10/10 Excellent
Matthew O.
24 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star Property!
Matthew O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Tranquil Lakeside Home w/hot tub & sauna - 20 mins from city of Halifax!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4116.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Brookside, NS
- Chocolate Lake Beach18 min drive
- Dalhousie University21 min drive
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk21 min drive
- Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Tranquil Lakeside Home w/hot tub & sauna - 20 mins from city of Halifax!
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Located on Moosehorn Lake in Brookside, only 20 mins outside the city of Halifax and 20 mins from beautiful Peggy's Cove, the Den of Zen offers your very own lakeside retreat with a private waterfront and beautiful grounds. Whether it's swimming, kayaking or paddling on the lake, enjoying cozy nights next to the fire, relaxing in the outdoor hot tub & wood stove sauna, or simply enjoying tranquility in a beautiful & secluded space, it's all here for you!
Property manager
Shelley L Amiro
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Japanese
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack-n-play provided.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 STR2425D2851
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Brookside
Located in Brookside, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum of Natural History and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goodwood Family Golf Centre and Indian Lake Golf Course. Canada Games Centre and Emera Oval are also worth visiting. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.
Brookside, NS
What's nearby
- Bayers Lake Business Park - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
- Chocolate Lake Beach - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
- Dalhousie University - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
- Halifax Citadel - 22 min drive - 20.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Martin's Kitchen - 10 min drive
- Holt's - 4 min drive
- Baba's Pizzeria - 24 min drive
- G's Pizza - 6 min drive
- Emileo's Snack Bar - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
11 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Patricia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim C.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lakeside home
Jim C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
lynn M.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Place Ever!!!!
lynn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Jenny M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila H.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Place
Sheila H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katrin N.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Katrin N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
William P.
23 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cabin near the city
William P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sherry D.
29 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sherry
Sherry D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Shelley L Amiro
We are self-employed entrepreneurs who love to create beautiful homes & spaces. We have 2 children and 2 sweet dogs, and we love to travel & explore as well as host those who love to do the same! Giving guests a comfortable & memorable experience is what we love MOST!
Why they chose this property
Quiet, tranquil, serene and beautiful!
What makes this property unique
We are a private property on a serene lake with beautiful views, stunning sunsets, peace & tranquility. Enjoy a soak in the outdoor hot tub or warm up in the wood stove sauna house overlooking the lake after a nice swim or paddle board/kayak adventure around the lake. Enjoy cozy nights roasting marshmallows by the outdoor fire, dining on the beautiful back deck while BBQ'ing your favourite meal, or curling up inside by the fireplace for some boardgames, a great book, or a relaxing movie night.
Languages:
English, French, Japanese
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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