House in Nova Scotia
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Custom built, architect-designed, open concept house and separate country-style cottage, Swallow Point Retreat sits high among trees, overlooking the ocean on three sides and has its own private beach and dock.
This property is available for vacation rental as house with cottage.
The house features soaring ceilings and walls of glass windows that let in lots of natural light and make the most of its woodland and waterside setting. This unique architecture gives a unique two storey floorplan for living and sleeping.
The main family room is open to the second floor and has a seating area with woodburning fireplace, as well as a raised area with doors leading out onto an expansive deck overlooking the water. This room also features two loft sleeping areas suitable for older children, one on each side of the room, accessed by ladders and with railings on the sides. Underneath each loft is a closet and desk area, which can be screened by drapes.
Also on the main floor are the kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room with wrap-around deck and full bathroom. There is a pull-down Murphy Bed in the dining room, which can be closed off for privacy.
The Master Bedroom suite is upstairs. Occupying all of the second level it is open to sound from the living rooms below but the Queen size bed and separate home office area cannot be seen. There is also a washroom with shower as well as laundry.
The Master Bedroom suite is upstairs. Occupying all of the second level it is open to sound from the living rooms below but the Queen size bed and separate home office area cannot be seen.There is also a washroom with shower and laundry.
The two bed, one bath Cottage is situated a short distance from the main house. It has a living room with woodburning fireplace and dining table, small kitchen with breakfast bar, including convection microwave, two ceramic hotplates, fridge freezer drawer and washer /dryer. Bedroom with Queen size bed; bedroom with bunkbeds and room for a cot (or two single beds). Bathroom with tub/shower combo.
The property is in extensive private grounds reached by a long driveway. Steps lead down to its own private sand beach and dock.
This property is available for vacation rental as house with cottage.
The house features soaring ceilings and walls of glass windows that let in lots of natural light and make the most of its woodland and waterside setting. This unique architecture gives a unique two storey floorplan for living and sleeping.
The main family room is open to the second floor and has a seating area with woodburning fireplace, as well as a raised area with doors leading out onto an expansive deck overlooking the water. This room also features two loft sleeping areas suitable for older children, one on each side of the room, accessed by ladders and with railings on the sides. Underneath each loft is a closet and desk area, which can be screened by drapes.
Also on the main floor are the kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room with wrap-around deck and full bathroom. There is a pull-down Murphy Bed in the dining room, which can be closed off for privacy.
The Master Bedroom suite is upstairs. Occupying all of the second level it is open to sound from the living rooms below but the Queen size bed and separate home office area cannot be seen. There is also a washroom with shower as well as laundry.
The Master Bedroom suite is upstairs. Occupying all of the second level it is open to sound from the living rooms below but the Queen size bed and separate home office area cannot be seen.There is also a washroom with shower and laundry.
The two bed, one bath Cottage is situated a short distance from the main house. It has a living room with woodburning fireplace and dining table, small kitchen with breakfast bar, including convection microwave, two ceramic hotplates, fridge freezer drawer and washer /dryer. Bedroom with Queen size bed; bedroom with bunkbeds and room for a cot (or two single beds). Bathroom with tub/shower combo.
The property is in extensive private grounds reached by a long driveway. Steps lead down to its own private sand beach and dock.
Amenities at 4 Bed (Sleeps 8) persons Vacation Rental with cottage, private dock and beach.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Nova Scotia
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Absolutely stunning views!!!! Not only from the decks but also from various places in the house especially from the great room with its two story windows facing the water. The house is well sited on the extraordinary property so the bedroom office area and a separate screened patio area have water views as well. Communication with the owner was excellent. Note: As mentioned in other reviews, the main bedroom is an open loft and the second "bedroom" is a Murphy Bed in the dining room, thus given the openness of the floor plan and the many windows, light and sound are quite exposed. Also, the house has multiple levels so best for those for whom that what not be a concern. The main house would be perfect for a couple - perhaps with older kids and/or limber adults who can take advantage of the 2 laddered lofts. Also, there is a very nice guest cottage on the property which offers 2 bedrooms as well as kitchen and living spaces. Chester, the nearby town is charming! Don't miss the Kiwi Cafe.. And make sure to visit Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg, both an easy drive away. Many thanks to the owner for offering this exceptional property.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Our stay was fantastic. The guest house was an added bonus for our family. The views were beautiful and it was a lovely spot to spend time with our family. Only draw back was the primary bed was old so our sleeps were not stellar.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
Really enjoyed this property with our family, breathtaking views and not too far from town
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2024
PLUSES:
• Dramatic home high on a hill on the end of a peninsula with water on three sides visible through three sets of two-story tall walls of glass and from open deck.
• Magnificent panoramic view on open deck of Chester Basin (no waves).
• Tiny private beach & dock
• Close to Chester & Mahone Bay and their basic supermarkets
• Lunenburg an easy drive
• Responsive agent manages property
• Cute small 2 bedroom bunkie with kitchen, 2 BR, 1 bathroom included
• Private location, ultra quiet, fun to listen to the loons
• Nice screened / glass porch
• House won 1991 Nova Scotia design award
• Good whole-house water filtration system—well water tastes and smells fine
• All Nova Scotians are always so nice!
• The minuses did not overpower the pluses (for us)
MINUSES:
• There are no real bedrooms: the Master BR is an open private loft on upper level with bathroom
• There are two small loft beds accessed by steep ladders on either side of one (of two) living rooms. Murphy Bed is in the dining room
• One bathroom on the 1st floor
• ALL rooms on BOTH levels are separated by a few steps up and down which may be fall hazards to seniors or toddlers – ie steps up to master bed and from DR to kitchen
• The stairway to the small beach is about six flights down (and up) stairway
• Cleaning crew does not do an adequate job on the kitchen; agent said he would address that; there were dirty pots and appliances; dishwasher is long-in-the-tooth / marginal
• TV but not live streaming
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"Absolutely stunning views!!!! Not only from the decks but also from various places in the house especially from the great room with its two story windows facing the water. The house is well sited on ..."
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