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3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC

Cottage in Shortts Lake with a hot tub

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Private kitchen
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Nestled beside a serene lake, Dockside Cottage offers the perfect retreat. Unwind in the hot tub or by the lakeside fire pit after a day of tubing. A short drive from Truro and Stewiacke, this cottage provides easy access to Dartmouth crossing and downtown Halifax.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC

Dockside cottage is the perfect location! Just 10 minutes to Truro or Stewiacke and 35 to Dartmouth crossing or 45 to downtown Halifax!!

There is a bakery in Brookfield that has the most amazing treats which is just a few minutes away!

The lake has a public boat launch so bringing your boat is very convenient. After a day of tubing, relax in the hot tub or enjoy a fire, lakeside!

The cottage will have everything you need! It is truly your home away from home!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Interior

Former church converted to open concept home. 25 minutes from Halifax Airport

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 57 reviews
$229 nightly
The price is $261
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Former church converted to open concept home. 25 minutes from Halifax Airport

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Gather all bedding and towels and put in the laundry room - please start a load of laundry before leaving
Gather all trash and put in trash bin in driveway, we do not recycle so no need to separate the items.
Turn off all lights, Turn down AC/heat before leaving if used it, make sure all windows doors are shut before leaving,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised by an adult all times!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
For any event permission must be requested!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: For any event permission must be requested!
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03271606364450227-136

About the neighborhood

Map
Shortts Lake, NS

What's nearby

  • Shortts Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mastodon Ridge - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 16 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 17 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Victoria Park - 20 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC located?

Situated in Shortts Lake, this cottage is steps from Shortts Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brookfield Golf & Country Club and Mastodon Ridge. Brookfield Wetland and Nature Trail and Trenholms Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances P.

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

Awesome Place

We had a friends trip here and it was perfect! Very spacious and clean, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jo-Ann M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as advertised with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

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

Beautiful view

Great spot, relaxing, quiet with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole T.

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

Great spot very clean

Wonderful spot loved the Christmas decorations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

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

Great spot!!

Enjoyed our stay very much!! Great spot!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory O.

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

Christmas family gathering

Comfortable property fun family gathering place. Quite and peaceful with everything we needed to enjoy Christmas holidays!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Great stay!

Awesome for our group of people
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petora N.

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

Newell Family

Awesome stay! We were here for the 1st Nova Scotia Stampede! Cant wait to book for next years stampede!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

A little out of the way!

The property is quite beautiful though might have benefited from some cleaning details. It was very distant from everything so be prepared to get everything you need right away or make frequent, long trips to Truro. Beautiful property though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom&Dar N.

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

Our 100 Year Stay

The Shortt Lake cottage was the perfect home base for our family gathering for my Dad's 100th Birthday. Handy for pickups from the airport. Close to my Dad's place in Truro. And comfortable for family connections throughout the day and night.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

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

Bachelorette get together

We had a lot of fun . The house was beautiful , check in was seamless and Rebecca was a great host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family weekend. It’s a beautiful place. Big enough that we all had our own space and personal enough that we were all around each other. We were able to bring our own pontoon boat and kayaks. The bonfire pit was nice and relaxing. Enjoyed the hot-tub. This property is a good bang for your buck. I would suggest this place to everyone. Lou d’Entremont
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

The property was great and we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views and it was even decorated for the holidays. The driveway however wasn’t plowed and it was really difficult to get out. Overall, lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Amazing location!!!!

My family and I wanted a peaceful lake getaway, and that was exactly what we got! The location was perfect, the house was pristine. An overall amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

A great experience

Our two families had an amazing time and made so many wonderful memories during our stay. The home was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. We spend lots of time in the hot tub and on the lake. Truly a vacation to remember!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena J.

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

Beautiful lake house

This house was truly amazing! It was such a relaxing place with the lake, the dock, the outside fireplace and the hot tub to sit in on the cooler evenings. The beds were comfortable, as were the sofa and chairs. We loved this rental! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Everything we needed!

This property had everything we needed to spread out as a family and have fun and relax. Many different”zones” in the house for different activities. accessible for those with mobility issues., main floor bed and bath was a lifesaver for an aging parent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Kids loved the paddle boarding and the waterfront. Some septic issues but owner responded when made aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Canada

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

A perfect getaway

Host was prompt and responsive to small concerns. House was beautifully decorated and spacious. The air conditioning was very cold so bring a sweater! Property was well appointed with lots of lake toys( Stand up paddle boards, floaties etc) pet friendly with full gated yard. Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

very nice facility, beautiful view of the lack

The property was well maintained, beds where comfortable, view of the lake was nice, washrooms had all the things you need and the kitchen had all the amenities require to cook and cleanup. we would recommend it to any one who likes peace and quite and a degree of luxury.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Home away from home

Gorgeous, spotless Highly recommend the rental
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

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