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Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront

Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront

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The view
Front view with Heron
Exterior
Upstairs living room and dining
Upper level facing the deck

Overview of Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Chester Basin, NS
  • Popular LocationTancook Island12 min drive
  • Popular LocationChester Playhouse13 min drive
  • Popular LocationOak Island14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront

Our quiet oceanfront Cooperage Cottage sits sheltered by tall oak, pine and spruce trees on five private acres of forest and salt marsh. The surrounding area is mostly summer cottages with some year-round residents. It is conveniently located 45 minutes from Halifax and it is close to Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.

An oceanfront two story, south facing, fully equipped chalet-style house perfect for couples or families. Each level has a living area, bedroom and bathroom.

The upper level bedroom has a queen bed. The lower level bedroom has two extra long twin beds which can be placed together to make a king bed.

The galley kitchen is fully equipped including an induction stovetop, quartz countertop, wall oven, microwave oven and dishwasher.

There is a deck off the upper level living area. The lower level living area includes satellite TV, games, propane fireplace, and a heat pump (heating and cooling system).

There are two full bathrooms, one on each level. The washer & dryer are located in the lower level bathroom. Bathroom towels, beach towels, and linens are provided.

WIFI and BBQ are on site.

At the shoreline of the property you can see the ruins of an old working cooperage. A century ago, wooden barrels were built here for the fishing industry and Chester Basin was well known for its many cooperages. Here, chairs welcome you to enjoy the lovely island views and in the summer you will discover why this area is a popular boating destination. The water is accessible so maybe you prefer to go for a swim or rent a kayak.

One of the islands you can see from here is the legendary Oak Island which is famous for many theories of possible buried treasure. Treasure hunters have been searching for the past 150 years.

Property manager

Shelley Specht

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time 11pm. No campfires if Provincial Fire Ban is in force (during extreme dry conditions).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03051252187230787-98

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chester Basin

Located in Chester Basin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Graves Island Provincial Park and Blandford Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Have A Yarn and For The Birds Nature Shop. Bluenose II and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Chester Basin, NS

What's nearby

  • Tancook Island - 12 min drive
  • Chester Art Center - 13 min drive
  • Chester Playhouse - 13 min drive
  • Oak Island - 14 min drive
  • Chester Golf Club - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaside Shanty Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Kiwi Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Subway - 12 min drive
  • Fo'c'sle Tavern - 13 min drive
  • Rope Loft - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fabulous!!
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Everything you could want and more. The cottage and the view were absolutely fabulous!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect seaside holiday location
Cooperage Cottage is an excellent property in a great location and we had another lovely stay. Explore the shore or just stay and relax... I highly recommend it. But I can't recommend ever booking any property with VRBO again. Hurricane Fiona caused an unexpected multi-day power outage at the cottage during our stay, and we had to move to a hotel. While the hosts graciously refunded their rental cost for those days, VRBO refused to refund the fees and taxes they collected, and as a result I lost several hundreds dollars.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Great cottage with all amenities. Beautiful setting and view. Strongly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect week
We had such a lovely stay, I can't say enough about it. From morning coffee on the balcony overlooking Chester basin, to afternoon dips in the ocean, to evening campfires, we didn't want to leave! The cottage was clean and beautiful with a pitcheresque view and an ideal location just minutes from downtown Chester. We couldn't have asked for a better stay! Out hosts were quick to return any messages and more than accommodating. I highly recommend staying and can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stewart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage by the ocean
Great location on a quiet road, surrounded by trees giving you good privacy with a nice Oceanview. Place was clean and well supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shelley Specht

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I am a Bluenoser, born and raised in Nova Scotia. One of five siblings who spent our childhood summers at our parents cottage in Chester Basin where we developed a deep respect and love for the area. (Bluenoser is a nickname for Nova Scotians.)

Why they chose this property

Together my siblings & I purchased a cottage property nearby our childhood cottage and this is the rental listing. My sister (Karen) and I are the contacts for the listing. We love the area and we want others to enjoy all that Nova Scotia has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The house is very comfortable and quiet. Having a living area on each level is great for families or couples who would like some privacy.

The southeast facing oceanfront portion of our property was once a Cooperage many years ago. The building is gone now but the large stones of the fireplace remain. It's a gorgeous spot to spend time relaxing overlooking many of the islands in Mahone Bay.

The property is bordered on one edge by a salt marsh which is visited by a variety of birds. You may also see an occasional deer or two stroll by.
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