Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
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About this property
Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown
The most amazing home located between Bedford & Halifax, this wonderful home provides a great base to explore all of Nova Scotia! Well known China Town on the waterfront for an evening meal. Close to all major highways. Approx. 10 minutes to downtown Halifax. Movie theaters, Costco, many box stores, grocery stores approximately 5 minutes away. Approximately 30 minutes to famous Peggys Cove, Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg (40 minutes). Fabulous park and many hiking trails close by. The local deer will greet you on the property daily and you will often see them walking along this old fashioned street . - Two decks (private deck from one of the bedrooms) and a side yard with a patio area provides a fantastic balance of indoor/outdoor living space with breathtaking views of the Bedford Basin. - Centrally located between Bedford and Halifax, travelling in town, or province wide is easy! - Beautiful lot with abundant wildlife. - Custom floors with inlays - Live edge bar top - Carrera antique marble fireplace (non operational) - Spiral staircase - Bedroom 1 on the main floor has Queen sized canopy bed - Bedroom 2 upstairs has a Queen sized bed which over looks the harbour and has a large sky light - Bedroom 3 upstairs has Queen sized canopy bed overlooking the private wooded area on the side of the house - Bedroom 4 has a Queen sized bed where you can watch the deer through the double glass doors overlooking the private deck - 3 great sitting areas on the main floor. Sip your morning coffee while snuggled in the comfy couches at the front of the house and enjoy the view of Halifax Harbour, or play chess on our games table. Just behind that is a cute little nook next to the non-operational fireplace. There is also a comfortable sitting area to watch TV. - The main floor bathroom has a walk-in shower. - The upstairs bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub for you to relax in. - There is a washer and dryer in the basement. - NO PARTIES!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Long-term renters welcome
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-2023-24-03290933430249772-50
About the area
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Birch Cove, a neighbourhood in Halifax. Halifax Citadel and Fairview Lawn Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Canada Games Centre and Dewolf Park. Emera Oval and Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Halifax travel guide
Is Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown located?
Located in Birch Cove, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kearney Lake Beach, Mount Saint Vincent University and Canada Games Centre. Bayers Lake Business Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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.
We had a great at this VRBO! The location was wonderful, with it being a short drive into downtown Halifax and having the local market and the Birch and Anchor pub so nearby.
The accommodation itself was very spacious, with large bedrooms and really great common area in the kitchen and living room, which was great for spending time with our group. Additionally, having the property/balcony overlook the harbour was quite nice, especially at sunset.
No complaints at all, would happily come back.
Our week in this house was enjoyable. The elevated deck looking out across the water was spectacular. The house is vintage but in good repair; everything was clean, tidy and worked perfectly. We usually cook a lot in our rentals but didn’t here because of the many nice restaurants in the region. Parking was adequate, if a little tight for our larger pickup truck. We absolutely would like to return.
Too long of a step up and down at entrance - not safe. Broken kitchen bar chair also not safe. Placed it in the basement. Shower floor needs scrubbing.
Nice night view off of deck with lights reflecting off of water.
Found this place that was close to all the places we wanted to experience while taking a quick trip to a friends hometown. Place was great and brought such peace when driving up to the house.
The property worked out well for us. The location was good and the house was very clean.
My owner recommendation is the number of showers. One shower for four guests is not enough.
Bob M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Emily L.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Not the place we were expecting
There were a few issues that caught us by surprise. However, when we raised them with the host, she was responsive and ultimately, made it right.
Emily L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Vincent S.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be better if maintenance was done correctly
The rental price is high and we expected better. Several small lacks of maintenance on the house. We still enjoyed our stay in Halifax but we will not return to this place.
Had a really good weekend in Halifax with Family. The property was in a great location with hiking trails nearby for the dogs and the market across the street. Kitchen was well equipped and it was a nice touch to have some of the basics included like coffee, shampoo etc. Would stay again.
We loved this property. The host communicated well and included small items that made our stay pleasant. The place was cozy, inviting and the view was great as well. Instructions were simple and easy to follow. Would highly recommend!
Holly was absolutely fantastic to deal with. She was literally just a email away. Response was within the 1/2 hour or sooner. The house was clean and well stocked. We were a party of 7 and enjoyed our stay immensely.
Details of this rental were clear & thorough, location is central for Halifax area and easy to get around.
We had unusually warm weather for (Sept) so thankfully there was AC and lots of fans for the 4 bedrooms.
Kitchen functioned well, and bathroom amenities were welcomed
While the property is older & thus less modern it had classic east coast charm. Great place to stay for 4-6 people!
The property is beautiful and gives a gorgeous view of the ocean from the living room and deck area. Area is lovely, very close to the Bedford Farmer's market.
Only small thing would be that the air conditioning mentioned is actually a portable air conditioner, not central air. It was very hot during our stay, so the property was quite warm. The hosts were very accommodating though, and even brought over an extra window air conditioner for us, which helped a lot. Host was very responsive and helpful when we had questions during our stay.
The house was in a great location. The views were outstanding. The beds were comfy. It was clean and well set up to house our family. The owners were extremely attentive, yet gave us the space we needed. Will definitely return!
We were gathering family for my father's passing, and this property had all we wanted. Close by everything, lots of parking, lots of nooks and crannies for people to sit and reflect.
We really enjoyed our stay in Halifax. The house is very interesting and extremely well appointed and we loved the view out onto Bedford Basin. All in all we had a great experience.
Overall a lovely property. The outside needs a little maintenance - window screens, patio... the location was ideal and waking up to views of Bedford basis never gets old. Trees and bushes need trimming, lots of spiders as a result. But a magical place nonetheless.
Great location, lots of space and supplies for own food preparation, nice view, quiet neighborhood. The bed rooms and bathrooms were comfortable and clean.
We had a hard time getting the house warm, and there were lots of spider webs and spiders (killed about 10 in 2 hours).
All in all we had a great girls night.