out exploring. I loved the location and the ease to travel to Halifax, lunenburg, peoggys cove and more. The beds and pillows are just ok as they're super thin or overstuffed. It wouldn't stop me from rebooking, hopefully in the summer in the warmer weather. The hosts are great. The space is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John and Lunice C., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, spacious cottage on tranquil bay.

First, the hostess, Cheryl, was wonderful. Very responsive and helpful. The house itself has a great kitchen and lots of space. The setting, though, is the greatest! Our grandson loved rolling down the hill, playing on the little beach and spotting jellyfish in the bay. Everything was in good shape. Sitting on the top deck and taking it all in was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever!

Wonderful hosts, beautiful location! Despite the 12 hr drive to get there it was well worth it. Swimming and kayaking everyday in crystal clean water, we never made it to explore Halifax. Many nearby hiking trails. We highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway by the ocean

Beautiful location and well appointed cottage. We had a wonderful stay. Hosts were extremely helpful and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H., Glens Falls, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Waterfront

Cheryl and Michael have a wonderful property. The views are stunning from the moment you walk inside. Their. Property is very clean and well appointed with everything that you need for your stay. They are very attentive to detail and communicate immediately with you. Just a short drive to Peggy's Cove and Halifax. We loved sitting on the deck and dock just watching the boats go by. Would highly recommend it to any family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing house by the bay

Beautiful, clean, well-equipped house on the bay. Very peaceful!! Perfect for families. Owners very responsive. We enjoyed the s'mores gift basket too!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Very beautiful, ocean front home. The kitchen was very well equipped, and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub, the paddle board, kayaks, and just sitting on the dock. The huge deck is fabulous for viewing the ocean. Check in and check out was easy, and quick. Our hosts left a basket of goodies to make s’mores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property!

This is a fabulous place to stay! The kayak, paddle board and fishing poles were great amenities. (I would suggest taking extra toilet paper though so you aren’t driving back into the city when you run out).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mahogany and C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were so very thankful after the pandemic to have our staff family of woman get a chance to re con

We were so very thankful after the pandemic to have our staff family reconnect in a safe space. Thank you for sharing your space with us. Mahogany M&J's Catering and Eatery
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts!

We wish our stay was longer! The property was beautiful and had everything we need. Questions were answered very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Home-like

What a beautiful place to stay! We were in province for a realatives 90th Birthday and boy did we pick the right place to stay! Ocean front, great amenities and lots of room! We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darcalyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than we had expected!

The photos in the VRBO listing don’t really do this place justice. It has all that a traveller could possibly need, and more! Multiple games, and books for any age, in addition to a variety of settings in which to simply relax. We didn’t travel with any children, but there are so many things for kids and young adults to do. What the photos can’t capture is the relaxed atmosphere this wonderful place is saturated in! We enjoyed the living area with its fireplace, the well stocked outdoor fire pit & smores (provided by the host, thankyouthankyouthankyou) the kitchen island chit chats, and most of all, the expansive deck, watching the boats glide by in the ever changing tide. The owners provided all the important details and check in was a breeze. All communication with them was practically immediate! This was our first time in Nova Scotia and their kind help and friendly directions made settling in so painless. Wonderful. Just wonderful! One week in N.S. feels like just the tip of the iceberg. I hope to come back and this is our first choice of lodgings. If folks read this review, and are contemplating this home, please, just book it. You won’t be disappointed. You will be homesick for it when you leave : )
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

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