Title: The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=717127428256555008&destination=East+Chester%2C+Nova+Scotia%2C+Canada&selected=95776423&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes ## Photo gallery for The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes (East Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95776500/95776423/1ac90ff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes (East Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95776500/95776423/65e3bb6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes (East Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95776500/95776423/388a3242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes (East Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95776500/95776423/6e5dce3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes (East Chester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95780000/95776500/95776423/5987b33c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched above Scotch Cove's tranquil waters, The Lower Deck Studio offers a serene retreat near the seaside Village of Chester. Begin your day with a swim or paddleboard adventure, and return to cozy comforts like an evening barbecue and plush beds. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes The Lower Deck sits overlooking the tranquil waters of Scotch Cove & just 5 min to the seaside Village of Chester where the famous Chester Yacht Races take place yearly. Everything you need for a restful holiday or fun in the ocean is here within mins. We are positioned only 6 min from the Nordic Sensea Spa, 3 min to Graves Island Provincial Park, 6 min to Chester golf Club, close to sandy beaches and a short walk to the Trans Canada Trail. Not to mention the great assortment of shops, Chester Playhouse Theatre and restaurants our village provides. Your hosts are conveniently located in the Upper Deck above you if you need anything looked after. As for the Lower Deck itself, it is the perfect get away place for you, your family and friends. A swim in the Cove is a great way to begin the day. We provide 4 paddle boards, 2 kayaks and 2 bikes. There are stone steps that take you right down into the water or enter off the floating wharf. After your day of activities you have a place to come back to for an evening barbecue with great cooking facilities or maybe an early evening nap on our cozy comfy beds before a movie or games night. Kitchen includes: 2 burner stove top, lg airfryer oven, microwave, kettle, nespresso coffee maker and all the utensils, pots pans and dinner wear you would need. Also we have a clothes iron and hair blower. We love pets but regret at this time we are not equipped to accommodate them. We love it here in Scotch Cove and really feel we need to share this year around retreat with others. Hope you enjoy your stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91435200/91435158/e84a5211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Garden Cottage - Gateway to Attractions & Towns. 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There is a spot where you park that you can smoke. Quiet time 11:00pm parking for 2 vehicles ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 STR2627A1887 ## About the area East Chester is home to this apartment. Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Graves Island Provincial Park and East River Provincial Park. Shore Club Dance Hall and Have A Yarn are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It was a great space to stay for a couple of nights. Super clean and spacious. ##### Alison Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne R. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation spot. Very nice place, well located for our planned activities. Lots of space for 4 persons. Very cleaned environment. We enjoyed our stay in this rental. ##### Jeanne R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill J. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above expectations Wonderful house and gracious hosts who went above and beyond to add special touches to their property. A modern, clean, and picturesque vacation rental! ##### Bill J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen 14 Apr 2024 We had a very nice stay. Beautiful VRBO. We will be back. Flora and Art are very nice people. Thank you for allowing us to stay. ##### Maureen Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen w. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lower deck The Lower Deck at East Chester was a delight. The view was amazing, from every window to the deck outside. Everything that you would need for a comfortable stay was available. The couches and beds were amazing, and the day bed was a wonderful reading spot. ##### Stephen w. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia E. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome all around Awesome accomidations, great view. Had additional outdoor space also. Had everything we needed and more. Hosts were very pleasant, delivered coffee andbiscuits one morning, and lit the outdoor fire for us also. I would gladly rebook with them. Decor was beautiful, clean, very relaxing and inviting. ##### Patricia E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan k. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! The pictures do not do this place justice! The lower deck was just perfect for us and the hosts went over and above to make our stay wonderful. From the fresh fruit to drinks in the frig, they really made us feel like we were at home. Though not a lot of restaurants around, the peace and quiet staying here more than made up for it. We found plenty in the area to eat and it was very convenient to get to the things in the area we were wanting to visit. We would 1000% stay here again. ##### susan k. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a gorgeous, peaceful property with stunning views over the water. We spent a very comfortable 3 nights here. The hosts in the upper floor were welcoming and very helpful, but leave you to enjoy the property in private. Beautifully furnished and appointed inside and out, we wished we could have srayed longer. Perfect to explore the area, with some nice restaurants and little shops nearby in Chester. Highly recommend. ##### Louise Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francine P. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocean front studio We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Lower deck ocean front apartment. Very homy, confortable, very clean apartment. The owners, Art and Flora, welcomed us very nicely and easily available if we needed something. We stayed 10 days and could have stayed longer as we felt like at home. T could ##### Francine P. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rihannon K. 19 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chester NS 2023 Our stay at the lower deck was wonderful! Art and Flora were gracious and communicative. The space is clean, open and inviting with a gorgeous view! We were very comfortable and the space provided everything we needed and more. Rihannon and Martin ##### Rihannon K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine D. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect oasis We cannot give enough praise to this place and our hosts, Arthur and Flora. We were greeted by Art and Flora who immediately came out to help us park our trailer. Then we walked into our place and oh my goodness it was perfect. It’s spacious, clean, nicely decorated and they have not forgotten one thing. The view is spectacular, it was close to everything and it was simply wonderful . To cap it off, Art and Flora are the consummate hosts. We felt so comfortable and so welcome. We did not want to leave. Thank you for an outstanding holiday. ##### Christine D. Stayed 11 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie S. 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful time in Nova cotia Just on the outskirts of Chester, this place is like a home away from home. Peaceful, clean, and homey. The water is beautiful and the paddleboards provided were a lot of fun. We enjoyed using the barbecue and my daughter loved the wooden swing outside. Many peaceful moments here. They have boardgames to play too which my daughter was thrilled and we played almost all of them once. The beds were comfortable, bathroom spacious, and the kitchen had everything we needed. There's a grocery store a close drive and Chester has some nice restaurants. It's also s short drive to various other towns (Lunenberg, Mahone Bay) and Halifax isn't far away either. We would love to stay there again if we visit Nova Scotia again. Art and Flora are great hosts and set your mind at ease as well. ##### Natalie S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie S. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exploring the Chester area in a peaceful place Loved my stay at this ground level suite of a lovely home perched on a small hill with access to the water at the base of the property. Birds singing constantly which offset noise from nearby thoroughfare road (easy for me to block that out and focus on the birds, including call of the loon). Paddleboarded in the save and calm Scotch cove in front of the property and around Hume point that has the most beautiful property and house to gaze at. Also, at end of the cove is Grave's Island, provincial park, which I walked around one day and it provided lovely, shaded trails with so many different species of trees and gorgeous water views. Flora and Art were friendly and welcoming and the 2 bedroom suite had everything one could hope for ... lovely linens and towels, a well equipped kitchen, a nice bathroom with lots of hooks and even a tray for across the bathtub if you wanted a soak, a read, glass of wine. I loved the little nest of a daybed in the corner of the living room area and spent quite a bit of time reading there. My 24 year old son loved it too when he arrived for two nights with me. The private deck with views of the cove was the best in the morning while drinking the first coffee of the day. Obviously, I would highly recommend this place. One thing to be aware of is that you can hear people from above when they are talking and moving around but when it's just Art and Flora at home, it's pretty quiet. ##### Leslie S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic host and hostess ##### Carol Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla G. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous property We loved it. It was perfect. We will no doubt stay again and recommend it to others for sure. ##### Carla G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication My family of 2 adults and 3 kids had the pleasure of staying in The Lower Deck Studio on our recent Maritime road trip. The studio was almost brand new, everything was exceptionally clean, and the location was great with a postcard like view of Scotch Cove. Art and Flora went above and beyond, providing a welcome bowl of fruit and an assortment of teas, coffees and sugars, and they were very responsive to our questions. My kids thoroughly enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing off their dock. Thanks for a wonderful stay, we hope to be back again one day! ##### Shawn Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ---