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Stoneybrook House - historic property on 1.7 acres of land

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House from End of Driveway
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Living area
Living Room towards Study and Dining Room
Piano and Stoneybrook Memorabilia

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chester, Nova Scotia
  • Chester Playhouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Chester Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oak Island
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stoneybrook House - historic property on 1.7 acres of land

Welcome to Stoney Brook House, 150 years old in 2010. This historic landmark is located just across Highway Three from the Village of Chester and, as such, is convenient to all the amenities yet cloistered and quiet. Indeed, at night, all you will hear is the sound of a brook running from Stanford Lake. You will be located on a property that has served as a private home, as a barracks for visiting servicemen and, until the mid-1990s, as a small, elegant B &B.

The Stoneybrook house is ideal for children and pets, as there are 1.7 acres of land to run around on. The house comes fully furnished, with a cozy fireplace, and even an old piano if you feel musical.

Walk to water in three minutes, to the center of town in five. Set back off the road for greater privacy.


Keywords: Historic, Comfortable, Large, Cozy, Convenient

Property manager

William Page

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06121545242890439-3930

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chester

Located in Chester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Graves Island Provincial Park and East River Provincial Park. Shore Club Dance Hall and Have A Yarn are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chester, Nova Scotia

What's nearby

  • Tancook Island - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chester Playhouse - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Amicus Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chester Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Oak Island - 21 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside Shanty Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rope Loft - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Red's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoneybrook House - historic property on 1.7 acres of land pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stoneybrook House - historic property on 1.7 acres of land?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stoneybrook House - historic property on 1.7 acres of land?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stoneybrook House - historic property on 1.7 acres of land located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Church and Lordly House Museum. Tancook Island and Chester Art Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a Coveside group
Excellent location and close to hire show site, good for a group !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry A., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Historical home with a taste of old world charm. A bit rough around the edges but proved to be a great location for our family vacation in the Chester area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stoney Brook house
Terrific spot, wonderful, large home with lots of space, both inside and out. Town of Chester is a great vacation location. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Chester location
Great place on a large property. Private location yet centrally located to all amenities. Ideal for a family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great week in Chester!!
Stately Victorian home, lots of bedrooms for big families. Close to restaurants and pool in Chester. Large family room. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Deborah M.

Loved this property and all it had to offer!
We loved our stay at Stoneybrook. The kids loved the outdoor space and the brook. We all loved the room inside, the wood fireplace. The kitchen was a little difficult to maneuver in with more than ob
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Bob S., Canada

Great place for a family gathering!
Wonderful old home in a nice quiet location. But close enought to everything in Chester. And I discovered it was built by my Great Uncle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Big Historic House in a great location
We really enjoyed our stay in Chester. The House is large and great for large groups. Easily walkable to the harbour and we found it to be a great central location for our sight seeing. The house has some 1860s charm, but is a bit ruff around the edges (peeling wall paper, and screens/windows that need replacing, trees that overhang the front entry), but we were really pleased overall. Everyone in our group enjoyed our stay. One inconvenience, email response from the owner was a bit slow at times when communication prior to booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nirupa

Wish we could have spent more time at Stoneybrook House
A bunch of friends and I stayed at Stoneybrook House while we were in Chester for a wedding. Unfortunately, we only stayed for one night but we definitely could have stayed for much longer. It would be the perfect vacation house for a family or group of friends staying for a week in the South Shore. The stream running behind the house is quite picturesque as is the whole property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous place to stay
This house was everything we wanted for a great vacation lots of room inside and out. Very clean, comfortable, great fireplace, big comfy living room and kitchen to mention a few, a porch in front and great private side deck plus a wonderful stream in the woods with a deck and fire pit to enjoy, picnic, BBQ or just relax and read a book (there was a nice selection). Oh and the beds were really comfy. Right off a main road but with a long driveway so you were not bothered by road noise, lovely grounds to enjoy and play. Also just a mile from Chester and easy to get to all places from there whether Lunenberg or Halifax, very accessible to great restaurants, stores and fun. The owners (really nice people) gave us great info on things to do with lots of pamphlets from all over, whale watching, farmers markets, beaches, coves nearby and far, light houses and Bay of Fundy, museums and all. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back again at any time. Great place for a family or a group of friends lots of privacy but very accessible to all of the beauty of NS.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

kids had fun!
Stoney brook house was perfect for our large family for 16 nights! . From 3 months old to 81. Everyone was comfortable and was easy to feel like home. The property is large and kids were able to play and run. The porch was a welcomed place for my father to read and take in the view of the property. We loved the master bedroom that has the room off it with two single beds. Perfect for our little ones to sleep in, with us few feet away. Especially being in a different house to our own, the kids felt safe which as any parent knows...so important for piece of mind. The owner is very kind and made any of our concerns his priority. Can't wait till next year's vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

Great, affordable rental in Chester
Stoneybrook is a comfortable, clean house with a lot of character. It's nothing fancy but it allowed myself and my friends to enjoy chester at a reasonable price. The house (and property) easily accommodates a large group of people and the owner was very nice and easy to communicate with.

About the host

Hosted by William Page

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I have been coming to Chester since I was 12, and try to spend as much time there as possible. I simply cannot imagine a better place to spend my summers.

Why they chose this property

Many years ago, one very pleasant summer staying on Queen St. led to an unparalleled love of Chester. I know of nowhere else like it. This property, with its large lawn and beautiful brook proved to be exactly the place I wanted for my family vacations. We have room to spare and invite friends and their families to enjoy the property.

What makes this property unique

The Stoneybrook house has history, charm, and all the comforts you would expect in a modern rental home. An addition was added 15 years ago, expanding the first floor dramatically, and adding a fireplace. This property is set apart from many Chester rentals due to the large lawn and excellent well. The front porch was recently rebuilt, and a deck by the brook was added. The inside of the house has been recently renovated, and has all the comforts you might hope for. This property is more than a rental, it is my second home.
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