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Idyllic, sparkling clean ocean/beach cottage for your spontaneous getaway.

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End of the day and the ocean is so calm.  View from your decks
Open expanse view of St. Margarets Bay from your front deck.
2 large decks for your relaxation, with a propane  fire pit for cooler evenings
Cottages seen from the water
master bedroom with queen bed. Patio doors lead to side deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Black Point, NS
  • Saint Margarets Bay Look Off Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Shore Club Dance Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hubbards Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic, sparkling clean ocean/beach cottage for your spontaneous getaway.

Please note, if this listing is booked for your dates we have a newly renovated sister cottage on the same property now available VRBO # 1688444. Identical rental rates and same property owners.
https://www.vrbo.com/1688444......All rates are listed in Cad$

Upon arriving at your home away from home you will be greeted by a breathtaking view of the ocean and St.Margaret's Bay islands. This stunning wide open view is visible from your two decks and the front deck is equipped with a propane fire pit for cozy evenings. A choice of seating arrangements makes it hard to leave this centrally located, clean, freshly painted, well equipped beach house.
Coffee in the mornings on your covered lanai listening to the waves lap at the shore line. Wine in the evenings, on your master bedroom side deck as you relax in your adirondack chairs, after your daily adventures. Both decks offer a perfect visual to see the occasional seal, porpoise and eagle. Minke whales have also been spotted. In the evening stargaze with the telescope. Binoculars are also provided.

Your cottage is 500 sq. feet. The master bedroom has large windows providing a panoramic water view, and a walk-in closet. Bedroom patio doors open onto your 1st. deck which is equipped with a barbecue and propane fired lobster pot along with two comfy adirondack chairs. Your front deck and covered veranda provide additional seating and an outside eating area.
Your kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to make your vacation stay with us as convenient as possible. We even provide a coffee grinder. (Our previous guests have often commented on how well equipped the kitchen is.) The kitchen window also provides the same stunning view of the bay. The bathroom has a shower. No tub.
Extra sleeping is provided on the memory foam pull out couch. High speed internet and cable hook up along with games and movies. Washer and dryer on site.
There is beach access just across the road. (This beach is not accessible at high tide.) A quick 2 minute walk will take you to a beautiful sandy beach with a 2-5 minute drive to 4 others. Your ocean access available in front of your cottage provides great opportunities for finding beach glass treasures. Beach chairs and beach towels are provided. A lovely bistro, Emile's, is within a 5 minute walking distance. Hubbard's Seaside Village which is a 10 minute drive away offers many more dining options. The Tuna Blue is a local favorite in Hubbards Cove, it's oceanside with opportunities to see stunning summer sunsets.

Downtown Halifax is 30 minutes away, Peggy's Cove, 30 minutes. Enjoy a Peggy's Cove Free Walking Tour which provide visitors with a comprehensive and knowledgeable guided tour of the unique history and features found within the picturesque village of Peggy's Cove. The tours provide fascinating information about the unique geological formations in Peggy’s Cove, the natural landscape, diverse marine and plant life, history, and modern significance. Come learn why Peggy's Cove is visited by over a million people each year, and experience its wonders in a new and interesting way!

Picturesque Chester is 15 minutes away and Mahone Bay 35 minutes. UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg is a 45 min. drive. This town is home to the famous Nova Scotia racing schooner Bluenose II. For tours and sailing schedule see
https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/schedule
The coastal drive to Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg will take you through many small fishing communities with some great photo opportunities.
Annapolis Valley Wine Tours are available with pickup in Hubbards which is 5 minutes away. A drive to the start of the Annapolis Valley will take about 40 mins. There you will find a completely different landscape. Most of the area is below sea level and orchards and wineries are plentiful. Historic Wolfville is situated in the North Western portion of Nova Scotia, along the shores of the Minas Basin which is part of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides.
If you are a fan of the History channel's "The Curse of Oak Island" you will be excited to explore and tour the area which is a 30 min. drive from our property. Tours and booking information available on their website https://www.oakislandtours.ca/experience.html

The Rails to Trails biking/walking trail runs behind our property which is terrific for wonderful views while running, walking or biking. The trail runs from Halifax past Lunenburg and is the old railway track that used to take passengers along the South Shore from Halifax to Yarmouth. Grocery stores and other conveniences are within a 10 minute drive.


PLEASE NOTE THE QUOTED PRICE MAY BE IN US DOLLARS PLEASE SET DOLLAR TO THE CURRENCY YOU WISH TO USE.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY, UNIQUE FEATURE
The unique feature of our cottages is an enclosed breezeway which is in between the 2 units.
When the kitchen doors of each unit are open the entire living area of each cottage become one joined space.
Each cottage is a stand alone unit, and each cottage sleeps 4.

This is the perfect answer for larger families.

Here are some recommended attractions, most within a 15 to 40 minutes drive.
* Tantallon Farmers Markets, Tuesdays 2pm-6pm. Mid June - mid October.
*Hubbards Farmers Market Saturdays 8am-2pm. Mid May-end of October
* Shore Club Hubbards, Saturday night dance with live band mid May to end of October
* Shore Club Lobster Suppers Wednesday through Sunday mid May to October

* FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS- please check local scheduling for up to date times.
* FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS-2024-(due to postponements/ cancellations please check current schedules)
*- Annapolis Valley 89th. Apple Blossom Festival May 25th-May 30th.
*Peggy's Cove Festival of the Arts July 12th- 14th.
*Halifax Jazz Festival July 9th.-July 14th.
*International Busker Festival Halifax, -Jul 31-Aug. 5th.
*Nova Scotia/Lunenburg Folk Art Festival-Early Aug. 8-11th.
*Chester Race Week- Aug.13-17th
*Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition-Aug. 18th.
*Canada Day Celebrations and Fireworks-July 1st Many local locations.
*Natal Day Celebrations, Parade and Fireworks-Aug.2th-5th
*Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival Annapolis Valley-end of Aug.
*Atlantic International Film Festival Halifax-Sept.11th-18th..
*Annapolis Valley Exhibition-Aug.12-17th.
*Scarecrow Festival and Antique Fair Mahone Bay- Sept.28th.-Oct. 14th.
Please check out the reviews from our guests

We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of heaven.
Thanks Arlene and Randy

Property manager

Randy and Arlene Duggan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
smoking and vaping only allowed outside.
Electric car plug in Fee $15.00 per day. Pay to owners directly.

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 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 STR2526A6452

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Black Point

Located in Black Point, this cottage is on the beach. Black Harbour Distillers Inc. and Shining Waters Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shore Club Dance Hall and Hatfield Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Black Point, NS

What's nearby

  • Cleveland Beach Provincial Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queensland Beach Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Saint Margarets Bay Look Off Park - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Shore Club Dance Hall - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hubbards Beach - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wing N It Tantallon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪White Sails Bakery & Deli - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shore Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Train Station Bike & Bean - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic, sparkling clean ocean/beach cottage for your spontaneous getaway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic, sparkling clean ocean/beach cottage for your spontaneous getaway. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic, sparkling clean ocean/beach cottage for your spontaneous getaway. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic, sparkling clean ocean/beach cottage for your spontaneous getaway. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Black Point cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cleveland Beach Provincial Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Queensland Beach Provincial Park. Hubbards Beach and Bishop's Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Lovely spot

Accurate listing, great location, had everything we needed including friendly & helpful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Beautiful Spot

Beautiful spot, friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne B.

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

Relaxing Stay

Convenient location with a beautiful view and quaint cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

View to Remenber

Great location and view with. Friendly attentive hosts. Super clean! Charming artsy decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Lovely Blue Cottage by the Ses.

Great cottage with super hosts who went out of their way to make us feel at home. Spotlessly maintained with great outside deck. Central to Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, and Lunenburg. I highly recommended this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Great people

Very clean and host went out of thier way to make use feel at home thank u Randy and Arlene
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

Nice getaway

The area of the property was great able to look out over the bay from bedroom window and nice places not very far away its worththe stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Accommodating

Total relaxation, great location, Randy and Arlene could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

St. Margaret’s Bay

We loved our time at the cottage! The cottage was very well stocked. We had everything we could possibly need. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The view of the bay was awesome! We would highly recommend staying at this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Terrific property

Loved this perfect spot. Centrally located to many sites. Well equipped and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill t.

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

Nova Scotia South Shore

Incredible view of the North Atlantic from the front deck of the cottage. Excellent access to the beaches of the South Shore. Host has a great knowledge of the area and fantastic recommendations for sights and meals. The cottage is fully prepared for anything and everything. A phenomenal place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Stuart

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

Perfect get away

Well stocked cottage on the water. Close to everything and everywhere. Great hosts and communication. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice M.

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

Wonderful seaside escape

Lovely property ,lovely hosts.spectacular views ,all amenities provided close to everything 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Peaceful

A great little spot, hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine r.

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

A wonderful dose of Nova Scotia

The location was perfect for our travel plans. The view was spectacular and the cottage provided all our needs. We loved hearing the sound of the waves as we slept!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four Days

Clean and well kept cottage. Handy to small beaches and restaurants in Hubbards. Bathroom sink is tiny and a little awkward to use. No hairdryer and no safety shower mat (if you have mobility issues) so bring those.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Home away from home

We picked this location for the closeness to my mother in Hubbard's and we were able to use the little blue cottage as a middle point and we got to do all of our visiting. Peggy's Cove, Bridgewater ,Mahon Bay ,Chester and Lunenberg. It was amazing!. Randy and Arlene are the most gracious host you can imagine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rona N.

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

Loved it!

Loved this rental!! Perfect little cabin with loads of details that made our stay perfect! The hosts were very helpful, friendly, and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

France

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This has to be the absolute best place I have stayed, the hosts are incredibly nice, the location is perfect. Very well equipped and would definitely recommend this place. Randy and Arlene are the nicest people you could meet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M., Fort Worth, TX

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

Terrific location and fabulous hosts

Randy and Arlene are such wonderful hosts. They had great suggestions, when asked and were so attentive to any requests. We really hope we get to come back to Nova Scotia and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Mini vacation on the beautiful bay

The cottage was lovely, comfortable, and well stocked with all the comforts of home. Randy was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our visit with our grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the property was comfortable, peaceful and quiet, in a lovely setting on St. Margatets Bay. It was an easy drive to Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. Just an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Loved it!

Nice little cottage with everything we needed. Randy and Arlene were very friendly and very helpful. Wonderful views and wonderful area. Definitely will come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jess l.

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

Beautiful little piece of scotian paradise

Randy and Arlene were very nice and excellent hosts, checking in with us each day to make sure we had everything we need and letting us know about any events going on in the area. (Randy even offered me his shop vac to clean up all the sand in my rental car from the beach) The cottage is beautifully decorated inside and out and very well equipped with everything you need, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud, all you need to bring with you is food and drinks. The front and side decks are very spacious with beautiful views of the ocean. We had great weather for our stay and can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

August in Black Point

Randy & Arlene are great hosts offering advice on where to go and sights to visit. Property was perfect and as advertised. A 5 star rating in our books!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Randy and Arlene Duggan

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ABOUT THE PROPERTY
The 2 cottages are located in Black Point Nova Scotia, on St. Margarets Bay.
The local name for this area is Puddle Bay.
It has a long history of being "cottage country" and there are many locals you'll meet who will be able to tell you stories about this location.
The view from the front deck of the 2 cottages is of the open ocean of St. Margarets Bay.
Many times seals, porpoises and the occasional minke whale have been spotted.
The shoreline is accessible during mid to low tide and it's a great spot for beachcombing.
There are 2 sandy beaches within walking distance and 4 within a 3-10 minute drive.
Perfect for beach wedding pictures......A local bistro, Emile's, is within a 5 minute walk.

Each cottage is a stand alone unit, and each cottage sleeps 4.

UNIQUE FEATURE
The unique feature of our cottages is an enclosed breezeway which is in between the 2 units.
When the kitchen doors of each unit are open the entire living area of each cottage become one joined space.

This is the perfect answer for larger families.

******ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS PLEASE NOTE-There is a $15.00 additional fee per day for charging your vehicle.


ABOUT THE OWNERS

Randy is a retired high school math teacher and Arlene loves gardening and all things creative.
We love living on the ever changing ocean and sharing our cottages with visitors.
Meeting new people and helping them explore all that this great area offers is so rewarding for us.
We look forward to helping you have a wonderful vacation and providing memories that last a lifetime.
We purchased this beautiful property because of the view and we never grow tired of gazing at the ever changing scenery.



Why they chose this property

We purchased this beautiful property because of the view and we never grow tired of gazing at the ever changing scenery.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to beach's. Walking distance to local restaurant Emiles Bistro. Biking, hiking, golfing, beachcombing, water tours, scenic drives, heritage sites, wineries, river rafting, and World Famous Peggy's Cove are at our door step. Or enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine on your deck and watch the ever changing ocean.

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