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Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country

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The Gardener's Cottage
Our Kitchen/Diner - For the Discerning Chef!
Relax in your spacious Living Room
Watch TV, DVD or play games on your Flat Screen TV
Master Bedroom with 'super comfy' beds!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Little River, Digby County
  • Sandy Cove Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Balancing Rock Trail
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Université Sainte-Anne
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Digby, NS (YDG)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country

Located on Digby Neck, The Gardener's Cottage sits in the tranquil village of Little River between Digby and Long/Briar Islands. Our home enjoys an elevated position with views of the ocean at St Mary's Bay to the South/East. This turn of the century home has been fully renovated and includes a large oak dining Kitchen, spacious Living area, contemporary Bathroom, generous Master Bedroom with bed, 2nd bedroom (twin beds) and an extensive Deck with stunning views over open country and St Mary's Bay. Imagine relaxing on your deck enjoying pre-dinner drinks and taking in the scenery - Truly Wonderful!!
New for 2022 is unlimited, ultra-fast fibre internet allowing you to stay connected at all times.
We're easy to get to; Halifax International Airport is only 168 miles away and the Bay Ferry terminal in Digby is less than a 30 minute drive.
All towels and linens are provided and our Cottage is equipped with everything you need to make your holiday memorable and enjoyable.

Please note that The Cottage has two bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom has a super comfy queen size bed, there are twin beds in the second bedroom.
We have two, superb quality, air mattresses to accommodate additional guests if required.
Whale Watching:
Digby Neck is arguably the Whale Watching Capital of the World and guests to The Gardener's Cottage are spoilt for choice when it comes to Whale watching operators. The exciting Ocean Exploration Zodiac Whale Cruises, www.oceanexplorations.ca, describe themselves as 'Nova Scotia's most exciting and popular whale/sea bird cruises!' As repeat customers of Ocean Explorations we can vouch for their excellence, the Zodiac ride on it's own is a worthwhile experience! Tom Goodwin, the Tour Director, is a Marine Biologist and his knowledge and experience further will certainly enhance the enjoyment of your Whale Watching adventure There are, of course, other operators who depart from within a few miles of The Gardener's Cottage and,whilst the boat ride may not be as 'fast and furious, the sheer magnificence of these wonderful marine mammals is not diminished.

The Town of Digby:
Digby is 20 miles or so from The Gardener's Cottage and is situated on the picturesque shores of The Annapolis Basin. The town, which has a population of 2,311, has a wonderfully quaint atmosphere, the residents are extremely friendly and welcoming and we’re sure you will enjoy visiting the restaurants, cafes and shops. The Harbour is home to a working fishing fleet and Digby is famous, rightly so, for the delicious scallops harvested from the clean and clear local waters. Visitors to The Gardener's Cottage should make it a priority to try some Digby Scallops in one of the many local restaurants - they are world famous for a reason!
In 1997 Canadian Living Magazine asked readers to nominate their home towns as the 'Best In Canada'. After reviewing all nominations the magazine announced Digby as the most romantic place in Canada!
We'll leave you to make up your own mind about that, but one thing's for sure, you'll enjoy a relaxing, energising break at The Gardener's Cottage.

Kejimkujik National Park: Kejimkujik National Park is the only inland park in Canada. Situated in the Maritimes this park is easily accessible to visitors of The Gardener's Cottage. Kejimkujik (or Keji for short!) features abundant lakes and rivers ideal for canoeing. The lush woodlands and rolling landscape are home to a variety of wildlife and visitors may enjoy historic canoe routes including portages as well as many beautiful hiking trails.
Parks Canada say that Kejimkujik provides the best canoeing country in Nova Scotia. You don't have to be an experienced canoe handler to enjoy the quiet lakes and gently flowing rivers as guided canoe outings are given throughout the summer by park interpreters. This is also an ideal place for first time canoers or children to learn how to pilot these vessels.
Cyclists may use their own bikes or rent one and then enjoy the 5 multi purpose trails in the park. For those that prefer the security of their own two feet, Keji offers a trail for everyone.

Property manager

Peter Slack

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-07261005077191435-19

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Little River

Located in Little River, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Boar's Head Lighthouse and Church Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiddville Nature Reserve and Lake Midway Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Little River, Digby County

What's nearby

  • Tiddville Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Balancing Rock Trail - 22 min drive - 13.3 km
  • St Bernard Church - 59 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Université Sainte-Anne - 68 min drive - 68.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadside Grill - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Chez Jean Dairy Twirl - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Tiverton Take-out - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cory's Place Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Petit Passage Whale Watch - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Little River is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tiddville Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sandy Cove Beach and Lake Midway Provincial Park. Boar's Head Lighthouse and Islands Museum and Tourist Bureau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

bev w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

sally m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend stay
Although everything necessary worked well enough the property needs some upkeep - bandaids and tape were used for repairs and the windows didnt operate as they should. We enjoyed exploring the area and the location was convenient,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good loaction close to Whale watching and hiking trails.
We had a nice time at the Gardner's Cottage. Diane the property manager stopped by to welcome us. She provided us with lots of information on local attrations and things to do. Kodos to her for keeping the Cottage well maintained. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

H. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Cozy, but needs help
Property was clean & cozy. Unfortunately, most of the windows did not open (1 was taped shut) & grew warm during the day, outlet was taped to wall, & lacked communication with management. Google maps location was incorrect & had to seek help from neighbor to where cottage was; owner said they sent email 2 weeks prior with instructions to contact local mgr to get key. Called & left voicemails with local manager about windows & after no response, emailed owner (in England per local mgmt). Was told windows were expected to be replaced & local mgmt indicated other items were supposed to be fixed when workers were available. Local manager (woman) finally came "stoming" in about 8pm the night of the voicemails stating she couldn't call me back because she kept getting notice that she couldn't make overseas calls, which made me wonder if she couldn't call me back how could she help me find the cottage the day I went looking for it. Grass needs cut & local mgr said she couldn't because owner broke her mower & it was in for repairs. Communication needed help & both owner & mgr could have been more gracious. I would stay here again when things have been improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Very comfortable, looks to see near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Britt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
It's a great place to stay while exploring the Digby area as well as Long Island and Brier Island. The house itself was larger than expected, which is always a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
This house was a great spot to unwind in a quiet setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus
Das Haus ist schön gelegen und mit allem ausgestattet, was man sich wünscht. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohlgefühlt. Der einzige Nachteil für uns war, dass der Einstieg in die Duschwanne für meine über 80-jährige Mutter zu hoch war. Besonderen Dank an die Hausverwalterin für alles!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The cottage was close to all popular attractions. We would definitely return as it was very affordable, and the house had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the homemade pies upon our arrival. The only thing we were missing was a fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet retreat
A good place for a change of pace. Diane makes a great apple pie.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilltop retreat
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful little cottage on Digby Neck. We had everything we needed and a wonderful host just a phone call away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merrill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pennslvania family
Very nice quiet area. On the go every day to see the sights. Sister in law and granddaughter spent 5 days wit us. Fortunate to see plenty of whales xe. On our last day we lost power but we got by ok. Things like that happen. Diane was a good host and we were thankful for the pies. Very warm and fans would have really helped.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
Great! roomy, very clean with everything required in a house. I recommend if your spending time around digby
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet And Peaceful!
We wanted a restful vacation and it being off season it fit the bill perfectly. We visited the islands and ate wonderful fresh haddock. It was fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N., Auburn NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
This is a great property. We loved Digby Neck. The owners are very thoughtful as well as the property manager. Her pie was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gardeners Cottage. The house was clean and very well equipped. Location was good right in the middle of Digby Neck. It is a bit of a drive to Digby, but it makes it shorter to get to the islands and Whale Watching (which was fabulous). Definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little River
Beautiful spot and location. Very spacious and has everything you need. Lots of things to do in a short distance. Beach close by, you can hop a ferry to the next island and have a fabulous whale watching adventure form all 3 spots. Peaceful spot close to the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert D., Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication
Great location if going whale watching
Conveniently close to East Ferry, and not so far to get to Freeport for a whale watching trip. The fresh haddock from the fish plant in little river was a great find. And the welcome pie from Diane was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rosalie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & remote
This house is located away from the main road, and is a quiet place to relax and enjoy. We enjoyed extremely fresh haddock and our hike to Mt Shubel, which is VERY nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christophe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle place!
Tout est parfait, emplacement, cottage, acceuil, tout ce qui est nécessaire en termes d'équipements est là. Tout est tout à fait conforme à ce qui est annoncé dans la description du cottage sur le web. Le coin est trés calme. Juste un petit bémol pour le poêle à mazout qui dégage une odeur de mazout dans le living room et qui remonte aux chambres à l'étage. Au final on s'y habitue! Un bon séjour dans une belle région!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little River, Digby Neck
Great place and great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pierre-Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, Budget-Friendly Stay
We stayed four days as a base for whale watching at Brier Island. The property is clean, well kept and competitively priced. The exceptionally well equipped kitchen allows you to save a ton of money if you stop in Digby on your way in for groceries. Peter, the host, is easy to work with and Diane, the property manager, is beyond amazing and also bakes the best apple pie we have had in years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve & Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage at Little River
Neither wifi nor television worked. Poor air circulation in cottage as lacking screens on windows and many windows that could open were painted shut. Not good for warmer weather. Lack of lighting on deck for bbq or sitting outside in evening. No outside light at main door. Disappointed that we were not notified of outing of Wi-Fi. Local general store/convenience store closed so Digby closest for grocery or shopping. Whale watching with Petit Passage Whale Watch was good. We did explore both Long Island and Briar Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Slack

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Peter and Vicki currently live in England and have enjoyed many visits to Canada over the years. The East Coast of Canada is not an obvious choice to some ... yet once you've seen the special beauty of this magical place, we're sure you'll see for yourselves why we love this area.

Why they chose this property

The Gardener's Cottage is a true gem. Sitting on an elevated plot, sea views over St Mary's Bay to the front, open countryside around - in summary great views from the deck all around. Close enough to local amenities yet far enough away for peace and quite to aid the all important relaxation and recharge of the batteries!
The Gardener's Cottage is a traditional cottage with all of the contemporary amenities that we take for granted these days. Renovated thoroughly and tastefully you'll enjoy this traditional yet modern get away from it all holiday home. New for 2022 unlimited ultra-fast fibre internet, allowing you to stay connected during your stay.

What makes this property unique

Whale watching can be accessed less than 2 miles from The Gardener's Cottage. Briar Island, a bird watchers paradise, is close by and, with walks and trails easily accessible from The Cottage, you'll fall in love with this paradise as much as we have. The locals are friendly and helpful and a quick chat will soon get them sharing their secrets!

Languages:

English