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Family Lakehouse Retreat

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(9 Ratings)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The view of the lake was second to none and we lo..."
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9 / 10
Outstanding(9 Ratings)

Cottage in Halifax

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Hello Vrbo Guests,
Looking for a retreat away from a busy, hectic lifestyle? This may be just what you need!
Welcome to our family lakehouse retreat, a home away from home, nestled in a private cove, located on a three quarter acre private property in Shortts Lake, Brookfield, NS. It is our pleasure to share our beautiful vacation rental which includes the following:
Lake Front Property (50 ft from the front door!)
Private Boating Dock
45 mins outside Halifax HFX Airport
Dock and Boat Fishing (Small Mouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Gasboro & Yellow Perch)
Hiking, Biking & Four wheeling Trails
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (on-site) life vests too!
2 bikes for exploring.
Open movable smokless firepit
Stone walkway and patio on lakefront
500 square foot Deck with BBQ and Pergola (Covered)
Open concept Kitchen & Living Room
Toiletries Included
Full functional Kitchen with Appliances (Full Fridge, Coffeemaker, Oven, Toaster, Microwave, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Plates, Glassware & Cleaning supplies)
Kitchen Seating For Eight (6x around table & 2x island stools)
Comfy beds with pull down blinds and room darkening curtains
Large closet in master bedroom
Smart TV & Bluetooth Speaker
Air Conditioned with heat pump (Fan in bedrooms)
Washer & Dryer
Bedding, Beach & Bath towels
We pride ourselves on cleanliness ***Sorry, No Smoking Permitted)***

Amenities at Family Lakehouse Retreat

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Halifax Public Gardens
42.5 mi
Halifax Waterfront
42.2 mi
Point Pleasant Park
43.3 mi
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
42.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

9 / 10
Outstanding(9 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The view of the lake was second to none and we loved sitting outside watching the loons, geese and bald eagles. The kayaks and the sup board were used daily. The host Lyndy was easy to communicate with and we loved the attention to detail she put into decorating the house. The home baked cookies were a nice touch!
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
Overall so pleased with the week. If I had to say a negative it would be that the bunkie had no screens on the windows and just fans for cooling. I also didn’t realize that the bedrooms would be so warm…not unbearable though and nothing the owner could do about that. The owner was so generous with kitchen supplies,towels,bathroom supplies and water. We used the kayaks etc and really enjoyed the lake between running around to the sights of Nova Scotia.Thank you Lyndy for a marvellous vacation.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
My son was racing at Atlantic Motorsport park close by and we booked for 4 nights. We didn’t get a lot of time to enjoy the cottage but it’s 5 stars in all aspects
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
The house and the property were in excellent condition, very clean, and everything worked well. The view was lovely. Unfortunately, during our stay, the waterfront was quite mucky and weedy, not kid-friendly, so the kids stayed away from the water. The dock and kayaks were in good shape, and we did enjoy some kayaking.Unfortunately, there were inaccuracies in the listing. The actual check-in time was two hours later than the published time on the VRBO listing. There was also confusion about the check-out time. The host arrived an hour and a half before the listed check-out time, which resulted in a rather uncomfortable end to our stay. The host did email afterwards and apologized for the confusion, acknowledging their error.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Family Lakehouse Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Family Lakehouse Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Family Lakehouse Retreat?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.